Alt-Berg's

[TheDonUK]

Received the fruits of a rainy ride up to Richmond, Yorkshire a few months ago.
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Pair of Hogg All-weather microlites.

First impressions are good, the fit is as good as i would expect from being measured, they feel comfortable to walk in (Vibram sole), moderate ankle protection, hard around the gear lever area, and the extra lift i had them put in give me a new perspective on the world

Aswell as feeling quite pleasant to walk in, standing on the narrow stock pegs on my XT the sole seems nice and rigid.

What they replace, my knackered Sidi B2's and an old pair of workboots, hopefully they will combine the function of both.
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I like the tongue design, being part of the boot, and they dont seem as hot/sweaty as i had feared, comfortable in the 19-20 degrees we have had today, also comfortable wearing around the house..

They sent some leder-gris wax with the boots, apply that now from new or?

Time will tell if they are as good as they seem, but i'm quite happy with them.
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[Current Bikes - GSXR-750 K5 & C90-97 ] [Previous Bikes: Runner 125, YBR 125, GS500, Bandit 600, Hornet 600, ZX6R-99, C90-99, R1-99, XT600E-04, GSXR-750 K4, CRF250L '16]

[FerretFing]

Look like good solid boots - had some Altberg Clubman Classic for a while - top quality boots imo...AND made in the UK

[temeluchus]

Swore by em in the army, I wore defenders.
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[angryjonny]

No way are they the same size as those Sidis

[TheDonUK]

The heel of the sidi's is exaggerated.

Possibly a half size difference as i think the Alt-Bergs were 9.5 and the sidi's 10's...
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[Current Bikes - GSXR-750 K5 & C90-97 ] [Previous Bikes: Runner 125, YBR 125, GS500, Bandit 600, Hornet 600, ZX6R-99, C90-99, R1-99, XT600E-04, GSXR-750 K4, CRF250L '16]

[DrDonnyBrago]

Look decent, what are they like on the bike?

[TheDonUK]

Quite nice, i opted for the thicker sole, so my foot placement for up-shifts i need to adjust slightly.

The leather above the ankle is quite supple so i cant imagine problems even if i was still on a sportsbike,

And as sturdy as they feel, they are lighter than they look.

As i said the sole feels nicely stiff when standing on the pegs.

Only negative is lacing up takes longer than any of my other boots...
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[Current Bikes - GSXR-750 K5 & C90-97 ] [Previous Bikes: Runner 125, YBR 125, GS500, Bandit 600, Hornet 600, ZX6R-99, C90-99, R1-99, XT600E-04, GSXR-750 K4, CRF250L '16]

[Dex]

Use the leder gris, its good stuff and I think its the only polish altberg say to use.

[Bomberman]

Laces are scary on bikes!
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[sickpup]

[Cheeseybeaner]

[Bomberman]

[Cheeseybeaner]

[Atomic Punk]

Yep, girlfriend failed her test because of shoelace entanglement.
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[TheDonUK]

Maybe with trainers, but these lace all the way up, so the laces would have to first work loose from a double butterfly style knot, then slip their way out of 3 levels of fastners then slip out of my jeans.

If they manage that they deserve to trip me up
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[Current Bikes - GSXR-750 K5 & C90-97 ] [Previous Bikes: Runner 125, YBR 125, GS500, Bandit 600, Hornet 600, ZX6R-99, C90-99, R1-99, XT600E-04, GSXR-750 K4, CRF250L '16]

[Peirre oBollox]

I`ve stated before that Altbergs take motorcycle boots to the next level and I`m seriously considering a 2nd pair
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[colin1]

I agree with bomberman on laces, but you can get zipper inserts so laces can be tucked away and boots done up with a zip.

I wouldn't wear laced boots on the bike, but with the zip thing I can.

The only reason I even knew they existed was Bazza of BCF mentioning them.

Bearing in mind he normally provides only his own brand of sarcy superior comments, with no information of any use, this was rare info indeed.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lace-in-Boots-Zips-12-11-Hole-Military-Boot-Zips-Army-Surplus-/230737305379?pt=UK_Men_s_Shoes&var=&hash=item35b903df23
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[Hetzer]

I just sold my £175 Altbergs to my brother (for £80), barely used. Beware of their sizes...I don't know if my case was typical but the size 12's I got by post were more like a very (very) small size 11. Even after they stretched them for me they were still too small. Bearing in mind that while I'm a size 12 I have been very comfortable in Caterpillar size 11's in the past. If I ever bought another pair I'd choose size 14's.
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[DrDonnyBrago]

Looking on the website, some of the boots look really quite tempting.

I'll be needing something to replace my battered Weisse boots soon, is there anywhere to try the AltBerg on other than going up to Yorkshire?

[Clanger]

[Hetzer]

I've had a couple of scares with laces and motor-sikkles.
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[Clanger]

[TheDonUK]

I'm told you can have fitting done/ try some models on at Silvermans surplus store over in east London.

I did the ride up to Richmond because i wanted the best fit, rather than me measuring by post. And if i'm honest i was a bit disappointed by the service in the factory, its hyped into something it perhaps is not.... i was not measured by some knowledgeable old bootmaker, given pearls of wisdom etc.

It was a guy my age, i was in and out in about 10-20 mins, but then i knew what model i wanted i just had not considered they could add a lift to the sole.

That said, having the finished product they fit well, used them in the rain today, walking in ankle deep puddles pushing the bike, now i am home, feet are totally dry, and warm. Which i think is more important than being pampered over in store.

Of all the things we spend 170 quid on these will be one of the better investments i suspect.
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[Current Bikes - GSXR-750 K5 & C90-97 ] [Previous Bikes: Runner 125, YBR 125, GS500, Bandit 600, Hornet 600, ZX6R-99, C90-99, R1-99, XT600E-04, GSXR-750 K4, CRF250L '16]

[Peirre oBollox]