Hello there! Just ordered a pair of these iturri in Ukraine from local reseller for around 40$ (sic!). Going to use it on winter combat compaign. Are they gonna be not to hot for +5 temp? We have crazy winters especially in februrary, where you can have +2 in day and -18 in night with full of mud and water in trenches. I always have my rubber boots for extreme water-slicky stuff, but unfortunately i cant have two pairs of boots, like insulated one and another with just goretex, cuz we can carry only 40l backpacks (i using british virtus daysack actually) cuz of shitty logistics and rules of this war. There is situations where you need to get to position for 20km by your foots under the UAVs and artilery strikes and sit in shit for week or more. So we need to be very minimalistic in case of what we are cariing)) I prefer to pack myself with more ammo, more mavic batteries and grenades rather aditional boots or coats. So if there will be middle spring for instance like +5 + 10 degrees? i will feel damn hot in them even in coolmax socks? Or i can feel ok until i get to post to recieve my goretex boots without insulation, my current model is lowa breacher if somebody interested)) Tested in this war and felt great! But too damn cold from -10 degrees((
Hello, well obviously I have not tested them in the conditions you have to face ( thank God ) but yes either these or the Haix cold weather boots will do the job I think. I did see the UK were giving some kit to Ukraine which included boots , Altbergs I thought ? which are excellent boots Take care out there stay safe
@@ontherunplmr1218 thanks mate! Hope one day i will use those boots to do bushcrafting stuff instead of soaking in trenches (yes its horrible but you can adopt) P.S. Thanks brits for sending these help for us! However, most of our soldiers unfortunately resseling stuff cuz they simply dont know how to use it and even here our corruption stuff coming out though((
Watched this to find out what high liability meant but you didn’t mention it. The sceptic in me wondered if it was for high liability of braking you ankle.
Ha Ha The British Ministry of Defence ( MOD ) from 2013 started to categories Combat Boots into different types, High Liability means they are a boot designed for full combat duties, in this case Desert but there is also a temperate version. Other categories are Patrol Boot, Jungle etc Take care out there ( no braking your ankle, hopefully wearing a boot helps stop that ! )
Great review and history on karrimor. I got the green one. bit pricey but i hope it lasts me a few years. It rides high to make room for battle belts and other waist rigging.
Hello, yes these are a great pack, I just had a problem with the shoulder straps slipping because they had worn smooth over a period plus the buckles had also worn, so became difficult to use Take care out there
@@ontherunplmr1218 thank you, and yes I was aware you needed a new sack lol, I think these are great, but I know a few people who've had these but prefer other sacks of a similar size, each to their own I suppose, and its always a good idea to go with whatever works best for the individual. kind regards.
Thanks for the review. I am looking at the summer weight 03 clothing but may pick up a model 75 jacket, but I really do want a M65 in OD again. What the past few years have taught me is that all military surplus is "Limited Edition" and you must buy it while you can. The military is not making any more of it once they discontinue an item.
Hello many thank for your comments. yes you are right about " Limited Edition " if you are looking for OD type surplus because with a few exceptions everybody has now switched to camouflage pattern equipment. Austria was one of the last to switch over, so these jackets are not that old. Beautiful country Canada, hope to perhaps visit next year Take care out there
I was so lucky to own that more or less 7 it’s a Bally and the leather is so durable and very quality cannot compare to the expensive boots now. I’m serious one by one I will have resole them and you have a very durable and quality boots
Hello, thanks for your input, I have not yet used my pair but as you say they do look very durable, their replacement is also a great boot Take care out there
The metal frame you mentioned is called an H-frame and the loops on the top sides of the pack slides over the frame, it was mainly used by the infantry troops as it could easily be dumped on the ground when under fire, just snap the waist buckle loose and down she goes "the frame also protected the pack that way" The two straps you thought was for a sleeping pad is actually used as a pull method, as those packs with the frame could get real heavy on long matches the straps was used to pull the pack back up to a higher position on the back. I still have mine, frame and all. Cant really have a battle jacket on and the backpack at the same time as the jacket had packs on the back for storage as well "it was one or the other" We mostly used the 1lt water bottles (times 2) and the nesting cup they slid into in two of the pockets, a double dixie eating set in one of the pockets "very rarely the 2 LT bottle was used" the other pocket we put what ever was deemed necessary to get at fast, normally snacks. As mentioned below we also did not use the chest webbing as in at all.
Hello, I believe her Uncle was working for the Borough Council at the time and therefore lived in a cottage owned by the council. These days it looks like a number of cottages have been joined together to create one dwelling. As you enter Gaulby along main street, you have the Church on the right. Then as you turn right into Front street the Church is still on your right and what were separate cottages on the left but as I say now consolidated into one dwelling I did not show in the video out of respect to the owner. I hope that helps
M65 were rare used in Vietnam war..'cause weather condition. They used Tropical combat uniforms. M65 used in USA and Europe togheter with M65 fishtail parka in extreme cold period.
I just bought a pair of these boots on Vinted for £25. They look practically new by the photos of the tread. If they are squeaky when I walk I suppose they wouldn't be very good at deer stalking at this lovely location you are at. I only need them for hiking and dog walking so I think I've got a bargain.
Yes absolute bargain well done ! if they squeak you can try my cure for all ailments Dubbin 😊although Iturri recommend Leder Gris from Altberg Take care out there PS might be a tad warm for using in Dubai at present 44 c today !
Nice to see another video. 51 degrees Celsius is no joke and your opinion must be hard earned. Great to see good advice especially considering the spate of Brits in the news recently who have got lost in hot climates. Maybe this is a daft question but what do men typically wear in that area? In my minds eye I see men in traditional white flowing robes but I have never been there.
Thanks, yes this was a bit of an impromptu video because of the recent tragedies, re Dress in the UAE, Saudi, etc local men wear the white flowing garment ( Thobe ) while women wear the Black garments ( Abajas ) that cover other items they are wearing. Expats tend to wear Western dress of varying sorts depending on Job etc Leisure wear I wear Polo shirts and light trousers/slacks. If you remember TE Lawrence ( Lawrence of Arabia ) switched to local dress for practical reasons plus so he would also be more accepted by the tribes Take care out there
Ношу эти боты по степям при t~30°C, нога не потеет , и зимой уже не по степям а в городе было так что t~(-27°C) чтобы нога не мерзла ставил стельки с подогревом на 10watt. Подошва начинает трескаться при температуре ниже -10°С . Только начала трескаться , сразу перестал носить. -5°С , -7°С нормально, а со термостелькой вообще можно не снимать целый день. И второй минус, нелюбит эта подошва асфальтированное покрытие, быстро стирается. По земле, ходить - вовек не сотрешь, даже протектор не уменьшится. Но асфальт точит. И еще из плюсов это то что подошва из такой резины что когда идешь то это происходит абсолютно не слышно. У меня коросовки adidas nomad , ходят громче , чем эти тяжелые сапоги. Самые лучшие берцы которые я когда либо носил.
Nice to hear from you , some pretty cold temperatures ! I am in Dubai at present and its been 51 c ! now 43 C These are the temperatures where you need Desert Boots Take care out there
Hello you might want to try their British Army Desert boots, which are made for very hot conditions. I have used them in 43 C plus and found them to be ok from the heat point of view Take care out there
Great review and history of karrimor to date. Have to agree very good pack. All the sf range are good and fit for purpose. Thanks for taking the time film. All the best Pete 👍⛺️
Hi there, just came across your channel. I was wondering if you could advice on how they are true to size ? I tried on the ITURRI cold weather in a 12w and found thrm too small would you say a 13m or 13L would he best as they seem to be on thr smaller side id say ITURRI boots im a wide fitting. Thanks keep up the good content. 👍
Hello, many thanks for your comments, yes sizing can always be a bit hit and miss, I am a UK 9 w and I have found all the Iturri boots fit me ok in that size, I do find that issues like swopping out the insoles or even an extra thick pair of socks can change how they fit. I guess it is always best to be slightly on the large size because socks etc can help make up the difference, a boot that is to small is always going to be a pain. As always if possible buy from a surplus shop that you can visit because then even walking around the shop can help you decide Take care out there
Thank you for your reply. I shall maybe find a surplus shop to try them on and see how they feel, like you say better to be a little big then small. Keep up the good content and keep safe 👍
Greetings for you. Is the sole of the boot durable? What's it like to spend the winter in these boots? Are these boots reliable on ice? All the best to you!
Hello, thanks for your kind comments. yes the sole is durable, you can find a 500 km update on the channel. They are a direct molded sole but seem to last, not have the same issues as some boots like the old British Army Combat 95 boots. these of course were supplied to the Swiss Army where the winters are perhaps a lot more severe than the UK , so yes they work on Winter although there is no insulation. Depending on the price you pay they can be great value. Take care out there
My Haix HL have started to seperate from the soles after less than 500km very dissapointed with them, they are comfy and supportive but having just a glued on sole is pretty poor in my opinion. I wont buy anymore thats for sure.
Hello sorry to hear that there is a condition called Hydrolysis which can cause the cushion midsole to fail. I will give a link to Meindl who give an explanation to why this can occur. Ironically if the boot is used on a regular basis there is left chance this will happen. Also it seems that this can happen to any brand Take care out there www.meindl.co.uk/sole-hydrolysis/
@@ontherunplmr1218 seems like built in obsolescence, the better option would be to just change the way they make them if they know what causes it to happen.
Good point, the older boots do not have cushion but have Directed Molded soles, which are perhaps more durable but do not have the comfort properties. I think an issue here is that military boots when used in military are not seen as long service items being replaced after a shorter period that in the civilian market Take care out there
I have a pair of m59's, all leather version in black, manufactured in 1983 by Tretorn. I've used them every winter for over 20 years and they are still completely waterproof. They have seen some rough times as work boots in construction sites and dock work too. They have outlived probably ten pairs of commercial work boots and almost as many "city boots". I wear the m59's with a felt insole and two pairs of socks. The outer sock is a thick, knitted wool sock. These socks are quite long, so you fold the upper part down and that gives you an extra layer to fill out the shaft of the boot. I haven't had any trouble with blisters in these, but I rarely do in any shoes. They are heavy cumbersome things, but they keep your feet warm and dry. The quality is outstanding and you would have to pay 300€ to get something even close to this. The outer sole gets pretty hard in sub-zero temperatures, and unfortunately the boots gets slippery on hard packed snow. The soles are thick enough to accomodate hobnails but I have these metal thingies you strap to the boots to give grip on snow and ice. These boots are not something I wear every day, but we get a few weeks to a few months of really cold winter here and these boots haven't failed me once.
Many thanks for your input and I think you have summed up all the good qualities of these boots, I have not yet used my pair extensively but planning to use them next winter. I do think they will need quite a long period of breaking ? In terms of value must be the best value boot on the market via Army surplus stores Take care out there
Hello that's fair enough but just trying to add a little extra in terms of places of interest rather that just the plan boot facts particularly when I film an update to sometimes a boot that I have filmed on a previous occasion Take care out there
I had a pair and they were garbage , remember there made down to a low MOD contract price not up to a top spec , there very heavy and uncomfortable, boots like anything else in life you get what you pay for
Thanks for your input, I cannot comment on my pair yet because not yet used them, however both of my other Haix boots the High Liability and Desert Boots are both very well made and comfortable Take care out there
Fetterman actually said with a COMPANY of men he could fight the Indians and win. The 80 men statement was said by a newspaper journalist AFTER the fight
Thanks for your input, yes I suspect that his famous saying was attributed to him after the battle when he was no longer around, very scenic place to visit Take care out there
Thanks, planning to use my pair in the Middle East in June/July so will be able to judge how they perform in the extreme heat Pouring down with rain today in the UK 😊 Take care out there
Was issued one of those. Hated it LOL. I think you should try to get the frame though, in all my time I never saw it used without the frame and can imagine loaded up it would be monstrously uncomfortable As a point of interest. On long route-marches we'd place the Battle-Jacket under the top flap with the BJ shoulder straps hooked around the uppermost water-bottle pouches and carry it like that. Never used the chest webbing. Ever. Not once. Oddly enough, the Chest Webbing was the most redundant piece of kit we had and I was in an Airborne unit so not a REMF or QITR. I guess the Chest Webbing came in handy for guys that spent a lot of time in vehicles, which we didn't. I'd love to get one of these and mess around with some upgraded shoulder straps and waist belt from the new ALICE and MOLLE derivative packs.
Thanks for your input and some great information, not sure I will use mine that much for walking because in the most part just day walks with a 30l Rucksac. Yes they had the frame in the store in Pretoria but would have been difficult bring that bit of kit back to the UK . The photo on the channel header is Giants Castle in the Berg wonderful countryside Take care out there
Hey you can still find the packs and the H-frame at SAMS (South African Military Surplus) in Randburg "you have to do delivery costs separately though so i would suggest phoning them after you place the order for that or just do In store pickup" they are obviously not new. The site at times doesn't have them listed so well so just search for h-frame, the packs are normally under the used Sandf section. hope that helps. Oh and battle jackets is there also.
@@witcher1973 Thanks for the info mate. I forgot that it was called the H Frame. When were you in? In the late Eighties in the Bats we definitely used the 2 litre bottles X 4 but then again we route-marched our arses off. Sometimes we'd use additional plastic coke bottles for even more water. (remember when the old 3lt Coke bottles had that black base around the bottom? LOL) Got issued the nesting cup "Firebucket" unfortunately without the 1lt water bottle. We jumped those rucks and they were so heavy that on occasion multiple jumpers rucksacks broke free from their lowering lines and plummeted to the ground.
@@Leec_1972 Hey, i was one of the last... "it all got cancelled while i was still in basic" got held back a year. I was Infantry, did my stint in 61 Mech. I don't think we got issued the 2lt ones at all, yeah i recall those black base bottles. Bats was not far from us while doing basic in Bloem i was up on the hill "the ten steps to hell", cant even imagine having to drop while wearing that sack on my back / front?..not fun. (Almost as fun as having to carry your entire units rifles while on "opfok" because your backpacks left strap broke and you couldn't carry the tow-bar of the rattel due to that mishap while trying to keep the pack from hitting the ground) Spent most of our time in the plains digging trenches and doing maneuvers, in the middle of winter in the freestate. Only thing i really miss is the energy bars from the rat-packs ;-P
I had these m/59 boots when I did my military service some 40 yaers ago. They are good and almost unbreakable. My son does his military service right now using the m/90 boot. They also seems good, maybe not that well made as the m/59 but I believe more comfortable. Now I think we are about to replace the m/90 rather soon.
Thanks for your input, yes the M/59 boots are very strong, very well made although not the most comfortable boots ! I guess in Sweden the Army does not change its boot styles very often, nothing wrong with that as a saying goes " If it is not broke no need to fix it " I would interested ti know what boot is now going to replace the M/90 ? Take care out there
Hello I purchased mine in 2015 and in GBP terms were GBP 44 cannot remember the rand price, see the link to the company I purchased them from Take care out there armystores.co.za/
I have iturri cold weather boots have done a 2 mile fast walk next day a 9 mile walk in the Cotswolds no problems heavy boots 4 layers of gortex plus thinsalite like carpet slippers. Grade 1 49 pounds from ros on Wye like new
Hello I do not know what a Fubar helmet is ? thinking of Fubar only a second world war slang term comes to mind ! In any event see a link to their website so you can contact them Take care out there rti-militarysurplus.com/index.
Hello yes you are correct, also there is the chest rig that makes the complete system, I purchased the Rucksack in Pretoria, they had the frame but was not easy for me to bring back to the UK on the aircraft so gave it a miss take care out there
Hey you can still find the packs and the H-frame at SAMS (South African Military Surplus) in Randburg "you have to do delivery costs separately though so i would suggest phoning them after you place the order for that or just do In store pickup" they are obviously not new. The site at times doesn't have them listed so well so just search for h-frame, the packs are normally under the used Sandf section. hope that helps. Oh and battle jackets is there also.
Thanks again, also I would appreciate if you take a look at the SADF Boots video ?? I have posted I purchased these also in Pretoria and I see the company that makes them Dick Whittington boot company who say they are a SADF supplier but seems to be a difference of opinions if these are actual SADF boots ?? interested in your thoughts Take care out there
I’ve had mine for 7-8 years apart from my Bergen it’s the best bag I’ve ever owned I use it daily for everything when out shopping sometimes I over do it and buy to much and think ohh crap how am I going to fit all this in but it always does it’s like a Mary poppings bag.. never let me down when empty it looks so small but when full it seems to grow double its size.. I keep my waterproofs in the bottom pouch all year round so I’m never caught short.. love it
Yes you are right it is a great rucksack I still use mine for shopping, the only reason I have changed is the problem I had with the strap slippage, short of swapping out the shoulder straps which I did not think worth the effort then other methods did not seem to work plus with age the lining inside etc were breaking down. I hope you have many years left in yours Take care out there
well I have never used them in that sort of Temperature because I switch over to a Desert boot when I visit the Middle East. I think they would be very hot given that they are a full leather boot with no ventilation holes etc like a Desert Boot. Also I guess how long you would want to use them in those sort of temperatures ? Overall I think you would be better with something a bit lighter Take care out there
Yes could be the same problem ? the issue with the early German Boots from the 2000 model was that the midsole cushion was exposed to the elements and over time with moisture in the mid sole plus storage caused the delamination problems. I now understand that the outsole is PU not EVA and over time we see this breakdown Does not seem to happen so much if the boots are actually used which seems a little strange Take care out there
I had a pair of these that were my dads.... put them away because they were too big for me at the time as a lad... took them out eventually as a teenager and the sole was lioe moltern tar.... tremendous shame
