I got a pair of these in 2019, from a UK retailer called "GoArmy" After over two years of use they are still watertight, soles show little sign of wear and no cracks in leather. Straight gotta the box I waxed them and have done so a few times since. The only problem I have had is that my own pair will squeak with each step, drives me crazy, my sons, don't have that problem. I expect these boots to last a few years more and in the future I would buy them again.
Thanks for your input yes great boots, just using them in the mud at present ! also mine also squeak ! a little bit like the old crepe sole shoe that teddy boys wore in the 1950"s they had a nickname " Brothel Creepers " ! I will post an update when I pass 500km in them should be later this month Take care out there and Happy New Year
true, I use Lanolin (pure woolwax) to stop the squeak. I rub it betwwn the tongue and the inner side of the lacing. I gently apply it, rub and knead it and let it soak at body temperatue (by just wearing them). That stops the squeak for some time.
Purchased a pair of these after viewing this video and they are fantastic. Unbelievably comfortable and fantastic quality. Can't wait to get them out in the wet and wild
Hello, yes you are correct they manufacture excellent boots, you will also find their British Army Desert boots and Patrol boots on the channel. They also supply the Boots to the various Guards Regiments you see at Buckingham Palace, old school " Ammo Boots" with Hobnails etc Take care out there
I think I would prefer using my Alt-Berg Defender over these! Just the fact I find them quite heavy and warm during the British winter. Also to note, when I attempted for the army reserves last month, I had a look round to see what boots everyone was wearing. There was a mix of soldiers using Alt Berg Defender and AKU Pilgrim. There was also a few people using YDS. The army base I went to is used for phase 1 basic training for non infantry recruits.
Thanks for your input and service, I was wondering how service people are finding the AKU boots how easy to clean after they have been in real bad mud etc take care out there
I wish I knew too! I didn't pass, and I've got to wait for 6 months to try again. But from what I've read, it seems like everyone is trying to get their hands on them....
I Have three pairs of Alt-berg Mk2 Defender (duty, best and a spare). Also have Alt-Berg Field and Fell (black) for when black footwear is called for. I know a girl who has Defender, Field and Fell, the iTurri both the tabbing and cold weather boot and Haix HL desert - she's loves of them for different reasons.
Picked these up off ebay for £60 brand new. I know this video is over a year old. These boots are now hitting surplus on ebay brand new and used. Not sure why people by used but each to their own. Haven't really tested them yet but love the lacing system more than Altberg Quick question as I am still using my Altberg defenders for now, what's the soles like in wet surfaces? I've had both Mk.1 and Mk.2 defenders and both have zero grip on wet surfaces.
Well done that is a very good price, Iturri seem to be using the same pattern outsole on all their British Army boots, the Cold Weather, the Patrol and the new Desert Boot. I have perhaps used the Patrol the most out of the Three of them, most of my walking is on low level paths, roads etc and grip seems ok in the Wet, I was planning to be more challenging walks in 2020 but Covid put a stop to that for now ! I have seen other people comment about defender outsole but I guess that is on wet rock ? when I have used them on wet grass they do not seem that bad ? Take care out there
@@ontherunplmr1218 Thankyou. If you are a size 8M there is someone still selling them for £60 on Ebay now. I'd wouldn't expect any boots to grip on a wet smooth surface such as wet rocks. Espiclalt along the shore line. Thankyou for your information though. Do you plan on doing any update videos on your iturri boots in the near future
Yes when I first started the channel my plan was to give a review at the start and then after every 1000 km however that takes a fair while and people naturally are asking my thoughts after using them, so my plan now is to try and review after every 500km that way I can give updates on amore frequent basis, plus try to show them in more interesting locations than my garden ! just using the Swiss army boots at present which have a very good grip in the wet ( licensed vibram sole ) very good in thick mud Take care out there
Mine arrived,new without box, perfect condition,they were manufactured in October 2020,the only difference I have noticed is even though the sole Is identical to your ones,there is no branding on them, another great thing is that leder gris can be used on these,the Haix had a recommendation not to use it,so I have always used Nik wax.I look forward to using them in anger.
Yes sometimes Governments prefer not to have any branding on their contract products. They are identical from the various manufacturers just without their brand name. As you say Leder Gris is the recommended product by Iturri. Re Haix they seem to recommend a quality Silicon based polish ( they sell a product under their brand ) A low cost ex Germany Army quality polish is available from the below link, although they now just have Black in stock. I have previously purchased Brown which works well Take care out there www.surplusandoutdoors.com/shop/outdoor-footwear/footwear-accessories/shoe-polish-in-a-tube-125-ml-435047.html
Near enough the same as the old issued Karrimor SF cold weather boots, probably made in the same factory too. Just cosmetic difference really. Just in time for the floods in England 👍🏻
Yes just been out for the first time with them via some deep water !! I think you are correct a few differences like now the latest 4 ply Gortex, the rear of the boot is lower which is now a MOD requirement, I think the rand is bigger but overall yes not sure it is worth spending the difference take care out there
@@Legionnaire7777 hi thank you for the answer! i had itturi wet weather 9m as i’m 9-43 normally but they where just ok length wise but not wide enough paid £ 64 and they where brand new from ebay only some storage marks never worn sent it back so the lady asked if i would like to wait a week or so maybe she will have some 10 W in next delivery so 🤞 thank u for the proposition!!!
@@Legionnaire7777 i think 10 should be ok just bought mendil 10 and they r perfect 9 was just ok so i got 9,5 but with thicker sock to small so i got 10-44 and they r perfect do u think 10m will be much wider then 9m?
I bought the boots after I watched the video as I'm looking to collect some more similar boots on the MoD category since I first got the Haix boots as my 1st pair to start with the collection, with thick wool socks on they were a snug fit on me as I wear em on 10M and you were right about them being on the heavy side. I waxed the Iturri boots twice to test their waterproofness and how steep they can repel out water, their overall ankle length is around 8 inches tall in standard so I want to see if they're good on their own. After placing them on a tub of water at around the maximum length I believe they can only handle around 5 inches at best because I noticed the gussets between on the end of the tongue isn't tucked in properly no matter how I make sure to lace them stiffly in place. I may be wrong here so please enlighten me maybe I wasn't following the proper lacing system that was actually intended for. I'm not here to prove anything but to do it only for curiosity since there's barely enough info about these particular kind of boots around the web currently. I own a pair of Lowa Z8N boots and water didn't come through on the same test I did in the past, as for the Haix High Liability boots they did a good job too and the gussets on the tongue look much reinforced along with the sturdy leather on the collar for excellent insulation altogether. Again, please let me know if I missed something out or I might have did something wrong with my Iturri boots which led it to soak in water around the tongue area or they weren't meant to be used that way? Thank you!
Hello I am just posting a link below to an excellent article about these boots , In the article they mention 7.5 inch from the ground to where the gusset is stitched . I measured my boots and I make it 7inch from the bottom of the outsole in the instep to where the gusset is stitched . So seems to be a difference to your measurements ? As a comparison the German Army Model 2007 ( Para Boots ) are around 8inch to the same level So the Iturri boots should be waterproof to around 7inch ?? If you are in the UK then you will know had bad the weather has been ( well still is !! ) I have had these boots out in the mud and rain without any leaks going in deep puddles. I am not sure that different lacing systems will make any difference to the waterproof of the boots www.joint-forces.com/products-and-reviews/footwear/19485-update-iturri-uk-mod-cold-wet-weather-boots I hope this is of some help Take care out there
Ha Ha yes they are more exciting than what is going on at No 10 at present !! anther viewer said his girlfriend complained he was always watching the "Boot porn Channel " !! Take care out there
Salaam andHello my friend hope your well... I managed to get these boots again brand new... One in black and amazingly one in black... Waxed them up ready for the winter........
Hello I have recently purchased a pair of Dutch Army Meindl Black Boots, will post a review in the near future Yes I need to decide which boots to use this coming winter Take care out there
Brought these by accident. What a boot. I live in them. Sooo comfortable and warm. Can't praise enough. Have you any experience with corcoran jump/field boots? Cheers
Thanks for your input, if you need something lighter for the summer etc then the Iturri Patrol Boot is also very comfortable. Not had any experience with the Corcoran boots other that You Tube and also having seen them being worn by reenactors of US WW11 Airborne Troops . Comments on line seem to be that once broken in they are comfortable Take care out there
Hello my friend good to see another boot review after your Australia trip.... I just sold a pair of those boots .. Looked absolutely fantastic... But were just surplus to my requirements.... Love the full rand around the boot... Look forward to seeing your updates on the boots.... Remind me a little of the meindl dovre boots..... Watching your reviews sent me on a military boot splurge... Nurse for back from a nice hike.. Very muddy and wet... Wore the altberg bergen boots . They performed absolutely fantastically.... And for the first time had gaiters on.. Can't believe I didn't buy gaiters years ago....
Thanks, yes I have just come back from a 15km hike using these boots for the first time and yes I have also just started to use some low cost gaiters from Mountain Warehouse, they do save the bottom of walking trousers from the mud in this weather .I will review some of my boots with the very wet conditions which ones perform the best Take care out there
@@ontherunplmr1218 your a soldier that's a good hike with new boots hope they were comfortable... They also have a special insole I think... Heated or something.... I've gone for a high quality pair of gaiters as I want to keep them for the next 20 years lol... I bought some outdoor research crocodile gaiters which I managed to get for a good price... They're highly rated so hope they'll last me forever lol. I hiked around howarth today.. Timed it wrong the last hour was precarious hiking in the dark no torch on rocky muddy trails... Luckily no injuries or falls... Time for tea and cake now... Have a relaxed evening my friend....
Very Glad you are back safe, perhaps pack a head torch during the winter for extra safety Yes no issues with the boots although on the heavy side a week ago in the desert with my desert boots now a week later cold weather boots ! so need the transition from light to heavy Now back in front of the log burner which is a great bit of kit !
@@ontherunplmr1218 I'm already looking on amazon for a head torch to keep in Rucksack just incase this happens again... Was a scary last hour.... A fall or slip could of been disaster... Glad the boots were comfortable I only sold mine as I had so many others... I read the army review so no they're solid boots... After about half a hour of walking the weight doesn't bother me... You get used to it... Lol enjoy the log burner definitely.... Will wax my boots tomorrow ready for next Saturday hopefully... Enjoy the rest of your weekend and get ready for some minus temperatures now that you're back in the UK...
I’m so happy with these boots I have to say, my firm all time favourite boot that has outlasted the rest is a textile Salomon 4D Gore-tex boot, the quality is on par or above with these boots and hoping they last a long. I thought I would be a large, could only get medium in my size and it’s not a problem, enough room still. (Edit - THEY ARE LARGE, I need large). So glad the MOD get to wear these, I will be checking out the other boots shortly! Thanks for your review 👍
I'm normally a 10.5/11 in mostly all footwear. But with these I had to get the 11L. I think the M and a L basically work as like half sizes, as they only go up in standard increments with no half sizes. So my advice is that whatever footwear you are at most, say either a 9.5 or a 10 I'd go with a 10. If you're a smallish 10 then maybe a 10M. But if you're a 10 who can never get in a 9 I'd probably go with a 10L. That's how I settled on 11L, and I tried everything on and had a good walk round, in everything from new up to that size and I could feel where I was going to have big problems with the smaller sizes after a few miles.
Salaam andHello my friend.. ... Hope your well... I had these boots and sold them... Regretted it... I'm usually a size 9 in boots with extra thick socks... Do you think a 8 would fit me... How do you find the fit please.... Best regards and stay safe
Yes not so shiny now took them out yesterday for a 15k walk through the mud and water !! not to hot felt comfortable but heavy no blisters etc after the first walk, size wise I believe no half sizes I am a 9 wide and went for 9 large seems ok with a good pair if walking socks take care out there
I'm looking to get a pair of these in black, size ten, but I'm not sure whether it's worth to look for iturri or to buy karrimor SFs as I can't find much about the differences other than the look
Yes not sure worth paying the difference . the Iturri boot has the latest Gortex and a different outsole, not sure there is anything else Also if you want Black I see these are available new in SF for Sterling 79.95 from Survival Aids and Cadet Direct . I also believe that the Iturri is only available in MOD brown. At the e nd of the day both boots are made by the same company with very similar specs My Iturri cost Sterling 150 new and my SF cost 35 from surplus Many years ago in the British Motor Industry they made basically the same car with a different badge on the bonnet. It was called ' Badge Engineering ' ! pretty similar thing here
@@ontherunplmr1218 they are selling them now in Feltons Preston for £99 new. Got 11L and love them. Fantastic bit of kit. Where I live it is very wet and wild weather through most of Nov-Apr so these should be very good purchase. I'll let you know if I feel the same in April.
Quick question I'm a uk 8 wide but always wear uk 9 in hiking boots so toes don't get crushed going downhill. I ordered itturis in this video in uk 9 large do you they will be fine? Or they run to big ?
I am a UK Large and the 9 fit me fine, I am in the Middle East at present so cannot just give them a quick check I think you will be ok again to a certain extent the socks you use, with a thickish pair of winter socks I dont think you will find them very big Do you have the opportunity to return if required ? Take care out there Happy New year
These are great boots. Quality of build appears to be superb, some very keen prices on these at the moment too. Has anyone really pushed these hard? If so what is the view? Thanks for sharing another review. All best.
The locking system on these boots is a nightmare as it locks but does not want to unlock, the system on the Haix high liability is much better, apart from that, these are very good boots.
Yeah the locking system can be a pain to unlock. You basically have to pull it right back at top and bottom of the eyelet/socket. Once you have them just where you want them though the locking is good. I only ever need to bother with the top 2 or 3 hoops.
The size label is a bit confusing. A mondo point length of 285mm (interior last length) is a UK 10.5 / EU45, not a size 9. I detect stupidity at the MOD!
Thanks for your input, I think you are correct, perhaps it gets a bit confusing when mixing the different size systems Perhaps actually easier if they just kept with One system be that UK, European or Mondopoint Also makes the point that where ever possible always worth actually be in able to try a pair on before buying Take care out there
Have you experienced the eyelets spinning? I just got a pair and some of the eyelets swivel when tightening. This seems a bit pointless with ballbearing eyelets. Is this normal?
Hello just checked my pair and the same although I had not noticed this before, also checked their Patrol Boots and Desert Boots, the same although not a large movement, must be design feature for all Iturri Boots Take care out there
No most over footpaths over fields and along a canal not that rough but very wet in places, so a good test re waterproofing, no leaks yes for a first time out comfortable but on the heavy side, as you mentioned something to get reacquainted with
@@ontherunplmr1218 thanks for that they'll be fantastic in the snow and ice I presume... Have you ever tried German army mountain boots they're also heavy... But feel like you could literally walk anywhere with them especially rocky rough trails, mud and fields etc etc.. After about a hour I don't even think about the weight you get used to it... Rest day today back to school tomorrow... Ready to hike next Saturday waxed up my boots... Enjoy your walks....
@@ontherunplmr1218 you already have so many boots... But hope you might consider doing a review on them... I was so impressed I bought a backup pair as I did with the meindl desert fox Pro boots... You too my friend have a good week...
Thanks, they say a weeks a long time in politics ! its a long time in walking from Desert boots a week ago to Cold Weather boots !! take care out there
@@ontherunplmr1218 evening mate. Had a thought at work. It was that much i had too sit down 😁. Would you be able to do a video on how too waterproof your boots. Thanks mate.
Hello from memory they were comfortable pretty much from the start, not much " breaking in " needed, another pair of boots which are very similar are the Karrimor SF boots also made by Iturri, very similar boots and the SF boots as part of the 2013 role out seem to retail at a lower price , if ? that is imprortant both geat winter boots Take care out there
Hello my friend I hope your well well... Seasons greetings to you and your family... Also got the boot bug again lol.. Ordered some iturri desert boots.... Got a good deal on a brand new pair... Will rotate between the meindl desert fox Pro boots and the iturri boots... I liked the look of them... Take it easy my friend....
Many thanks for your well wishes, I also hope that you and your family have a peaceful and safe Christmas Holiday and during 2020, They say that " Great minds think alike " !! today I have just purchased a pair of the Swiss Army K90 boots from my local army surplus ( I will post a review in the New Year ) where did you buy the Iturri Desert boots from ? I did not realise that they were now in the open market Take care out there
@@ontherunplmr1218 thank you kindly.... All well here getting ready for the Christmas break.. Luckily will have 2 weeks holiday as I work as a school teacher.... I got the iturri desert boots from ebay.... Brand new boxed less than £60 including postage... Have a look many still there just depends on your size.... I will Google the boots your have purchased..... Look forward to another of your reviews.. Or your travel videos....
I was looking for the Haix desert boots after watching your video on them.... And the saw the iturri I really liked the look of them... So snapped up a early Christmas treat for myself......
Have a great break away from the hustle and bustle of school life ! pouring down with rain everyday in my part of the country which does not make walking or trying to erect a new fence very easy ! take care out there
@@ontherunplmr1218 rest up and relax... Watched the news about the flooding Happening down south.... I'll hopefully be hiking tomorrow..... I look forward to Saturday hikes... And hopefully we'll get more walks in during the 2 week break... I think your fence will have to wait for better weather conditions.... Best wishes for the new year to you and your loved ones....
Hi, do you think these will soften up a bit width wise ? I got a pair of 10m, and they are a very little bit narrow. I'd get the 10L, but they seem to be rare as rocking horse leavings ! I don't know weather to sell them on, or cut the tags off and wear them in. Any help is appropriated. Thank you, Rob.
How many miles/Kms would you say you have walked in them ? I will take a look at mine , I am just in the middle of a big home job topping off some conifers ! will try to give mine a walk in a few days and see how stiff they still feel , at present I only have about 270 kms on mine but they have been comfortable from the start . Take care out there
Thank you for your reply. They are new, no miles yet. My work boots were like this when new, tree climbing boots by the way ! They are comfortable, they just feel slightly narrow. Maybe they just need the miles on them. Take care with those trees !
Yes see how they are after a few miles on them, or you could try the method some people use, when they fill the boots up with warm water and let them soak, never tried that my self still prefer to break them in when required by adding some mileage. Thanks re the trees yes a big job, my son is coming over to help I have hired a cherry picker to make life easier and safer when we bought the house they were 1 metre high now some are 12 -15 m high !! so a new experience topping trees hopefully no dramas like dropping them on the house This time I need to take care out there !
@Rob Thompson what did you do, Rob? I bought these in a 10M too. Now, usually, a size 10 is plenty for me. Often, size 9 boots fit me. However, in these 10M boots, I felt my right toe at the end of the boot when standing still. I decided to sell them on and looked elsewhere. However, I'm wondering if the 10L boot might work for me, but I don't want to make the same mistake twice. Is the 10L slightly longer (as well as wider) than the 10M? Just another few millimetres longer (i.e so the end of the boot is just out of reach of big toe ) and they would have been perfect. I'm sure a size 11 would be just too big... I have to wonder if a size 10 in such a heavily padded and insulated boot is really a size 10, or does all the padding make it feel like a smaller boot?
@@benjohnmiller , I couldn't get a pair of 10L for love nor money. So I got a pair of 'used' 11's cheap, with the idea that if they were a good fit, I'd get some new ones. They were a perfect, comfortable fit. And, they didn't look used at all (bar a tiny graze on the top of the tongue area, which I polished out). So I've stuck with them, and I'm very happy. I'm normally a 10, sometimes a 10.5. With these I'm in an 11. If you can feel a toe at all, go up a size.
They do take a bot of breaking in but the top of the boot and tongue area etc is not that still, the lower part of the boot has a thick rand around the complete boot, that is a stiff area but overall they are a comfortable boot with lots of cushion/padding Take care out there
@@ontherunplmr1218 Thanks for the info. I was wondering about the sole stiffness. The look like my old Lowas but I'm not sure they will be as stiff and I do multiday trips with nearly 20 kilos in the Cairngorms and need a pretty stiff sole.
Sorry yes my fault, I should have realised that is what you are asking, yes they are pretty stiff twist wise which I guess is what you need, they do not seem to flex a lot take care out there have some great trips
