craggrat Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 Hi Whats so special about the boots for paragliding/paramotoring. how can they justify the price's they charge craggrat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil_P Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 Reinforced ankles to give you exceptional support when landing and no hooks where laces fit (all eyelets) so than lines don't snag, or a wrap around cover to perform the same function. Good quality soles like Vibram or similar. Yes they aren't cheap, but if you buy a quality pair of walking boots (and I'm not talking about the twenty quid pairs from the local Army & Navy) they will cost you a similar amount. You get what you pay for in most walks of life, and I'm pretty sure I'd have had at least one ankle injury (possible break) were it not for the support in my Crispi's. The rigid side support is removable if you need to walk any distance by the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irm750 Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 Hi Craggrat At the time when I was looking for some boots for flying, I also needed some for a survival course that I was booked on to. Came across a compromise in the form of these - http://www.copshopuk.com/acatalog/Elite_II_8__Leather_CT.html They have served me well and kept me safe whilst hill climbing on the EP course, and subsequent training and flying of paramotors. Best regards, Ian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete_b Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 I have a pair of hanwags over 4 years old now and I was one of the few that had dry feet all the time on the TIP 2 TIP (It was a little bit wet in places) Pete b Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 That's because you did not get out of your sleeping bag Pete, nothing to do with the boots LOL SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete_b Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 That's because you did not get out of your sleeping bag Pete, nothing to do with the boots LOLSW Your only jealous that I was sleeping with a puddle over my head in roche Pete b Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craggrat Posted December 15, 2008 Author Share Posted December 15, 2008 hi irm thats a good site. them boots look good an strong. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irm750 Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 They are serving me well, and are warm and dry. To be honest they are not quite as stiff as dedicated paragliding boots, but that is a good thing because they are supportive but not so cumbersome and restrictive that they will be left at home! My recommendation would be to get your hands on (and feet in!) some of the options before you decide. Best regards, Ian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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