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I have had a pair for almost three years thank you for thinking of folk like me 👍

What boots are you working on here.

What a lovely man. Thank you so much for your inspiring story! I hope you can find some good keen apprentices who can keep your work going. They will be very lucky people to have your knowledge and expertise passed to them. You clearly love your job and love boot making. Thank you for not giving up with all the struggles in the industry. Hopefully one day good footwear manufacture can return to UK factories and your knowledge can continue to be passed on through the generations.

I have 2 pairs of Altberg walking boots and they are so comfortable. I often recommend Altberg boots to my orthotic patients. Long may they continue.

How often should you do this?

I work in wet snowy conditions and my boots are exposed to a lot of road salt. My nubuck boots were starting to get filthy and the leather was drying out. I couldnt get a straight answer how to care for them. So I treated them as I do my other boots. Saddle soap and mink oil. I found this video after of course. However I like the look of anfibio anyways and treating it as such will make them last longer in my conditions

Last 10 yrs or so I've had 2 pair of Meindl, second pair now starting to leak so it's new boot time and this video and Mike(got name from comments) has made my mind up, Quick question for anyone,I enjoy doing a bit of scrambling so obviously the boot gets a few knocks,would the Malhams be OK or should I go for a "tougher" outer.

Iv a brand new pai r of Alberg bergens.. treat the boots right..use Altberg leder gris after every time you walk in them.

All Altberg boots are top quality..and leder Gris

Field and Fell was my first Altberg boots, have them for 7-08 years now and holding up great. Couldn't recommend them more.

If for example I take the dog for a walk in the morning and the boots get a bit wet on the leather from a bit of drew on the grass - not soaked. Do I still need to apply Leder Gris and go through this process? Or for the regular daily purpose, would using an old rag to wipe down the leather be sufficient? I will still use the leder-gris as I have the kit, but how about maybe just doing this process weekly or fortnightly? Would that be ok, or do I need to do it more often?

Today, 25/11/24, I have sent back my F&F for what will be their 4th sole. I got them in 1994.

Have 2 pairs of F&F, one with cordura side panels (93) and one with leather sides (94). Still have both, although the factory told me that they won't be able to re-sole the cordura ones again as they're now too far gone. 30 years of hard life and reliable performance says all you need to know about this wonderful company.

Got my first pair of Field & Fell in 93 with the cordura side panels. I still have them although they are on their 4th sole. Last time they were with Altberg I received the devastating news that this would probably be their last dance, as the integrity of where the sole met the leather was no longer sufficiently robust to guarantee the bonding. The chap on the phone did ask how old they were and, when I told him, commented that they might be the oldest pair that they had seen that were still in use! So now they're a fair weather boot only, and are still the most comfortable footwear I own! I ran a mountain marathon in those boots in the Falklands in 94 against the great Ron Hill (he beat me). I have a second pair of F&F (leather sides) and a pair of Defenders (I think - military issue so not sure of the model). What a fabulous company run by a great man. Please make more videos of how you make each model of boot - it would be like The Repair Shop but without the obligatory teddy bear ...

Hello. So glad to listen to you. I started in the shoe craft in 1977. I was used to learn from a country to another. I also came to the same reflexion about THE LAST. The walking foot is dynamic and measures have to take into account the contraction - dilatation while walking. Totally agree with you. Much respect for you and your team. Regards

Thanks you Sir great video

Great boots..great videos..thank you❤

This year, my flat feet finally caught up with me. Your inserts are the best I have found. Thank you.

I still have my original pair which I bought soon after you started making them. Word spread fast and I popped in on my way back to Colchester to get a pair. They've been back for refurbishment but are still my best boots. When we transitioned to the Brown boot I did take a pair of yours but whenever I was in the field I wore my original black boots. I wear them in the hills in Scotland and Norway now as walking boots.

Old fruity daddy with a leather boot fetish?

Just bought a pair for me and my husband. My first. His second. Now to persuade our boys and partners to buy Altberg.

What a wonderful gentleman and craftsman, clearly knows and enjoys his trade. I came across altberg while looking for a British Made boot and after seeing this video I shall be contacting with an order.

This guy makes works of art

I love hiking..cant beat genuine military boots

Altbergs are good..so are lowa and Meindl..Aku and Hanwag

Just ordered 2 putting on brushes and black leder Gris for a new pair of Altberg Bergen boots,

Wonky sizing. I ordered the number and width I needed, and the boot to significantly smaller than it should. Probably not a manufacturing fault, but a labelling problem. And the store refused (absolutely told me to go away, no refunds). So I've got an expensive pair of nice looking ill fitting boots.

Brilliant

Please make more videos, you guys are unique and amazing. I bought my first pair of Altberg's this week (bit of an untruth, my wife bought them for an early xmas gift), after a rambling workmate said you guys were the Rolls-Royce of boots (when my Italian pair of boots gave up). I am astounded, and also ashamed, I did not know we had such a good boot maker in the UK. I am now so thankful my old boots failed and I now know where to get new boots from in the future, thank you

this was awesome, the story is worthy of a documentary

Love this fella!

My first pair are being retired this month after about 12 years and many adventures. Second pair on their way

What's that flap tab on the back heel for?

Should you also add polish at times?

What a shame you moved to Italy. Will go for Scarpa's hope you reconsider making everything in Italy.

Very beautifull and interesting storie!Thank you Sir. Greetings from France!

Aren't Alt Berg boots all made in Italy?

Im not very good a pussy-footing around a subject, so at the risk of upsetting you. I will come straight out and say that your 'Lacing' is wrong on most the boots. I you'd like me to explain how and who's you should copy, then i will get in touch. If i were an active soldier in theatre, then i wouldn't choose these because i be scared of being dead before I'd got my boots on.. or off, for that matter. The fix is Super easy at zero cost.

I've had my Malham boots for 18 months now. They are the best boots I've ever walked in. Wonderful. It's true! They want to walk.

this was so helpful, thank you. I didn't know what to do with my new boots and couldn't tell the difference between the two.

Does anyone know how to tell if my altberg boots are made in the uk or Italy?

I could listen to Mike all day. You dont need to be into boots/bootmaking to take something from his videos. What an inspiration 🙂

How often should you do that to your boots? I just bought my first pair of Altberg

Thank you❤

Interesting story but music too loud.

I’ve six pairs of altberg, Worn my Desert microliter 3x for a couple of hours at a time and the left boot constantly has something pushing from inside out… I wear genuine desert socks - never use fabric conditioners, my Miendl, Belleville or Magnum desert have no issue! Reseller and alt berg never respond!

This is one of the most honest and inspiring videos I’ve ever seen. I’m so happy with my two pairs. Thank you Altberg and thank you Mike.

the vibram sles wear fast and are thin rendering this a 6 month lifspan product, buy better

Thanks for the insight.

Just bought some Malham boots and yes, the role on the forefoot was noticeable from the off. The heel feels nice and generally comfortable throughout. Looking forward to my first walk in them.