Who Makes the Best Lowboots?

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Re: Who Makes the Best Lowboots?

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Post by urban1234 » 29 May 2010, 20:42

Looking forward to seeing the pics of Bergers M42 lowboots Totverband cheers

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Re: Who Makes the Best Lowboots?

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Post by Erich Johann » 20 Jun 2010, 19:21

urban1234 wrote:Looking forward to seeing the pics of Bergers M42 lowboots Totverband cheers
Others have posted pics of their Berger-made Schnürschuhe too.


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Re: Who Makes the Best Lowboots?

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Post by urban1234 » 20 Jun 2010, 20:51

Hi Erich

Yes thats right, others have posted pics of Bergers boots but not the M42 Type.

Cheers

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Re: Who Makes the Best Lowboots?

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Post by dixieflyer » 21 Jun 2010, 02:00

Kameraden,
Could one of you tell me where this boot falls in the greater scheme or Wehrmacht-issue low boots during the war?

http://www.richardaunderwood.com/produc ... cts_id=185

Taller than Schnurschue, yet it isn't one of the DAK issue. Ideas? Thoughts?

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Re: Who Makes the Best Lowboots?

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Post by m1steelpot » 21 Jun 2010, 17:29

Those boots on RAU's site look like the ones by Czech maker JOKY.

One can see his lineup in this thread on Panzergrenadier.net
http://www.panzergrenadier.net/forum/vi ... 24&t=13984

Alot of his stuff looks good, especially the Gebirgs boots.

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According to the thread he has updated the "body" on the Schnuerschuhe.

I really cannot comment on these boots. I only own examples from HG Berger and Grigsby Militaria. The HG Berger boots are my favorites to date. Solid construction and made the right way.
Take it easy~, ゆっくりしていってね!!!

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Re: Who Makes the Best Lowboots?

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Post by dixieflyer » 21 Jun 2010, 18:41

Right SteelPot, but what model of boot are they? They aren't Schnurschue, nor are they Gebirgsjaeger boots, so what are they?

Warren


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Re: Who Makes the Best Lowboots?

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Post by Panzerbusche » 26 Sep 2010, 01:50

Does anyone have any expereience with the SMwholesale low boots? At least they are wood pegged but they do not look as good as the Berger boots..

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/WWII-GERMAN-LOW-B ... _600wt_913

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Re: Who Makes the Best Lowboots?

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Post by StigRoadie » 26 Sep 2010, 09:15

dixieflyer wrote:They aren't Schnurschue
Why not?

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Re: Who Makes the Best Lowboots?

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Post by HGBerger » 26 Sep 2010, 09:23

Panzerbusche wrote:Does anyone have any expereience with the SMwholesale low boots? At least they are wood pegged but they do not look as good as the Berger boots..

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/WWII-GERMAN-LOW-B ... _600wt_913
There is one eylet missing per side :wink: The early war (till 1943) shoes had 10 eyelets and 8 hooks per shoe.
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Re: Who Makes the Best Lowboots?

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Post by TOTVERBAND » 27 Sep 2010, 05:23

i actually just recently received a pair of sm wholesale lowboots. i will soon post it along with the m42 boots (atf and lost battalions made this version aka version without hooks) berger made for me a while ago and along with photos offer my opinion.


i am now currently waiting for berger to begin production of marschstiefels. (many possibilities, perhaps m39, m42, pre-m39[m36], and even the m1866 from the prussian and ww1 era).
I live the war in my head and I am the walking dead when i'm alive. Everyone's a critic, but they live their lives in their heads and they are dead just like me, so i say let them 'live' until they die by me dead walking over them.

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Re: Who Makes the Best Lowboots?

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Post by HGBerger » 27 Sep 2010, 16:42

I will make the pre and midwar boots and the WWI boots. M1866 as soon as I find enough info about them. I will start this project in November beginning with mid war Marschstiefel.
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Re: Who Makes the Best Lowboots?

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Post by SchutzeHagemann » 11 Oct 2010, 03:44

Hallo!

I just recieved Herr Berger's boots 2 days ago. Not only are they the best reproductions I have ever seen, they feel amazing. A totally different fit then all my Hessen and ATF boots of the past. It is obvious these are superior to anything out there. Herr Berger is doing a great service to our hobby and I suggest everyone in need of boots give him a call. The 260 Euros it cost is worth it 110%. Also, it arrived at my house in 1 week exactly and Herr Berger anwsered all my questions in a timely fashion. I just need some Lederfett and these will be ready to go. Next purchase from Herr Berger will be marching boots!

Sam

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Re: Who Makes the Best Lowboots?

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Post by CTAPOCTA » 29 Feb 2012, 05:40

Who makes better Low Boots: Jan Berger or Lost Battalions?

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Re: Who Makes the Best Lowboots?

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Post by SchutzeHagemann » 29 Feb 2012, 05:58

CTAPOCTA wrote:Who makes better Low Boots: Jan Berger or Lost Battalions?
Berger. They are exactly like wartime boots. Plus they are made in Germany. ;) No corners cut with him. I got out of the hobby, then got back in. This will be my second purchase from Herr Berger, and I am positive these boots will be just as great as my last. :)

Sam

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