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The Meindl Borneo Pro would be my choice. I bought my first pair 22 years ago, and my second about 6 years ago. Both pairs are still going, the older pair has developed a leak where the leather has cracked. They are pretty rugged and not heavy, and they are so comfortable! I wear them most days from about September through to April, for dog walking and conservation work. I got a pair last year in return for some work, and I haven't worn them yet, I figure between the three pairs I have walking boots to outlast me.
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Yeah, they look good.
Also like those Zamberlan that @Thrustvector linked above.
Spoilt for choice now!
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Meindl Borneo Pro
Pretty sure I either have the old version of those too, or the old Burma Pro. Got to say though the Sonnblick looks a bit more casual, and as much as I love them, my earlier point stands - if you're not carrying weight and doing serious distance I really don't think you need such an extreme sole.
This was them around their 7yr anniversary after a good clean by a shoe shiner in Peru:
ChasnotRobert
hugo7
Looking for some proper leather walking boots. Nothing technical required, just winter walks either to the pub or potentially a bit further afield. Prefer NOT goretex lined.
considering:
Lundhag Tanner
https://www.alpinetrek.co.uk/lundhags-tanner-boot-sneakers/
Lowa Patrol
https://www.lowamilitaryboots.com/lowa-task-force-military-boots/lowa-patrol-boot
(cambrelle lining - dunno if that is less sweaty than gore tex?)
Scarpa Delta leather
https://www.countryside.co.uk/scarpa/mens-delta-leather-boot
Scarpa website now only lists the gtx version but some stockists still list the leather lined one.
Anything else to look at?