Limmer custom boots

[StickSlingers]

This is a stretch, Anyone have any experience with these?
I’m a big fan of heirloom quality items that wear in instead of wearing out. I clean and oil all of my boots religiously.
I have a custom pair of wesco work boots that fit like a glove, ive worn them every day for 6 years and they are on their 3rd resole.
I’ve really wanted to find something similar to fill the role when I’m hunting, tired of buying a new pair of crispis every couple of seasons.
I’ve tried lowas, asolos, & hanwags. seems like i only get 3 years max.
Allegedly these limmers will last 20 years with proper care and resoles. They aren’t cheap, I’m not particularly concerned with the weight (.5lb heavier than crispi Nevadas for the pair) but if they can hold a candle to modern boots as far as comfort goes I’m in.

I’m open to any suggestions

I’m probably putting 500-600 miles on my hunting boots a year in fairly rugged country, western states
Thanks guys


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[EdP]

My hiking friends in NH have stopped wearing Limmers due to excessive weight and stiffness. They ARE great boots and WERE some of the best available for really rough country but the quality commercial brands and new materials and construction techniques have left Limmer behind in some ways. To my knowledge Limmer doesn't use Goretex for waterproofing. A few decades ago I got measured at their shop for a pair of custom boots but 4 years later there was still no estimate of when I would get them so I gave up and cancelled. Another generation of Limmers is running the business now so I can't say what will happen if you order a pair.

 

[StickSlingers]

My hiking friends in NH have stopped wearing Limmers due to excessive weight and stiffness. They ARE great boots and WERE some of the best available for really rough country but the quality commercial brands and new materials and construction techniques have left Limmer behind in some ways. To my knowledge Limmer doesn't use Goretex for waterproofing. A few decades ago I got measured at their shop for a pair of custom boots but 4 years later there was still no estimate of when I would get them so I gave up and cancelled. Another generation of Limmers is running the business now so I can't say what will happen if you order a pair.

Appreciate this input! Yeah they don’t use modern materials at all including gortex they are still pretty waterproof allegedly.
I’m sure modern boots have surpassed their performance! I wish there was a way to quantify by how much.
I may have to try a set knowing that i may be severely dissapointed


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[Macintosh]

I dont own a pair, but I am very familiar with them in a general sense and I know many people who own them. Yes, they are good quality. Yes, you might get 20 years out of them, depends how you wear them out. If its just the soles that need replacing any stitched/welted boot like that is resoleable. Repair gets more involved if you are wearing out the leather upper from scree, dragging toes, etc. But yes, they will last a lot longer than any large scale commercial boot with a glued sole.

No gore tex. Wax em up to waterproof them. The gore liner wont last anyway with that kind of use, so if you want a boot to last with many years of daily use gore isnt really a viable option to begin with.

For sure they are stiff and heavy, but thats part of why they last…and the lightness of other boots is part of why they dont.

Comfort..depends. What is your bottleneck for comfort? If its fit thats one thing. If its padding for mega miles thats another. Boots like this have no padding and generally feel “hard”. A good footbed helps a ton and imo should be a prerequisite. But generally they’ll tell you that the lack of “softness” out of the box will translate into less tired, happier feet after many miles. Some folks subscribe to this theory, others dont. Imo its likely there are multiple “truths” in this regard and no “one correct answer”. So I think you may need to be the judge of whether they meet your comfort requirement.

Do you actually need a custom fit? Limmer makes off the shelf boots that are +\- identical to their customs except for fit (the off the shelf ones are made in germany, but same materials as the customs last I checked). If the last fits you it might be cheaper and easier to just buy a pair off the shelf. They do work with a few retailers so call them and see if someone near you stocks them, or you can try on if you take a trip to NH this summer. Might allow you to try them on before you drop $$$.

 

[StickSlingers]

I dont own a pair, but I am very familiar with them in a general sense and I know many people who own them. Yes, they are good quality. Yes, you might get 20 years out of them, depends how you wear them out. If its just the soles that need replacing any stitched/welted boot like that is resoleable. Repair gets more involved if you are wearing out the leather upper from scree, dragging toes, etc. But yes, they will last a lot longer than any large scale commercial boot with a glued sole.

No gore tex. Wax em up to waterproof them. The gore liner wont last anyway with that kind of use, so if you want a boot to last with many years of daily use gore isnt really a viable option to begin with.

For sure they are stiff and heavy, but thats part of why they last…and the lightness of other boots is part of why they dont.

Comfort..depends. What is your bottleneck for comfort? If its fit thats one thing. If its padding for mega miles thats another. Boots like this have no padding and generally feel “hard”. A good footbed helps a ton and imo should be a prerequisite. But generally they’ll tell you that the lack of “softness” out of the box will translate into less tired, happier feet after many miles. Some folks subscribe to this theory, others dont. Imo its likely there are multiple “truths” in this regard and no “one correct answer”. So I think you may need to be the judge of whether they meet your comfort requirement.

Do you actually need a custom fit? Limmer makes off the shelf boots that are +\- identical to their customs except for fit (the off the shelf ones are made in germany, but same materials as the customs last I checked). If the last fits you it might be cheaper and easier to just buy a pair off the shelf. They do work with a few retailers so call them and see if someone near you stocks them, or you can try on if you take a trip to NH this summer. Might allow you to try them on before you drop $$$.

Macintosh, long time no talk
Love the in depth replies. Sounds like we’re on the same page, they do come with trade offs but I’ve always been a sucker for handmade boots.
I’m sure i don’t NEED a custom fitted boot but man they sure do feel nice after they break in. I wear my custom wescos to work every day and they are so comfortable i usually wear them out as well.
Hoping to take a trip out there to try on their stock boots.
I may have to take the plunge so i can get an honest assessment and update you guys after a couple of seasons. Thank you for the response sir!


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