Ibex

Das Positive zuerst:
Der Schuh ist bequem und ich trage ihn gerne, denn er lässt viel Platz für meinen Fuß und ist schön flexibel
Ich habe dieses Modell vor ca genau 2 Jahren gekauft und seither viel getragen.

Die Laufsohle ist von der Gummimischung für meinen Geschmack etwas zu hart und damit zu rutschig👎🏻, gerade was feuchte/nasse Bedingungen betrifft, das machen andere Mitbewerber besser.

Leider ist die Haltbarkeit deutlich zu schlecht!
Schon nach ca 12 Monaten begann sich die Verklebung am Übergang Schuhschaftleder/Gummisohle zu lösen und ich musste schon mehrmals nachkleben!!!👎🏻

Jetzt musste ich entdecken, dass innen om Fersenbereich sich das Innenfutter schon teilweise aufgelöst hat…..👎🏻

Alles in Allem bin ich für den Preis, was diese Schuhe kosten nicht zufrieden!

I have found the ibex boots to be a good performer on most terrain. Like all barefoots, pointy gravel can be painful especially if it is about 1-2 inches diameter. The downside is that they are fitted with a breathable membrane, which I prefer to do without in leather footwear. This reduces breathability but seems to have little ability to prevent water ingress. Treating the leather has improved the situation but I still need to wear sealskinz socks when it is going to be a wet walk. I accept that leather boots aren't 100% waterproof but what is the point of the membrane if it isn't keeping water out, even when the boots are new? My old Altberg boots with no membrane (over 10 years old and resoled once so far) are far more waterproof.

Initially great but 18 months of intermittent use, my feet get wet in wet grass. I have maintained them and conditioned the leather regularly but the seams are a weak point despite regular repairs. It would be much better with a stitched seam. Really comfortable though, just maybe stick to dry walks.

Loved these and wore them a lot, really comfortable and great for wearing on walks through dewy grass as they were properly watertight. But about 8 months after I bought them they started leaking in water at the join between sole and upper (see pics) then on the other foot. Now I can’t wear them in any damp conditions as my feet get wet straight away.
Sadly disappointed. If anyone has any suggestions as to how I can mend them please let me know.

Really pleased with the boots. I would have given 5 stars but I have only had them 2 weeks and so I haven’t had chance to judge their capabilities in hot or cold conditions, or have any idea of longevity.