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Norwegian Welt?

post #1 of 11
12/19/07 at 10:10pm
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So I'm looking at a pair of Limmer hiking boots that have Norwegian construction. How does this compare to Goodyear welt? Is it decent?
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post #2 of 11
12/20/07 at 6:01am
Yes, it's decent.

"Norwegian Welt" is a sturdy construction (similar to "split-reverse" or "storm welt"), used for work- or country footwear.
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post #3 of 11
12/20/07 at 11:56am
Eastern European makers refer to this construction as Goyser. Not to be confused with Norvogese.
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post #4 of 11
12/24/07 at 2:48am
I can't tell you what Norwegian Welt is, and am curious myself about it.

I just bought a pair of Limmer boots myself, though, and am very impressed with the quality of materials and construction. They are some serious boots. The individual service from Carl Limmer is invaluable, too. He'd probably be happy to explain Norwegian Welt if you ask him. Let us know if you learn anything.

David
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post #5 of 11
12/24/07 at 5:16am
It's main advantage -- aside from being awesomely chunky! -- is that it's very water-tight compared to Blake and welted shoes.
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post #6 of 11
12/25/07 at 2:27pm
I'm in rare company boys..hope you enjoy your Limmers.

I've had mine since 1980 and they've seen many, many miles on several continents. The leather is rather savaged and resoled once for service as day hikers. I'm debating whether to visit the Intervale shop and get measured for pair number 2; I've made it past the 5 year waiting list and now in year 7. My backpacking days have diminished and certainly the heavy pounding in the Whites of my youth are behind me.

There are two grades of Limmers, the true handmade Limmers require a visit for measurement of your foot and then sewn in the Intervale shop. The boots are extremely well made and able to withstand the rigors of year round use. With a generous application of boot grease, you will have a hard time getting your feet wet.

Great boots and a small fraternity.
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post #7 of 11
12/25/07 at 8:58pm
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Originally Posted by Eustace Tilley View Post
Eastern European makers refer to this construction as Goyser. Not to be confused with Norvogese.

They do not. The Goyserer welt is a different beast (i. e. to the Limmers)
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post #8 of 11
12/26/07 at 12:32pm
In my early years of retail, I ran a department called the High Adventure shop for Hermans World of Sporting Goods. I was an avid hiker, climber etc. and lusted for a pair of Peter Limmer boots. One of my employees who worked as a trail crew for the AMC in the whites automatically got a free pair for his services.
Instead, I compromised for a pair of Galibier Super Guides which are in the same standing. I still have that pair today and they are going strong, although I use my light hikers most of the time.
Galibier is still making the Super Guide and offers soles for them. Being a Paraboot retailer (the same company as Galibier) I have the ability to order soles for anyone who might own a pair.

Gary
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post #9 of 11
12/26/07 at 12:43pm
+1 on Galibier. I have a pair from the early 90s via Louis, Boston that are still rockin'..
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post #10 of 11
12/26/07 at 2:41pm
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Originally Posted by fritzl View Post
They do not. The Goyserer welt is a different beast (i. e. to the Limmers)

I have no idea on the Limmers - I was talking about Goyser being the equivalent of Norwegian or split-reverse construction.
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post #11 of 11
10/17/11 at 6:19am
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Originally Posted by aportnoy View Post

+1 on Galibier. I have a pair from the early 90s via Louis, Boston that are still rockin'..


 

The pre-eminent French mountain boot. No one else comes close. All the others stand in the shadow of Galibier and the achievement of Remy-Richard Ponvert. He stood the boot industry on its head.

 

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