With this in mind, I am surprised that they have been selected as a combat boot, especially with consideration to urban environments. On the back of their performance I bought a black pair for my new job, where 99% of others wear Altbergs, they get used in the country and around town, including rolling around scrapping and same again, no issues with durability. So even if this review is about the earlier version of the boots, all the information is still quite viable when considering the newer version.

Featuring a durable full-grain leather upper, these boots provide exceptional abrasion resistance and protection against the elements. The team hold extensive knowledge about military life and their aim is to share their collective knowledge with the masses.Whether you're crossing rugged terrains, wading through streams, or encountering wet weather, the Pilgrim GTX will keep your feet protected and ready for action.

I have these ones, and we also have a pair of the new SELVATICA TACTICAL MID GTX boots, currently being put through their paces by our resident Italian Cave Troll, Tomasso. The Pilgrim FG (FG stands for full grain, as in the leather used on the lace placket) provides a supportive and stable platform for Combat High Liability duties.They are striving to be a modern, transparent company, with 85% of all manufacturing done in Europe and they guarantee a 100% traceability for all the components used in their footwear. In tests, the Pilgrim FG GTX absorbed 50% less water than conventionally constructed Gore-Tex lined boots. It is worth noting that in natural light these boots are a much darker brown than they appear in photographs online. The first pair lasted me several years and they are without doubt the comfiest warmest boots for front line policing. Even thought the Pilgrims were a terrific boots for the job in every way, the 6″ high enough to keep my ankle from rolling and the whole construction was like a body armour for my feet, the humidity of the air and the Gore-Tex left my feet the tiniest bit moist after long day of doing “soldierish” stuff.