Boots

[Timelord]

http://www.britishmilitarysurplus.co.uk/index.html

A link I use from the same site.
Try Anchor supplies too.

Lowa Boot resole --> Lancashire Sports repairs Ltd
Burnley 01282 439109

My ethos is the same when it comes to kit & durability. Hi-tech is good for tech stuff and that has to be robust too. For Low tech kit, then historical tried & tested materials have a lot going for them. All this mountain gear in bright colours looks good in a shop window, performs well on a mountain etc, but its lifespan is somewhat less (unless you pay a fortune for it), but it will not fare so well in an extended heavy wear situation when compared to many old fashioned material designs. The same goes for some of the military kit. There will be no stores for replacement kit issue or repair. When scientists recently tested a VIKING style fishermans cold/wet weather clothing against the performance of the modern all in one outfits, the Viking one was superior. that was basically an oiled leather outer with a wool inner. there is something to be learned from that.