I have no clue how they would work as hiking boots.
Norwegian welt work boots.
By the way doc martins are norwegian welt construction boots.
They re even compatible with strap on crampons.
As an alternative norwegian welts have historically been used on ski boots and.
This is called outflanging.
The latemar nw is our most popular leather lined norwegian welted boot and is built for backcountry excursions where rugged durability reliability and comfort are required be it for work or pleasure.
On certain models a reinforcing strip also known as a reverse welt or norwegian welt may also be stitched to the outside of the flange.
This area can be a problem for traditional goodyear welted shoes in wet conditions.
They re true to size so feel free to order.
Norwegian storm welt also known as shoes with a storm welt or a waterproof welt the norwegian method is typically used on snow boots and ski boots that need to be as waterproof as possible.
Restitched which is more expensive.
Work and hiking boots often have a simple lockstitch comprising the norwegian welt stitch.
I trash them on the trail and move them to yardwork status and.
For example hiking boots with no rubber rand tend to cost less than 100 while tall hunting boots with rubber rands are more expensive.
A good example of this are the rider boot ottowa s.
The stitching that holds.
Unlike a goodyear welt the norwegian welt is completely exterior.
As with the desert.
Norwegian and goodyear welt boots are relatively easy to resole but can also be rebuilt i e.
It is similar to a goodyear welt in many ways.
As a result the finished boot has an upper secured by two strong rows of stitching.
I ve given up on heavy boots for 3 season hiking and have moved to lightweight hikers too for all the reasons you describe.
The zamberlan 1023 latemar nw is a modern classic perfectly melding old world craftsmanship with new world materials.
Unlike the norwegian but similar to the goodyear construction the welt stitch is not visible from the outside of the shoe and the two exterior stitches are both connected to mid and outsole respectively making for a sturdy construction often used in hard wearing work boots like the american wesco or canadian viberg.
These boots are available in men s and women s models.
I mostly agree with everything in this post.
The flange is then secured to the midsole.
The boots feature a norwegian welt construction a dual density footbed a microporous rubber midsole a 5mm leather tpr insole and a bellows tongue to keep debris from invading your boots.
One very durable boot.