I have worn Altama Jungles for the last 15 years. However I recently got a new pair with the padded collar. First off, after 90 days the left boot started to click when the toe would flex back and then straighten out. Sent them back, new pair shows up. Now the new pair is starting the same thing. This time it is the right boot. It took them almost a year to start this. Has anyone else had a similar problem? Will the warranty still cover this? Usually my boots last about 5-6 years with the soles wearing out before any thing else happens.
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Altama boots clicking when I walk
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I don't know much about Altamas, but I've worn plenty of different boots over the years...have you tried the old standby of getting them soaking wet and wearing them dry? Sounds like these are already broken in after a year, but maybe this will help mold them to the point where they don't flex in the same way they are now. The other thing that comes to mind is that the shank is split/broken or delaminated (not sure what kind Altama uses), and the pieces are hitting each other. I would think that probably would be covered by warranty.
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Yep, it is the shank--used to be made of metal, now a fiborous/plastic shank. You can take them out yourself by cutting into the leather footsole (shank starts about 2" from rear heel cup/back of the boot) until you can get a pair of pliers on them--then yank out. If you do this, don't cut a leather rectangle out over the entire length of the shaft--keep one end (usually the most forward part)attached, since your gonna want that leather to cover up the space.
If none of the above makes sense, a cobbler can also do it. Then again, you can also try Altama customer service for a replacement
Personal preference, but I can't stand the shank. Detriment to not having--good question for debate, but neither my Danners, Vasque, or Asolos have them. Nor have I any complaints from the rucking I still do.
regards in whatever you do,
Glenmore
If none of the above makes sense, a cobbler can also do it. Then again, you can also try Altama customer service for a replacement
Personal preference, but I can't stand the shank. Detriment to not having--good question for debate, but neither my Danners, Vasque, or Asolos have them. Nor have I any complaints from the rucking I still do.
regards in whatever you do,
Glenmore