11″ Stalking/Shooting Boots
The Brontolare High 11″
About
About the Brontolare High 11” – Men’s Shooting Boots
The Brontolare High is an 11” lace up country boot, a boot made for the field sports enthusiast. Whether you’re standing on the peg on a wet Novembers morning, forming the beating line or working your dogs, the Brontolare High makes for a perfect choice of shooting boots.
Durability, reliability and long lasting comfort for those long days in the field are fundamental features of a quality shooting boot. A balance which has been perfected with the Brontolare High.
Featuring an 11” 2.8mm hydrophobic leather upper and a fully waterproof and optimally breathable Sympatex® Lining. This boot can stand up to the challenge of the most demanding environments. The Brontolare High has a higher waterline than the other 11” boot in our range, the Cervo Rosso. Where the Brontolare High also differs due to a more relaxed and wider fix up the leg. Perfect for those who prefer less lacing or require a bit more room in the leg.
For traction, a fully replaceable Vibram® Teton outsole offers high performance across a variety of terrains and weather conditions, an essential for any hunting boot. Our easy roller, ball bearing lacing system ensures a refined fit for sure-footedness and comfort.
In line with the rest of our Mogano range, the Brontolare High takes full advantage of the durability, reliable waterproofness and larger surface area of a Norwegian Welt. Aside from the benefits of its performance, a Norwegian Welt also saves a substantial amount of weight in comparison to a cupped outsole construction.
Wide Fitting High Shooting Boot
Although our entire welted range is built on a wide-fitting last, the Brontolare models feature an extra-wide toe box for those who need additional space. These models share all the same characteristics as the rest of our welted collection, including 2.8mm full-grain leather, a fully waterproof Sympatex membrane, and a replaceable Vibram Teton outsole, made possible by a classic Norwegian welted construction.
Key Features
- 2.8mm Italian hydrophobic leather
- Sympatex® H₂Out optimally breathable and waterproof membrane.
- Fully replaceable Vibram® Teton Outsole
- Shock absorbing midsole
- Nominal weight 2.1kg
- Also available in a 9″ version. Brontolare 9″
- Hand-made in Italy
OUTSOLE – VIBRAM TETON
The combination of grip, precision, and durability empowers you to tackle the toughest terrain, whether on rocky paths, in slushy snow, or on icy surfaces. The asymmetrical tread pattern enhances performance, especially when navigating mountainous conditions.
APPLICATION:
- Gamekeeper Boots
- Shooting Boots
- Hunting Boots
- Stalking Boots
- Mountaineering Boots
- Country Boots
Features
Further info
- 2.8mm Italian hydrophobic leather
- Sympatex H₂Out optimally breathable waterproof membrane
- Vibram® Teton Outsole with micro mid-ply
- Fully replaceable outsoles
- Ankle locking eyelet
- Impact absorbing PU footbed
- Easy-on/off roller lacing system
- Removable contoured and ventilated insole
- Nominal weight 2.3Kg
- Nominal height 11”/28cm
Size Guide
| Euro Size | UK Size | US Mens | US Ladies | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Size A | 37 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| Size B | 38 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
| Size C | 39 | 6 | 7 | 7.5 |
| Size D | 40 | 6.5 | 7.5 | 8 |
| Size E | 41 | 7 | 8 | 9 |
| Size F | 42 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
| Size G | 43 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
| Size H | 44 | 10 | 10.5 | |
| Size 45 | 45 | 10.5 | 11 | |
| Size 46 | 46 | 11 | 12 | |
| Size 47 | 47 | 12 | 13 | |
| Size 48 | 48 | 13 | 14 |
Delivery & Returns
Size Exchange
It can often be hard picking out the right size for you while shopping online. However we have done our best to put the most accurate UK size to our boots, as they are all made on European lasts.
When you receive your boots, put on your usual boot sock and wear your boots around the house. If you think a different size would be best for you, we are always more than happy to swap them out for a better size. Simply get in touch with the Brandecosse team and we will arrange this for you. Once you have returned your boots, we will ship a replacement pair free of charge.
Boots must be returned in their original packaging and include a completed returns form. Download our returns form.
If you do not have a printer, please include a note inside the box detailing the below;
- Name
- Address
- Order Number
- Reason for return
To return your product, you should mail your product to: Brandecosse Ltd, The Old Bank, 12 Main Street, St Johns Town of Dalry, Dumfries & Galloway, DG7 3UW.
You will be responsible for paying for your own shipping costs for returning your item. Shipping costs are non-refundable. If you receive a refund, the cost of return shipping will be deducted from your refund.
Depending on where you live, the time it may take for your exchanged product to reach you may vary.
If you are returning more expensive items, you may consider using a trackable shipping service or purchasing shipping insurance. We don’t guarantee that we will receive your returned item.
Shipping
Shipping Locations:
Brandecosse Ltd offers free delivery to locations in England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland and the Isle of Man on any order over £100. For all other delivery destinations, carriage will be added as per the location selected at the checkout. We will ship internationally however only offer free delivery for select locations.
EU orders
Minimum order value of €150 for all EU member states.
Customers Service:
if you need help in any way please contact customer service using the following:
UK Telephone Enquiries Telephone: 01644 430151
International Enquiries Telephone: 0044 1644 430151
Email: [email protected]
Office hours are Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, UK Time.
Refund Policy
Refunds/Returns/Warranty Claims and Exchanges.
If for any reason you are not satisfied with your purchase from Brandecosse, you may return it to us by completing the Returns Slip enclosed in with your order within 14 days under The Consumer Contracts (information, Cancellation & Additional Charges) Regs 2013 (Distance Contracts). The 14 days starting the day after the day on which the last of the goods come into the physical possession of the consumer or the person that they ask you to deliver the goods. Returned good must be in an unworn and saleable condition for a refund or exchange. Thus meaning, we cannot refund any boots which have been worn outside. Cost of this return to Brandecosse Ltd will be borne by the customer but we will happily send the correct size replacements without additional carriage charges. Please be careful to return the goods in their original box or packaging and we reserve the right to refuse refunds where goods are not returned in a saleable condition. Thank you for your custom.
Warranty Claims
All our boots come with a 12 month manufacturers warranty, which is in place from the moment your boots are delivered. If for any reason you believe your boots have a manufacturer default, please get in touch with the Brandecosse team. We will then request that your boots are sent back for inspection, which will allow us to make a decision on your warranty claim.
We WILL NOT inspect any boot which are sent back in a dirty condition. Boots should be washed down before sending out. We reserve the right to return any pair of boot which are send back in a dirty condition.
Additional non-returnable items:
- Gift cards
To complete your return, we require a receipt or proof of purchase.
Once your return is received and inspected, we will send you an email to notify you that we have received your returned item. We will also notify you of the approval or rejection of your refund.
If you are approved, then your refund will be processed, and a credit will automatically be applied to your credit card or original method of payment, within a certain amount of days.
Late or missing refunds
If you haven’t received a refund yet, first check your bank account again.
Then contact your credit card company, it may take some time before your refund is officially posted.
Next contact your bank. There is often some processing time before a refund is posted.
If you’ve done all of this and you still have not received your refund yet, please contact us at [email protected]
Contact us at [email protected] for questions related to refunds and returns.
Charlie Mills (verified owner) –
High quality, well worth the price! Special thanks to Jane from sales!
I’d been looking for a pair of tall outdoor boots for rugged outdoor winter (and all year round) conditions for a couple years in and around the Rocky mountains in Canada. I’d been on the fence about other boots I’d seen from other brands, and eventually stumbled upon Brandecosse, in particular, the 11″ Brontolare’s. it was apparent that they were of high quality when I was reading reviews and details, and after some thought I decided to make the purchase on them.
At first I wasn’t sure which size boot to go with, I’m a size 10 in regular shoes but I know that boots are often a different story, I reached out to the sales team and Jane got back to me the next day, Jane helped answer a couple questions I had and also gave me advice on the best size for me, being a size 10 normally I got recommended 10.5’s by Jane (with the understanding I could easily send the boots back and try another size if they weren’t the right fit), stating that the Italian manufacturer’s UK sizes are usually a tiny bit smaller then what you’d usually expect in the UK.
Not long after ordering I received the boots, they looked brilliant and were identical as displayed on the website, I tried on the boots and the size 10.5’s were perfect, still have a little room for thick winter socks and they feel great, I cant stress how comfortable these boots are, they have plenty of padding and as far as breaking them in goes I didn’t get any pains, blisters or discomfort at all, picture the most comfortable shoes you personally have ever worn in your life, these are more comfortable. The laces are pretty quick and easy to do up and the tall necks of the boots flex with your legs when on the move, they are also nice and warm but still fairly breathable. they also don’t feel too heavy when you actually have them on.
Whilst I haven’t yet moved to Canada I have high expectations of their durability and performance in the cold and cant wait to get more use out of them!
Many many thanks for the boots, I absolutely recommend them they are well worth the price! And once again thank you to Jane, she really helped me out with questions and sizing.
Kind Regards,
Charlie
Ian drew (verified owner) –
I have been shooting and beating for the last 20 years,and over that time have had a number of different boots and different brands some Swedish which only lasted a season before the sole fell off.
So for the last three months I’ve been looking for a new pair of boots and none seemed to tick all the boxes for me.
Until I found BRONTOLARE HIGH 11”.
Took me about a week to finally order a pair as with other boots I have bought bang on about the quality of their product.
I can safely say Brandecosse do not make such bold claims with out being able to back them up with perfect customer service JANE and to be honest probably the best boots I have ever seen the pictures on the website do not do them justice.
I received my boots last week and wore them straight out of the box for a very wet shootday last Saturday WOW !!!
Perfect grip give you confidence on peg,no cold toes toasty warm feet.
Had to wade through flooded fields for most of the day feet bone dry,and as I bought the 11” the support your ankles receive is second to none considering I didn’t break them in no rubbing no blisters no sore feet amazing!!!!!!!!
Well done Brandecosse
David Lee (verified owner) –
I have been waiting a while to purchase these boots and I was not disappointed when I received them. They fit beautifully from first wear and look and feel like they are made to last. Very high standard of manufacture and prompt delivery. Thank you from a very happy customer.
Keith Edmunds –
I bought a pair of 11″ brontolare boots in 2020. They have been used for mid winter dog walking and deer stalking. I cannot fault them. Mine are a little too big to allow room for thick socks or sealskinz and you really appreciate it when sat in a high seat for 3 hours. Mine have been 100% waterproof when walking through ditch bottoms. After 3 years they’ve plenty of life left in them.
Tim Bush –
Bought a pair at the Game Fair. First trip out was a day on the grouse . Perfect fit and really comfortable. Having worn Meindls and Harkila’s for years I can’t fault the Brontolare and would recommend these to anyone looking for strong and well constructed boots.
chris –
Hi, I have been wearing Mendl Dovre for years however I feel the quality has gone downhill. I am a 8.5 in the Mendl. What size would you recommend in the fagiano. Thanks
Josh Trueman –
Hi Chris! Great to hear you’re looking to give our boots a go. Being an 8.5 in Meindl, I would suggest a size 8/42 to start as Meindl do tend to be on the small side. However, please do have a good walk around the house when you get them and we can always change size if need be.
Thanks,
Josh
Garry smith –
I’ve been looking at these boots for some time. Eventually taking the plunge. I really do like them a lot, My only criticism is I think the tongue could be a better fit. I seem to be fighting with it to settle in. Was hoping it would with time.
But unfortunately it’s not looking like it will. Still very comfortable and a great boot.
Jane Trueman –
Hello Gary, So sorry I hadn’t replied to you, don’t know how I missed your note. On the tongue issue with the Fagiano, the tongue is designed like this in order for you to adjust it, the fit of the Fagiano is very slightly different to the ohter lace up boots this is because of the design being a traditional vamp, (one peice of hide on the front of the boot that is moulded into shape) this is the tradional way hiking boots were made no joins. In the early days of the boot relaxing the tongue may need adjusting and what you do is release the laces, pull the tongue out seperating the velcro part, pull the tongue straight then re-lace this will flattern the moulded part of the vamp allowing it to relax and mould to the shape of your foot. do let us know how you get on. Kindest regards
Jane
Ruben –
How will the 11″ Brontolare High boot fit if you have strong calf muscles? – best regards R
Jane Trueman –
Hello Ruben, think I have replied earlier by email but better twice than not at all. I would say the lace up boots would work very well with a strong calf as the laces have a lot of extra to them so if needed you can loose lace them. Here to help if you need any further info. Best Jane
Michael j. Armstrong –
Hi Jane, I have been reading all your reviews and they are very commendable, I have seen your advertisement in the BASC magazine and I think they are just what I have been looking for. After a busy day picking up the boots will be covered in mud, can you just run them under a tap and apply a scrubbing brush to them to bring them back to there original state, wait until dry and then apply leather cream, will soaking them harm the leather ?
Josh Trueman –
Hi Michael, thanks for your message. Great to hear you seen our ad in BASC. Indeed you can, we have a great range of aftercare accessories which are perfect for this too. As with any leather product, the most important thing is not to allow the mud to sit dried on for too long as it draws the natural oils out the leather. Yet with it being hydrophobic, there’s no worries in soaking them. Hope this helps but let me know if you have any more questions. Thanks, Josh
Andy G –
Wow what can I say the boss bought me them, I’ve dreamed of having a pair for years but always used cheap substitutes well should of just bought these the first time, I’ve had them a week they fit like a glove and are pretty well broken in,I’m a gamekeeper and wear them every day. And thank you for the personalised note Jane. Very professional product and service even with the present situation. The chainsaw boot is next on my list
Jane Trueman –
Delighted you finally got a pair Andy, thank you for your kind words. Happy feet this winter! Best Jane
Derek Gardner (verified owner) –
Got to try my new boots out today. Awful weather but perfect for putting them through there paces .
All I can say is amazing, dry and comfortable.
Slippers straight out the box
Jane Trueman –
Thank yo Derek for your note, good to know those Brontolare’s are doing what we designed them for, super pleased you are happy with them. Best Jane
Delyth Catherall –
These boots are fantastic and are 5 years old but the leather has split across the front of one. They have always been looked after properly with appropriate leather protectors.
Jane Trueman –
Hello Delyth,
Thank you for your note, glad your Brontolare’s have been pals for five years and good to know you have looked after them. It could be they have just done the miles but do pop us over a photo [email protected] if there is anything we can do we certainly will. Best Jane
louis LOBBES (verified owner) –
Sinds 3 maanden loop ik dagelijks op mijn Brontolare high 11. Het is iedere dag ‘n ongekend genot om ze aan te trekken. Vanaf de 1e dag zaten ze als gegoten Wat jammer dat ik zw niet jaren geleden reeds had aangeschaft : het zijn de meest ideale veterschoenen die ik ooit heb gedragen ! Bedankt Brandecosse.
Neil –
I know this might seem weird but can these boots be made with tough plastic or carbon eyelets instead of metal 🤔
Jane Trueman –
Hello Neil, thank you for your note. Something we haven’t been asked before, we have had any reason to look further for different eyelets as the metal eyelets which are used on our boots work very well. Do please let me know why you would prefer a alternative material? Best Jane
Werner Lothmann –
It’s not review(yet) – but I do need some advise . I have always taken size 10 (UK) shoes. So I bought a Meindl Drover boot of that size and lost both big toe nails, as they were pinching on them. I also have now discovered seal skins waterproof socks, which I would like to wear with any boots. So what size would you recommend I should order?
Jane Trueman –
Hello Werner, So sorry for the delay in getting back to you, we have missed your note. For our boots we have them made on a European last but have put our UK sizes to them and our UK10 is quite accurate. I would say if you are usually a UK10 then go for our ten. As we say for everybody if you get a pair and after walking around the house find another size would of been better then no worries we will just change them. Here if you need me. Jane
Ron Hixon –
These boots are just fantastic, what can I say but they are the best walking boots I have ever owned. Comfortable from the first wear, high-quality leather and beautifully made. I have short wide feet with a high instep and as I am tall I have always had a problem over rough ground with my ankles being prone to turn over, but these boots have sorted out this problem.
My wife now has two pairs of the ladies boots and I am tempted by the sheepskin boots as a Christmas present for me.
Jane Trueman –
Awh! Ron, so good to hear, we have put a lot of time in getting every part of our range of boots as perfect as it can be, nothing better to hear good thing of them. Kindest regards Jane
Marita Lewis –
Are these boots 100% waterproof? Picking up in a very rough and boggy area will you change them if not
Jane Trueman –
Hello Marita,
Thank you for your note, we have designed our whole range to be hard working boots for all day wear to keep you comfortable supported and dry but at the same time our waterproof Sympatex lining allows your foot to be kept dry but also allows air to circulate keeping the foot fresh and advantage over wearing a wellie. You will see inside the boot the waterproof lining in the Brontolare comes up well above the ankle, above that is the supportive collar, that is splash proof but if you are standing in water up to the top of the 11″ boot it will seep in but the level of waterproof above the ankle will protect you totally against boggy ditches and what ever horrors you come across on a full day of picking up. All of our boots have been tried and tested by a group of “very mean” gamekeepers for a full year – they will look after you. If there are any faults they would normally show themselves quickly, leakers etc we would need them back and if a fault would certainly replace them. Best Jane
Eddie Jones –
Just received my pair of Brontolare high , absolutely over the moon with them. By far the easiest boot I have ever had to get on and off I have arthritis in both ankles so I need plenty of support, fit like a glove thank you Jane for you help and advice absolutely the right choice. Can throughly recommend these boots *****
Jane Trueman –
Thank you Eddie, good of you to get back to us and just delighted you are pleased with your boots no stopping you now outside in all weathers. Kindest regards Jane
Andrew Chadd –
I am trying to decide between the Brontolar and the Rubicon as a general shooting boot.
I am replacing a pair of Harkila boots (with a rear zip) that have been commendably waterproof but not the best fit ; the sole though is just not good enough on these boots.
I have quite a wide foot, and a surprisingly large calf circumference, which meant the Harkila boot zips would only just do up over a shooting stockinged leg !
What is the best way to select the best boot to fit me ?
Best regards ,
Andrew
Jane Trueman –
Hello Andrew, Sorry for the late reply I had thought I had got back to you. We get equal orders for the Brontolare 9″ and 11″ as a shooting boot as do the Rubicon’s. In general the tall, pull on boots Rubicon’s are particularly made for a shooting boot, they have a strong Vibram sole are are of a height that should sit with enough room to see the fold over of your shooting stocking.
The lase ups have been designed for walking on rough terrain so your lower leg and ankle can be locked in, the Vibram sole is more flexible than the Rubicon’s to absorb impacts.
Hope this hasn’t made the choice even more tricky Andrew, if I can be of any more help do just ask.
Kindest regards
Jane
David Barrington ‘Ford –
WHERE CAN BOOTS BE SEEN AND TRYED FOR PURPOSE ,DAVID
Jane Trueman –
Hello David, we don’t supply any retailers with our boots so sorry not easy for you to try on. What we are always happy with is talking over the sizing with you and also when you get your boots and after walking around the house in them if you think another size would of been better then no worries we will just change them. Here if you need me. Jane