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I know every one favors the Chasseur by Le Chameau, but does anyone have any experience with the "lower grade" versions made by them? For example the Vierzon or Country?
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I have the Vierzon and they are fine.
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Caleb, neither have the full length gusseted zipper which makes them a non-starter for me. I need the zipper because of a high instep. Gil
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I bought the leather-lined Chasseur boots after reading Colin Trotwood's recommendation in his book on old-world woodcock shooting. I wore them all last season and found them very comfortable and serviceable, though I did not encounter any really cold conditions. Gil, the Chasseur boots do have a full-length gusseted zipper--I agree it make a world of difference! Last year the prices were lower and more variable than they seem to be now. After watching prices for a few weeks, I found a pair for $183. Whether I get 10 years of service from them remains to be seen, but based on just one season, I have a favorable impression.
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Bill, tell me where you got them for under $200. BTW, did you get my email??
The world cries out for such: he is needed & needed badly- the man who can carry a message to Garcia
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James,
I got them on Amazon in 2016. Can't find them anywhere near that price now, but it's worth checking from time to time.
I was on the road a bunch last month and am way behind with email, but I just found your email. Thanks! Will certainly follow up on it!
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I bought my Chasseurs three seasons ago from Orvis. At the time, Orvis offered free shipping and 20% off for opening up an Orvis credit card. They were my one and only purchase with that card.
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Check out Westley Richards. I bought a pair a couple weeks ago for ~$200. They had them on clearance
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Check out Westley Richards. I bought a pair a couple weeks ago for ~$200. They had them on clearance I looked on their website and didn't see any Le Chameau boots let alone on clearance, which website were you using? I looked on W&R site and there was nothing, where do I look?
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They might have bought the cheaper Le Chameau Boots for $200...
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