Courteney Selous Classic boots

[CJW]

When ever I meet someone else in Courteney boots there is always a momentary unspoken connection, a subtle glint in the eyes or nod of the head, a kindred spirit perhaps, in on the secret that few are privy to.

Like Jeep drivers who wave at each other?

 

[WAB]

Like Jeep drivers who wave at each other?

FJ40’s man, get some class!

 

[CJW]

FJ40’s man, get some class!

I would be cool with FJ drivers doing it, but Jeep drivers, well....

 

[buck wild]

My Vellies are standard with the ripple sole. Don't get me wrong the Vellies are ok. They are just a little heavier than I expected. I had hoped they would be closer in weight with a tennis shoe than the Selous (7oz difference with the Selous and 11oz with my tennis shoe). May not be much but I noticed it. The sole seemed stiff and hard more in the beginning but they also are breaking in.

What I've noticed is I can wear the Selous all day without foot fatigue but not the Vellie. I still want to get a pair of Canvas Safari boots.

I also got a pair I ordered custom from AHC and as others have stated their customer service was outstanding !

But now on to the actual boots. These things are HEAVY. They weight almost twice as much as my other standard hiking boots. I'm pretty sure the soles are the culprit to the weight issue. In fact they weigh so much I'm leaving them home for my Zim trip in 4 weeks. If I was going anywhere near Bulawayo while over, I'd have stopped by the factory to see if they had any sole that was lighter. I got the cleat sole.