I have worn this one and from Meindl the Burma, the Vacuum, and now the Island Light. Main use is hunting, not on hard ground (stones). To start, I will say that the Grisport 11603 has the best Vibram sole of the above 4 boots. It is not enough for a shoe to have Vibram; the specific model of Vibram it uses also plays a role. This one was the most slip-resistant I have worn and stopped even on the slickest surfaces. In size, they are relatively large. They quickly took the shape of my foot, and I ended up wearing them with regular socks. If the leather doesn't get scratched, it keeps the water out... but with the first scratches, a minimal moisture starts to come in (this is where the Meindl models excel, all the above models). It has a better fit. However, it suffers at the collar height, where the Meindl are also better. The collar frayed first. It doesn't have foam material, and overall it slightly reduces comfort, which is generally very good. I did about 1400 km with these shoes until the sole came off, having more than earned their money. I would give it 4 stars, but its price is competitive, so I give it 5. If it had a collar like the Meindl and stayed waterproof for a longer time, I would say it is simply an excellent boot.

(upd 4/3/2025). I bought the Grisport 11603/stx again. Having the Meindl Island Light next to it that I mentioned above, and to rectify any injustice, I additionally mention the following: the leather is thinner on the Grisport while externally it has a film like velvet, which does not allow maintenance wax to be applied (it does not spread unlike the Meindl). Therefore, only grease can be applied to the Grisport. Compared to the 3 Meindl I mentioned above, it is much lighter and obviously less durable. The good impression it made on me the first time I bought it is due to the fact that for the use I want it for (walking in the forest - woodcock hunting), it is sufficient and does not require a heavier boot like the Meindl. I am attaching photos of the new Grisport 11603 and the Meindl Island Light that I have been wearing until now (and I will keep it for at least another year as it seems - it has already completed the fourth year). In conclusion: Grisport 11603: advantages: lightweight, comfort, sole grip, low cost. Disadvantages: loses waterproofing quickly, low-quality collar (upper part) and tongue, lower durability than the Meindl, probably bad - loose lacing. Meindl Island Light: Advantages: durability, waterproofing until the end of use, comfort at the collar, tongue that hugs the foot and does not allow water to enter, better lacing (positions) of the laces. Disadvantages: heavy weight, reduced comfort (design?), durable but not as good Vibram sole, cost (double that of the Grisport 11603).

Every five years I buy a pair, I wear them from September to May every day all day and in the summer on excursions in the mountains. Equally good for daily activities up to the ascent of Taygetus even to Mytikas of Olympus. A pair of shoes that I only take off when I sleep and in the summer when I go to the sea and not to the mountains.

I've had them for two weeks, I'll start with the positives: they fit nicely on the foot, they're comfortable, they have excellent walking support, they don't slip. As for whether they are waterproof, I'll get back to that!!! But man, in just two weeks the Vibram logos have come off... It's like buying Lacoste and the crocodile logo comes off!!!!!! UNBELIEVABLE... I'm so disappointed!!!!

In the positives, they are comfortable and hold the foot well. In the negatives, they are not waterproof. They get damp after 2 to 3 hours, specifically when used for hunting in the morning chill. Their membrane cannot be compared to Goretex. In my case, one of them gets damp faster. Maybe they are defective. I have had them for 2 months and have worn them 15 times.

I bought them a month and a half ago, walked about 200 kilometers in Pelion, on difficult, rocky, uphill and downhill paths, crossed streams, in both sunny and rainy weather. Evaluation: They didn't hurt me or tire me. My feet didn't get wet or sweat. I loved them and highly recommend them.

I bought them in February - March 2021. I wear them daily at work (agricultural work) for about 8-12 hours, during rainy winter days, and on my hikes either on a mountain (rough rocks and climbing) or on a dirt trail in a mountain. I have changed the laces once, while the soles have not completely worn out yet. They are not 100% waterproof, which is understandable, no shoe is. In water, where the height exceeds the shoe, it is logical for it to get wet, but in case it gets wet externally, there is no issue as long as it is still covered by the waterproof membrane (this of course depends on the amount of water that will fall on the outside). At the point where the sole connects to the rest of the shoe, there will be partial detachment after a long time (in some areas), but this does not affect the shoe or its use. My size is 45-46, and I chose these in size 46. I have added extra insoles and they fit me fine. It is a quite comfortable boot, a bit heavy of course (depending on each person's preference), in the last 2 months I would say it tires me a little due to the worn-out sole. Of course, I would buy it again and I will!

For the money you give, perfect.. they keep the foot stable, they are waterproof and have an anatomical sole with fiberglass for stable walking on rocks.