I also have the Altberg Mallerstang. Not been worn for five years, as I don’t go mountain walking in winter now. Good strong boot for winter conditions I agree, albeit they are rather heavy. I generally wear a basic Scarpa leather boot now, or if ground conditions are expected to be dry enough, a very comfortable Meindl fabric boot.
Yeah i have a milestone birthday coming up early next year so might take a trip out to Altberg factory. i love their website and being a local boot company making good products, and the different fitting options etc.
they also stock meindl apparently according to meindl website so have the two main companies in one place
thanks all.