Hi-tec Reviews

Avoid Hi-Tec

I bought a pair of allegedly waterproof boots They even had waterproof written on them They were not remotely waterproof and were soaked through on their first outing after a few minutes walking on damp grass I complained to Hi-Tec and in effect they told me to get lost

Beware Valty heaters

Several months ago I bought x2 Orbis heaters from Hi-Tec They were cheap and nasty One blew out hardly any heat and the other burst into flames The same company is now advertising a product which looks identical only they re now calling them Valty heaters Same blurb Same discount I never got a refund from the company who replied to my emails with conflicting instructions one of which asked for video evidence DO NOT FALL FOR THIS SCAM

Altitiute V Mens walking boots

Altitiute V Mens walking boots The right boot began peeling after light use and now looks awful The reply from customer services was to return to the original shop but that shop had closed down I offered to send the boots to their quality assurance dept but was ignored Don t Bother

Thank goodness for Trust pilot reviews

Like other contributors my earlier experiences with Hi Tec products were good However my last purchase of walking boots was extremely negative the uppers turned out to be of cheap plastic which soon cracked in several places and the rubber section on the front quickly began to separate from the rest of the boot The Vibram soles which guided my purchase turned out to be the only good part of each boot Having read TP reviews of Karrimor boots a name which I also once trusted I shall also avoid their products completely and look for boots made by companies with integrity and that can be trusted

Quality has dropped

I concur with the reviewers who said that the quality seems to be dropping The last two pairs I have bought seemed to leak and wear out so quickly The latest annoyance is the rubber toe bumpers turned out to be some sort of soft kapoc material with rubber paint on top When the paint tears the material is visible

Hi Tec Mens Blast Lite Lace Up Trainers RUBBISH

Hi Tec Mens Blast Lite Lace Up Trainers UTTER RUBBISH I have had 2 pairs now and both have have worn through the heel after less than 2 months The surface of the sole and heel is very thin to say the least and the heel is not solid and wear reveals holes in the structure agin UTTER RUBBISH

I bought a vortex jacket at a good price but

I bought a vortex jacket at a good price It is branded both hi-tec and dri-tec so I assume this is the place for a review Well it was great for about 18 months but now all the seams have come apart especially the front outside pockets They were glued which is fair enough for waterproofing but the glue has let go everywhere Despite the low price this is not adequate quality I would not recommend

I bought bought a pair of men s Koga

I bought bought a pair of men s Koga sandals 3 months ago I had a similar pair that lasted a couple of years and hoped that these would do the same however the soles have already started to split and the heals have caved-in this is after only moderate use and I weigh less than 9 stones Don t buy these sandals they re rubbish

Had my men s boots size 10 a couple of

Had my men s boots size 10 a couple of years bought them because I have wide feet and these were comfortable and supportive Sadly yesterday during a fortunately short walk I noticed both my feet were wet On taking the boots off I noticed they had split where the welt joins the upper Same place on both boots on the inside 2 splits Out of warranty but I d expect a better lifespan than this Not buying this brand again