vivaro 013

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footwear
« on: July 01, 2009, 09:20:16 pm »
looking at investing in a good quality footwear, which will give me comfort and keep my feet dry,  ive tried many types off supposedly  waterproof boot , but as the day goes on water will penetrate and start wetting my feet , which i find uncomfortable to work in
any help would be appreciated 

ftp

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Re: footwear
« Reply #1 on: July 01, 2009, 09:48:14 pm »
I've found you get what you pay for. I tried all the cheap 'waterproof' boots and a pair of guaranteed waterproof Hi-tec ones, none of them got past two months. Wearing a pair of Brashers up to this hot weather I think I paid around £120 in a sale. They've been going good for a fair time now.

vivaro 013

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Re: footwear
« Reply #2 on: July 01, 2009, 09:57:08 pm »
thanks for reply
what type of brashers boot are there

Central Window Cleaners

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Re: footwear
« Reply #3 on: July 01, 2009, 10:04:26 pm »
I wear DeWalt steel toe cap boots and have never had a problem with water getting through them.

I paid about £30 for them from Makro and have been wearing them for over 2 years now

vivaro 013

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Re: footwear
« Reply #4 on: July 01, 2009, 10:10:59 pm »
thanks for your reply
looking for a light weight type of boot

seandyer2003

Re: footwear
« Reply #5 on: July 01, 2009, 10:28:15 pm »
I bought some boots of strauss once they wwighed more than my ladders, no thanks, trainers for me, unless its on site

RO-Sheen

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Re: footwear
« Reply #6 on: July 01, 2009, 11:18:51 pm »
I've tried lots of footwear and have now found the ultimate!!!

For winter I got a pair of british army goretex boots from Ebay. brand new for £36 delivered. So comfortable, dry and warm!!

For summer I got a pair of Hitec multiterra aero. http://www.hi-tec.com/in/40758-product-multiterra_aero-all.html.
These are designed for wearing in water (rivers, sea etc) so they dry quickly unlike regular trainers. I got them in Swindon outlet centre for about £25 last year and still going strong. Also great in this hot weather as you can run your customers garden top over them to cool your feet down
Formerly known as GARGAAX

wfp master

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Re: footwear
« Reply #7 on: July 01, 2009, 11:36:11 pm »
looking at investing in a good quality footwear, which will give me comfort and keep my feet dry,  ive tried many types off supposedly  waterproof boot , but as the day goes on water will penetrate and start wetting my feet , which i find uncomfortable to work in
any help would be appreciated 
try a pair of thigh waders or chest waders if its realy wet ;D

mark dew

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Re: footwear
« Reply #8 on: July 02, 2009, 12:41:37 am »
Spend £100+ on some and don't think about it again for a few years.

R W C

Re: footwear
« Reply #9 on: July 02, 2009, 08:42:55 am »
Ive never got wet feet, I just buy new trainers and wear the old pair.

seandyer2003

Re: footwear
« Reply #10 on: July 02, 2009, 01:57:20 pm »
Ive never got wet feet, I just buy new trainers and wear the old pair.

same here

STEVE-UK

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Re: footwear
« Reply #11 on: July 02, 2009, 02:29:35 pm »
Ive never got wet feet, I just buy new trainers and wear the old pair.

me to ,  i find these last the longest and keep feet pretty dry

steve m

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Re: footwear
« Reply #12 on: July 02, 2009, 04:09:21 pm »
cheap old pair of hikng boots nd a spray can of waterproofer mae fr tents. Thyre that watertight you could useem for boats

simon knight

Re: footwear
« Reply #13 on: July 02, 2009, 05:23:59 pm »

...and in this weather Flip-Flops  ;D

steve m

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Re: footwear
« Reply #14 on: July 02, 2009, 06:06:02 pm »
still wea me old hikers. just cos the good weathers here doesnt mean all the kids toys have been taken in. Last time I twisted my ankle it cost me two weeks off work

simon knight

Re: footwear
« Reply #15 on: July 02, 2009, 06:13:44 pm »

When I do the insides I always kick my shoes off out of courtesy.  Have you ever stood on a big Lego brick wearing only socks?

DaveG

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Re: footwear
« Reply #16 on: July 02, 2009, 06:26:32 pm »
I paid £30 for some hi tec walking boots over a year ago and still going strong
You can't polish a turd

GWCS

Re: footwear
« Reply #17 on: July 02, 2009, 06:27:02 pm »

When I do the insides I always kick my shoes off out of courtesy.  Have you ever stood on a big Lego brick wearing only socks?

yes and ive also stood on a 1 inch nail bare foot in both feet (at different times)

No it was not on purpose it was totally accidental.

I put shoe covers on when i go indoors (or wear slippers)

simon knight

Re: footwear
« Reply #18 on: July 02, 2009, 06:31:50 pm »

When I do the insides I always kick my shoes off out of courtesy.  Have you ever stood on a big Lego brick wearing only socks?

yes and ive also stood on a 1 inch nail bare foot in both feet (at different times)

No it was not on purpose it was totally accidental.

I put shoe covers on when i go indoors (or wear slippers)

I've tried to find shoe covers. B&Q being the most obvious place, but no they don't sell them.

Where do you get them from?

SonOfFormby

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Re: footwear
« Reply #19 on: July 02, 2009, 07:20:59 pm »
I use the Dickies, sandy coloured 'Timberland' type boot with steel toecap from Wickes, lasted well over a year, £36.99 may be cheaper instore.

http://www.wickes.co.uk/Dickies-Cleveland-Super-Safety-Boot/invt/190250

Lee