Clean It Up
UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Jackal on September 29, 2010, 05:37:47 pm
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got through 2 pairs in last 8 months they were only £20 a pair and seem good at the time but were crap,want some decent grip and that could last a year at least,any links would be sound
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i just got some merrell walking trainers from field and trek they were £35, should have been £70
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on ladders i have found MERCURY trainers to have great grip. They wear out quickly but theres no difference to buying a long lasting pure Argentinian leather shoe at £100 or ten pairs of MERCURIES ,Which are £10 a pair .
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get yr self a pair of docs ;)
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I have just been on a `find some good boots mission`,was in my local tkmax every day,shoe shops,screwfix website etc.
Settled on ebay(bit of a risk without trying em on) DeWalt Challenger 2,goretex,steel toe caps,steel mid-solethey are very comfortable with a cushioned insole,steel toe caps come in handy in all sorts of ways,£57.97 plus £6.00 delivery,i wanted to find a good boot cheaper but gave up,anyway i felt i had treated myself.
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just bought some boots from screwfix. dickies is the make and i think they were about £25
called something like storm ......
steel toe and very well padded, with a good non slip tred ....
worth a look.
i normally just get this sort of price band ones and just get two pairs a year...
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ive just bought some bergaus explorer trail light goretex boots(£70)hopefully theyll keep my feet dry and warm and last a couple of years.
im usually looking for some cheap boots and waterproof jackets but now i think its false economy as they dont last and dont keep you dry!!now im earning more i decided to get some decent gear!!
bought a bergaus goretex jacket as well(£115!).it better keep me dry now ive splashed out!! ::) ;D ;D ;D
dazmond
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Hi Tec water proof walking boots £30 a pair
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You can buy some Karrimor waterproof / breathable running trail shoes from Sports direct for £40 in red or black.
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You can buy some Karrimor waterproof / breathable running trail shoes from Sports direct for £40 in red or black.
No disrespect here Paulpp but I've given up on Karrimor. They've gone down hill big time, I was told they were bought out by a Korean company or something. Some thing's happened as their stuff used to be top notch, last pair of Karrimors lasted me 2 months & were shot!
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Tool Station boots are highly recommended. Very good value. Then go on ebay and buy some MIL-COM army socks for about £3 a pair. Ready for winter.
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Try these:
http://www.newforestfootwear.com/listing-laird-273.html
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Anything Gore Tex and Vibram sole. I.E. waterproof, breathable and hard wearing.
Don't skimp on price - get the best and feel comfortable in ALL conditions.
We are on our feet all day, so get the very best.
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got a pair of hiking boots from tk max 37 quid down from 100. vibram sole. bargain of the year id say. and karrimor are awful dont go near them
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Anything Gore Tex and Vibram sole. I.E. waterproof, breathable and hard wearing.
Don't skimp on price - get the best and feel comfortable in ALL conditions.
We are on our feet all day, so get the very best.
I agree. It can be difficult buying online though. Do you have a link to an ideal winter boot Christies?
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only way out this problem, spend over 100 pound on a pair of gore tex brasher, i went through the same problem spending 20 to 40 pound on supposedly water proof boots only ending with wet feet by the end of the day which is not good , bought the above boot problem solved first pair lasted 16 months now on 2nd pair
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For winter work look no further than Muck Boot co. Used them last winter and we all know what that was like. One pair of socks, no wet or cold feet. Cost me about £42 if I recall. Just got them out again now things are wet. Too hot for all round use. http://www.muckbootcompany.com/men/farm-ranch-work/Pages/Jobber.aspx
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That last bit should read "all year round use". Slow fingers !
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i just got some merrell walking trainers from field and trek they were £35, should have been £70
me too for the same discount! ;D
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Grade 1 used British Army boots from Surplus and Outdoor for £30 take some beating for value
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only way out this problem, spend over 100 pound on a pair of gore tex brasher, i went through the same problem spending 20 to 40 pound on supposedly water proof boots only ending with wet feet by the end of the day which is not good , bought the above boot problem solved first pair lasted 16 months now on 2nd pair
No save your money.
I bought a pair of brasher last weekend from blacks with £30. off (£95.00 bargin) since Monday I have broken 8 legs 7 arms and two collar bones. These fooking things may offer grip halfway down a fookin hill but on patios, or decking there is nowt but a prayer.
If you do get some be sure to keep your phone to hand for the ambulance, assuming you don't loose it when you go arse over tit.
Lee09 from casualty
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For winter work look no further than Muck Boot co. Used them last winter and we all know what that was like. One pair of socks, no wet or cold feet. Cost me about £42 if I recall. Just got them out again now things are wet. Too hot for all round use. http://www.muckbootcompany.com/men/farm-ranch-work/Pages/Jobber.aspx
dito had mine two years now only wear them in colder weather and never had wet feet, after all they are glorified water boots, they are very comfy and dont sweat your feet and believe me my feet are fussy
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Thats funny ;D ;D
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only way out this problem, spend over 100 pound on a pair of gore tex brasher, i went through the same problem spending 20 to 40 pound on supposedly water proof boots only ending with wet feet by the end of the day which is not good , bought the above boot problem solved first pair lasted 16 months now on 2nd pair
No save your money.
I bought a pair of brasher last weekend from blacks with £30. off (£95.00 bargin) since Monday I have broken 8 legs 7 arms and two collar bones. These fooking things may offer grip halfway down a fookin hill but on patios, or decking there is nowt but a prayer.
If you do get some be sure to keep your phone to hand for the ambulance, assuming you don't loose it when you go arse over tit.
Lee09 from casualty
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And you`ve still got the best part of 16 months to go in them.
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only way out this problem, spend over 100 pound on a pair of gore tex brasher, i went through the same problem spending 20 to 40 pound on supposedly water proof boots only ending with wet feet by the end of the day which is not good , bought the above boot problem solved first pair lasted 16 months now on 2nd pair
No save your money.
I bought a pair of brasher last weekend from blacks with £30. off (£95.00 bargin) since Monday I have broken 8 legs 7 arms and two collar bones. These fooking things may offer grip halfway down a fookin hill but on patios, or decking there is nowt but a prayer.
If you do get some be sure to keep your phone to hand for the ambulance, assuming you don't loose it when you go arse over tit.
Lee09 from casualty
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And you`ve still got the best part of 16 months to go in them.
I may part ex them for a wheelchair. At least with cheaper leaking boots you can walk to the shops for your next pair.
These are well made and waterproof, just very very scary.
Lee
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great il av a look at some of the links tomorrow so many to choose from.
and as for the karimor thats what iv got now 3 months and the sole has worn away so feet are soaked with even the slightest bit of damp on the ground,never again >:(
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ive just bought some bergaus explorer trail light goretex boots(£70)hopefully theyll keep my feet dry and warm and last a couple of years.
im usually looking for some cheap boots and waterproof jackets but now i think its false economy as they dont last and dont keep you dry!!now im earning more i decided to get some decent gear!!
bought a bergaus goretex jacket as well(£115!).it better keep me dry now ive splashed out!! ::) ;D ;D ;D
dazmond
i saw the bergaus stuff all half price the other day :'( :'( :'(
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You can buy some Karrimor waterproof / breathable running trail shoes from Sports direct for £40 in red or black.
load of rubbish!!!!!!!!1
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northwest territory are the best ive tried,£22 from factory shop when in stock,had at least 8 pairs over the years but rarely in stock, sell like hot cakes,tried a fair few others too,gor karrimor leather boots with vibram sole a week ago,£34 next day delivery from sports direct,think there fantastico ;D was gonnae order another pair next week until i read the posts here :'(