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Title: how long should your boots last
Post by: keyser soze on November 21, 2012, 10:43:02 am
 hi chaps
purchased some water proof boots in aug and both boots are split in 2 places. is this acceptable .....
thanks in advance
Title: Re: how long should your boots last
Post by: Ian101 on November 21, 2012, 10:55:35 am
hi chaps
purchased some water proof boots in aug and both boots are split in 2 places. is this acceptable .....
thanks in advance

how much were they ??

£20 then thats how it goes

£120 I be back to shop
Title: Re: how long should your boots last
Post by: Ian101 on November 21, 2012, 10:57:05 am
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B005M153NG/?tag=hydra0b-21&hvadid=10395052029&ref=asc_df_B005M153NG

I use these ... last for about 6 months before they leak

buy em 3 pairs at a time so just reach for new pair when they wear out
Title: Re: how long should your boots last
Post by: keyser soze on November 21, 2012, 11:06:14 am
45 quid but noticed the other day they have been reduced to 25
Title: Re: how long should your boots last
Post by: gary999 on November 21, 2012, 11:23:51 am
you cant go wrong with good old wellies ;D
Title: Re: how long should your boots last
Post by: rosskesava on November 21, 2012, 11:28:47 am
you cant go wrong with good old wellies ;D

Bright pink ones with little pretty flowers printed on them.
Title: Re: how long should your boots last
Post by: gary999 on November 21, 2012, 11:31:53 am
you cant go wrong with good old wellies ;D

Bright pink ones with little pretty flowers printed on them.

that might float your boat down in brighton mate ;D

but up here its green dunlop wellies like they should be ;D
Title: Re: how long should your boots last
Post by: SPE on November 21, 2012, 11:35:53 am
I have some karrimore rigger boots (still going strong after 3 winters) from here, looks like they don't sell them anymore but these are same price and pretty much identical
http://recs.richrelevance.com/rrserver/click?a=c24190b93b684f89&vg=ee01ea98-b840-4413-265c-794ec8acb503&pti=1&pa=rr1&hpi=2586&stn=ClickEV&rti=2&sgs=&u=3z2ondqzp4j4ozutsws201no&uguid=b7f34dfb-9d90-4528-3e7b-2d4ec8adeb5a&channelId=WEB&s=3z2ondqzp4j4ozutsws201no&pg=1608&p=181021&ind=0&ct=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sportsdirect.com%2Fdunlop-rigger-safety-boots-mens-181021
Title: Re: how long should your boots last
Post by: chez on November 21, 2012, 11:45:06 am
hi chaps
purchased some water proof boots in aug and both boots are split in 2 places. is this acceptable .....
thanks in advance
Hey cowboy. I have just had the same experience. I bought some hi tec boots in August 2012 advertised as completely waterproof. The exact same boots i bought previously which lasted nearly a year. The glue started to come unstuck for the upper and sole on both boots so I rang hi tec and they said to send them back by free post and they will examine them. They agreed to replace them at no cost!!
They were £60.
So it might be worth trying to get them replaced if you have receipt.
Title: Re: how long should your boots last
Post by: king marko on November 21, 2012, 11:58:50 am
Bought some gortex boots from army surplus store 2 yrs ago and they are just starting to go so I went down yesterday and bought another pair - £40
Can't go wrong  :)
Title: Re: how long should your boots last
Post by: rosskesava on November 21, 2012, 12:01:55 pm
I find how ever much I spend on boots, they seem to last roughly the same length of time which is about 3 to 4 months.

I used to spend £100 - £150 per pair but now I buy cheap at £20 - £25.
Title: Re: how long should your boots last
Post by: landy2 on November 21, 2012, 12:11:03 pm
my boots usaully last 1 half years as out in them most days and they take some abuse i think its because they are allways wet it rots the stitching , i remember one year we were working and my brother in law said his feet were wet there was no hole on in view its when he got home there was a big hole in the sole of the boot  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: how long should your boots last
Post by: steve rix on November 21, 2012, 12:13:27 pm
Hoggs Professional. Last 2/3 years on average
Title: Re: how long should your boots last
Post by: keyser soze on November 21, 2012, 01:09:01 pm
result .......i took them back and they replaced them ... yeomans
Title: Re: how long should your boots last
Post by: Caleb Morley on November 21, 2012, 01:43:50 pm
I bought these boots from toolstation. I wasnt expecting alot as they are so cheap but they lasted me 1 year and 2 months before water started coming in. They are really comfortable too. I am on my second pair now. Worth a go:

http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Workwear/Safety+Boots/All+Weather+S3+Safety+Boot+Size+11+46/d70/sd3246/p60874

Cheers,

Caleb
Title: Re: how long should your boots last
Post by: wfp master on November 21, 2012, 04:28:44 pm
dont waste your money on the crap sports direct sell. they last no time & are waterproof for about a day. had the karrimore walkiing boots total crap.
Title: Re: how long should your boots last
Post by: Tom White on November 21, 2012, 04:48:35 pm
Bought some gortex boots from army surplus store 2 yrs ago and they are just starting to go so I went down yesterday and bought another pair - £40
Can't go wrong  :)

If they're a used military gortex boot, those are really high quality and very good.
Title: Re: how long should your boots last
Post by: Tom White on November 21, 2012, 04:49:22 pm
dont waste your money on the crap sports direct sell. they last no time & are waterproof for about a day. had the karrimore walkiing boots total crap.

Sports Direct sell other brands too; some not to bad; at least this is true when it comes to training shoes.  I don't know about their boots.
Title: Re: how long should your boots last
Post by: jimiwindows on November 21, 2012, 05:05:08 pm
berghaus gortex boots £100 a pair last 1 year. aways get good socks £10 a pair from blacks.
Title: Re: how long should your boots last
Post by: robertphil on November 21, 2012, 05:25:15 pm
the lighter you are the longer they will last
Title: Re: how long should your boots last
Post by: Ian Lancaster on November 21, 2012, 05:38:27 pm
I always used Peter Storm from Millets.  I've got weird feet, result of traumatic contact with a slab of concrete from 20 feet up in 1978.  I found these boots would mould to the shape of my feet after a couple of weeks, were the most comfortable I ever found and stayed waterproof until the day they fell apart (about 4 years).  I always made sure I gave them a good coat of dubbin every few weeks, especially in the winter.
Title: Re: how long should your boots last
Post by: craig mcneil on November 21, 2012, 08:01:04 pm
The problem I always have with my boots is that although the boots stay in great condition, the soles get worn away to nothing within six months.
Title: Re: how long should your boots last
Post by: Dani J on November 21, 2012, 08:48:42 pm
I bought these boots from toolstation. I wasnt expecting alot as they are so cheap but they lasted me 1 year and 2 months before water started coming in. They are really comfortable too. I am on my second pair now. Worth a go:

http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Workwear/Safety+Boots/All+Weather+S3+Safety+Boot+Size+11+46/d70/sd3246/p60874

Cheers,

Caleb

yes just bought a pair from screw fix, they are cheaper there, and very comfy boots, i have sprayed teflon on them so it might last longer. :)
Title: Re: how long should your boots last
Post by: mikeyfaerosyth on November 21, 2012, 09:26:50 pm
I estimate I've been through around 25/30 pairs of boots over the last 11 years,£30 or so( sometimes a lot more) hiking boots.

Now I use army pro boots (goretex).£25 ebay,http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Police-Prison-Army-Goretex-Assault-Duty-Boots-Size-11-/261129503703?pt=UK_Men_s_Shoes&hash=item3ccc8803d7,like these

These boots are completely waterproof,would not use any other type boots again.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GENUINE-ARMY-ISSUE-Pro-Combat-Gore-Tex-GTX-Boots-Vibram-Soles-Size-8L-BRAND-NEW-/150946526035?pt=UK_Men_s_Shoes&hash=item23251d3353

my next boots,good to have 2 pairs

Title: Re: how long should your boots last
Post by: PoleKing on November 26, 2012, 10:24:19 pm
Karrimor hiking boots TK Maxx for less than £50 usually last a year or so.
On my 5th pair. Comfortable. Funny-the soles wear out before the tops leak.

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