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Title: new waterproofs for summer!!
Post by: dazmond on May 28, 2014, 09:38:06 pm
i got myself some new waterproofs while i was away for the weekend in chester.

north face "monte lema" hyvent jacket £105

sprayway "hydro/dry" all day rain pant £75

both from cotswold outdoors shop.

certainly tested them out in todays rain!came home bone dry plus they dont make you sweat.

by the way guys if your struggling with wet feet i wear bergaus GTX explorer light boots.very comfortable and feet nice and dry even in really heavy rain. ;)
Title: Re: new waterproofs for summer!!
Post by: smearo on May 28, 2014, 09:54:40 pm
I wear mountain wear house water proof boots nice and comfy and dry but soles wear to quickly and start leaking but a cheap fix....
Title: Re: new waterproofs for summer!!
Post by: H20cleaning on May 29, 2014, 09:44:41 am
What do people wear for summer boots?? I can not wear ones above the ankle with shorts i look daft.
Title: Re: new waterproofs for summer!!
Post by: Klean07 on May 29, 2014, 09:50:05 am

http://www.sportsdirect.com/karrimor-mount-low-mens-walking-shoes-183015?colcode=18301504

Boots are for women aren't they I wear these!
Title: Re: new waterproofs for summer!!
Post by: EandM on May 29, 2014, 10:05:59 am

http://www.sportsdirect.com/karrimor-mount-low-mens-walking-shoes-183015?colcode=18301504

Boots are for women aren't they I wear these!

Same here. Best working shoes I've had.
Title: Re: new waterproofs for summer!!
Post by: H20cleaning on May 29, 2014, 12:50:11 pm
I think i would rather were crocs and let my dignity leak out the holes!
Come on lads i meant some fashionable boots!
Title: Re: new waterproofs for summer!!
Post by: J.D on May 29, 2014, 02:50:08 pm
Karrimor boots are such bad quality. When they were bought over the quality went out the window . I stick with caterpillar & timberland!
Title: Re: new waterproofs for summer!!
Post by: deeege on May 29, 2014, 03:42:59 pm
I think i would rather were crocs and let my dignity leak out the holes!
Come on lads i meant some fashionable boots!

And why do you need to look fashionable whilst out cleaning windows? It's work, not a fashion show.
Title: Re: new waterproofs for summer!!
Post by: Clever Forum Name on May 29, 2014, 04:14:53 pm
I am crippled with bad heels at home now.

Karrimor boots were good. Used to last 2 years, then a year, now 4 months and they are ********ed! I am really annoyed as after 4 months the insole is so thin and its caused plantar fasciitis for me.

Went and purchased some expensive gel in soles and its helped loads today but the pain is unbearable. Spoke to the chap in sports direct and they get several complaints a week now about Karrimor and people with the same issue. Painful feet and heels!

Done with Karrimor boots now, total ****ing ***** !!!!!!
Title: Re: new waterproofs for summer!!
Post by: 8weekly on May 29, 2014, 04:34:46 pm
I am crippled with bad heels at home now.

Karrimor boots were good. Used to last 2 years, then a year, now 4 months and they are ********ed! I am really annoyed as after 4 months the insole is so thin and its caused plantar fasciitis for me.

Went and purchased some expensive gel in soles and its helped loads today but the pain is unbearable. Spoke to the chap in sports direct and they get several complaints a week now about Karrimor and people with the same issue. Painful feet and heels!

Done with Karrimor boots now, total ****ing ***** !!!!!!
My daughter has just bought some Fit Flop shoes (actually I paid for them) and they have helped enormously with Plantar Fasciitis. I doubt the cause was those boots though.
Title: Re: new waterproofs for summer!!
Post by: Klean07 on May 29, 2014, 05:10:11 pm
I am crippled with bad heels at home now.

Karrimor boots were good. Used to last 2 years, then a year, now 4 months and they are ********ed! I am really annoyed as after 4 months the insole is so thin and its caused plantar fasciitis for me.

Went and purchased some expensive gel in soles and its helped loads today but the pain is unbearable. Spoke to the chap in sports direct and they get several complaints a week now about Karrimor and people with the same issue. Painful feet and heels!

Done with Karrimor boots now, total ****ing ***** !!!!!!
Load of old cobblers!
Title: Re: new waterproofs for summer!!
Post by: Clever Forum Name on May 29, 2014, 05:19:55 pm
I am crippled with bad heels at home now.

Karrimor boots were good. Used to last 2 years, then a year, now 4 months and they are ********ed! I am really annoyed as after 4 months the insole is so thin and its caused plantar fasciitis for me.

Went and purchased some expensive gel in soles and its helped loads today but the pain is unbearable. Spoke to the chap in sports direct and they get several complaints a week now about Karrimor and people with the same issue. Painful feet and heels!

Done with Karrimor boots now, total ****ing ***** !!!!!!
My daughter has just bought some Fit Flop shoes (actually I paid for them) and they have helped enormously with Plantar Fasciitis. I doubt the cause was those boots though.

The boots are not the main issue. Its the insole. Its almost worn through in less than 4 months. The boot without a insole is horrible to walk in. I had to wash them some weeks back and forgot to put them back. Like another poster said in here. They are crap now.
Title: Re: new waterproofs for summer!!
Post by: Clever Forum Name on May 29, 2014, 05:26:41 pm
Having searched for karrimoor crap on the internet i am not the only one
Who has found it to be crap now.

And I just found out sports direct owns them lmao
Title: Re: new waterproofs for summer!!
Post by: H20cleaning on May 29, 2014, 06:01:33 pm
I think i would rather were crocs and let my dignity leak out the holes!
Come on lads i meant some fashionable boots!

And why do you need to look fashionable whilst out cleaning windows? It's work, not a fashion show.
I like to look fashionable wherever i go... Wether its work or not! Thats why i will order some crocs
Title: Re: new waterproofs for summer!!
Post by: gary999 on May 29, 2014, 06:24:32 pm
I think i would rather were crocs and let my dignity leak out the holes!
Come on lads i meant some fashionable boots!

I wouldnt worry about being fashionable when cleaning you are
window cleaner the lowest of the low ;D

Try a pair of desert wellies,you will love em! ;)
Title: Re: new waterproofs for summer!!
Post by: H20cleaning on May 29, 2014, 06:31:11 pm
I think i would rather were crocs and let my dignity leak out the holes!
Come on lads i meant some fashionable boots!

I wouldnt worry about being fashionable when cleaning you are
window cleaner the lowest of the low ;D

Try a pair of desert wellies,you will love em! ;)

Im different from every other window cleaner! My collection car is a softop audi, i have a iPhone 5s and i look trendy whilst working!  ;D
Title: Re: new waterproofs for summer!!
Post by: gary999 on May 29, 2014, 06:46:47 pm
I think i would rather were crocs and let my dignity leak out the holes!
Come on lads i meant some fashionable boots!

I wouldnt worry about being fashionable when cleaning you are
window cleaner the lowest of the low ;D

Try a pair of desert wellies,you will love em! ;)

Im different from every other window cleaner! My collection car is a softop audi, i have a iPhone 5s and i look trendy whilst working!  ;D

Ive seen a picture of your boatrace on here matey!













believe me no ones looking ;D
Title: Re: new waterproofs for summer!!
Post by: H20cleaning on May 29, 2014, 10:05:15 pm
I think i would rather were crocs and let my dignity leak out the holes!
Come on lads i meant some fashionable boots!

I wouldnt worry about being fashionable when cleaning you are
window cleaner the lowest of the low ;D

Try a pair of desert wellies,you will love em! ;)

Im different from every other window cleaner! My collection car is a softop audi, i have a iPhone 5s and i look trendy whilst working!  ;D

Ive seen a picture of your boatrace on here matey!













believe me no ones looking ;D
Haha you got me 😁
Title: Re: new waterproofs for summer!!
Post by: ben M on May 29, 2014, 10:08:34 pm
Having searched for karrimoor crap on the internet i am not the only one
Who has found it to be crap now.

And I just found out sports direct owns them lmao
yes bloody crap quality! cheap but rubbish!
Title: Re: new waterproofs for summer!!
Post by: PoleKing on May 29, 2014, 11:18:20 pm
I think i would rather were crocs and let my dignity leak out the holes!
Come on lads i meant some fashionable boots!

I wouldnt worry about being fashionable when cleaning you are
window cleaner the lowest of the low ;D

Try a pair of desert wellies,you will love em! ;)

Im different from every other window cleaner! My collection car is a softop audi, i have a iPhone 5s and i look trendy whilst working!  ;D

Audi's are crap. Ask AndyA ;D
Title: Re: new waterproofs for summer!!
Post by: richard groves on May 30, 2014, 12:41:36 am
the best I've worn, must buy some more
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Dr-Martens-Shoes-Genuine-2976-Mens-Pull-On-Chelsea-Boots-Sizes-UK-7-13-/390621457838?pt=UK_Men_s_Shoes&var=&hash=item5af2da6dae
Title: Re: new waterproofs for summer!!
Post by: andyM on May 30, 2014, 06:43:23 am
i got myself some new waterproofs while i was away for the weekend in chester.

north face "monte lema" hyvent jacket £105

sprayway "hydro/dry" all day rain pant £75

both from cotswold outdoors shop.

certainly tested them out in todays rain!came home bone dry plus they dont make you sweat.

by the way guys if your struggling with wet feet i wear bergaus GTX explorer light boots.very comfortable and feet nice and dry even in really heavy rain. ;)

I can't believe that you take your burd away for a romantic weekend and then go shopping for waterproof clothing.  ::)roll
Kinky bugger.  ;D
Title: Re: new waterproofs for summer!!
Post by: dazmond on May 30, 2014, 06:49:57 am
i got myself some new waterproofs while i was away for the weekend in chester.

north face "monte lema" hyvent jacket £105

sprayway "hydro/dry" all day rain pant £75

both from cotswold outdoors shop.

certainly tested them out in todays rain!came home bone dry plus they dont make you sweat.

by the way guys if your struggling with wet feet i wear bergaus GTX explorer light boots.very comfortable and feet nice and dry even in really heavy rain. ;)

I can't believe that you take your burd away for a romantic weekend and then go shopping for waterproof clothing.  ::)roll
Kinky bugger.  ;D


 ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: new waterproofs for summer!!
Post by: Dave Willis on May 30, 2014, 07:20:46 am
I have two pairs of Berghaus Explorers - I had to come home yesterday lunchtime because my feet were soaked - total crap! After recommending them a few years ago I'll never buy another pair.

Wife bought me a pair of Regatta Goretex boots from a charity shop six months ago - they haven't leaked yet.  :o
Title: Re: new waterproofs for summer!!
Post by: dazmond on May 30, 2014, 07:31:22 am
ive had 3 pairs in 6 years dave.they normally last around 18-24 months before they are knackered if worn every day for work.

only had one pair leak and that was after nearly 2 years of wear!

i think you were just born unlucky!! ;D ;D
Title: Re: new waterproofs for summer!!
Post by: jonboywalton75 on May 30, 2014, 07:32:56 am
I paid £45 for a pair of Regatta isotex  boots.
Leak like a sieve after 4 months, falling apart after 6
Title: Re: new waterproofs for summer!!
Post by: gary999 on May 30, 2014, 08:07:50 am
Dunlop wellingtons £10 never leak ;)

Or grubs/mucka boots if you want to be posh.
Title: Re: new waterproofs for summer!!
Post by: H20cleaning on May 30, 2014, 02:32:22 pm
Our family have had just about every audi and never had problems with them!

Audi...A4,A3, A3 black edition s line, q7 and rs4
My brothers just test drove the new rs6 but has desided to buy the new mercedes c63 amg beast!

Incase your wondering he isnt a window cleaner
Title: Re: new waterproofs for summer!!
Post by: duncan h on May 30, 2014, 06:58:06 pm
Dunlop wellingtons £10 never leak ;)

Or grubs/mucka boots if you want to be posh.
Yes they do mate. My Dunlop wellys got a hole in them
Title: Re: new waterproofs for summer!!
Post by: g.brookes on May 30, 2014, 07:13:34 pm
I say this every time and everyone ignored me. Dr martens 'for life boots'. Guaranteed replaced for life when worn out. Totally waterproof and still on first pair after 4 years. They look great as well
Title: Re: new waterproofs for summer!!
Post by: gary999 on May 30, 2014, 10:41:55 pm
Dunlop wellingtons £10 never leak ;)

Or grubs/mucka boots if you want to be posh.
Yes they do mate. My Dunlop wellys got a hole in them

How did you manage that...there wasnt hooves involved,was there??? ;D
Title: Re: new waterproofs for summer!!
Post by: ben M on May 30, 2014, 10:50:50 pm
Dunlop wellingtons £10 never leak ;)

Or grubs/mucka boots if you want to be posh.
you are so tight, you must be rich! ;)
Title: Re: new waterproofs for summer!!
Post by: PoleKing on May 30, 2014, 10:55:06 pm
ive had 3 pairs in 6 years dave.they normally last around 18-24 months before they are knackered if worn every day for work.

only had one pair leak and that was after nearly 2 years of wear!

i think you were just born unlucky!! ;D ;D

I bought these on your recommendation Daz.
I'm about a year in and think they're great.

For those saying they're crap, are you doing anything like putting them on a radiator or in the airing cupboard? That does them damage, impairing the water proofness.
They to dry naturally.
Title: Re: new waterproofs for summer!!
Post by: gary999 on May 30, 2014, 11:13:58 pm
Dunlop wellingtons £10 never leak ;)

Or grubs/mucka boots if you want to be posh.
you are so tight, you must be rich! ;)

My grubs boots that i use for fishing cost me £60

dunlop wellies for work! great for standing around using a pole
Title: Re: new waterproofs for summer!!
Post by: Dave Willis on May 31, 2014, 07:49:20 am
Probably going to go for work boots next -  even though I'm not a fan of steel toe caps. They just seem better value for money.
Doc Martens? Had them years ago and found them lethal on wet grass.

I've gone through about four pairs of cheap waterproof boots, a pair of guaranteed waterproof Hitec boots (lasted two weeks). About six pairs of Berghaus Boots (just don't last) one pair of Brashers (lethal soles that completely wore out in under a year but never leaked). Just trawling the internet now for something decent.
Title: Re: new waterproofs for summer!!
Post by: J.D on May 31, 2014, 07:49:39 am
I say this every time and everyone ignored me. Dr martens 'for life boots'. Guaranteed replaced for life when worn out. Totally waterproof and still on first pair after 4 years. They look great as well

They are ugly looking old 80s punk shoes mate!
Title: Re: new waterproofs for summer!!
Post by: 8weekly on May 31, 2014, 10:02:22 am
Probably going to go for work boots next -  even though I'm not a fan of steel toe caps. They just seem better value for money.
Doc Martens? Had them years ago and found them lethal on wet grass.

I've gone through about four pairs of cheap waterproof boots, a pair of guaranteed waterproof Hitec boots (lasted two weeks). About six pairs of Berghaus Boots (just don't last) one pair of Brashers (lethal soles that completely wore out in under a year but never leaked). Just trawling the internet now for something decent.
Walking boots are made for footpaths and not concrete. They aren't suitable for work because the soles aren't long lasting on concrete.
Title: Re: new waterproofs for summer!!
Post by: andyM on May 31, 2014, 12:30:34 pm
Probably going to go for work boots next -  even though I'm not a fan of steel toe caps. They just seem better value for money.
Doc Martens? Had them years ago and found them lethal on wet grass.

I've gone through about four pairs of cheap waterproof boots, a pair of guaranteed waterproof Hitec boots (lasted two weeks). About six pairs of Berghaus Boots (just don't last) one pair of Brashers (lethal soles that completely wore out in under a year but never leaked). Just trawling the internet now for something decent.

I've been using a pair of Hi-tec walking boots for about 6 months:
http://www.milletsports.co.uk/more-sports/outdoor/walking-and-hiking/mens/boots/hi-tec-eurotrek-wp-mens-hiking-boots/?utm_source=googleshopping&utm_medium=organic&gclid=CjgKEAjw-6WcBRCsgNjFy-2OuGYSJADf4R2s7u9HUi7GmMGoAoyh74VyESHZiahukBcAz97Gsaowt_D_BwE

Still as dry as a bone and very comfortable.
Soles give good grip but dog poope is a bugger to remove if trodden in and has to be hosed off.  ::)roll
Title: Re: new waterproofs for summer!!
Post by: Dave Willis on May 31, 2014, 08:22:48 pm
I could be wrong but are work boots cheaper than hiking boots because they are vat free?
Title: Re: new waterproofs for summer!!
Post by: PoleKing on May 31, 2014, 08:27:49 pm
I could be wrong but are work boots cheaper than hiking boots because they are vat free?

Don't know if it's the VAT but yeah, walking boots are much more expensive.
My steelies were about £50. My walking boots were about £150.
Title: Re: new waterproofs for summer!!
Post by: deeege on May 31, 2014, 08:42:08 pm
Our family have had just about every audi and never had problems with them!

Audi...A4,A3, A3 black edition s line, q7 and rs4
My brothers just test drove the new rs6 but has desided to buy the new mercedes c63 amg beast!

Incase your wondering he isnt a window cleaner

Bit of a random response to a discussion on footwear!