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Title: New boots
Post by: Jsw window cleaning on June 28, 2017, 09:19:00 am

Hey guys need a new pair of boots bought 2 pairs in last 2 years from sports direct (karimoor) and they have both been a bit naff. Can anyone recommend a good pair and where to get then at a good price

Cheers

Title: Re: New boots
Post by: The Jester of Wibbly on June 28, 2017, 11:08:28 am

Had same issue. Never seen to last very long in our industry. Particularly the right boot or depending which side you hold your pole. A lot of strain are placed on them.

I bought Catapillar (cat) boots. After three years still going strong.

Title: Re: New boots
Post by: Shrek on June 28, 2017, 12:13:08 pm

Wear caterpillar boots, that's what posties wear as their uniform and they do a lot of walking in all weathers day in day out

Title: Re: New boots
Post by: Tony dunmall on June 28, 2017, 03:50:40 pm

Scarpo mid weight walking boots 5 years old now worn every day from October to April, i re wax them every month still got few years  left hopefully

Title: Re: New boots
Post by: SB Cleaning on June 28, 2017, 04:27:39 pm

Site boots from Screwfix cheap and really good mine are still going strong after 2 years.

Title: Re: New boots
Post by: AuRavelling79 on June 28, 2017, 06:46:23 pm

Either cheapo Aldi/Lidle jobbies and chuck after a year or two; karrimors and chuck after a year or two or pay three times as much and get three times as long.

Doesn't make a lot of difference to me.

Title: Re: New boots
Post by: dazmond on June 28, 2017, 11:22:05 pm

ive always bought berghaus GTX explorer boots but my latest pair have started leaking after 18 months so ive ordered some waterproof caterpillars.£120 poorer now. ::)roll ;D

Title: Re: New boots
Post by: Splash & dash on June 29, 2017, 09:03:07 pm

Harkila pro hunter gtx boots 100% water proof comftable and last well

Title: Re: New boots
Post by: Tom White on June 29, 2017, 10:53:13 pm

I've got the old British army gortex boot, but these are the updated versions:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BRITISH-ARMY-HAIX-GORETEX-BROWN-COMBAT-BOOTS-VARIOUS-GREAT-SIZES-NEW-IN-BOX-/201886926541?var=&hash=item2f016606cd:m:mzs0EMSMg-P2hoM5F_8CBPw

They'll need some breaking in, but will be good for 3 or 4 years if you put some polish on them regularly.

I'll get some before the winter.

Title: Re: New boots
Post by: dazmond on June 29, 2017, 11:14:07 pm

i dont want boots that need "breaking in".i want boots that are comfortable from the off or im gonna suffer with blisters.my feet are terrible for this.my skin is like tissue paper in some areas for some reason. ::)roll

Title: Re: New boots
Post by: JSMC on July 01, 2017, 03:50:00 pm

I have used berghaus, brasher, meindl and loads more. Im heavy on ball of my foot do wear soles quick.

Best boots i ever had were from decathlon. Quecha bionassay. Paid 110 which was 70 quid cheaper than meindl boots. Decathlon dont stock them anymore either. Had 2 pairs of them.