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Title: Footwear
Post by: clarkson on December 04, 2021, 11:24:06 am
Hi guys
I gave up on work boots some years back as very heavy.

I have been using gortex walking shoes perfect but just don't last, 2 months last pair .

I can't stand wellies .

Someone just suggested harries dry boots anyone tried them .

Fed up of wet feet
Cheers
John
Title: Re: Footwear
Post by: KS Cleaning on December 04, 2021, 12:45:45 pm
I also use goretex walking shoes, I find boots too big and bulky for my needs, it’s not as if we’re walking over rough terrain or muddy fields. I usually choose between Salomon, Merrell and Mammut, all are decent quality and last me a year.
Title: Re: Footwear
Post by: Granny on December 04, 2021, 01:09:45 pm
Just make sure they are waterproof.
I got toenail fungus when I first started WFP, it's horrible,  doctor said to  make sure in future I didn't get my feet wet and work that way for any length of time.
Title: Re: Footwear
Post by: dazmond on December 04, 2021, 01:18:42 pm
Hi guys
I gave up on work boots some years back as very heavy.

I have been using gortex walking shoes perfect but just don't last, 2 months last pair .

I can't stand wellies .

Someone just suggested harries dry boots anyone tried them .

Fed up of wet feet
Cheers
John

man up and buy some decent boots....i wear caterpillar excavator S3 waterproof boots,my last pair lasted over 2 years before letting in water,I recently bought another pair a few weeks ago(£115 from amazon)they also have a composite toe...rock solid! 8)

they are fairly heavy but im not running in them! ;) ;D
Title: Re: Footwear
Post by: ray l on December 05, 2021, 09:34:02 am
i go for berghaus hiking boots, broke my ankle once when wearing work shoes .
 Don't know if the ankle boots would have prevented the fracture but always wore ankle boots after.
once a week i rub dobbin into them to keep them waterproof. when this starts to fail i wear sealskinz socks.
Keep an eye out for deals and you can pick them up for £60 - £70 . and they last about a year . i'm wearing them 7 days a week usually as i do go hiking at the weekend)
i did twist my ankle last week in a customers garden, foot rolled off a cobble stone. so it can happen.
Title: Re: Footwear
Post by: motod on December 05, 2021, 08:15:31 pm
Mammut Men's Alnasca GTX Low Rise Hiking Shoes  -  old model not sure you can find now, but over a year of daily use and still strong, great grip and water proof.
Title: Re: Footwear
Post by: Stoots on December 05, 2021, 08:41:49 pm
Berghaus walking boots for me, lightweight and waterproof.

Any decent walking boot should last as thats what they are designed for.
Title: Re: Footwear
Post by: Steven Biggs on December 06, 2021, 05:38:42 am
Hi guys
I gave up on work boots some years back as very heavy.

I have been using gortex walking shoes perfect but just don't last, 2 months last pair .

I can't stand wellies .

Someone just suggested harries dry boots anyone tried them .

Fed up of wet feet
Cheers
John

man up and buy some decent boots....i wear caterpillar excavator S3 waterproof boots,my last pair lasted over 2 years before letting in water,I recently bought another pair a few weeks ago(£115 from amazon)they also have a composite toe...rock solid! 8)

they are fairly heavy but im not running in them! ;) ;
you might as well wear diving boots .
Title: Re: Footwear
Post by: Granny on December 06, 2021, 05:53:52 pm
After all, you will  be under water in Yorkshire  tomorrow! ;D
Title: Re: Footwear
Post by: jay moley on December 06, 2021, 06:57:20 pm
Englebert Strauss do good ones. I have ones that are waterproof and without laces (has this turning mechanism to tighten). Only had two pair in 5 years they wear so well. Steel toe capped too.
Title: Re: Footwear
Post by: harleyman on December 07, 2021, 06:38:27 am
I've spent  hundreds over the years I've found it's the soles Weare out  then the stitching  I bought a pair of dewalt boots the soal lasted 6months at best so I get cheaper ones  put a load of dubing on .only have to worry about the laces.
Title: Re: Footwear
Post by: johnny bravo on December 09, 2021, 10:39:25 pm
sports direct 
Karimoor   Hot Rock  shoes.  More superior than the other brand  Gelert .       around £39
Title: Re: Footwear
Post by: Dazzler3370 on December 10, 2021, 07:59:33 pm
Muck Ankle Boots, Thinsulate and 100% waterproof.
mine have lasted me currently 3 winters.

They are awesome
Title: Re: Footwear
Post by: deeege on December 10, 2021, 08:27:37 pm
Muck Ankle Boots, Thinsulate and 100% waterproof.
mine have lasted me currently 3 winters.

They are awesome

I’ve just bought some of these in the Black Friday sale on your recommendation. Will get worn on the worst of winter days. Seem very warm on first impressions.
Title: Re: Footwear
Post by: JandS on December 11, 2021, 03:56:32 pm
Yep Muck ankle boots all day long, warm and forever waterproof....also starting my 3rd winter with them.
Title: Re: Footwear
Post by: Mike Burd on December 12, 2021, 06:50:53 am
Berghaus walking boots for me, lightweight and waterproof.

Any decent walking boot should last as thats what they are designed for.
Wait. Window cleaning?
Title: Re: Footwear
Post by: Mike Burd on December 12, 2021, 08:26:48 am
Muck Ankle Boots, Thinsulate and 100% waterproof.
mine have lasted me currently 3 winters.

They are awesome
These? I'd like a pair of these for morning dog walks. They'd be great for work too. Very nice. On my Christmas list.

https://muckbootcompany.co.uk/collections/mens-ankle-boots/products/mens-excursion-pro-mid-pull-on-ankle-boots-bark
Title: Re: Footwear
Post by: deeege on December 12, 2021, 12:25:48 pm
Muck Ankle Boots, Thinsulate and 100% waterproof.
mine have lasted me currently 3 winters.

They are awesome
These? I'd like a pair of these for morning dog walks. They'd be great for work too. Very nice. On my Christmas list.

https://muckbootcompany.co.uk/collections/mens-ankle-boots/products/mens-excursion-pro-mid-pull-on-ankle-boots-bark

I went for the arctic short boot. Managed to get them for £75 (now £125) in the Black Friday sale.
Title: Re: Footwear
Post by: robbo333 on December 12, 2021, 05:43:06 pm
I bought some Skechers Greetah (I thought being a specific work trainer, they would last longer than normal Skechers).
At the moment I am very happy with them, in particular, how warm they keep my feet; no idea why.
Title: Re: Footwear
Post by: Blue Frog Systems on December 14, 2021, 08:30:43 pm
I use different footwear during the different seasons.

Summer .... Trainers
Autum & Spring .... Waterproof walking shoes
Winter.... Irish setter high boots

Now the setters are £300, 10" high, really warm even on the coldest day and COMPLETELY waterproof. I've been stood in a puddle a cm off the top and my feet were perfectly dry after.

Imo don't compromise on cheap options when it comes to your feet. Get something that does the  job
Title: Re: Footwear
Post by: james peters on December 14, 2021, 08:55:24 pm
I bought some Skechers Greetah (I thought being a specific work trainer, they would last longer than normal Skechers).
At the moment I am very happy with them, in particular, how warm they keep my feet; no idea why.

all my shoes / trainers are sketchers
anything else is like wearing a brick after wearing sketchers  ;D
Title: Re: Footwear
Post by: Titan window cleaning services on December 14, 2021, 10:06:45 pm
Tried a few and got sick of them falling apart or leaking. So now got industrial dr martens. Do the job 👍