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Title: footwear
Post by: vivaro 013 on July 01, 2009, 09:20:16 pm
looking at investing in a good quality footwear, which will give me comfort and keep my feet dry,  ive tried many types off supposedly  waterproof boot , but as the day goes on water will penetrate and start wetting my feet , which i find uncomfortable to work in
any help would be appreciated 
Title: Re: footwear
Post by: ftp on July 01, 2009, 09:48:14 pm
I've found you get what you pay for. I tried all the cheap 'waterproof' boots and a pair of guaranteed waterproof Hi-tec ones, none of them got past two months. Wearing a pair of Brashers up to this hot weather I think I paid around £120 in a sale. They've been going good for a fair time now.
Title: Re: footwear
Post by: vivaro 013 on July 01, 2009, 09:57:08 pm
thanks for reply
what type of brashers boot are there
Title: Re: footwear
Post by: Central Window Cleaners on July 01, 2009, 10:04:26 pm
I wear DeWalt steel toe cap boots and have never had a problem with water getting through them.

I paid about £30 for them from Makro and have been wearing them for over 2 years now
Title: Re: footwear
Post by: vivaro 013 on July 01, 2009, 10:10:59 pm
thanks for your reply
looking for a light weight type of boot
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Post by: seandyer2003 on July 01, 2009, 10:28:15 pm
I bought some boots of strauss once they wwighed more than my ladders, no thanks, trainers for me, unless its on site
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Post by: RO-Sheen on July 01, 2009, 11:18:51 pm
I've tried lots of footwear and have now found the ultimate!!!

For winter I got a pair of british army goretex boots from Ebay. brand new for £36 delivered. So comfortable, dry and warm!!

For summer I got a pair of Hitec multiterra aero. http://www.hi-tec.com/in/40758-product-multiterra_aero-all.html.
These are designed for wearing in water (rivers, sea etc) so they dry quickly unlike regular trainers. I got them in Swindon outlet centre for about £25 last year and still going strong. Also great in this hot weather as you can run your customers garden top over them to cool your feet down
Title: Re: footwear
Post by: wfp master on July 01, 2009, 11:36:11 pm
looking at investing in a good quality footwear, which will give me comfort and keep my feet dry,  ive tried many types off supposedly  waterproof boot , but as the day goes on water will penetrate and start wetting my feet , which i find uncomfortable to work in
any help would be appreciated 
try a pair of thigh waders or chest waders if its realy wet ;D
Title: Re: footwear
Post by: mark dew on July 02, 2009, 12:41:37 am
Spend £100+ on some and don't think about it again for a few years.
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Post by: R W C on July 02, 2009, 08:42:55 am
Ive never got wet feet, I just buy new trainers and wear the old pair.
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Post by: seandyer2003 on July 02, 2009, 01:57:20 pm
Ive never got wet feet, I just buy new trainers and wear the old pair.

same here
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Post by: STEVE-UK on July 02, 2009, 02:29:35 pm
Ive never got wet feet, I just buy new trainers and wear the old pair.

me to ,  i find these last the longest and keep feet pretty dry
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Post by: steve m on July 02, 2009, 04:09:21 pm
cheap old pair of hikng boots nd a spray can of waterproofer mae fr tents. Thyre that watertight you could useem for boats
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Post by: simon knight on July 02, 2009, 05:23:59 pm

...and in this weather Flip-Flops  ;D
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Post by: steve m on July 02, 2009, 06:06:02 pm
still wea me old hikers. just cos the good weathers here doesnt mean all the kids toys have been taken in. Last time I twisted my ankle it cost me two weeks off work
Title: Re: footwear
Post by: simon knight on July 02, 2009, 06:13:44 pm

When I do the insides I always kick my shoes off out of courtesy.  Have you ever stood on a big Lego brick wearing only socks?
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Post by: DaveG on July 02, 2009, 06:26:32 pm
I paid £30 for some hi tec walking boots over a year ago and still going strong
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Post by: GWCS on July 02, 2009, 06:27:02 pm

When I do the insides I always kick my shoes off out of courtesy.  Have you ever stood on a big Lego brick wearing only socks?

yes and ive also stood on a 1 inch nail bare foot in both feet (at different times)

No it was not on purpose it was totally accidental.

I put shoe covers on when i go indoors (or wear slippers)
Title: Re: footwear
Post by: simon knight on July 02, 2009, 06:31:50 pm

When I do the insides I always kick my shoes off out of courtesy.  Have you ever stood on a big Lego brick wearing only socks?

yes and ive also stood on a 1 inch nail bare foot in both feet (at different times)

No it was not on purpose it was totally accidental.

I put shoe covers on when i go indoors (or wear slippers)

I've tried to find shoe covers. B&Q being the most obvious place, but no they don't sell them.

Where do you get them from?
Title: Re: footwear
Post by: SonOfFormby on July 02, 2009, 07:20:59 pm
I use the Dickies, sandy coloured 'Timberland' type boot with steel toecap from Wickes, lasted well over a year, £36.99 may be cheaper instore.

http://www.wickes.co.uk/Dickies-Cleveland-Super-Safety-Boot/invt/190250

Lee
Title: Re: footwear
Post by: GWCS on July 02, 2009, 07:29:49 pm

When I do the insides I always kick my shoes off out of courtesy.  Have you ever stood on a big Lego brick wearing only socks?

yes and ive also stood on a 1 inch nail bare foot in both feet (at different times)

No it was not on purpose it was totally accidental.

I put shoe covers on when i go indoors (or wear slippers)

I've tried to find shoe covers. B&Q being the most obvious place, but no they don't sell them.

Where do you get them from?

local safetyware shops, but you can get them from http://www.arco.co.uk or try screw fix.
Title: Re: footwear
Post by: simon knight on July 02, 2009, 07:31:44 pm

When I do the insides I always kick my shoes off out of courtesy.  Have you ever stood on a big Lego brick wearing only socks?

yes and ive also stood on a 1 inch nail bare foot in both feet (at different times)

No it was not on purpose it was totally accidental.

I put shoe covers on when i go indoors (or wear slippers)

I've tried to find shoe covers. B&Q being the most obvious place, but no they don't sell them.

Where do you get them from?

local safetyware shops, but you can get them from http://www.arco.co.uk or try screw fix.

Screwfix it is. Years ago I ordered a sack trolley and they've been emailing me ever since ::)
Title: Re: footwear
Post by: martinsadie on July 02, 2009, 07:47:17 pm
Doc Martains for me  ;D
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Post by: matt on July 02, 2009, 08:49:58 pm
mu dickies boots are still going strong, 20 ish quid from wicks
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Post by: darragh windows on July 02, 2009, 09:48:41 pm
muckboots as recommended by someone on here fantastic for the winter kinda warm at the minute though
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Post by: mr D on July 02, 2009, 09:53:26 pm
I where magnum boots. there 100% waterproof, breathable, and light as a feather. There military/police boots. They are not steel capped but come on do we really need steel toes in this job and i've dropped my hose real on them and didn't feel a thing.

Title: Re: footwear
Post by: Sapphire Window Cleaning on July 03, 2009, 12:23:27 am
I wear Karimor hiking boots. very good sole. and very sturdy.
£49.99
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Post by: Small but perfectley formed on July 03, 2009, 12:06:08 pm
Karrimor boots £19.99 sports direct