[windows_chepstow]

I've recently started to use my hiking boots for work.  They're a high quality Italian jobbie and cost just under 100 quid.  They keep my feet dry, give good support, feel good on ladders, and are extremely comfortable.

But the laces are a pain to do and undo; 'specially when some 'granny' wants you to clean the inside of her kitchen window or something.

I fancy a pair of Rigger Boots, since you can just slip your feet in and out of them; no laces.

With winter approaching, what boots do you use and why do you like them?

[pylofm]

I have a pair of Berghaus 'Storm', I have had these about 5 years and they are 'gortex'.....blah. blah, blah...but all in all they have served my through my travels and fit like a glove and do not let the water in....


All in all, a fantastic boot.

[H h20]

Tosh,i got a pair of rigger boots last year AMAZING  ,keep my feet warm as toast and no wet laces to try and undo,steel toe capped and water proof what more do you need  ,Gaz

[P®oPole™]

Hi Tosh,

I use riggers and find them quite good, nice and warm keep your feet dry, however dont use them for ladder work keep a pair of trainers in the motor for climbing.

ProPole

[dai]

I am still using my Italian walking boots, Gortex lined and kept my feet bone dry for the last 4 years. Alas, I can't replace them as Trezeta have stopped marketing in the UK. Anyone Know where I can get size 12 1/2 gortex lined boots?Dai.
No comments about Swan hunter or Camelairds please.

[windows_chepstow]

Guys,

Cheers,

I think I'll go for the rigger boots; I think I was already sold on them, since there's no laces to do.

Just recently I've had a spate of 'on the cuff' inside jobs to do, and the laces were a pain.

I've got those blue overboot things, but it's a pain going back to get them from my car.

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Dai,

I've got the same make of walking boot as yourself!  The British Army do a good gortex lined boot; why not try googling for some army surplus stores?

You'll have to use boot polish though.

[dai]

Tosh, Boot polish, what's boot polish? Nubuck doesn't even need cleaning. Dai

[matt]

i used to work for the council as a carpneter and every 6 months used to get issued with a new pair of boots

they were only cheapo ankle work boots (roughly 30 quid a pair)

after a few pairs you get bored of them in the loft / shed, so i would get other styles, so then went for steel toe cap trainers

after a few pairs of them moved onto rigger boots

well my last pair of normal boots died last week, they have been thin all summer, but no rain meant they were ok,

ive got  afew pairs of rigger boots

BUT

this week i decided to wear my "catapilier boots" really nice, they were my "wear out boots for years" but have now been demoted to work boots (still got 2 pairs of "cats" though

i dunno, i seem to have a fair few pairs

rigger boots are great in the winter though, really warm

[brett walker]

You cant beat a pair of good boots in the winter for keeping your feet dry, ive just paid 100 quid for some hiking boots from decathalon.
The last couple of years i had a pair of Wrangler boots that only cost 30 they were good too.  Just remeber when choosing boots they obviously need to be waterproof also breathable and be light for comfort

Brett

[Jon T.C.]

Hi Tec Vlite boots.  Very light( obviously), waterproof and breathable. Usually £50 - picked up a pair in T K Max for £25

Also wear sealskinz socks !

[Londoner]

If you have a branch of Brantano near you check them out from time to time. They are a shoe warehouse and they get a lot of clearence lines. These are often top quality shoes and boots that have been cleared out of shops to make way for new lines.
Last year I got my boots for £20 and this week my son got a pair of tan suede Timberland type boots for £10. He's over the moon about them. We also got him some football boots for £18.
I have seen rigger boots in there for about the same price so I will be keeping an eye out for them.

[stevef]

From the Hawkshead winter catalogue I got a pair of high ankle boots made from welly boot matirial only sronger, fleece lined with two velcro straps instead of laces. they are warm dry and easy to get on/off. I can recomend realy good for WFP work and cosy!

Steve

[AuRavelling79]

i used to work for the council as a carpneter and every 6 months used to get issued with a new pair of boots

they were only cheapo ankle work boots (roughly 30 quid a pair)

after a few pairs you get bored of them in the loft / shed, so i would get other styles, so then went for steel toe cap trainers

after a few pairs of them moved onto rigger boots

well my last pair of normal boots died last week, they have been thin all summer, but no rain meant they were ok,

ive got  afew pairs of rigger boots

BUT

this week i decided to wear my "catapilier boots" really nice, they were my "wear out boots for years" but have now been demoted to work boots (still got 2 pairs of "cats" though

i dunno, i seem to have a fair few pairs

rigger boots are great in the winter though, really warm

You're not Imelda Marcos in disguise are you Matt?

[ronaldo]

Timberland or Caterpillar.

[TCs window cleaners]

Timberland boots (dry and warm)

[ScrimShady]

Hi-Tec Magums, there not cheap but really good boots

[mogy]

Brasher , brill , gortex lined , super comfy ,  for  just inder £100 and completly waterproof
  Nigel

[thewindowcleaner1]

Just recently I've had a spate of 'on the cuff' inside jobs to do, and the laces were a pain

I carry those foot cover things no need to take boot off, as for the boot I use I must be a real cheap skate only pay £15 work well do the job cheap and chearfull...

[rosskesava]

Anything that is genuine Gortex that is comfortable with thick soles and heels and is ok according to what you think looks ok and is under a ton but over £50 from a reputable supplier.

[The Seven Bays Window Cleaning Company]

BOOTS.... you Pooooofs!!!

Sandles ( Teva Type) and shorts year round for me

I was cold the first year, but I've hardened up to it now.