[ftp]

I know it's been done before but with the January sales looming what's the best?
I've had enough of a soaking left foot today i've been through at least four pairs of "waterproof" gortex style hiking boots and none of them have stayed dry for long.
Don't want steel toe caps.

[NWH]

North Face ankle boots for winter and North Face trainers for summer both completley waterproof and breathable.

[dmlservices]

take a look at brasher borgue gtx, a little pricey but very hard wearing.
with any boot though , get them fitted right , buying wrong size boots is not only uncomfortable, but leads to wearing them out quicker. best to visit a shop that has a boot fitting clinic,

daz

[niceandclean]

 I wear meindl gore tex boots. Had this pair for nearly 3 years, only come out in the winter though. Not cheap at £140.00 a pair, but imo well worth the money.

[pingu]

I have Meindl boots and they are very, very good boots and waterproof....ok expensive but I will never by poor quality boots again it is just a false economy.

Cheers
Dave.

[ftp]

I looked at two pairs of Brashers today - one pair made in China and the other Potugal - kind of put me off a bit.

[ftp]

Well, made in China never gives an impression of quality somehow.

[NWH]

Nearly all the so called top products are all made in china these days North Face the lot there all made in china,have you got a Dyson if so that`s made there aswell.

[RSWindows]

Well as much as my mates take the p*** outa me i baught a pair of boots from a local warehouse and cost me about 16quid, steel toe capped hiking boots, superb!

i know the old saying, buy cheap buy twice but still can't grumble at £16!

[DaveG]

Hi tec waterproof walking boots £30

[ftp]

Biggest issue for me is wet feet - i hate it. Cheapo ones work fine for a couple of months and then they give up - i think the seal must crack between the membrane and the sole.

[Feen]

Muck Boot Co. Ribble is the model I like best. Basically above the ankle wellies that are insulated. No wet feet, no cold toes, slip them off at the door if you need to go inside   £30 or thereabouts.

[ftp]

I've seen this type of boot in my local Farm suppliers - might take another look, i forgot all about them.

[matt]

dickies do some nice boots and they do them in wickes these days, and are normally 25% off

[[GQC] Tim]

Are Timberlands any good?

[matt]

Are Timberlands any good?

they used to be very good boots, i remember in my younger says paying over 100 quid for my pair , they did go a bit crap for a while, not sure now though

[Feen]

Forgive me if I'm repeating myself here, but..... Muck Boot Co. They are rubber and so waterproof. Insulated, so warm. No need to polish, wax, wear lots of socks etc etc (and no I don't have shares in the company )

[matt]

ive heard of Muck Boot boots, some1 who works as a gardeners sears by them

[lovewindows]

Wellies , if you want dry feet. All the others need looking after, ie clean and proof with nixwax etc , best boots full grain leather with NO waterproof lining [ lining WILL make you feet sweat ] 

[windowswashed]

Doc Martin safety boots for me as well. Reason being is they have an air cushion sole and as an arthritc sufferer they have made life so much better for my feet. I wouldn't be without them now, ever. Even outside work I wear Doc Marten shoes all the time. Have to keep rubbing dubbing and waterproofing gels on them to keep leather waterproof but worth the hassle to prevent arthritic pain in feet.