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Title: Boots
Post by: Stoots on January 28, 2025, 07:41:50 am
Anyone have any boots that stay properly dry ?

I've had loads of different boots from cheap to not so cheap. But no matter what my feet always end up damp eventually. Some are OK for a few months otheres barely last week. At the moment I have 2 pairs and just alternate them but almost everyday my feet are at least slightly damp.

I seem to go through at least 3 pairs a year as they soon become useless at keeping water out.

Title: Re: Boots
Post by: dazmond on January 28, 2025, 08:37:01 am
Anyone have any boots that stay properly dry ?

I've had loads of different boots from cheap to not so cheap. But no matter what my feet always end up damp eventually. Some are OK for a few months otheres barely last week. At the moment I have 2 pairs and just alternate them but almost everyday my feet are at least slightly damp.

I seem to go through at least 3 pairs a year as they soon become useless at keeping water out.

The half welly boots from decathlon.£20.keep feet bone dry.fleece lined too....👍
Title: Re: Boots
Post by: The Jester of Wibbly on January 28, 2025, 09:12:07 am
Caterpillar boots.  Used them from the start and never looked back.  Last for 3 or 4 years before I replace.   It's the laces that fail before the boots which I usually replace at least once per pair.
Title: Re: Boots
Post by: tlwcs on January 28, 2025, 10:26:07 am
Ankle muck boots. Used for the last 15 years (replaced yearly)
https://muckbootcompany.co.uk/collections/all/products/mens-rhs-muckster-ii-ankle-boots-bark
Title: Re: Boots
Post by: Stoots on January 28, 2025, 11:22:08 am
Anyone have any boots that stay properly dry ?

I've had loads of different boots from cheap to not so cheap. But no matter what my feet always end up damp eventually. Some are OK for a few months otheres barely last week. At the moment I have 2 pairs and just alternate them but almost everyday my feet are at least slightly damp.

I seem to go through at least 3 pairs a year as they soon become useless at keeping water out.

The half welly boots from decathlon.£20.keep feet bone dry.fleece lined too....👍

I've looked at them a few times and put them back. Thought they would be uncomfortable and drop to bits in no time. I have something similar for fishing but didn't think they would be comfy to wear all day.
Title: Re: Boots
Post by: JandS on January 28, 2025, 12:27:08 pm
Muck ankle boots...get about 2.5 years out of mine.......then the tread starts deteriotating......but totally waterproof and warm.....think they're about £110.
Title: Re: Boots
Post by: Splash and dash on January 28, 2025, 05:10:37 pm
Harkila GTX boots my current ones are 6 years old and I regularly do them with grangers wax 100% waterproof still although the tread is poor due to ware , I need to get another pair , they aren’t cheap but worth the money , they are like a pair of walking boots warm ,dry and comfortable.(http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/1738084199_IMG_0488.jpeg)
Title: Re: Boots
Post by: Bungle on January 28, 2025, 06:40:29 pm
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Title: Re: Boots
Post by: richard connett on January 28, 2025, 07:22:39 pm
(http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/1738092087_IMG_3177.png)

These are definitely waterproof and should last 3 years of heavy use. Really comfortable and not too heavy either. Been wearing them for years
Title: Re: Boots
Post by: dazmond on January 28, 2025, 08:06:24 pm
Anyone have any boots that stay properly dry ?

I've had loads of different boots from cheap to not so cheap. But no matter what my feet always end up damp eventually. Some are OK for a few months otheres barely last week. At the moment I have 2 pairs and just alternate them but almost everyday my feet are at least slightly damp.

I seem to go through at least 3 pairs a year as they soon become useless at keeping water out.

The half welly boots from decathlon.£20.keep feet bone dry.fleece lined too....👍

I've looked at them a few times and put them back. Thought they would be uncomfortable and drop to bits in no time. I have something similar for fishing but didn't think they would be comfy to wear all day.

They are fine for 6 hours a day with winter socks.Last 2 winters before needing replacing
Title: Re: Boots
Post by: james peters on January 29, 2025, 06:53:07 am
I wear sketchers waterproof or leather with memory foam souls .  i get aching feet some times so comfort is a must
Title: Re: Boots
Post by: chris turner on January 29, 2025, 09:25:59 pm
https://www.decathlon.co.uk/p/men-s-waterproof-mountain-hiking-shoes-mh500-mid-grey/_/R-p-330874?mc=8618769&c=iron%20grey_carbon%20grey

Don't post here much anymore but still read some of the waffle when I can be bothered.
Anyways these boots are just great.
I go through 1 pair a year and literally the only reason I replace them is because the sole has worn down where they aren't as grippy as I would like for getting onto roofs etc but that's after a year of everyday use.
They do however stay completely waterproof for the entire year and not a single split, rip, tear or anything on any of the 3 pairs I have owned over the last 3 years.
Oh and they are super comfortable and lightweight, like wearing trainers.