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AuRavelling79

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Annual Boots/Working shoes thread
« on: November 12, 2021, 02:16:05 pm »
What are we wearing this season, girls?  ;D

What lasts? What fits? What do you recommend?
It's a game of three halves!

dazmond

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Re: Annual Boots/Working shoes thread
« Reply #1 on: November 12, 2021, 02:24:41 pm »
What are we wearing this season, girls?  ;D

What lasts? What fits? What do you recommend?

I've just ordered a pair of waterproof caterpillar excavator boots from amazon(£114)....

My last pair(same boots)lasted over 2 and a half years before letting in water....Best boots I've ever had for work malc....👍
price higher/work harder!

p1w1

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Re: Annual Boots/Working shoes thread
« Reply #2 on: November 12, 2021, 02:29:54 pm »
Steel toecap Flip Flops

JandS

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Re: Annual Boots/Working shoes thread
« Reply #3 on: November 12, 2021, 02:42:09 pm »
Muck ankle boots.....toasty and waterproof....and they will never let water in.
Impossible done straight away, miracles can take a little longer.

AuRavelling79

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Re: Annual Boots/Working shoes thread
« Reply #4 on: November 12, 2021, 02:52:31 pm »
Muck ankle boots.....toasty and waterproof....and they will never let water in.

Do they last long?
It's a game of three halves!

deeege

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Re: Annual Boots/Working shoes thread
« Reply #5 on: November 12, 2021, 03:25:34 pm »
I gave up years ago finding a boot that lasts, even the high end goretex boots don’t in my experience.

I wear these, buy 2 or 3 pairs at the same time and usually get 4-6 months out of them, depending the season.

https://www.mandmdirect.com/01/details/QW1450?istCompanyId=9f9ff470-bcac-401b-814f-8f12edbd3b8b&istFeedId=d66f05e8-0145-4833-93eb-995bd3c15e0b&istItemId=pimmrwqii&istBid=t&ds_rl=1260413&ds_rl=1260413&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIw5yx15CT9AIVm4xoCR2p6w3bEAQYAiABEgJtKvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
"....and it's lend me ten pounds, I'll buy you a drink, and mother wake me early in the morning."

richard connett

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Re: Annual Boots/Working shoes thread
« Reply #6 on: November 12, 2021, 03:55:16 pm »
Berghaus hill Walker 2. About £90
They last me around 2 years and they never let in water . Bloody comfortable as well

Smudger

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Re: Annual Boots/Working shoes thread
« Reply #7 on: November 12, 2021, 04:16:53 pm »
What are we wearing this season, girls?  ;D

What lasts? What fits? What do you recommend?

I've just ordered a pair of waterproof caterpillar excavator boots from amazon(£114)....

My last pair(same boots)lasted over 2 and a half years before letting in water....Best boots I've ever had for work malc....👍


thats very poor Daz - after all you only do 3 days a week and only 4 hours a day - so in the real world they are only good for about 8 months  ;D ;D ;D ;D

Darran
Never argue with an idiot, they will only bring you down to their level, and beat you with experience

Mike Burd

Re: Annual Boots/Working shoes thread
« Reply #8 on: November 12, 2021, 04:38:16 pm »
I gave up years ago finding a boot that lasts, even the high end goretex boots don’t in my experience.

I wear these, buy 2 or 3 pairs at the same time and usually get 4-6 months out of them, depending the season.

https://www.mandmdirect.com/01/details/QW1450?istCompanyId=9f9ff470-bcac-401b-814f-8f12edbd3b8b&istFeedId=d66f05e8-0145-4833-93eb-995bd3c15e0b&istItemId=pimmrwqii&istBid=t&ds_rl=1260413&ds_rl=1260413&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIw5yx15CT9AIVm4xoCR2p6w3bEAQYAiABEgJtKvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
High end walking boots aren’t designed for work. Imagine wearing a pair of £200 walking boots to work!! I would just buy a brand called Amblers. About £40 from eBay and last all year easy. Even when they start to leak, it’s minimal.


deeege

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Re: Annual Boots/Working shoes thread
« Reply #10 on: November 12, 2021, 04:47:07 pm »
I gave up years ago finding a boot that lasts, even the high end goretex boots don’t in my experience.

I wear these, buy 2 or 3 pairs at the same time and usually get 4-6 months out of them, depending the season.

https://www.mandmdirect.com/01/details/QW1450?istCompanyId=9f9ff470-bcac-401b-814f-8f12edbd3b8b&istFeedId=d66f05e8-0145-4833-93eb-995bd3c15e0b&istItemId=pimmrwqii&istBid=t&ds_rl=1260413&ds_rl=1260413&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIw5yx15CT9AIVm4xoCR2p6w3bEAQYAiABEgJtKvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
High end walking boots aren’t designed for work. Imagine wearing a pair of £200 walking boots to work!! I would just buy a brand called Amblers. About £40 from eBay and last all year easy. Even when they start to leak, it’s minimal.

My thoughts exactly. If I get 4 months out of a £40 pair I’m happy, rinse and repeat.
"....and it's lend me ten pounds, I'll buy you a drink, and mother wake me early in the morning."

zesty

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Re: Annual Boots/Working shoes thread
« Reply #11 on: November 12, 2021, 07:04:06 pm »
I always wear trainers, I prefer light footwear.

Currently sketches ‘water proof’ trainers, but to be honest, I pick and choose trainers and wear whatever looks/feels right after the old pair wear out.

Slacky

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Re: Annual Boots/Working shoes thread
« Reply #12 on: November 12, 2021, 08:24:02 pm »
I’d prefer trainers if they were waterproof.

KS Cleaning

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Re: Annual Boots/Working shoes thread
« Reply #13 on: November 12, 2021, 10:41:31 pm »
I prefer wearing decent GTX walking shoes, I find them comfier than boots and a lot easier to slip on and off.

Mike Burd

Re: Annual Boots/Working shoes thread
« Reply #14 on: November 13, 2021, 06:03:24 am »
I always wear trainers, I prefer light footwear.

Currently sketches ‘water proof’ trainers, but to be honest, I pick and choose trainers and wear whatever looks/feels right after the old pair wear out.
Careful with Skechers. I had plantar fasciitis which I believe came from wearing them. They are hugely comfortable though.

zesty

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Re: Annual Boots/Working shoes thread
« Reply #15 on: November 13, 2021, 09:27:22 am »
I always wear trainers, I prefer light footwear.

Currently sketches ‘water proof’ trainers, but to be honest, I pick and choose trainers and wear whatever looks/feels right after the old pair wear out.
Careful with Skechers. I had plantar fasciitis which I believe came from wearing them. They are hugely comfortable though.

They’re not archfit, maybe yours were?

james peters

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Re: Annual Boots/Working shoes thread
« Reply #16 on: November 13, 2021, 09:55:20 am »
I always wear trainers, I prefer light footwear.

Currently sketches ‘water proof’ trainers, but to be honest, I pick and choose trainers and wear whatever looks/feels right after the old pair wear out.
all  my shoes/trainers are sketchers.
once you start wearing them all other shoes feel uncomfortable ;D

Mike Burd

Re: Annual Boots/Working shoes thread
« Reply #17 on: November 13, 2021, 11:51:58 am »
I always wear trainers, I prefer light footwear.

Currently sketches ‘water proof’ trainers, but to be honest, I pick and choose trainers and wear whatever looks/feels right after the old pair wear out.
Careful with Skechers. I had plantar fasciitis which I believe came from wearing them. They are hugely comfortable though.

They’re not archfit, maybe yours were?
Not sure tbh. Shame as they are super comfortable.

AuRavelling79

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Re: Annual Boots/Working shoes thread
« Reply #18 on: November 13, 2021, 12:47:28 pm »
I always wear trainers, I prefer light footwear.

Currently sketches ‘water proof’ trainers, but to be honest, I pick and choose trainers and wear whatever looks/feels right after the old pair wear out.
Careful with Skechers. I had plantar fasciitis which I believe came from wearing them. They are hugely comfortable though.

Spotlight on.

How do you think Skechers gave you PF? Is there a particular shape to them? Was it one foot or both? And are you on your feet as much as a typical owner operator would be?

Turns spotlamp off.
It's a game of three halves!

Mike Burd

Re: Annual Boots/Working shoes thread
« Reply #19 on: November 13, 2021, 02:35:47 pm »
I always wear trainers, I prefer light footwear.

Currently sketches ‘water proof’ trainers, but to be honest, I pick and choose trainers and wear whatever looks/feels right after the old pair wear out.
Careful with Skechers. I had plantar fasciitis which I believe came from wearing them. They are hugely comfortable though.

Spotlight on.

How do you think Skechers gave you PF? Is there a particular shape to them? Was it one foot or both? And are you on your feet as much as a typical owner operator would be?

Turns spotlamp off.
Actually they were every day shoes. They have no real arch support because they are so soft. Could have been coincidence but much as I’d like to, I wouldn’t buy another pair.