Farside
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Waterproofing non-existent leather is a problem
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Badger1bear
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Waterproofing non-existent leather is a problem
felt roof em
100% waterproof and its up to you if you want to put the gutter on the toe cap, if you constantly walk around on your toes with your heels raised you can have a pitched roof so the water will run off and not make your feet wet......... theres always a solutuion if you look hard enough 
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I'm a DIY hobbyist / gardener, with an unfortunate interest in 4x4 offroading and I've definitely under-spent on boots.
I've bought and ruined three sets of £25 boots in the last two years; combination of being plain uncomfortable to walk in with the steel sole, and horrible sheep-crap-crud ruining the fake leather.
Because I treat them as wellies, I can't buy lace-ups cos you're only as waterproof (and sheep-crap-proof) as your lowest eyelet.
If I spent more than (say) £75 on a pair of non-laceups would I get more comfort / resilience?
I've bought and ruined three sets of £25 boots in the last two years; combination of being plain uncomfortable to walk in with the steel sole, and horrible sheep-crap-crud ruining the fake leather.
Because I treat them as wellies, I can't buy lace-ups cos you're only as waterproof (and sheep-crap-proof) as your lowest eyelet.
If I spent more than (say) £75 on a pair of non-laceups would I get more comfort / resilience?
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They look interesting. But I need steel toecaps and still prefer slip-ons for waterproofedness
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lot of lads on the bike scene swear by em, they seem to keep the wet out when worn on the bike with dubbin etc (no good usually in the cuds cos the wet grass just takes the dubbin off I've found).No good for skotl tho as they don't have steel tootsie tectors.
If anybody does get any make sure you order german para boots and not german parachutes:
German para boots-goood
German Parachutes- baaaad:
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Only used dubbin once. Never again. Nixwax is a much better product, although these days I heat boot polish until liquid applying with an old toothbrush, and left to dry, I might polish when afterwards. I rarely get water in
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You are correct sir, that is what the lads use on the para boots and I use a range of nikwax products on my gloves and goretex kit, plus their wash in proofing is good too.
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I've been pulling on rigger's boots recently - you can pay from peanuts (surplus) to x-amount for the them. Even Italian-made cheapies (probably sweat-shopped in Rumania or somewhere) seem to be reasonably well held together.
This is just an experiment; if they do for me, I'll splash out for the winter on a set of riggers with a composite toecap and foot insert, to keep the heat in.
I've tried all sorts; used to love riggers, then Dutch paras, German paras (paras were such a pita, though, but nice fit for an all-day boot),
then for site work used Trucker boots - dead light, steelies, no ingress of muddy water/**** at the bottom hole because of the continuously joined inner tongue. The para boots have that too - no use having para boots that leak like seives.
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This is just an experiment; if they do for me, I'll splash out for the winter on a set of riggers with a composite toecap and foot insert, to keep the heat in.
I've tried all sorts; used to love riggers, then Dutch paras, German paras (paras were such a pita, though, but nice fit for an all-day boot),
then for site work used Trucker boots - dead light, steelies, no ingress of muddy water/**** at the bottom hole because of the continuously joined inner tongue. The para boots have that too - no use having para boots that leak like seives.
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JimmyCost
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Hello there. I found this thread only today and was looking forward to your verdict on these boots. However, it never came. Please, let's have it. I'm considering buying a similar pair. Also, do you recommend a polish for them? Thank you.
I have used Nikwax for years on my climbing boots. I apply it thick then use a hairdryer so it melts into the leather.
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i got these
http://www.groundwork-safety.com/featured/men-s-gr387-safety-boots-black-brown-or-honey.html
there comfortable for the moment but i hate steel toe caps every pair ive had ive got rid of in days these ive had no choice in getting them and wearing them
as im not used to them they are rubbing a little at heel and also on the top near the lace area well sealed by an internal lace bar so water has to reach over the last 2 rungs of lace to get into boot
other than that a comfy pair warm at the moment not hit winter yet
http://www.groundwork-safety.com/featured/men-s-gr387-safety-boots-black-brown-or-honey.html
there comfortable for the moment but i hate steel toe caps every pair ive had ive got rid of in days these ive had no choice in getting them and wearing them
as im not used to them they are rubbing a little at heel and also on the top near the lace area well sealed by an internal lace bar so water has to reach over the last 2 rungs of lace to get into boot
other than that a comfy pair warm at the moment not hit winter yet
I can only wear external steel toecaps - the normal ones cripple me!
They look interesting. But I need steel toecaps and still prefer slip-ons for waterproofedness
Buy proper lace up boots if you want the waterproof they dont have eyelets and have a sewn in tongue
But expect to pay upward of a hundred quid
There is no such thing as one boot does all
I have in constant use
Cat supremacy boots for winter work
Buckler dealer boots for summer work
Grisport keeper boots for fieldsports
Aigle parcours wellies for fieldsports and stockwork
If you want proper water proof and steel toe
Bekina do steel toe wellies
If you want fairly well water proof lace up cat supremacy are good but very hot in the summer
Cheap rigger boots are the most uncomfortable things know to man
And expensive ones arnt much better
Plus they let all the crap fall in your boot
If you look on American websites they do western work boot which are essentially a rigger but tighter so your trouser can easier go over them
Im planning a trip to America and intend to go to cabelas and get a pair of danner ,irish setter or similar lace up logger boots the highest i can find
And a pair of western style workboots
I cant understand why work boots in this country are so short and made of fabric or crappy leather only dealer boots seem to be decent leather
Tbh most work wear in this country seems pretty awful in comparison to whats available in the states
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Or Scandinavia - cracking boots and cold weather gear.. knocks spots off anything from the UK
You got any links ?? Always ready tobtry decent gear currently on carhartt double fronted trousers as they beat any of the multipocket workman stuff in this country by a mile
Had engelbert strauss but i think i bought the wrong line
Incredibly comfortable but lasted 5 minutes literally
Also this country doesn't seem to believe tall people exist as 33 leg seems to be all anyone does
