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I've got a pair of Dickies rigger boots (from Machine Mart) and are happy with them
HSE haven't banned the use of rigger boots on construction sites.
Some companies have found that there has been an increase in injuries where twisted / sprained ankles are being experienced, so they have prohibited their use as internal company policy
Personally I favour and always suggest lace up ankle style boots as they offer better support, stop things going into the boot and protect your ankles from getting bashed
Or........................................Personally i think people should grow stronger ankles! Sorted
Wow, that's one pair of expensive wellie boots - especially for a tight fisted old git like meMy vote would be for a pair of muck boots.
Wow, that's one pair of expensive wellie boots - especially for a tight fisted old git like me
Noooooooooo! I need to lay downThat's not even close to an expensive pair, top end Le Chameau are £3-400.
I swore by Chameaux and had a few pairs over time. Last pair fell to bits, so did my wife’s.That's not even close to an expensive pair, top end Le Chameau are £3-400.
Wellies are something that paying more makes a difference. If you buy a cheap supermarket pair for £15 when you wear them you'll always wonder how people wear wellies all day. When you put them on they'll be cold and uncomfortable. If you spend £40-50 then you are into a whole new world. My everyday wellies are Dunlop Purofort Safety and I can wear them all day and drive in them without issue.
I swore by Chameaux and had a few pairs over time. Last pair fell to bits, so did my wife’s.
went back to gunsmith and he reckoned a few years back they changed to China. Had so many problems he won’t even stock them now. I’ve switched to Aigle, not sure what model but side zips and leather innards. Same as the chameaux really but the quality is like theirs used to be.
Evening all im wondering about buying myself a decent pair of rigger boots so I can use around the garden when doing jobs but could also double up as a pair of wellies for when I take the boy for a walk through the muddy fields. I've seen the ones on attached picture in screwfix and wondered if anyone had a pair and there thoughts, or can you recommend another pair.
That's not even close to an expensive pair, top end Le Chameau are £3-400.
Wellies are something that paying more makes a difference. If you buy a cheap supermarket pair for £15 when you wear them you'll always wonder how people wear wellies all day. When you put them on they'll be cold and uncomfortable. If you spend £40-50 then you are into a whole new world. My everyday wellies are Dunlop Purofort Safety and I can wear them all day and drive in them without issue.
I wore Jellatte rig boots for years, Always found that i needed one size larger than my usual size, Very good comfortable boots, we were paying over £80-00 a pair twenty years ago,, I managed to have a couple of new pairs when I retired. unfortunately they do not keep well, After quite a few years in a cool dark cupboard they didn't last more than a few weeks when put into service again, The soles just disintegrated, But while I was still working a pair would last me three years or so, and that was mostly 12 hour days on power stations and refineries. I also used to order the Scholls insoles with a gel pad under your heel. Like waling on air!!