Can anyone recommend waterproof footwear?

Started by Squash64, October 03, 2010, 17:03:52

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Squash64

Can anyone recommend waterproof shoes/boots/trainers which really are waterproof?  I don't find wellies at all comfortable so am really looking for something which is comfortable as well as waterproof.
I am sick of having wet feet.
Betty
Walsall Road Allotments
Birmingham



allotment website:-
www.growit.btck.co.uk

Squash64

Betty
Walsall Road Allotments
Birmingham



allotment website:-
www.growit.btck.co.uk

Duke Ellington

I find Hunter wellies really comfortable. I like the mid calf type. I find full length wellies a pain in the A to get off ! I do have some walking boots but they do let the water in at times.
You could also look at rigger boots which are water proof but they have steel toe caps and can be quite heavy.
Duke:)
dont be fooled by the name I am a Lady!! :-*

gp.girl

Very useful when it's raining, muddy......definitely recomend them.....

:D :D :D :D
A space? I need more plants......more plants? I need some space!!!!

grannyjanny

My Hunters are very comfortable but only for a couple of hours because I have a bunion. I got the RHS ones.

grannyjanny

Just had a look & they do Hunter at M and M direct at reduced prices.

Squash64

Thank you so much for that.  :)
I've just had a look at M and M and there are some Hunter clogs which look just the job.  I have a problem with my feet which means pulling wellies on is often painful so these should be perfect.
Thank you  :)
Betty
Walsall Road Allotments
Birmingham



allotment website:-
www.growit.btck.co.uk

shirlton

I take it you got yer feet wet today then Betty ;D
When I get old I don't want people thinking
                      "What a sweet little old lady"........
                             I want em saying
                    "Oh Crap! Whats she up to now ?"

Squash64

Quote from: shirlton on October 03, 2010, 18:27:17
I take it you got yer feet wet today then Betty ;D

I got soaked taking the dogs round the park Shirl  :(
I'm going to order some Hunter clogs now.
Betty
Walsall Road Allotments
Birmingham



allotment website:-
www.growit.btck.co.uk

pigeonseed

It might be too late to chip in anyway, if you've gone for the hunter clogs. But I wear my walking boots at the allotment when it's wet and I've been there in pouring rain (yes I am mad) and have never had wet feet.

The rest of me - soaked. But the feet: dry.  ::)

They lace up with those funny metal hooks, so fairly easy to get on and off. But not as easy as clogs, I should think.

Good luck with whatever you buy! 

Duke Ellington

What colour are you going for Squash 64?? ;D

Duke :)
dont be fooled by the name I am a Lady!! :-*

Squash64

Quote from: Duke Ellington on October 03, 2010, 20:25:06
What colour are you going for Squash 64?? ;D

Duke :)

I've ordered the yellow ones - not bothered about colour, I've gone for the cheapest!
Betty
Walsall Road Allotments
Birmingham



allotment website:-
www.growit.btck.co.uk

Squash64

Quote from: pigeonseed on October 03, 2010, 20:13:17
It might be too late to chip in anyway, if you've gone for the hunter clogs. But I wear my walking boots at the allotment when it's wet and I've been there in pouring rain (yes I am mad) and have never had wet feet.

The rest of me - soaked. But the feet: dry.  ::)

They lace up with those funny metal hooks, so fairly easy to get on and off. But not as easy as clogs, I should think.

Good luck with whatever you buy! 

Thanks PS, but I've ordered the Hunter clogs now.
Betty
Walsall Road Allotments
Birmingham



allotment website:-
www.growit.btck.co.uk

shirlton

We will definitly see you coming in them there yellow clogs Betty ;D ;D ;D
When I get old I don't want people thinking
                      "What a sweet little old lady"........
                             I want em saying
                    "Oh Crap! Whats she up to now ?"

Digeroo

I use Lidl safety boots.  They have nice stiff soles so they are very good for digging.  I used a softer soled shoe one day and realised it was much more difficult.  Never had wet feet.  The steel toe caps are also another safety feature.

Si D

I have Millets workman's boots - like Digeroo says, great for digging - very safe (I sometimes oversee students on archaeological sites - believe me, some students are so cack-handed that without these boots I'd have no feet left by now).  They are also very waterproof - had mine eight years and still as good as my wellies (but more comfortable).  Plus, if you have to walk to the allotment they give you a good workout  ;D


landimad

Anything which says they are GORTEX will be waterproof.

Got them back now to put some tread on them

small

Digeroo, what sizes do the Lidl boots come in? I'd love some steel-capped boots but have never found any in my size (3), I'd wear thick socks and 4s.....

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