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Posted: Thu Jun 16, 2011 7:56 pm
by joydivision
Ok, so my boots have had it. They are now more suitable for planting pansies in than actually wearing and spending half my life in!
So, what do I go for next?
The criteria is:
Durable
Steel toe and midsole
Light weight, (pretty important, hate working in big daft heavy things that make you feel like you have done a days work before you start!)
Lace ups
Good sole, (had so many pairs split after a few good digs with the shovel)
So, anyone swear by a good boot? Dont mind spending for a descent pair!
And please, no Rigger suggestions. We all know they are strictly for the boot of a H&S audi estate!
Cheers
JD
Posted: Thu Jun 16, 2011 8:17 pm
by Tommy
http://www.arco.co.uk/products/6L6200/2 ... afety+Boot
I've just had my second pair of these. Best boots I've had, comfy to walk in all day even in blazing sun.
Posted: Thu Jun 16, 2011 8:41 pm
by rab1
Arco Trojan Lights are the best, worn them for around 15 years and then went all upmarket and tried Timberland Pro at 3 times the price which in my opinion are crap. 
Posted: Thu Jun 16, 2011 8:46 pm
by local patios and driveway
ive tried cabelas from america. great boot but not durable enough. dead after 2 years, still looking for a decent boot
Posted: Thu Jun 16, 2011 9:01 pm
by Carberry
I go through my boots every 6-9 months, still looking for something durable. Don't care about weight (size 12 feet... any bloody boot is heavy in clown sizes). Got to buy another pair of boots, the current ones let water in now so I'll be paying close attention to this thread.
Gone through a lot of expensive work trousers too, now I've settled on £3 or £4 jeans from the likes of asda.
Anyone know of any decent boots that aren't leather?
Posted: Thu Jun 16, 2011 9:12 pm
by lutonlagerlout
i just buy the £25 cheapo slip ons (in and out of customers houses all day) with steel toe caps etc
last about 6 -9 months then skip
have £100 pairs but once the cement gets to work they are all doomed
LLL
Posted: Thu Jun 16, 2011 9:29 pm
by ilovesettsonmondays
i like a dewalt boot , nice weight , lovely and comfy . havent had a pair for a while though . had firms issue for a few years , just wear trainers now to be honest .
Posted: Thu Jun 16, 2011 9:35 pm
by joydivision
Yeah someone told me about the Dewalt apprentice boot. Said they were as comfy as trainers, but on further inspection they are basic safety rated, so only steel toe, no midsole.
No good for me, but if anyone does not need a full on safety boot, they are meant to be brilliant!
Seems most of us are in the same boat with finding a descent boot!
Iv had a few pairs of Dickies.
Think my builders pencil lasted longer! :;):
JD
Posted: Thu Jun 16, 2011 9:39 pm
by joydivision
Carberry wrote:I go through my boots every 6-9 months, still looking for something durable. Don't care about weight (size 12 feet... any bloody boot is heavy in clown sizes). Got to buy another pair of boots, the current ones let water in now so I'll be paying close attention to this thread.
Gone through a lot of expensive work trousers too, now I've settled on £3 or £4 jeans from the likes of asda.
Anyone know of any decent boots that aren't leather?
Yeah, trousers dont last long either with me.
I wear shorts as far into the year as poss these days!
I can never get my head round how people work in jeans?!
Enough people do it, I couldnt think of anything worse personaly! 
JD
Posted: Thu Jun 16, 2011 9:49 pm
by local patios and driveway
i have a pair of blaklader cotton trousers which are doing well, this is the second summer so im happy with them. at 2 years maybe my cabelas arent as bad as i thought.. heres a link
http://www.cabelas.com/product....4109480
also the nice thing about ordering american boots is you can get a wider steel toe. EE sized so thats better for me
Posted: Thu Jun 16, 2011 11:51 pm
by Al Jardin
Dr Martens Workman Safety boots are good.
Al
Posted: Fri Jun 17, 2011 12:37 am
by GB_Groundworks
hoggs, steel stoe and midsole, goodyear sole, best boots every ive got 13 feet so bit heavy but not like riggers etc, wear mine 10 hours a day
Posted: Fri Jun 17, 2011 5:57 am
by cookiewales
i have the same as giles best boot of them all as you know i am heavey on them last a year allways change boots yearly good practice as for pants craghoppers are top class light weight water repels of them and wind proof plenty of pockets if needed.cheers cookie
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Posted: Fri Jun 17, 2011 6:42 am
by msh paving
Riggers all the way for me £60 a pair quality ones, MSH
Posted: Fri Jun 17, 2011 1:23 pm
by Kuts
I tend to go for these http://www.screwfix.com/p/dewalt-brown-rigger-boots-size-9/49087 keeps the mud/tarmac from sticking on your trousers.
Boots never seem to last me longer than 4/5months.....must be all the diesel/heat