What boots to wear?

Well ummm, actually, just in case ya weren't aware...

Rossi boots are manufactured by (here in OZ) by the Rossiter family company (3rd generation, I believe)
No connection to Valentino whatsoever ;-)

Rossi Boots

If I weren't wearin' Redbacks, I'd prob'ly look at these;-)

SWMBO wears Rossi when out'n'about;-

:)

Gee Ed, How could I not have known that?

Just call it a feeble attempt at humour ... or something like making a link between one of the world's great bootmakers and one of the world's great sporting champions ...

Cheers

Rocco

well outdoorsy stuff as well as driving and workboots too

If he wants lace ups he must be about to trade his grenade for a Lawn Rover again LOL

not a chance! although I am going to the LR factory in Solihull next month

if you're only gonna do outdoorsy stuff like cut the grass, walk the dog and drive then any type of ES boot will do.. you don't need heaps of support for that,

on the other hand... if you were considering hunting sambar in the Vic high country.. as some do... you would need the good stuff,

if you don't do the hard stuff just get ES boots like blunnies, yakka etc etc

lace ups are a PITA if you don't need them

Second the Redbacks :)

Not only a comfortable long-lasting boot, but they are AUSSIE MADE, and competitively priced to boot (pun intended;-))

My current 'everyday' pair of 'lastic sides is at least 3 years old with a bit left in 'em yet, and I wear 'em (literally) every day o' the week..
Can't recommend 'em too highly IMO... (YMMV)

:)

A redback question for rb fans. I had a pair of rbs for 10 years. Best boots I've ever had. They finally dies. Just got new pair. My first rbs were instantly wonderfully comfortable. The new pair are not as comfortable. Maybe they will wear in? Has there been a change in rb design over , say, the last 10 years?

Mfewster, maybe your feet have changed a little in 10 years ??

Seriously, I doubt if there'd be 2 feet on the planet Ed Zachary the same, any off-the-shelf boot would have to be a compromise.. some feet would be closer to the 'standard size' than others ;-)

I have 2 pairs of RBs (same 'nominal' size, same style), my 'everyday' pair which are as comfortable as, ummm, well, as comfortable as an old boot ;-)

The newer pair by comparison are still somewhat tight, so there's no doubt that they do indeed 'wear in'..
No doubt this would apply to all leather boots, and the time-proven method of stretching a new pair of boots, is to soak 'em (in water), and wear 'em around while wet.. they will soon conform to the shape of the foot inside 'em..
Don't overdo it though, or they'll end up being too loose...

Regards, Ed C

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Another vote for Redbacks...

I was issued with steel-capped lace-up Blundstones for the rural fire service. The soles were heat, oil, acid, etc. resistant but the boots were like walking around in steel clogs, and they sucked the heat out your feet too. In fairness, I'm sure Blundstone does make more comfortable boots than the ones I had - otherwise it's no wonder they're going off shore! And in case you're wondering why the rural/volunteer fire brigade is never there when you need them - they're probably all still lacing up their boots!

When I had to use my own money to buy boots for working in a Deli, I got some elastic gussetted Redbacks and never looked back. However, after a few years of trudging through meaty fats/oils etc. and various cleaning chemicals, the soles were rather corroded and the boots themselves, while still in excellent condition, used to attract the flies as a cow pat would. (I think my sister was a little horrified that her pet cat used to like licking my boots too) After finishing that job, I tossed those boots (I think Smith Family or Koomari got them) and I went for the Redbacks again. They were comfy right from the shop and after five years they're still in tip-top shape. The good thing about elastic gussetted boots is that if they're a bit muddy I can just slip them off when going inside and they are great for camping as well as you can just slip them on should you need to go get up for any reason during the night. I wouldn't recommend them for hiking though - I'd get lace-ups for that.

Yep, second that, Olivers.

Was born in them and will die in them.....lol.

Cheers....Lionel.

Think I heard Rossie were going offshore

Totally agree, work long hours all day on my feet and Steel Blue are the best i have ever worn. Current pair is over 2 years old, and is nearly time to hang em up. But they endure every type of punishment possible, all types of oils, acids, fuel, saltwater, cement, mud and still remain strong. Steel Blue Argyle they are.

Previously wore the Rossi Poseidon i think, the high top lace ups and was lucky to get a year from them. Zips always broke before 3 months, and soles never lasted more then 12 months. Are also very uncomfortable compared to Steel Blue. Steel Blue are the boots of choice in the mining and offshore industry around here.

I heard that steel blue are now made in China. I wonder if the quality will go down.

Are they the Volley Tread pattern?? hehehehe