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Submitted: Thursday, Dec 17, 2009 at 21:05
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Member - Damien L (Cairns)
There was a thread on what boots to buy. I have done a search but nothing comes up.
Can I ask for your thoughts again, I need work and bush boots. In the past I have always bought K-Mart $90-00 boots but they are only lasting 12 to 18 months then they fall apart and split the soles.
HELP
Reply By: Wilk0 - Thursday, Dec 17, 2009 at 21:18
Thursday, Dec 17, 2009 at 21:18
Hi Damien,
I use Steel blue boots for work. They are pricey but they have lasted me 5 1/2 years of mostly light duty work (some strenious work).
John Bull also make a good boot.
Cheers Wilko
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Follow Up By: Member - Damien L (Cairns) - Thursday, Dec 17, 2009 at 21:20
Thursday, Dec 17, 2009 at 21:20
Thanks Wilko, I'l check them out.
Damien
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Reply By: Wilk0 - Thursday, Dec 17, 2009 at 21:19
Thursday, Dec 17, 2009 at 21:19
Hi Damien,
I use Steel blue boots for work. They are pricey but they have lasted me 5 1/2 years of mostly light duty work (some strenuous work).
John Bull also make a good boot.
Cheers Wilko
Doh Forgot to do a spell check
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Reply By: Member - Timbo - Thursday, Dec 17, 2009 at 21:19
Thursday, Dec 17, 2009 at 21:19
Try thread 73297 (
here) - is that the one you were looking for?
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Follow Up By: Member - Damien L (Cairns) - Thursday, Dec 17, 2009 at 21:22
Thursday, Dec 17, 2009 at 21:22
Thanks Timbo thats the one I was looking for
Damien
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Follow Up By: Bonz (Vic) - Thursday, Dec 17, 2009 at 21:34
Thursday, Dec 17, 2009 at 21:34
I prefer laced up boots, shoe laces are such an advantage
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Follow Up By: Pete Jackman (SA) - Friday, Dec 18, 2009 at 14:11
Friday, Dec 18, 2009 at 14:11
I ddin't see the immortal shoe lace post before it was removed and don't know what I missed - you are just rubbing it in Bonz.
Pete
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Follow Up By: Bonz (Vic) - Friday, Dec 18, 2009 at 14:55
Friday, Dec 18, 2009 at 14:55
Yes, I know :0) Merry Christmas!
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Reply By: Member - Mark G Gulmarrad - Thursday, Dec 17, 2009 at 21:30
Thursday, Dec 17, 2009 at 21:30
gday all
been through most types of boots but the ones that i found were the most comfortable are Redbacks,cheers.
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Follow Up By: Member - Damien L (Cairns) - Thursday, Dec 17, 2009 at 21:39
Thursday, Dec 17, 2009 at 21:39
Gees you blokes make it hard. Too many choices and a lot of running around to check them all out.
Maybe I should buy a set of Chinees safety boots,(thongs) lol.
Well I do have 4 days off this weekend, give me something to do eh.
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Follow Up By: Roughasguts - Friday, Dec 18, 2009 at 15:04
Friday, Dec 18, 2009 at 15:04
I go along with the Red backs for the last 10 years the Goverment have been buying my work boots and Red backs by far out last the others we have tried.
Cheers.
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Follow Up By: Matt M - Monday, Dec 21, 2009 at 12:04
Monday, Dec 21, 2009 at 12:04
X3 for Redbacks..great boots. I also have old Oliver (soles melt), new Oliver All Terrain (very confotable and
well protected for harsh terrain, with rubber coated toe and sides) and Steel Blue (very comfy but havent tested for longetivity).
Matt.
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Follow Up By: Member - Timbo - Monday, Dec 21, 2009 at 12:59
Monday, Dec 21, 2009 at 12:59
x4 for Redbacks. Got my last set for around $80 (no steel caps) and they're very comfortable.
I got ones without laces as prefer to be able to slip them on/off quickly so I can just kick them off at the door (and avoid trampling mud into the carpet) - lace up ones might give some ankle support though so your choice will depend what you want to use them for...
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Reply By: MrBitchi (QLD) - Thursday, Dec 17, 2009 at 21:32
Thursday, Dec 17, 2009 at 21:32
I just got a pair of Steel Blues in a non safety boot for general
camping use. Comfortable az, ay.
$160..
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Reply By: Member - Crazy Dog (QLD) - Thursday, Dec 17, 2009 at 21:55
Thursday, Dec 17, 2009 at 21:55
Yo D...
Steel blue is the way to go.
Used em crawlin all round back of Dimbulah and ya know how ruff that is ...Most comfortable boots ever..
Grrr!!!
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Follow Up By: Member - Damien L (Cairns) - Thursday, Dec 17, 2009 at 22:20
Thursday, Dec 17, 2009 at 22:20
Hey CD where did you get them in
Cairns?
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Follow Up By: Member - Crazy Dog (QLD) - Thursday, Dec 17, 2009 at 22:27
Thursday, Dec 17, 2009 at 22:27
totally work wear scott street mate..
Grrr!!!
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Follow Up By: Member - Damien L (Cairns) - Thursday, Dec 17, 2009 at 22:32
Thursday, Dec 17, 2009 at 22:32
Thanks CD I'l go down tomorrow to check em out
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Follow Up By: Member - Crazy Dog (QLD) - Thursday, Dec 17, 2009 at 22:38
Thursday, Dec 17, 2009 at 22:38
You're welcome....
Grrr!!!
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Reply By: Member - lyndon NT - Thursday, Dec 17, 2009 at 22:39
Thursday, Dec 17, 2009 at 22:39
No choice, Scarpa's, won't get a better boot!!!!!!!!!!! Best quality Italian. Cost :-) top of the range are around $400. I love em, but still manage to kill a set every 2 years!
Have saved me many a twisted ankle.
Cheers Lyndon
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Follow Up By: The Explorer - Thursday, Dec 17, 2009 at 22:55
Thursday, Dec 17, 2009 at 22:55
I have Raichle - much better then elcheapo Scarpas :)
Best boots I have ever owned.
Cheers
Greg
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Reply By: Member - Nick (TAS) - Friday, Dec 18, 2009 at 06:53
Friday, Dec 18, 2009 at 06:53
Oliver all the way.Have tried all sorts of boots and these are by far the most comfortable boot Ive ever worn.BTW, blundstone are the most UN-comfortable.
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Reply By: vk1dx - Friday, Dec 18, 2009 at 07:47
Friday, Dec 18, 2009 at 07:47
I spent $20 at Big W on a pair of noname slip on boots two years ago. No steel caps. Don't want them. Light and comfy and so darned easy to maintain. Me! Clean my shoes! You better believe it. Want more of these. Wear them 90% of the time. You can have your pretty $200 runner etc.
I wish I could find some more pairs. These are extreemly comfortable. Been all over the place. Worn to a wedding and out to dinner (cleaned of course). Been through the samps and up in the snow and bush in the high country.
I wish I could find them again. If anyone sees any more please tell me. $20 best shoes I have bought in 50 years.
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Reply By: Member - COLIN D (VIC) - Friday, Dec 18, 2009 at 09:33
Friday, Dec 18, 2009 at 09:33
I have had RMs yard boot for the past 3 years, great wearing rubber soles if there is a problem send them back and they replace them with new ones .
aprox $250.00
Colin
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Reply By: Member - Damien L (Cairns) - Friday, Dec 18, 2009 at 15:55
Friday, Dec 18, 2009 at 15:55
Well, thanks for all your input gentlemen. I have a few days off now to look around. The last pair of Williams I had was back in the sixties when I was ringin, great boot then, can't afford them nowdays though. I will let you al know what I decide on later
Cheers Damien.
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Follow Up By: Member - Nick T (WA) - Saturday, Dec 19, 2009 at 21:41
Saturday, Dec 19, 2009 at 21:41
G Day Damien
I'm a cocky in the SW of WA my redbacks have lasted twice as long as any other boot I have tried apart from RMs I have big problems with my foot (Ive got one leg) and redbacks are the most comfortable boot I've ever worn and very easy to get on and off. Have never cleaned them (or even scraped the mud off them) and they have lasted 2 and a half years and still going strong through everything from mud, water, sheep sheet, wet superphosphate, oil etc. Love em
Cheers Big Nick
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