Brian Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 So, I'm back in the office after a couple of weeks of standing around in muddy wet fields making things go 'Bang' and top of my 'To-Do' list is "Buy new boots that don't let in water." I've got a pair of S3 rated boots that are, according to the S3 rating...Water penetration and water absorption resistance. Except I was having to empty several mm of water out of them every few hours. Working with water sloshing around your feet isn't fun and isn't healthy in this weather. Can anyone recommend any waterproof boots that are... a) Properly waterproofb) Comfyc) Warmd) Safe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkPAman Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 I once complained about my boots in the company of a firefighter, who recommended the ones he uses very highly. However, I didn't follow it up as I don't spend enough time in muddy fields to justify the reported £450 price tag. Do you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timd Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Can do safe and waterproof (warm dependent on thick socks) - chainsaw wellies. Can't vouch for comfort as I've only ever worn a borrowed pair that were several sizes too big, and didn't have them on for too long. Did spend most of that time standing in a flooded valve chamber, so I can vouch for trhe waterproof aspect. From memory they had toecaps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david.elsbury Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Here in nz, gumboots (Wellies) are a common item, and as far as I am aware, steel toed gumboots are a common item. Would something like that meet your needs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted November 12, 2013 Author Share Posted November 12, 2013 ...£450 price tag.Ouch. Proably a bit more than I'd want to spend. Can do safe and waterproof... Would something like that meet your needs?I've never found wellies that comfortable, certainly not enough to wear for 8 hours or more at a time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jivemaster Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Cheap Chinese rigger boots Mine were £30 a lot sturdier than wellies but a bit shorter. My STC wellies are tough enough and waterptoof but depend on socks for warmth. If you can use carpet tile as insole then your feet will be warm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
empyfree Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Some farming friends recommend "Muck Boots" and having helped out a couple of times (and borrowed spare boots) I can attest to their comfiness and warmth. They're not cheap, but nowhere near the price of the firefighting boots! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryson Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Here in the temperate rainforest, I have a pair of these: http://www.bogsfootwear.ca/shop//images/shoeMens/w420/51377-001.jpgwhich are certainly hitting the first three points. They're incredibly comfy and warm, (I walk to work in them, and often forget they're on and leave them on all day - easily passing the 8-hour test) and the neoprene upper section is a lot more forgiving on the larger gentleman's legs. If you need steeltoed too, they do make these:Link but I haven't tried that particular pair on. The big grabby handles on the pair I have are especially good. Recommended. Here's a UK purchase link: http://images-eu.amazon.com/images/P/B000TH8MZE.01.MZZZZZZZ.jpg About 100 pounds. (This keyboard has no pound key, just $$$!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew C Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 In the motorcycle world Alt Berg boots get very good reports. I haven't (yet) found an excuse to have a pair made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam2 Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 IME, no leather or canvas boot is truly waterproof. The better ones will stand up to briefly stepping in water, walking through wet grass or in heavy rain, but not to standing in water IME. Rubber Wellington boots are the answer, not very warm but that is easily dealy with by purchasing a size larger and wearing 2 pairs of thick socks. Reduced height Wellingtons are available (properly called "half wellingtons") and may be more comfortable provided that the water be not too deep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stu00c Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Look for something with a Gore-Tex liner; this really works for keeping your feet dry. There are plenty of safety boots out there with them so bound to be something that you will find comfortable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbuckley Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 This keyboard has no pound key, just $$$! Alt down and hold, 156 on the number pad, release alt ===> £ Kiwi keyboards don't have a pound sign either :) Though to be fair, I learned this trick in about 1982 when I started programming PCs in the UK, and we had American machines, prior to the UK launch of the IBM PC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p.k.roberts Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 Can anyone recommend any waterproof boots that are... a) Properly waterproofb) Comfyc) Warmd) Safe By 'safe' are you needing steel toes or not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alistermorton Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 Are you needing steel (or otherwise penetration resistant) soles, too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikienorth Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 Gore Tex Socks Not crazily priced and make any boot waterproof. That is my festival secret. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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