Are Red back boots worth the money?
- Thread starter Hazza6930
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solo
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- worcestershire
I’ve had good wear out of two pairs, but I don’t like the fact you have no ankle support having nearly twisted it a few times. My next pair are going to be laced for that reason only. Red backs are very convenient to slip on and off and are comfortable to wear all day.
Chae1
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- Location
- Aberdeenshire
The soles still rot out of them with sh!t from cattle. If I'm on the skitter wagon try and wear wellies cause they don't last long.
Mark C
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- Location
- Bedfordshire
Yes , last a lot longer than Bucklers. Just ordered my first pair of Redback Cobars from Aus (no stock in UK) they are lace up with zips in the side for quick on and offness.
they better last having just paid £95 for a pair the last ones hoggs lasted 11mths 100% paid back! didnt expect that! toolstation and screwfix dont last 6 mths here.
- Location
- Shropshire
I buy cheap boots and good insoles only expensive boots I had that lasted any longer was a pair of le chamois lace up got 2 years out of them replaced them with an identical set and they broke in 6 months
Northeastfarmer
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- Location
- Cleveland
They are comfy and easy to slip on
But offer zero ankle protection…the amount of times I’ve rolled my ankle wearing them it’s a wonder I don’t walk like I have laminitis
But offer zero ankle protection…the amount of times I’ve rolled my ankle wearing them it’s a wonder I don’t walk like I have laminitis
SilliamWhale
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I find the soles go quite quickly and start to hurt my feet
I'm going to get a pair of trainers for the summer next year. Just a bit lighter.
I'm going to get a pair of trainers for the summer next year. Just a bit lighter.
twizzel
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This is interesting… I love my redbacks- so comfy, but I’ve fallen over twice in them, after rolling my ankle. I am pretty clumsy but the fact I fell over twice in 2 days was slightly disconcerting !
I’ve had a pair a year or more, delighted with them.
Cowabunga
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- Ceredigion,Wales
Yes and no. The uppers last well if you take some care to clean them and apply some polish every now and again.
Two issues I've found with recent pairs though. It seems that their size has shrunk significantly. It used to be that size 12 was reliably size 12 etc. Nowadays they are far too tight in that size, yet other shoes and boots still fit perfectly.
Secondly, their soles seem to now burst out of the side prematurely. They have a kind of air-cushioned sole and the plastic seems to degrade resulting in bursts and lack of support and balance at the heal. Indeed in walking with a twist and with weak ankle support. They were never the best for ankle support of course because, with use, the elastic weakens and the top gets quite loose, but very comfortable.
As a result I've concluded that the approximately £100 price per pair is no longer worth it and I've gone to a £45 pair of DeWalt safety lace-up boots from Screwfix. Even if they only last half as long they will work out cheaper than the Redbacks. The downside is having to lace them up and risking laces coming undone periodically. Oh and the yellow colour, which is improved by waste oil.
Two issues I've found with recent pairs though. It seems that their size has shrunk significantly. It used to be that size 12 was reliably size 12 etc. Nowadays they are far too tight in that size, yet other shoes and boots still fit perfectly.
Secondly, their soles seem to now burst out of the side prematurely. They have a kind of air-cushioned sole and the plastic seems to degrade resulting in bursts and lack of support and balance at the heal. Indeed in walking with a twist and with weak ankle support. They were never the best for ankle support of course because, with use, the elastic weakens and the top gets quite loose, but very comfortable.
As a result I've concluded that the approximately £100 price per pair is no longer worth it and I've gone to a £45 pair of DeWalt safety lace-up boots from Screwfix. Even if they only last half as long they will work out cheaper than the Redbacks. The downside is having to lace them up and risking laces coming undone periodically. Oh and the yellow colour, which is improved by waste oil.
spark plug
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Another vote for Oliver’s I’ve never had more than a year out of a pair of boots but Oliver’s last two easily.
Probably wrongly but I wear trainers a lot unless actually doing maintinence/heavy lifting type work where steel toe caps are important.
Otherwise it’s essentially walking about with two bricks strapped onto your feet!
Are they worth the money? My head says no but my heart seems to make me keep buying them 