best dealer boots

[Robt]

Do they have cotton wool on them? lol.
what with yer fancy boots farty brand coats hats to prevent a bump and one for every day of the week to keep the sun off and just a matter of time before some dude is asking whats the best gloves and socks , what about pants , what pants are best , opnes that can cope with skid marks and 3wk washing
getting more
like a fashion parade than the physical farm workplace

a modern disease i suppose people are far too soft theses days and want something 'special '

where does the money come from our forebear's would ask....

Not sure i understand it tbh. soft people townie people are getting every where .

Trust me, you only have one pair of feet! Cheap over good quality will save you about 10pence a day….. look at most farmers over 70 and how they walk…. Do you,want to,walk like that

 

[john63]

Hoggs I find need a bit of breaking in but once done they are immensely comfortable new pair I start wearing on and off for a bit before the old ones are totally done, and by totally done I mean hanging, split and down to Fred flint stone levels of useability

Another vote for Hoggs Zeus here. Once I've broken them in they really are supremely comfortable - nearly as comfy as my slippers! Although I have found that they seem to split apart at the junction between the upper and sole, after only 6 months use. I have had the stitching at the sides split after only 3 months use on the second pair as well. My local shoe repairers weren't interested in repairing them either. I believe that I've looked after them by using dubbin every week or so through the winter as well. I think that I don't get on very well with boots with a Goodyear welted sole TBH. I was looking to buy British (even if they aren't made in this country), but I think I might have to try something else.

 

[Wood field]

Another vote for Hoggs Zeus here. Once I've broken them in they really are supremely comfortable - nearly as comfy as my slippers! Although I have found that they seem to split apart at the junction between the upper and sole, after only 6 months use. I have had the stitching at the sides split after only 3 months use on the second pair as well. My local shoe repairers weren't interested in repairing them either. I believe that I've looked after them by using dubbin every week or so through the winter as well. I think that I don't get on very well with boots with a Goodyear welted sole TBH. I was looking to buy British (even if they aren't made in this country), but I think I might have to try something else.

I’ve had a few pairs of hoggs boots and the sole crumbled away or like yours the stitching failed , shame really as they are comfy
I’ve gone back to laced boots and ironically I’ve some hoggs “ Jason” boots that are comfy and haven’t dropped to bits

 

[faircomment]

Any opinions on blue steels? My redback cobras are 2 years old and still going strong, however they seem to be difficult to get hold of now….

 

[Bury the Trash]

Trust me, you only have one pair of feet! Cheap over good quality will save you about 10pence a day….. look at most farmers over 70 and how they walk…. Do you,want to,walk like that

i dont walk ....i ride....

 

[SilliamWhale]

https://montywests.co.uk/product/dealer-boots/ Really lite and comfortable and don’t break the bank or your feet trying to break them in

They're quite cheap

 

[Bury the Trash]

They're quite cheap

and they look a bit gay

 

[Bury the Trash]

Anyway ...........possibly my favourite ever pair, not work boots .... dealer boots arent for work (unless youre a dealer )

Blacks ? i think whatever , got from Rainbow, before it was bought out by b &M £19.50 or similar iirc

 

[Spencer]

and they look a bit gay

Anyway ...........possibly my favourite ever pair, not work boots .... dealer boots arent for work (unless youre a dealer )
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Blacks ? i think whatever , got from Rainbow, before it was bought out by b &M £19.50 or similar iirc

 

[An Gof]

I must say that with any Redbacks that I have the upper wears out well before the sole.
Probably because I spend approximately zero percent of my time on concrete.

Fair comment, have never worn out the uppers on a pair of Redbacks. Always the sole wears, gets a hole in the air sole and then in comes the water and muck
So in summary it’s the concrete that does for them

 

[An Gof]

yeah yeah..
anyway i discount stores...

seriously tho Be good to find out the farmer whos heifers these were........

Johnnie Walker had an interview with Sandy Newman from The Marmalade on tnis weeks Sounds of the ‘70’s

 

[Farmer Roy]

Any opinions on blue steels? My redback cobras are 2 years old and still going strong, however they seem to be difficult to get hold of now….

they are a very comfortable boot & one of the main 4 or 5 brands used here in Ag / construction / mining / industrial uses

but - like every other boot with a very comfortable sole, the compromise is that they only last a year or 2 of constant use. Just like all the others

for the record, I have never worn a pair of Redback, but do rate highly Mongrel, Oliver, Blue Steel & Blundstone lace up zip sided boots

 

[Aspiring Peasants]

I got a pair of Grubbs boots because they were on offer and they’ve turned out to be very comfortable, they replaced a pair of hoggs.

 

[Boysground]

Trust me, you only have one pair of feet! Cheap over good quality will save you about 10pence a day….. look at most farmers over 70 and how they walk…. Do you,want to,walk like that

In the last few years of my dads life the arches of his feet collapsed. It severely affected his mobility. He did have other issues but we were told a lifetime of poor fitting wellies were a significant factor. That extra few quid spent on boots that fit properly and are comfortable could make a difference.

While you are at it read my tag line and don’t forget to wear your shades with the bright sun today

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[ollie989898]

they are a very comfortable boot & one of the main 4 or 5 brands used here in Ag / construction / mining / industrial uses

but - like every other boot with a very comfortable sole, the compromise is that they only last a year or 2 of constant use. Just like all the others

for the record, I have never worn a pair of Redback, but do rate highly Mongrel, Oliver, Blue Steel & Blundstone lace up zip sided boots

I have often pondered this. If the sole of a boot is that thick and unyielding that it doesn't flex when you walk, what must it be doing to your foot throughout the process? The thought also occurred to be that if you happen to injure your foot/leg, removing a boot with laces would appear simpler than one without.

 

[Farmer Roy]

I have often pondered this. If the sole of a boot is that thick and unyielding that it doesn't flex when you walk, what must it be doing to your foot throughout the process? The thought also occurred to be that if you happen to injure your foot/leg, removing a boot with laces would appear simpler than one without.

if you badly damage your ankle or foot while wearing elastic sided boots, the simplest course would be to just cut them off / cut through the elastic

I’ve seen ambos ( ambulance for the non Aussie’s ) cut off motorcycle boots or any other items of clothing that get in their way . . .

the beauty of the zip sided lace up boot is you can have the tightness & security of a lace up boot, with the side zip for very quick & easy on & off

most mining / construction sites here now don’t recognise elastic sided boots as safety wear as they don’t provide any ankle support. Even local Council, who I work for, have stopped supplying elastic sided boots to staff. We have to wear safety boots at work / on site & they only supply lace up zip sided ones now


the thing about the lightweight, comfortable “Australian” work boots ( remember, we have a VERY large mining & construction sector, operating in very hot conditions generally ) is that to get the comfort, the soles are made of dual density materials. The outside bit is hard wearing, while the middle is soft & spongy, giving comfort & a “spring” like feeling.
Once you wear through that outer layer from a lot of time on your feet on hard surfaces ( not just concrete, but gravel, hard ground, welding burns - although there are specialist soles for “hot work” ), then the soft middle but soon breaks down.
It’s a small compromise to put up with really, to spend all day in boots that are so light & comfortable while still protecting your feet

I’d rather wear any of the above boots than joggers or other such footwear, purely from a functional point of view

I also think joggers look very gay, unless you are actually jogging or training

 

[Spencer]

Anyone listen to Vine yesterday? Chap goes barefoot everywhere, for years!
There was a chiropodist on exclaiming the benefits of barefoot on foot health and posture, saying she never really understood footwear with “arch support“ as arches are one of the most structurally sound designs, why would it need support...

 

[Spencer]

if you badly damage your ankle or foot while wearing elastic sided boots, the simplest course would be to just cut them off / cut through the elastic

I’ve seen ambos ( ambulance for the non Aussie’s ) cut off motorcycle boots or any other items of clothing that get in their way . . .

the beauty of the zip sided lace up boot is you can have the tightness & security of a lace up boot, with the side zip for very quick & easy on & off

most mining / construction sites here now don’t recognise elastic sided boots as safety wear as they don’t provide any ankle support. Even local Council, who I work for, have stopped supplying elastic sided boots to staff. We have to wear safety boots at work / on site & they only supply lace up zip sided ones now

We get it, you like zip up boots

 

[ollie989898]

Anyone listen to Vine yesterday? Chap goes barefoot everywhere, for years!
There was a chiropodist on exclaiming the benefits of barefoot on foot health and posture, saying she never really understood footwear with “arch support“ as arches are one of the most structurally sound designs, why would it need support...

Barefoot endurance runners are a thing, I don't know how popular it is but I have met people who do it. I guess your feet would harden over time but the vulnerability of the sole, heel and toes puts me off.

I have worn 'minimalist' footwear for years though and many trainer manufactures do minimalist/barefoot models. I did it because I switched to forefoot running- it is better for the knees.

 

[Farmer Roy]

Anyone listen to Vine yesterday? Chap goes barefoot everywhere, for years!
There was a chiropodist on exclaiming the benefits of barefoot on foot health and posture, saying she never really understood footwear with “arch support“ as arches are one of the most structurally sound designs, why would it need support...

going barefoot on relatively soft natural surfaces, or uneven surfaces, is probably the best way to go.
But seeing how most people spend most of their time on hard, flat unnatural surfaces, I think it’s a bit of a Furphy . . .