The OP says that he doesn't like Dealer boots, so that's Redbacks etc. out; decent walking boots would seem the only option, though I am not sure how they will do with farm work. My outdoor work is split between wearing wellies and Redbacks, I have no other work boots but a single pair of Hoggs Rigger boots which will last forever, because they are too bl**dy uncomfortable to wear... .
I did a lot of climbing, walking and trekking when I was younger, but haven't been in the market for such boots in over twenty years. I have just googled Scarpa boots - my preferred make back then - and, remarkably, the prices haven't changed that much. But I still wouldn't want to spend that sort of cash on boots and have them ruined by cowsh*t etc..I've some very expensive meindle walking boots , great for my mountain walking but loathed to use them on farm
I am currently trying some cheap (ish) hi-tec
Walking boots around the farm
Which ones do you have?I have a pair of lace up Redbacks. They're ace. Much more comfortable than most I tried and actually pretty cheap (if you import from everything aussie, the hard yakka stuff is excellent too). Lasted for about a year so far with no real wear, and I wear them everyday. Survived being chewed by the terrier too!
gore tex army boots off ebayI know it's been done to death but I really need some boots
I've tried to support uk manufacturers and always had BUCKLERS but this is the second pair that have had sole separate from upper despite their guarantee of life of the boot
I have contacted Bucklers by the way and they are not interested, any way ......
Boot recommendations please, no dealer type boots as they cripple me, good lace up type boots
Work involves stock and general farm duties so often in wet grass
I use wellies for really shoit jobs
Thanks
How can they charge vat on an item which is 0% ??Have just ordered a second pair of these from Strauss; they're a really comfy boot and have lasted very well. A bit on the heavy side but I've been really pleased with them. Strauss do add VAT to safety boots at the checkout; if you're not VAT registered though you can contact them and the order can be placed without VAT added as they're 0% rated.
How can they charge vat on an item which is 0% ??
Sounds like a scam to meI wondered that too; it's added automatically at checkout and when I challenged them they seemed very comfortable with the situation. I guess if you're VAT registered yourself then it makes very little difference in the long run, very different if you're not though and if the purchase gets missed off the VAT reclaim I guess they're quids in? I've no idea where that stands with HMRC and such like but it does feel underhand to me.
I put my money where my mouth is and got a pair of Altbergs on eBay, £53.95 delivered. First impressions are that they are lighter than the Haix and my feet stayed cooler.
I bought the Haix 13 months ago so probably 12 months of use and polished 6 times maybe. If I had cleaned and treated them they would probably have lasted longer. We'll see how the Yorkshire made Altberg lastView attachment 580694
Sounds like a scam to me