Ok, Redbacks are good.

[Overrun]

Thinking of treating myself to a pair of pull on boots, probably Redbacks, due to reputation on here, but is there a British made boot in the same league for comfort?

Just feeling patriotic!
Thanks.

 

[Warp Land Farmer]

I do like Bucklers, never had Redbacks to compare tho.

 

[Whitepeak]

I've just binned my redbacks, the soles had completely perished and disintegrated and were letting water in.


I have worn them pretty much every day for the last 5-6yrs though.

 

[Overrun]

Suppose they don't owe you too much then?
Seem about £100 on some farm supply websites.

 

[bovrill]

I went from Bucklers Buckshot to Redback.
I'll not be going back!

(I had no complaints about the Bucklers, but they're just not as good).

 

[Mac10]

My only gripe with my redbacks is they're 'dark brown' but actually pretty much black.

 

[Overrun]

Think the Jarrah boot are quite brown, might get some of those.
British made are just not been sold to me by you lot!

 

[bovrill]

I don't know what colour you'd call these now

 

[Overrun]

Rustic?

 

[Bullring]

I've had redbacks and buckler, the buckles are heavy in comparison. My first pair of redbacks lasted 2 years but my second pair only lasted just over a year. Both pairs the sole broke up and leaked water, I don't think the are built like they use to be so have gone back to trying buckler hybrid ones, a dealer boot with laces, best of both worlds.

 

[ThatsSomeSheep]

I have Hoggs of Fife to fly the flag for Scotland.

Great solid work boots but they feel like they weigh about 5kg each

My Blundstone, by comparison, feel as light as feathers and are my preferred choice for “run abouts”.

Boots tend to last me yonks as I mostly wear wellies.

TSS

 

[Overrun]

Just wanted some to pull on and off, prefer lighter boots myself.

 

[Northeastfarmer]

Nothing comes close to redbacks

 

[phil the cat]

I have Hoggs of Fife to fly the flag for Scotland.

Great solid work boots but they feel like they weigh about 5kg each

My Blundstone, by comparison, feel as light as feathers and are my preferred choice for “run abouts”.

Boots tend to last me yonks as I mostly wear wellies.

TSS

We stopped having Hoggs as too heavy- jcb do a nice light lace up work boot. Last a year of everyday use same as hoggs. Never tried it red backs

 

[Jerry]

Given up on redbacks, they've changed the sole and it just does not last. On Blundstone now and they seem to be fairing better.

 

[An Gof]

Given up on redbacks, they've changed the sole and it just does not last. On Blundstone now and they seem to be fairing better.

You are right; the soles of Redback boots are the weak point. But i put up with it as the comfort is second to none.

 

[Jerry]

You are right; the soles of Redback boots are the weak point. But i put up with it as the comfort is second to none.

The heels colapsed on mine menaing I was walking oddly and that buggered my back after a while. The blundstone's soles seem to be harder wearing and they are equally comfortable. Time will tell I guess.

 

[ThatsSomeSheep]

We stopped having Hoggs as too heavy- jcb do a nice light lace up work boot. Last a year of everyday use same as hoggs. Never tried it red backs

I cannot abide lace ups. Too much palaver taking on and off.

TSS

 

[Whitepeak]

Suppose they don't owe you too much then?
Seem about £100 on some farm supply websites.

I suppose they didn't.
Can't remember why I swapped to Redbacks from the Rossi's I had before as I don't think I'd worn them out.
Got a pair of Blundstones last Christmas and they seem good, although I've only worn them for best so far. Must say the main thing I've noticed between the brands is that the Rossi's and Blundstone's take quite a bit of breaking in whereas I could wear the Redbacks straight out of the box.

 

[ThatsSomeSheep]

I suppose they didn't.
Can't remember why I swapped to Redbacks from the Rossi's I had before as I don't think I'd worn them out.
Got a pair of Blundstones last Christmas and they seem good, although I've only worn them for best so far. Must say the main thing I've noticed between the brands is that the Rossi's and Blundstone's take quite a bit of breaking in whereas I could wear the Redbacks straight out of the box.

And that is exactly why I chose Blundstone over Redbaack when I tried both on in agriparts earlier this year.

TSS