Open Association of Landscape Industries
WORK BOOTS
It would be good to know what members feel about the standard of work boots?
In the last year or so the quality of leather seems to have become poor, resulting in boots that claim to be waterproof don't seem to be for long, also the construction is often bad.
Are any boots made in the UK or EU these days.
Can anyone recommend good boots?
In the last year or so the quality of leather seems to have become poor, resulting in boots that claim to be waterproof don't seem to be for long, also the construction is often bad.
Are any boots made in the UK or EU these days.
Can anyone recommend good boots?
Replies to This Discussion
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Permalink Reply by Classic Gardens on -
For general gardening commercial/contract
scruffs hurricane
Light weight, water proof and very comfy they last me about a year and i get a fair few miles out of them.
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Permalink Reply by steve loftus on -
gr20 gtx do not have steel toe cap so would not conform to our h/s policy...i use scruffs at the moment,the biggest thing that kills boots is....lack of care/polish and the fact somebody else buys them,those who buy their own kit tend to look after much better.
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Permalink Reply by steve loftus on
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true,but we are in danger of dropping,stone,brick,metal,machines,bosses wallet on our toes,so we have to wear all ppe at work
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Permalink Reply by Mark on -
I use Hiax too but only for chainsaw work... at about 145 quid I can't justify using them just for gardening, I have tired Hitec waterproof walking boots 60 quid, comfy good in the rain for a couple of hours then leak have put up with 18 months of abuse soo far but won't be too long before completey knackered, I also tried some Hogg's they are made in UK, again water proof but only really for a few hours steel toe good leather and sole & have shrugged off all the abuse I have thrown at them so far..cost about 55 quid.
From my biking interests there is another British company making boots, Altberg give them a Google ;-)
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Permalink Reply by Nix on -
Meindl boots with steel toe-caps in are the bomb! They are super- comfortable, and offer all the protection I need for work. I have a fairly active lifestyle and wear mine all the time- though my partner refuses to let me wear them in bed!
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PRO MemberPermalink Reply by Graeme @ BGS on -
Best work boot for value and comfort was Dr Martin (steel toe caps) - Got off Ebay about 4 years ago for a fiver. Brand new but had the Royal Mail stamped on the leather! I guess the posties deliver heavy pacels and need full PPE.
Thought I would give them a go and probably throw them away after a week or so but still going strong but I do rotate with the scruffs hurricane. However only manage to get about 13 months out of them.
Agree with Steve - if you pay for them you look after them.
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Permalink Reply by steve loftus on
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www.strauss-direct.co.uk, try these guys for equipment,they are local to me,but its all mail order,top quality gear,worth a look.
if i remember,i asked for a sample pair of trousers which i paid for,but could return of post them if not satisfied and collect refund...i kept them.
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PRO MemberPermalink Reply by Nick @ NM Garden Services Ltd on -
Try Dewalt goretex/leather boots. £70 from screwfix. Very comfy, they last around a year being totally abused
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Permalink Reply by Bird Garden Design on -
I wear Dewalt boots too and agree they are comfortable and pretty hard wearing for the amount of punishment they receive.
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Permalink Reply by James Hyde on -
Many thanks to everyone who commented, plenty of ideas to get my feet into!
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