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lazycod · #1 Post by **lazycod** » Sun Nov 19, 2006 2:18 pm

Simple question what is the best boots, socks etc ..fed up with frozen toes...Lazy

#2 Post by **Pat Spillane** » Sun Nov 19, 2006 2:51 pm

If you mean normal footwear as opposed to wellies, there are severel good makes, one of the important factors is to make sure there is a goretex inner and that the tongue and upper are all one piece. This helps elininate leakage. Some people prefer to wear slightly higher boots but beware when walking for long distances these may become uncomfortable. If you have these try not tieing the tob few lace studs. Try any of the military mags for a good reference. At the moment I have wear Haix but I have a few to chose from.

#3 Post by **Wayne** » Sun Nov 19, 2006 3:48 pm

Hi
I am still using my Diawa Moonboots with the liners, which i have used for years, replacing the liners a few times.

When I use waders in the cold, I use normal socks with a pair of neoprene socks over them, seems to work for me OK.

#4 Post by **contender** » Sun Nov 19, 2006 5:45 pm

I wear hiking boots from Millets or Tizo that are waterproof with light socks in the summer and a pair of thermals for winter use and find no problems with them.

#5 Post by **Kraken** » Sun Nov 19, 2006 6:18 pm

Have a pair of Mendl boots -

top boots that have lifetime warranty - comes with hefty price over €200 :(

absolute comfort - heat and totally waterproof - 8)

lot of soldiers use them regularly for rough stuff.......

team em up with any of the goretex breathable socks and your on a winner
8)

john

#6 Post by **round_ourway** » Mon Nov 20, 2006 10:50 am

nike air max are rubbish lol, i have to get a new pair of boots for christmas

#7 Post by **petekd** » Mon Nov 20, 2006 11:13 am

I can highly recommend the use of Neoprene socks inside wellies/boots etc.

#8 Post by MC » Mon Nov 20, 2006 11:20 am

i second that, i use a pair of work boots and neoprene socks

#9 Post by **petekd** » Mon Nov 20, 2006 11:58 am

You'll never get a blister through a Neoprene sock, thats for sure!!

#10 Post by **the-ghost** » Tue Nov 21, 2006 12:43 am

i use a pair of fur lined rigger boots! dry feet and toastie toes.

#11 Post by **pookie5488** » Tue Nov 21, 2006 9:48 am

I use a pair of map boots fur lined and a pair of cortex army socks.

Some people call them field boots. carp men use them, waterproof and warm.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BRAND-NEW-MAP-BAG ... 0048725973

Dunmurry lane laganside tackle got them for £30 at the moment but iam sure if you look around or ebay for them i got my pair ebay £12 including postage. Better than moon boots as can walk in them over rocks a rough stuff like wearing a waterproof hiking boot

#12 Post by **inigo** » Tue Nov 21, 2006 10:38 am

Where did you guys get your neoprene socks?

#13 Post by **pookie5488** » Tue Nov 21, 2006 2:54 pm

i got my ones of ebay 3 pound ex army. and a pair of seal skin ones in teso.

Can get in any army surplus or camping store