groach1234 Posted January 17, 2010 Report Share Posted January 17, 2010 Sorry about this but not sure if this aspect has been covered before so here goes. I got a pair of Dubarry boots about a year ago but in the last month or two i have been covering great distances in them especially with the snow. Now here is the problem they have been rubbing greatly on the balls of my feet and it has got to the point i am off to see a chiropodist about them some time this week as it hurts to walk all the time no matter what shoes i wear. My dad has a pair of neoprene lined Chameaus that must be nocking on to 15 years old and going strong now bit i can't commandeer them as they are too big for me. But as his have lasted so well it has got me thinking that this may be a way to solve the problem i am getting as they are the most comfy things i have walked in yet and do seem to last well. Now what would you recommend model wise? there is the leather lined full zip, neoprene lined full zip, the Vierzonord Wellington Boots and then the extra thick version of this. So what do you recomened design wise which do you fine to work the best to be honest the Vierzonord Wellington Boots is winning so far as it is the cheapest and i will be having to saving up the cash and cutting back on going to get the money to get a pair but are the zippy ones worth it and as for leather could the possibly be worth £250+ are they that good? George Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim123 Posted January 17, 2010 Report Share Posted January 17, 2010 I've got the neoprene lined normal wellies, they're around the £130 mark. Really nice and comfy. Didn't get the zipped ones as I could not justify the extra 70 odd quid and it's one more thing to go wrong with them. I really recommend the boots I've got. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
libs Posted January 17, 2010 Report Share Posted January 17, 2010 (edited) Sportsman gun center are doing the Neo Verizonord for £101 + £6 P&P. Got some last week, only took 3 days to arrive even with all the snow down, very impressed! Worked all of this saturday in the slush and sometimes upto my ankles in melt water, 100% dry and very warm, cannot reccomend these boots enough. Forgot to say, the ad is in the BASC mag, give them a call becuase it says there doing deals on all their footwear I think. Edited January 17, 2010 by libs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy. Posted January 17, 2010 Report Share Posted January 17, 2010 I've had mine for a year and I think I've found a hole in one of them... Oh well, at least it's an excuse to upgrade to the zip ones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuff Posted January 17, 2010 Report Share Posted January 17, 2010 ive a zipped pair of neoprean that i dont wear. iwear boots all the time mid calf height as waterproof as wellies 100% better for walking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodeer Posted January 17, 2010 Report Share Posted January 17, 2010 I have had 4 pairs of leather lined Chassuer's in the last 4 years. I only tend to wear mine in winter but everyday. I feel for the money they are a poor item. Muck boots and Aigle wellies much better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smig4373 Posted January 17, 2010 Report Share Posted January 17, 2010 Aigle all the way.....Chameau's have had there day.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windy Posted January 17, 2010 Report Share Posted January 17, 2010 I recently bought a pair of Aigle Parcours Vario Outlast. Not as pricey as the Le Chams and from what I have gleaned off reviews on the web and from the chap in the shop, some think that Aigle have moved the game on and remained reasonably priced whilst Le Cham are trading on their name somewhat and are over priced in comparison. That said, my Aigles are very comfy and the new Outlast lining does what it says on the tin.......feet dont get hot (and sweaty) but dont get cold either. Le Cham do a model with Outlast lining as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC Posted January 17, 2010 Report Share Posted January 17, 2010 I have had 4 pairs of leather lined Chassuer's in the last 4 years. I only tend to wear mine in winter but everyday. I feel for the money they are a poor item. Muck boots and Aigle wellies much better! Blimey, What do you do to them? I have had a pair of leather lined le chameaus for a couple of years now and I wear mine almost daily and they are still as good as new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy. Posted January 17, 2010 Report Share Posted January 17, 2010 ive a zipped pair of neoprean that i dont wear. iwear boots all the time mid calf height as waterproof as wellies 100% better for walking What size? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
groach1234 Posted January 18, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2010 Just had a look at Mole valley farmers and they have them at a very reasonable price for the higher spec ones especially as may be able to claim vat back through the farm will give sportsman a ring when i have been to the chiropodist and have seen what he says but there is mixed reviews the reason i was drawn towards the Chameaus is my dads have lasted so well and every keeper i ahve seen is in them or high ankle support lace boots George Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted January 18, 2010 Report Share Posted January 18, 2010 Apart from a few, the mixed reviews are from people who don't own them George. As I seem to have said (ad nauseam it would seem) mine are 10 years old and still going strong. A pro stalker we know is out in his 6 days a week pretty much all year round, and has no problems at all with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted January 18, 2010 Report Share Posted January 18, 2010 also firstly replace the inner soles of the Dubarrys, John Norris sell them and you may find it cures the problem for £15 Secondly you can't beat le chameaus as you know people who use them day in day out over the shooting season all have them, I've got neoprene ones and they are ancient, I've also got a pair of zipped leather lined hunters from a sportsman special offer and they are fantastic, I tend to wear the neos when its cold and most of the rest of the time the hunters as you can wear them all summer and not sweat, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
groach1234 Posted January 18, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2010 (edited) Apart from a few, the mixed reviews are from people who don't own them George.As I seem to have said (ad nauseam it would seem) mine are 10 years old and still going strong. A pro stalker we know is out in his 6 days a week pretty much all year round, and has no problems at all with them. also firstly replace the inner soles of the Dubarrys, John Norris sell them and you may find it cures the problem for £15 Secondly you can't beat le chameaus as you know people who use them day in day out over the shooting season all have them, I've got neoprene ones and they are ancient, I've also got a pair of zipped leather lined hunters from a sportsman special offer and they are fantastic, I tend to wear the neos when its cold and most of the rest of the time the hunters as you can wear them all summer and not sweat, Al4X thinks for the tip i shall most definatly look into that and what you two have said is what i was thinking both your pairs have lasted as have my dad's and most gamekeepers seem to wear them. In the long run i will probably be getting a pair of chameaus anyway as in this cold we have been having my feet have never been so cold as in the dubarry's, they dont seem to offer the insulation of some neoprene but i think they look amazing its a double edged sword this fashion i suppose with my feet being as bad as they are now it was an excuse to speed me up down the root i was planning on going down at some point as i wish to prelong the life of my dubarry's for what they cost George Edited January 18, 2010 by groach1234 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeainscow Posted January 18, 2010 Report Share Posted January 18, 2010 Socks are the key. i do allot of hiking and i always take a few pairs of socks with me. As soon as your feet start to sweat they're gonna rub. Just try changing your socks next time they start to rub. At the end of the day though your feet shouldn't be sweating in footwear. I have very sweaty feet though joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AirArmsRob Posted January 18, 2010 Report Share Posted January 18, 2010 Hi mate i'm welly fussy but just got a pair of KLOBBA only ones i can get on with neoprene lined and cheap off flea bay cheers Rob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
groach1234 Posted January 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2010 When to the cheropadist and i have been diagnosed with arthritis ah well think i may be able to blag a pair of wellies from my parents ahah George Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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