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So, started a new career in bird control\wildlife management on airfields. Any recommendation on boots to be worn for 8 hrs in a vehicle with walks around on quite a boggy airfield, long grass etc. Have the usual walking boots but there is no give at the ankle which kills ya feet driving around, cant really change footwear either cause of op requirements and getting on the runways quickly. Wellies out for me to.

 

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Aye lightweight with some 'give' at the ankle for driving

When I joined the TA I was issued a pair of Altberg Defender boots. So when I joined the Special Constabulary I wanted the same but in black as they were incredibly comfortable. I rang Altberg to order some and they wouldn't sell me them because they weren't for MOD use? So they advised me on some specific police boots the 'Peacekeeper P1' model I think. They are truly the most comfortable 'work' boot I have ever worn! I'm using them on foot, and in vehicles a lot and they are fantastic.

 

I don't tend to be in boggy ground but from what you describe, it's a similar set up to what I do and I've never once had a problem with sore, uncomfortable feet.

 

Well worth a look.

 

Dave

 

Edit - they are incredibly light weight, also. With much softer leather around the ankle.

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To be honest most boots with a goretext or sympatext lining should do u.

 

Any of ur top end shooting boots would be fine althou dear, worth it in my opinion if ur doing a lot of walking on rough ground but it doesn't sound like u would nee to spend just that much on them.

Shooting boots tend to be softer leather and more supple than 'hiking' boots

 

I was in JD sports the other night and was amazed the ammount of boots they had at cheap money lots only 30-50 quid, while i don't expect them to be up to much or last very long if ur out on the moors all day but i'm sure they would be fine for wot ur doing.

 

If ur in very wet condiotions for a lot of the time every day wellies really are the only answer, some wellies are actually quite comfortable nowadays and if u were those boot sox thingys it stops ur feet sweating and soaking ur socks, brilliant in the winter

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I have worn a pair of Kynox mariner boots for almost 14 months and have now just about died. They were completely waterproof, toe and mid sole protection, worn everyday (8-12 hrs), driven everything from a fiesta to 10t telehandler in them. I hate having wet feet and in the winter I often spend hours standing in or walking through water. They were the only ones in the Arco catalogue that said water proof. I'm on the lookout for another pair but all I can find it the calf height ones. I would certainly recommend them if you can get a pair.

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Most regular walking boots would do the job well, with or without a goretex liner. Modern walking boots don't really need breaking in provided you get a good fit. Drive or walk in them all day.

 

 

It doesn't sound like there's much walking to be done so perhaps a light fabric goretex lined boot would do it, but don't discount leather if looking at fabric boots as some are quite expensive and not as good as some of their lower cost leather counterparts.

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Altberg sneeker if they don't need to be massively water proof or altberg p1 aqua if they do. I wear altberg sneekers every day for approx 10-12 hours and I am constantly running across wet grass and mud, they have not let water in yet. They are also brilliant to drive it as the have so much movement at the ankle. I can literally do a bleep test and get the same result as running trainers in them. I've had mine a year and had magnums before that-no comparison in my eyes! If your wearing them a lot then spend a bit on them. look after your feet, they are handy to keep

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You need a gortex boot in my opinion, many brands out there various prices, I have had a pair of vasque gortex boots about 5 years now wear them most of the time not falling apart inside or outside soles are a little stiff if i am critical but perfectly good to drive in, have enough ankle support for uneven ground and the leather ankle band stops any rubbing some thing i have had trouble with on other boots in the past.

If i were to criticizes these vasques two things , Laces stock were terrible cheap and the lace eyelets did rust quite quickly so you have to be vigilant then they are fine, and they could do to be a shade lighter perhaps.

i will look for some thing a little lighter next time.

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Look at the Gordon brand of boots . They have something for everything . Very popular for the outdoor man in America . I have an eight inch pair of their hunter boots . Proberbly the best pair of boots I have owned . Water proof and very durable .

 

Harnser

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If your not hill walking (very few hills on an airfield) and you also need ankle movement when driving then get a pair of waterproof walking shoes, with a vibram sole.

If the grass is wet and long you can still wear a pair of gaters! problem solved and the best of both worlds.

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I've got the altberg defender but don't know if I've got a duff pair but I've had wet feet a few times and I use the recommended leder gris? The other boots I use are karrimor sf and I've never had wet feet and I have given them some abuse, these are gortex lined where as the altberg aren't, I've also got haix gtx boots but haven't used them yet but my brother does and he's never had wet feet either!

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