sandspider Posted November 29, 2018 Report Share Posted November 29, 2018 Hi all As above really. I'm after a decent pair of waterproof shoes. I have wellies and walking boots, but I need something more shoe like for damp walking to work etc. when wellies or walking boots would be overkill. I've had approach shoes in the past, but they never last long, and I find the thick, padded uppers a bit sweaty and grim for a long day. I was wondering if there's a decent leather shoe that will last, keep water out properly, be comfortable and look reasonable. Budget up to £100 I suppose, though less would be better! Kind of like a golf shoe, but less stiff and without the studs? Any thoughts? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieT Posted November 29, 2018 Report Share Posted November 29, 2018 Timberland Stormbuck in black leather or suede at £110 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonm Posted November 29, 2018 Report Share Posted November 29, 2018 I was in a similar position, I wanted some winter boots that I could wear with chinos or jeans as I walk a lot round London for work visiting various sites and offices, plus for going to the pub in the country for dinner etc. I tried Timberland but my feet are too wide so I've got some Sorel chukka boots which are waterproof and so comfortable! I'd never heard of them until my wife get me some of their snowboots for our upcoming trip to Lapland. Anyway mine were in their clearance reduced from £160 to £80 and definitely worth it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellow Bear Posted November 29, 2018 Report Share Posted November 29, 2018 Grisport Crieff Waterproof Dealer £85 from Amazon and have the advantage if you use nikwax you can treat them wet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guinty1 Posted November 29, 2018 Report Share Posted November 29, 2018 Had these in the past https://www.millets.co.uk/footwear/250743-brasher-mens-country-classic-walking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matone Posted November 29, 2018 Report Share Posted November 29, 2018 Have a look at Hoggs of Fife. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted November 29, 2018 Report Share Posted November 29, 2018 Clarks Gore-tex range is pretty comprehensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandspider Posted November 29, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2018 Thanks chaps, some good options there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m3vert Posted November 30, 2018 Report Share Posted November 30, 2018 Get yourself a pair of Merrel goretex trainers ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panoma1 Posted November 30, 2018 Report Share Posted November 30, 2018 I can't find what I need in the UK so I have just ordered from the US, a pair of Rocky 'Outback' soft leather, gore tex boots (really mid calf height shoes!) as I need the support, due to extensive ankle surgery! These are to replace the Cabelas ones I have owned for some eight years and have used almost daily, for over four years....unfortunately, Cabelas won't post to the UK now! I hope the Rocky ones are as good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panoma1 Posted December 15, 2018 Report Share Posted December 15, 2018 Further to the above post these have just arrived! They are close to the Cabelas ones I have....whether they will last as well? We will see! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandspider Posted December 15, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2018 They look good. Overkill for my needs though! I ended up with a pair of Beaulys by waldlaufer. So far very comfortable, and lighter and better made than my previous goretex type shoes. Not cheap though. We'll see how they last. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panoma1 Posted December 15, 2018 Report Share Posted December 15, 2018 8 minutes ago, sandspider said: They look good. Overkill for my needs though! I ended up with a pair of Beaulys by waldlaufer. So far very comfortable, and lighter and better made than my previous goretex type shoes. Not cheap though. We'll see how they last. Ah! Similar to the Clarks gore tex "Rockie Lo" shoes I bought a while back! Unfortunately I can't wear em, as they offer no ankle support!😡 Hope the Beaulys serve you well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord v Posted December 15, 2018 Report Share Posted December 15, 2018 They are hard to find this side of the pond but GH Bass duck boots/shoes are well worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave at kelton Posted December 15, 2018 Report Share Posted December 15, 2018 Got a pair of Peter storm a year ago and they seem to be doing the job and not expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev56 Posted December 15, 2018 Report Share Posted December 15, 2018 (edited) Got these a year ago, actually bought 2 pair as i like to not wear the same every day, also got a good deal on them. Good for smart casual and well made. Brasher classic. Edited December 15, 2018 by kev56 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panoma1 Posted December 16, 2018 Report Share Posted December 16, 2018 10 hours ago, kev56 said: Got these a year ago, actually bought 2 pair as i like to not wear the same every day, also got a good deal on them. Good for smart casual and well made. Brasher classic. I've worn these for years up till about 3/4 years ago, excellent shoe but the leather has a tendency to crack across the instep...I believe it because the leather is worked too hard during manufacture?...... Brasher have I believe been taken over by Berghaus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panoma1 Posted December 16, 2018 Report Share Posted December 16, 2018 10 hours ago, Lord v said: They are hard to find this side of the pond but GH Bass duck boots/shoes are well worth it. The Bass duck boots have a rubber foot, with a suede/leather upper............so not really all day/everyday wear! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepasty Posted December 16, 2018 Report Share Posted December 16, 2018 Anything Meindl, I buy nothing else, never let me down and last forever. https://www.activinstinct.co.uk/product/meindl-cambridge-gtx-mens-shoes/239652_activinstinctuk/?utm_source=Google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Shopping&istCompanyId=c1f641ed-2962-4fd5-afc8-600c9a52bd36&istItemId=xtlpwixwxm&istBid=tztx&gclid=CjwKCAiAjNjgBRAgEiwAGLlf2jvccijGcvbN3if9iQ7ucyKve1x5M9NP0-3VgAbFGd9LxLIE-89IABoCLjAQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panoma1 Posted December 16, 2018 Report Share Posted December 16, 2018 37 minutes ago, thepasty said: Anything Meindl, I buy nothing else, never let me down and last forever. https://www.activinstinct.co.uk/product/meindl-cambridge-gtx-mens-shoes/239652_activinstinctuk/?utm_source=Google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Shopping&istCompanyId=c1f641ed-2962-4fd5-afc8-600c9a52bd36&istItemId=xtlpwixwxm&istBid=tztx&gclid=CjwKCAiAjNjgBRAgEiwAGLlf2jvccijGcvbN3if9iQ7ucyKve1x5M9NP0-3VgAbFGd9LxLIE-89IABoCLjAQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds ^ I like the spec and look of those! 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepasty Posted December 16, 2018 Report Share Posted December 16, 2018 (edited) quality footwear 👌 Edited December 16, 2018 by thepasty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord v Posted December 16, 2018 Report Share Posted December 16, 2018 3 hours ago, panoma1 said: The Bass duck boots have a rubber foot, with a suede/leather upper............so not really all day/everyday wear! Tell that to every other American in the North East... They are absolutely waterproof and very warm as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panoma1 Posted December 16, 2018 Report Share Posted December 16, 2018 All I meant is that feet sweat in rubber boots......I would not want to wear them all day, everyday! I am not disputing their other qualities! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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