Centrepin Posted October 17, 2021 Report Share Posted October 17, 2021 Having broken the zip on my last pair it's time to renew. Sort of whittled it down to either Sealand Buckthorn or Barbour wax cotton. Just wondering what others think or use. I must admit to being a fan of wax cotton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave53 Posted October 17, 2021 Report Share Posted October 17, 2021 Hi Cenrtepin. Go for the barbour wax they are quite easy to fit as there are no zips to fiddle with, and last a long time. I'm on my second pair but can still use the old ones if needed, have been used for beating in thick cover and brambles over the years, just rewax occasionally should last for a good few years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted October 17, 2021 Report Share Posted October 17, 2021 Barbour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave at kelton Posted October 17, 2021 Report Share Posted October 17, 2021 Depends on the ground. For hill, bog and Heather I use Mountain Warehouse. For bramble and thorn it has to be canvas of some description so I guess Barbour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Centrepin Posted October 17, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2021 Thanks guys, I was leaning towards Barbour. Apparently there's an advert on Facebook from Barbour offering them for just £23.49, too good to be true, so it probably is. I'll order them from Barbour at least I know they exist in reality. https://www.drvnsale.com/Search-Gaiters+/list-r1.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanT Posted October 17, 2021 Report Share Posted October 17, 2021 That DVRNSALE website appears dodgy, I can’t find anything on them on Google so I’d go direct to Barbour / another well known resales if I was you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan123shooting Posted October 17, 2021 Report Share Posted October 17, 2021 (edited) I agree no contact number always dodgy john Norris have the. At 20% off Edited October 17, 2021 by alan123shooting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Centrepin Posted October 17, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2021 2 hours ago, DanT said: That DVRNSALE website appears dodgy, I can’t find anything on them on Google so I’d go direct to Barbour / another well known resales if I was you. 2 hours ago, alan123shooting said: I agree no contact number always dodgy john Norris have the. At 20% off Thanks, just ordered from John Norris. If it looks too good to be true it usually is. Better paying the going rate from a well known retailer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan123shooting Posted October 17, 2021 Report Share Posted October 17, 2021 Glad to be of assistance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalkedUp Posted October 17, 2021 Report Share Posted October 17, 2021 7 hours ago, Centrepin said: Having broken the zip on my last pair it's time to renew. Sort of whittled it down to either Sealand Buckthorn or Barbour wax cotton. Just wondering what others think or use. I must admit to being a fan of wax cotton. I’ve had both and neither lasted long 😢 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted October 17, 2021 Report Share Posted October 17, 2021 NOW a nice pair of well polished leather ones would certainly get folks talking. Have not sen those worn for maybe 55 -60yrs when they were part of the motor cyclist uniform in the force. Two of my uncles used to turn up to our shoots in breeches and brown leather gaiters which you could see your face in BUT that was back when it was grey partridge only and the sight of a Frenchman provoked some seriously nasty language . Today I would also go for the Barbour wax cotton as you can give them a coat of preservative each season. I have a pair I hate to think how long I have had them. They still do the job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainhastings Posted October 17, 2021 Report Share Posted October 17, 2021 Never been a boot man my self. You can't pop them all walk around sum muddy fields for an hour then walk in the house with out taking them off which is a palarva more of a welly guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Centrepin Posted October 17, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2021 1 hour ago, Walker570 said: NOW a nice pair of well polished leather ones would certainly get folks talking. the sight of a Frenchman provoked some seriously nasty language . I did consider some WW11 American ones but the side paces put me off. The sight of a Frenchman still does. 1 hour ago, captainhastings said: Never been a boot man my self. You can't pop them all walk around sum muddy fields for an hour then walk in the house with out taking them off which is a palarva more of a welly guy For the last couple of years I've worn dirt boot neoprene wellies and thought them the bees knees. Last Thursday I had an excruciating pain at the back of my toes, nothing in the boot so walked on, another pain. Limped back to car and found a twig the exact size of my tread in the boot tread and a 4" thorn directly through the sole. It punctured and entered my foot every step, but running my hand inside the boot couldn't find anything as it only came through the gel insole as my foot flexed forward. Lesson leant, back to my trusty Danner boots with non puncture midsole and proper footbed support. As a diabetic one of the first things to loose if not looked after are the feet. Diabetics frequently loose feet and legs through poor care. I've now throughly cleaned my feet(obviously)and am applying antibiotic powder to the puncture wounds. Monday I'll phone the diabetic nurse if I need antibiotics or to be seen "just in case" Bad enough walking with a stick as it is, hopping along would be much worse for my shooting.🤣 Long John Centrepin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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