Hey guys, the time has come for some new footwear and I'm the kinda chap that likes to buy something and not have to worry about that bit of kit again for a while, the more I spend, the more time I expect until I have to replace. (..beware, I do rant a bit here)
That being said, it definitely is not always the case. I once paid £140 for a pair of boots called 'Earthkeepers', won't say the company's name but let's just say it starts with a T and ends in 'land'
... they're fat enough they can take it. Anyway, they were supposed to be great for hiking (so also walking around in the woods you'd assume) and not only are they great boots but you're helping save the planet if you buy them (for whatever likely fabricated reason that I can't remember) ...seems like a good deal, a lot more money than I'd usually spend on footwear but hey they're bound to last. Sold. Around 5 months later and after not only NOT hiking or doing anything even remotely strenuous to them, just walking around an urban environment, these boots were literally falling off my feet in pieces. Earth not kept 'cause now there's wasted money, wasted materials and I need new boots! New footwear was needed but I had spent all my budget so I got myself a discounted pair of DeWalt boots for £45 (discounted 'cause nobody wanted them) and now over 4 YEARS later!! (after Brecon Beacons, Caerphilly mountain, fishing trips, boat trips, Spain and back a few times AND daily urban environment) only now am I here asking you all for recommendations on some good new boots.
I'll let you guys draw your own conclusions on who makes better footwear between the 2 companies named above but I used to buy Caterpillars and yes they last longer than 5 months but still not long enough for what you pay for them.. or not in my eyes anyway. Basically, I am here to ask what you all think are the ultimate long lasting and tough as old boots boots on the market? I've had recommendations from friends across the pond in Seattle that Red Wings and Carolina both make good loggers that last 10 years + and also to check out Alden for their Indy boot (same ones Indiana Jones wears) but those are crazy expensive and all 3 names seem to be hard to find in the UK.
So here I am wondering what all our local Bushmen have to say on the matter. Looking for recommendations, rants like mine about terrible boots or great boots that you can't say enough good things about. Any opinion is good info. Thanks in advance to all who respond and peace be upon you all.
That being said, it definitely is not always the case. I once paid £140 for a pair of boots called 'Earthkeepers', won't say the company's name but let's just say it starts with a T and ends in 'land'
... they're fat enough they can take it. Anyway, they were supposed to be great for hiking (so also walking around in the woods you'd assume) and not only are they great boots but you're helping save the planet if you buy them (for whatever likely fabricated reason that I can't remember) ...seems like a good deal, a lot more money than I'd usually spend on footwear but hey they're bound to last. Sold. Around 5 months later and after not only NOT hiking or doing anything even remotely strenuous to them, just walking around an urban environment, these boots were literally falling off my feet in pieces. Earth not kept 'cause now there's wasted money, wasted materials and I need new boots! New footwear was needed but I had spent all my budget so I got myself a discounted pair of DeWalt boots for £45 (discounted 'cause nobody wanted them) and now over 4 YEARS later!! (after Brecon Beacons, Caerphilly mountain, fishing trips, boat trips, Spain and back a few times AND daily urban environment) only now am I here asking you all for recommendations on some good new boots.I'll let you guys draw your own conclusions on who makes better footwear between the 2 companies named above but I used to buy Caterpillars and yes they last longer than 5 months but still not long enough for what you pay for them.. or not in my eyes anyway. Basically, I am here to ask what you all think are the ultimate long lasting and tough as old boots boots on the market? I've had recommendations from friends across the pond in Seattle that Red Wings and Carolina both make good loggers that last 10 years + and also to check out Alden for their Indy boot (same ones Indiana Jones wears) but those are crazy expensive and all 3 names seem to be hard to find in the UK.
So here I am wondering what all our local Bushmen have to say on the matter. Looking for recommendations, rants like mine about terrible boots or great boots that you can't say enough good things about. Any opinion is good info. Thanks in advance to all who respond and peace be upon you all.
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