Hard wearing, everyday, trudging through mud boots

[Peat]

I live and work in the woods and on building sites and am in boots 99% of the time. So obviously i'm pretty hard on them. For the last 3 years i've been wearing chainsaw boots as they cover all the bases - steel toes, waterproof, high leg...
But my current pair are starting to fall apart and i'm thinking that it doesn't really make sense for me to lug all that weight around when i'm not on the chainsaw.

What i'm looking for is some simple, waterproof, high boots that are going to last a few years of heavy use, regularly trudging through ankle deep mud. I don't want something with a soft lining thats going to start falling apart.

I've looked at the Lundhags Forest and they look about right, but i'm not sure I can stretch to the price (I've never spent that much on an item of clothing before), but I'm still vaguely considering it. I've also looked at William Lennon boots - made in England, traditional leather boots. They are very reasonably priced and by the sounds of it last a lifetime, but i'm not sure if they'll be high or waterproof enough for this time of year.

Any thoughts?
Cheers
Pete

 

[mick91]

I can reccomend a pair I reviews recently. Amblers, cheap as chips but seem spot on and have replaced more expensive ones for me. I will say though possibly more water resistant than waterproof, although walking through ankle deep marsh they never flackered
http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=136232

 

[rorymax]

I seen these on display in Screwfix, impressive looking boot in the flesh so to speak.
http://www.screwfix.com/p/hyena-nevis-waterproof-rigger-safety-boots-brown-black-size-10/9983d

 

[sandbender]

I've been using Screwfix boots and clothes on sites (and the garden and woods) for a good few years now, no complaints about comfort and longevity so far.

 

[Gaudette]

Although I've not worn the screw fix ones myself I do know a couple of land workers that use them and have had no complaints.


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[Jackdaw]

I've been wearing a pair of Muck Boots Spey for about 3 years with no signs of them giving up. The latest equivalent model appears to be the Woody Max.

They are quite expensive but it all depends on how you view it. My mantra (inherited from an old Tp Sgt who used to shout at me) is "You spend most of your time on your feet or in your sleeping bag so spend money there.".

I use them almost every day and I am normally trudging around surveying or shooting and I've never had cold or wet feet since I bought them. They replaced a nice looking pair of Grubs that seemed to leak almost immediately.

Available here: http://www.muckbootcompany.co.uk/product/Mens-Woody-Max-Hunting-Boot-WDM-MOBU/MOUTSPO

Jack

 

[Tonyuk]

A good pair of rigger boots should suit well, try any discount footwear shops to get them cheap. Sports Direct sell Dunlop branded ones for about £20.

Tonyuk

 

[quietone]

I have a couple pairs of the Swedish m59 boot. Very robust, very comfy, have to be seen to be appreciated, the quality of these for the price is outstanding.
Got mine for £9.99 from mm. Never leaked. A size 9 has room for sock/liner layering too. Can't comment on other sizes, but assume that other sizes also have room for it.

Doing a quick search, you can get brown all leather versions on fleabay for £27. But they are without the rubber rand.

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[Peat]

Thanks for the replies. Some good ideas there.

I've just ordered a pair of m59 boots with the rubber foot. Managed to find a pair on ebay for £12.99! Definately worth a try. Thanks quietone

 

[Robson Valley]

I believe that a steel toe cap helps to suck the heat out of your feet. Not for recreation.

Sorel Caribou are one of the most common Canadian outdoor winter boots you see here.
http://www.cabelas.com/product/foot.../category/Mens-Pac-Winter-Boots/103959180.uts

 

[quietone]

Thanks for the replies. Some good ideas there.

I've just ordered a pair of m59 boots with the rubber foot. Managed to find a pair on ebay for £12.99! Definately worth a try. Thanks quietone

You're welcome. Hope you get on with them as well as I have.

 

[drliamski]

Just got myself a pair of the m59 boots. Hope they are in ok condition.

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[rjaeger]

Bundeswehr German Para Boots. I've had various version of these over the years, they seem to go and take whatever you through at them. The last pair i bought were version 7 in 2011 and they're still going strong. hare's an old Bushcraft thread http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/archive/index.php/t-47083.html

 

[SoldierPalmer]

I'm still on a pair of Lowa super camps I bought back in 2009 around £140ish they are starting to leak through now but I have hammered them and with wool socks the small amount of water does not really matter. A heavy but durable boot I have used them in the desserts of Afghan to Arctic Norway and still use them on my local Fells, local spruce bogs and marsh land.

 

[drliamski]

Anybody else got paratrooper boots lately? A friend has asked me for a reliable source...

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[Monspoonmaker]

Try Surplus and Outdoors in Kidderminster (they have a website service).

http://www.surplusandoutdoors.com/shop/outdoor-footwear/army-boots-shoes.html

Bought a brand new pair from them last year and am a very satisfied customer.

 

[Martti]

Anybody else got paratrooper boots lately?

There's a group buy that includes new-old stock Finnish combat boots.