Rogue RB-5s

[H2497]

Hi, Thought I would leave some feedback on a pair of boots. These are very much like Courteney boots sold in the UK by Westley Richards and worn by every professional hunter I've met in SA and Zim. They cost a lot in the UK, but recently I saw these similar boots sold on the RM website, still made in SA.

These things are very comfy after a brief break in period. They appear to be the equal of the Courteney boots and have some features, like ball bearings held in the lace eyelets, that I prefer.

I have size 12 feet, but had to drop to an 11 in these. They do seem very well made and have a nice flat and sticky sole.

Add a set of leather sock gaiters and outrageously short shorts and you would be happy to trot off and fight a bush war in them!

 

[Andy BB]

Hmmm - wonder if they sell them at Joburg airport duty-free?

 

[H2497]

For the price I paid for the Rogue boots I didn't feel robbed. They maybe a bit cheaper on evil bay etc.

 

[Retired Member southey]

Been wearing RB6's for the last 7years, brilliant comfy boots straight out the box, I have recently removed the sewn in gaiters as I very rarely had them up, also not long gait a pair of rb2's, stuningly comfy boot and so quiet, the laces and the insole are pap, but I always prefer to use issued insoles any way.

 

[lou1661]

I have been wearing Rb2's anxd 5's for a good few years now I think they are great, I team them with Rogue canvas gaiters.
I know they sell lots of Rogue kit at Jo'berg airport but can't remember if I saw any boots there.The factory shop is at Hazyview if your passing.
Louis

 

[ReamviThantos]

Yes to add to the RB 5 praise, cracking boots, very well made and robust if a bit heavy.

 

[JoshS]

Has anybody tried the RDB 1's? They look like the would make a nice stalking boot when its dry.

 

[hog]

These are mine, the Rogue factory was not far from where I lived, these boots are brilliant.

 

[beachlover]

I have a pair that I am wearing as I type. Comfy boots.

 

[Simon1]

Here are mine!!! I think if i have done it right!!!!

 

[hog]

This could turn into the Rogue Apreciation Society thread.

 

[Simon1]

Lol and why not!! "Show us your rogues" lol

 

[bullterrier]

I have a pair of Rogue Vellies - thick smooth sole. Comfy but come up way big. I'm a UK 8.5 and my Vellies are size 7, which I can wear without socks.
I prefer my Courteneys which were great in flat, dryish bushy country esp in the heat - so great for African bush. But zero ankle or heel stability so rubbish for proper hill country. As ever with boots, horses for courses.
The Rogues, esp the shorter ones/desert boots would be good hot weather 'travel boots' for people not wanting to go down the synthetic Merrell style adventure type synthetic shoes.

 

[Keith_Beef]

Wow, they look like the kind of hiking boots we all used to have when I was in the Cubs and then the Scouts. I've been looking (on and off) for something similar for ages.

What's this about "ball bearings held in the lace eyelets"? Can you explain or show a photo of that?

 

[lou1661]

Wow, they look like the kind of hiking boots we all used to have when I was in the Cubs and then the Scouts. I've been looking (on and off) for something similar for ages.

What's this about "ball bearings held in the lace eyelets"? Can you explain or show a photo of that?

There you go dude, the lace passes over a freely moving ball bearing, seems to work nicely and keep the laces in good condition.

Cheers
Louis

 

[Keith_Beef]

There you go dude, the lace passes over a freely moving ball bearing, seems to work nicely and keep the laces in good condition.

Ah, thanks, I understand now.

I would think that the lace would risk, under tension, getting pinched between the ball and the cheeks... I've seen another system on horse tack, where the cord (usually round braid used as a rein) runs over a roller that has a smaller diameter in its centre compared to where the roller touches the cheeks. This ensures that the cord is always pulled towards the centre of the roller, and cannot rub against the cheeks.

 

[lou1661]

Wow, that would have to be some tension! i have never found a problem with it so far, maybe i just dont do my boots up that tight.

 

[H2497]

I've had no such trouble with the eyelets on my RB5's and I crank them up reasonably tight. I'm going to have to get a set of the RB2's now to slop about and take over from some deck shoes!

 

[mr walloping]

I sold mine i thought they where heavy not that comfortable and the tread kept getting stones stuck in it as the tread gap is quite wide.

 

[Man of Tanith]

Just for reference do they need to be a slightly smaller size than you usually take?