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john east[_3_] 15-02-2012 12:54 PM

Totally Waterproof Boots
 
Have some 'all-rubber' boots that are lace up. They never let in any wet and
being lace up are quite comfortable enough for gardening and walking short
distances.

But now being about 25 years old the lace hooks have come adrift and its
time for replacements.

They are manufactured in Malaysia and I did find them for sale in the U.K.,
quite some time ago for fifty pounds or so. Which seems quite a lot since
they are really a glorified ankle length Wellington Boot, with laces.

The other day I saw on T.V. a documentary about the Royal Navy and they all
seemed to be wearing black boots, that looked comfortable and they would
have to be waterproof..right?

But I cannot seem to find them for sale on the internet anywhere, so I'm
assuming they are only available directly to Naval personnel.

Grateful for any information on where I could pick up a 100% waterproof lace
up boot, especially the Naval ones. ( I'm not interested in the
Goretex/waterproof membrane type boots, since I hear the lining has a
limited life, and also they tend to be expensive, which I dont need for
short walks and gardening). Thanks.



Paul D Smith 15-02-2012 01:12 PM

Totally Waterproof Boots
 
Tried the local army surplus store?

Paul DS.

Man at B&Q 15-02-2012 01:14 PM

Totally Waterproof Boots
 
On Feb 15, 12:54*pm, "john east" wrote:
Have some 'all-rubber' boots that are lace up. They never let in any wet and
being lace up are quite comfortable enough for gardening and walking short
distances.

But now being about 25 years old the lace hooks have come adrift and its
time for replacements.

They are manufactured in Malaysia and I did find them for sale in the U.K..,
quite some time ago for fifty pounds or so. Which seems quite a lot since
they are really a glorified ankle length Wellington Boot, with laces.

The other day I saw on T.V. a documentary about the Royal Navy and they all
seemed to be wearing black boots, that looked comfortable and they would
have to be waterproof..right?

But I cannot seem to find them for sale on the internet anywhere, so I'm
assuming they are only available directly to Naval personnel.

Grateful for any information on where I could pick up a 100% waterproof lace
up boot, especially the Naval ones. ( I'm not interested in the
Goretex/waterproof membrane type boots, since I hear the lining has a
limited life, and also they tend to be expensive, which I dont need for
short walks and gardening). *Thanks.


http://lmgtfy.com/?q=rubber+lace+up+boot

Janet 15-02-2012 02:22 PM

Totally Waterproof Boots
 
In article , says...

Tried the local army surplus store?

Paul DS.


Or local builders merchant.

Janet.

Onetap 15-02-2012 06:34 PM

Totally Waterproof Boots
 
On Feb 15, 12:54*pm, "john east" wrote:

Try Derri Boots.

I had a pair 25+ years back, so don't know what they're like now.
They were waterproof, but your feet would soon be saturated from
sweat, like wearing a plastic bag. Tolerable for short use, useless
for all day wear.

Nthkentman 15-02-2012 06:44 PM

Totally Waterproof Boots
 

"john east" wrote in message
...
Have some 'all-rubber' boots that are lace up. They never let in any wet
and being lace up are quite comfortable enough for gardening and walking
short distances.

But now being about 25 years old the lace hooks have come adrift and its
time for replacements.

They are manufactured in Malaysia and I did find them for sale in the
U.K., quite some time ago for fifty pounds or so. Which seems quite a lot
since they are really a glorified ankle length Wellington Boot, with
laces.

The other day I saw on T.V. a documentary about the Royal Navy and they
all seemed to be wearing black boots, that looked comfortable and they
would have to be waterproof..right?

But I cannot seem to find them for sale on the internet anywhere, so I'm
assuming they are only available directly to Naval personnel.

Grateful for any information on where I could pick up a 100% waterproof
lace up boot, especially the Naval ones. ( I'm not interested in the
Goretex/waterproof membrane type boots, since I hear the lining has a
limited life, and also they tend to be expensive, which I dont need for
short walks and gardening). Thanks.


If you're not worried about the fashion issue
http://www.wellingtonboots.org.uk/lace-up-wellies.htm


Bob Hobden 15-02-2012 06:45 PM

Totally Waterproof Boots
 
"john east" wrote ...

Have some 'all-rubber' boots that are lace up. They never let in any wet
and being lace up are quite comfortable enough for gardening and walking
short distances.

But now being about 25 years old the lace hooks have come adrift and its
time for replacements.

They are manufactured in Malaysia and I did find them for sale in the U.K.,
quite some time ago for fifty pounds or so. Which seems quite a lot since
they are really a glorified ankle length Wellington Boot, with laces.

The other day I saw on T.V. a documentary about the Royal Navy and they all
seemed to be wearing black boots, that looked comfortable and they would
have to be waterproof..right?

But I cannot seem to find them for sale on the internet anywhere, so I'm
assuming they are only available directly to Naval personnel.

Grateful for any information on where I could pick up a 100% waterproof
lace up boot, especially the Naval ones. ( I'm not interested in the
Goretex/waterproof membrane type boots, since I hear the lining has a
limited life, and also they tend to be expensive, which I dont need for
short walks and gardening). Thanks.


There is always the Derri Boot....
http://www.derribootsdirect.com/


--
Regards. Bob Hobden.
Posted to this Newsgroup from the W of London, UK


Bill Grey 16-02-2012 05:44 PM

Totally Waterproof Boots
 

"Janet" wrote in message
...
In article , says...

Tried the local army surplus store?

Paul DS.


Or local builders merchant.

Janet.


This person has crossposted to several NGs and our replies are turnng up all
over the place !We (including me) should be more careful by replying more
specifically !

Bill



Janet 16-02-2012 06:37 PM

Totally Waterproof Boots
 
In article ,
says...

This person has crossposted to several NGs and our replies are turnng up all
over the place !We (including me) should be more careful by replying more
specifically !


You have just crossposted your two warnings about crossposting to four
groups each time.


Janet

[email protected] 16-02-2012 11:05 PM

Totally Waterproof Boots
 
On Wed, 15 Feb 2012 10:34:14 -0800 (PST), Onetap
wrote:

Try Derri Boots.

I had a pair 25+ years back, so don't know what they're like now.
They were waterproof, but your feet would soon be saturated from
sweat, like wearing a plastic bag. Tolerable for short use, useless
for all day wear.


And after wearing them all day, the green fumes that rose from them
ensured the room was evacuated rapidly.


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