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Re: Boots for camping
« Reply #25 on: May 20, 2012, 05:30:22 AM »
Olivers highsided steel toe  lasce up . Not used for hiking unless this refers to going back & forward to the fridge .  :cheers:
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Re: Boots for camping
« Reply #26 on: May 20, 2012, 05:41:25 AM »
Sole rot in polyerethane soles of shoes is such a problem that Blundstone now document it on the tags on their shoes.

"Hydrolysis (derterioration through moisture) can occur when PU is stored or used in warm climatic conditions. Stock should be rotated regularly and, if stocked for a extended period, should be stored in air conditiond premises

Faliure to observe these precautions can lead to premature deterioration. The date of manufacture in marked on the end of the box."

One northern australian wet season was enough to do this, i.e. swapped the blunnies for the wellies for a couple of months

Now my daily is a pair of Oliver lace ups for the ankle support, they are slip-ons when I forget the laces :)
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Re: Boots for camping
« Reply #27 on: May 20, 2012, 07:25:54 AM »

Black stilettos with leather laces  :-*. Oops that's after 9.00pm

Before that thongs and some pair of good walking shoes which I cannot remember the brand.

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Re: Boots for camping
« Reply #28 on: May 20, 2012, 10:09:50 AM »
Quote from: JKohn on May 19, 2012, 06:49:12 PM
I have a Merrell pair of ankle high boots that are soooo comfy.

I also have a pair of Keen Newport H2's - again unltra comfy.

For comfort they are the only 2 brands worth buying ..................... :angel: :angel: :angel: :angel:
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Re: Boots for camping
« Reply #29 on: May 20, 2012, 02:54:15 PM »
Quote from: Blueboy on May 19, 2012, 08:47:33 PM
IMO can't beat Redbacks. Last for ages and comfy.Thongs when camped near the water
Regards, Blueboy
I love my Redbacks.... onto my 4th pair now and never a blister even straight on from new.   The other boots which are great are "Taipan".   Thongs for the shower.
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Re: Boots for camping
« Reply #30 on: May 20, 2012, 05:11:38 PM »
Slides around the camp and either BlueSteel high sided lace up steel caps or a pair of old joggers wandering around.

The boots are a little bit too high on the ankle for hiking (The pressure around the ankle when on an incline is a bit uncomfortable) but they are amazingly comfortable at other times and nice and solid.  Better for walking around on flat than my joggers.
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« Reply #31 on: May 20, 2012, 06:32:52 PM »
Pluggers for me. The old boy goes bare and so does the ten year old. ????


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Re: Boots for camping
« Reply #32 on: May 20, 2012, 08:28:43 PM »
Scarpa mainly for me, 16 years and still going strong. I wished they made a steel cap as I would wear them to work as well

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Re: Boots for camping
« Reply #33 on: May 20, 2012, 09:50:08 PM »
Quote from: Kalebjarrod on May 19, 2012, 08:14:58 PM
Bare foot 99%

Thongs if I get fancy

Ugboots so I don't freeze

your soft mate. I wear thongs to keep my feet warm - and I live in canberra!  ;D 

Salomon XA pro for hiking (wear out very fast though) - used to wear scarpa boots but they are just tooo heavy.
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Re: Boots for camping
« Reply #34 on: May 21, 2012, 06:53:43 PM »
IMO, you can't bet Redwing boots made in the U.S.A, us Rig workers live in them, we get the 11" high slip on type boots, at $300 a pair they are not cheap but they are 100% waterproof and made out of real cow hide so they last for ages, they are the only boots I have been able to wear day after day for 12 hour shifts and not have sore feet at the end of the day. I always throw a pair in the back of the pootrol when ever we go camping. :cheers:
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Re: Boots for camping
« Reply #35 on: May 21, 2012, 07:18:51 PM »
Rossis for bush and 4WD track work, thongs  for the shower, bare foot other wise. I dont mind hiking in the Rossis either. They last approx 2-3 years normally. Also used around home as my 'welding boots' .
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Re: Boots for camping
« Reply #36 on: May 21, 2012, 08:22:02 PM »
Quote from: Paul (SA) on May 19, 2012, 06:13:59 PM
Hey guys.

This may only apply to some people but I am just wondering what boots people wear when camping.

Is there a particular brand that ate better than others? I prefer to get around in thongs most of the time. But what about those times when it makes sense to have safe footwear? Are the elastic sides good enough or do you go for one that allows hiking etc?

Paul
Redbacks either lacky sides or lace ups, thongs and if going in water dunlop volleys.
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Re: Boots for camping
« Reply #37 on: May 22, 2012, 12:52:27 AM »
Blunnies for cold and when 4wd, have been for near 20yrs. Ive never had an issue with mine and I have worn them in 4 seperate industries including 12-16hr days.
Recently Ive tried wearing olivers (work supplied) but they hurt after about an hour and we have several hundred pairs were the sole has crumbled off them.
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Re: Boots for camping
« Reply #38 on: May 22, 2012, 05:56:40 PM »
thongs for general stuff mongrel zip sided ( work supplied) for axe and & cold weather great for hiking as well, do the zips up for hiking or leave undone for easy removal
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Re: Boots for camping
« Reply #39 on: May 22, 2012, 06:32:49 PM »
Oliver steel caps for the hard yakka...broken in at work and ready for another 3 or 4 years service!  :cup:
Easy pull on - kick off elastic/velcro runners from Rivers...very light so great for joint probs  :-[
For R&R...in Winter it's the 'ever fashionable'  8) black or purple uggies - warmer weather it's thongs  :cheers:
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Re: Boots for camping
« Reply #40 on: May 22, 2012, 07:44:29 PM »
I used to wear Blundstones for serious work and wheelin - but the last pair I got was the ones not made in Australia and they did not last long at all. Have they picked up their game since then?

For water work I'll wear some sandals with covered toes and the rest it's some double pluggers!

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Re: Boots for camping
« Reply #41 on: May 22, 2012, 09:23:45 PM »
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I used to wear Blundstones for serious work and wheelin - but the last pair I got was the ones not made in Australia and they did not last long at all. Have they picked up their game since then?

Same problem. wore Blundstone for about the last 15 years but last pair I had didnt fit right and soles wore out quickly. Now wearing Steel blue and so far they are still comfortable and seem to last.
Secret to comfy boots is good socks. Tried most brands but best so far are ones made from Bamboo fibre. Light and feet dont sweat as much in them, also they dont seem to creep down into your boot.
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Re: Boots for camping
« Reply #42 on: May 22, 2012, 09:46:03 PM »


Summer - Thongs
Winter - Uggs or galoshes
Walking - Nike "hiking" shoes ... look like a runner, but a hell of a lot more comfortable.

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Re: Boots for camping
« Reply #43 on: May 23, 2012, 09:22:14 AM »
Quote from: sparksy on May 22, 2012, 09:23:45 PM
Same problem. wore Blundstone for about the last 15 years but last pair I had didnt fit right and soles wore out quickly. Now wearing Steel blue and so far they are still comfortable and seem to last.
Secret to comfy boots is good socks. Tried most brands but best so far are ones made from Bamboo fibre. Light and feet dont sweat as much in them, also they dont seem to creep down into your boot.

x2 re the thick bamboo socks (inside redback laughing sided boots - comfy boots after initial wearing in - better than any pair of blundstones I've had) - socks are comfy as, you don't sweat as much (I've got hot feet though, hang 'em out the side of the bed or open bottom of sleeping bag even on the coldest of nights), they don't stay wet and soggy and they don't hold odour - unlike wool or polyester blends. Sounds like an ad....
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Re: Boots for camping
« Reply #44 on: May 23, 2012, 10:15:48 AM »
Summer time around camp thongs
Winter time around camp Slogger's(look them up)
Bush walking or day tripping Merrell Jungle Moc's

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Re: Boots for camping
« Reply #45 on: May 25, 2012, 06:47:13 PM »
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your soft mate. I wear thongs to keep my feet warm - and I live in canberra!  ;D 


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Re: Boots for camping
« Reply #46 on: May 25, 2012, 07:28:02 PM »
My boy got his first pair of boots today, he didn't want to take them off :)

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Re: Boots for camping
« Reply #47 on: May 26, 2012, 04:25:42 AM »
Elastic sided blunnies for all 5 of the Cracka clan.

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Re: Boots for camping
« Reply #48 on: May 26, 2012, 01:52:16 PM »
After wearing blunies for twenty something years have changed to Red Backs and won't be changing back.
Very very comfortable and stay nice and dry a lot longer than the blunies and not to mention cheaper too.
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Re: Boots for camping
« Reply #49 on: May 26, 2012, 09:26:54 PM »
Mack flinders non steel toe they are sooooo good i wear mack composite toe in the mines every day so i can vouch for them
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