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depends on brand, 9.5 or 10
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trevort wrote:http://www.bogsfootwear.com.au/shop/sty ... 5-B80.html

these ones Matang?

This model looks alright
Yes there the ones I have. Dont need breaking in
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Currently running Salomon 4d gtx. Waterproof and warm. Got them from ajays in heathmont.


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I run around in a pair of Zanderlan Boots in the snow and water, feet are always nice and dry and warm too, not cheap but well made heavy duty type of boot designed for hiking. I got these for $150 new of some fella on AHN, retail for around $450! :shock:
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matang wrote:
The Raven wrote:I hope that's camouflage and not what you walked through last time you wore them.


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Mud from Saturdays Hamilton hunt and drying them out next to fire. Tried to cross a creek to cut a fox off that dogs were on about 8 metres across was only a bit below knees and because I had the top of boots tapped with plumbers tape and gaiters on and moving quick no water was getting until the last metre I took last step went up to my neck :( and was dog paddling. F@#k it was cold took my breath away :shock: . Kids thought it was hilarious
That's never fun. It's a bit like jumping across creeks and muddy depressions, it looks fine until you land.
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Wouldn't help you for this weekend Trev but generally Rocky boots have been good to me and only take about a week to get delivered.
Check out the link below there's a pair of size 9.5 waterproof and insulated boots that would work.
Perfect for standing round waiting for hounds to bring deers to you. Feet are nice and toasty. :lol:

I've got some spare lightly used Rocky boots (various models) at home but my clod hoppers are bigger than yours (11.5).
http://www.rockyboots.com/rocky/rocky-w ... .5&start=1
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Went to four Bogs stockists. Only one had the hunting boot. Not my size. Last ship was Aussie disposals and was leaving in 2 days. Bought these from not a lot of options

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Two dog walks to break in and here we are in Buchan


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I love my Meindls!
Pricey, but a good boot!
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As with most things, buy once cry once comes to mind, after 26 odd years in the Army with some of the worst issued boots along the way. . .

I cannot recommend Danner desert tfx rough-out gtx 8" boots highly enough.

Reasonably light (no featherweight, but light enough) gore-tex lined and unbelievable comfort out of the box.

I now refuse wet feet as an option (water will come over the top of the boot of course - but same for all boots) even in snow and sludge . . . . . But thats Emily's tale hahaha
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Yep, after last week I'm done with wet feet. I was eyeing off Micks Danners and I'll be getting a pair myself as soon as possible. Those sealskinz should keep me out of trouble in the meantime though.

Em's columbia's held up better than i expected in those wonderful victorian conditions..
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I've been using Ariat ATS Hiking Boots.

They've copped flogging and come up roses.

From mud in the dry dock to cattle/horse yards in the rain without drama.
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dashooter wrote:
trevort wrote:fed up with wet feet

What waterproof boots do you recommend. Cant do mail order, need them for the weekend
What size clod hopper you take Trev?
You want to steal his new boots? :roll:
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The Raven wrote:
dashooter wrote:
trevort wrote:fed up with wet feet

What waterproof boots do you recommend. Cant do mail order, need them for the weekend
What size clod hopper you take Trev?
You want to steal his new boots? :roll:
Nope he can keep them. I was thinking I might have a pair here that fits but his feet are too small.
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Size 10. Ridgeline. They did the job today. Gaiters to stop the over the top water


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dashooter wrote:
The Raven wrote:
dashooter wrote:
trevort wrote:fed up with wet feet

What waterproof boots do you recommend. Cant do mail order, need them for the weekend
What size clod hopper you take Trev?
You want to steal his new boots? :roll:
Nope he can keep them. I was thinking I might have a pair here that fits but his feet are too small.
Leprechaun feet I tell you :)



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