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« on: February 12, 2009, 11:23:09 AM »
Does anyone have any recommendations for footware for men that keep their feet dry in the winter.

Wellies are too cumbersome but they would be good in floods.

Is the footware in the US better? I would think they would be the same is available both places.
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Re: Wellies
« Reply #1 on: February 12, 2009, 11:35:00 AM »
Boots from a Military surplus store are always good.  :)
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Re: Wellies
« Reply #2 on: February 12, 2009, 11:38:02 AM »
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Re: Wellies
« Reply #3 on: February 12, 2009, 11:39:31 AM »
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Re: Wellies
« Reply #4 on: February 12, 2009, 12:05:56 PM »
Are you looking for shoe covers for dress / work shoes or just everyday work boots / waterproof shoes?

I know my dad uses rubber covers for his work shoes, that way he doesn't have to change shoes when he gets to work.  I can ask him where he got his since he's in the states.   ;)
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Re: Wellies
« Reply #5 on: February 12, 2009, 01:28:07 PM »
My 2 cents...Gortex....is perfect...and expensive. If you have the money... try rangerjoes.com or Cabelas... otherwise....Boots made by Danner or Magnum are great! They run about 40 vs 100+ at the other two.
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Re: Wellies
« Reply #6 on: February 12, 2009, 01:39:47 PM »
I always used spray-on waterproofer on my boots.
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Re: Wellies
« Reply #7 on: February 12, 2009, 02:36:41 PM »
Quote from: Teletabby! on February 12, 2009, 12:05:56 PM
Are you looking for shoe covers for dress / work shoes or just everyday work boots / waterproof shoes?

I know my dad uses rubber covers for his work shoes, that way he doesn't have to change shoes when he gets to work.  I can ask him where he got his since he's in the states.   ;)
I was able to buy some "galoshes" (rubber overshoes) from Target about 10 years ago but my MIL threw them away when we were moving. Maybe they can still be bought in other parts of the country.
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Re: Wellies
« Reply #8 on: February 12, 2009, 09:00:42 PM »
Reasonable price
http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/mens-footwear/boots/regatta-waymark-waterproof-walking-boots/COREBMADMF088

But this store have loads, I got some Berghaus Gore-tex walking boots a couple of years ago for £50 which were reduced from £120. They are excellent and didn't even need breaking in before a 15 mile hike!
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Re: Wellies
« Reply #9 on: February 12, 2009, 09:22:25 PM »
Quote from: Jim on February 12, 2009, 02:36:41 PM
I was able to buy some "galoshes" (rubber overshoes) from Target about 10 years ago but my MIL threw them away when we were moving. Maybe they can still be bought in other parts of the country.

I always thought galoshes were Wellies.   ;D

We used to use Duck Boots for camping and in winter when I was growing up (yes I know these are women's boots in the listing).  Very wet resistant.  Here's a link to them for sale on eBay.  You can get an idea of brands there...
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Re: Wellies
« Reply #10 on: February 12, 2009, 10:28:38 PM »
Quote from: Teletabby! on February 12, 2009, 09:22:25 PM
I always thought galoshes were Wellies.   ;D

Me too! I thought that was the "posh" term  ;D
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