Thread: These boots are made for walkin'

Originally Posted by p38arover

The soles are falling off my Rossi steel cap work boots, some Gorilla Glue will have to be applied. (I didn't know the elastic-sided boot was called a Chelsea style).

I have a pair of Baxter boots that were provided by my previous (last) employer (railway). they are lace up with a zipper on the side (the previously provided elastic-sided boots were considered unsuitable for when walking on track ballast - I don't think I handed those boots back in...)

The Baxters are really comfortable.

I like the Rossi's myself, except they don't make a brown one, I know they make the claret with a brown gusset. I have also tried gluing the soles on them, but found I actually had to remove the powdery part of the cushion sole to get the glue to bind.

Was luckily never a fan of the elastic sided boots. Which is good, as a tight lace up has saved my ankle on many an occasion.

My concession to ease of use is the zip up the side. Was always worried it wouldn’t go the distance. With a brush down and some silicone spray every now and then they seem to last well.

Feet and boots are a unique thing. Definitely not a one make/model suits all.

I’m also fortunate - I’m entitled to a pair a year

Lace ups for me,use Oliver’s for work,with the non metallic toe cap,because we often go through X-ray machines.
Pretty comfortable,and seem to last a few years.

After hours it’s mainly thongs.Any quality brand will do.
Or a pair of Addida runners.

For hiking,walking,shooting,have a fantastic pair of Mammuts.
I picked them up at a half price sale somewhere and they are so comfortable it’s rediculous.
They also have great grip on any slippery surface.

Seem to be lasting really well.On the last shooting trip I did 24000 steps on a hot 35 degree day,no worries at all.
They also seem to breath well,and are waterproof right up to the top opening which is good.

Currently using Blue Steel as safety/work boots.
Used Oliver, Redback, Rossi, Blundies, and Mongrel's over the years.
Mongrels were my favourite in elastic sided work boots but now I work for the man I need lace up/zip ups to comply with worksite regs.

As Slunnie, Kathmandu are my walking boots now. Vibram sole, lightweight and drain well for the wet around the north coast.
I was thinking of buying Scarpa, Merrel or Keen and went home with Katmandhu

I had US made Danner bush boots for 20 years and still do, seriously well made boots but heavy.
They were the first boots I saw with Goretex socks/liner and a chunky, welted Vibram sole so can be re-soled/repaired.
Perfect for what I was doing at the time.

Originally Posted by Tombie

Sadly RMs are now made overseas as they chase margin against cheap imports.

I don't think that's right.

While most of their clothing and some of their footwear have been made overseas for some time, to the best of my knowledge the boots are still made in Australia. Certainly the last pair I bought were and the last pair I had repaired recently were done here too.

They've even started making jeans in Australia again.

Cheers,
Jon

Originally Posted by jon3950

I don't think that's right.

While most of their clothing and some of their footwear have been made overseas for some time, to the best of my knowledge the boots are still made in Australia. Certainly the last pair I bought were and the last pair I had repaired recently were done here too.

They've even started making jeans in Australia again.

Cheers,
Jon

If that’s correct then that’s excellent.
Have to admit, not a fan of RMs personally. Just not into the cowboy image.

Originally Posted by Tombie

I’m also fortunate - I’m entitled to a pair a year

Thought the one pair a year was long gone, we’re entitled to replace when required, not me but my boiler makers seem to destroy boots.

Originally Posted by RANDLOVER

I like the Rossi's myself, except they don't make a brown one, I know they make the claret with a brown gusset. I have also tried gluing the soles on them, but found I actually had to remove the powdery part of the cushion sole to get the glue to bind.

Try some loctite 406
Just don’t get your fingers in the way
(Or anything else for that matter)
Learnt from the local cobbler
Good for more than just shoes
If you like a bit of super glue for putting kids toys back together (or other plastic things(tv remote, the missus’ ornaments)) 🤫try the loctite