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Re: New footwear

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postdoom wrote:The Cat shoes are unlikely to be waterproof looking at them...unless they are goretex which i doubt v much
Just got mine - nice and light - look waterproof but will report later in the week Image
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Re: New footwear

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TrueBlueTerrier wrote:
postdoom wrote:The Cat shoes are unlikely to be waterproof looking at them...unless they are goretex which i doubt v much
Just got mine - nice and light - look waterproof but will report later in the week Image
My cat shoes are not at all water tight, my feet are all sore today from all the rain, think i'm gonna get some dr martens for the winter..
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Re: New footwear

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I find them splash proof but when you step into a puddle they are not waterproof, but they did drain and dry quickly.
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Re: New footwear

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rhino49 wrote:I've received a pair of the Doc Martens shoes this week but am sending them back. They are marked as "Industrial" and are heavier and stiffer than the normal domestic types available(of which I have a few). No doubt this means they will give you better protection and lifespan for the shoes, but they are still hurting although the right size after breaking in for a few days just in the office. I have now ordered the CAT shoes having inspected a pair that one of my mates ordered and they seem very substantial for a trainer type shoe - more like a trail or outdoor pursuits item.
Although the shoes were a problem, I have also had a pair of the DM boots for 3 weeks now and they have worn in beautifully, very comfortable after softening up and fully waterproof in bad rainfall - only bit of damp was from water wicking down my socks from wet leggings.
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infidel
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Re: New footwear

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cat pontoons two twists an there burst,prison footwear,bring back the clarks shoes.
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Re: New footwear

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rhino49 wrote:
rhino49 wrote:I've received a pair of the Doc Martens shoes this week but am sending them back. They are marked as "Industrial" and are heavier and stiffer than the normal domestic types available(of which I have a few). No doubt this means they will give you better protection and lifespan for the shoes, but they are still hurting although the right size after breaking in for a few days just in the office. I have now ordered the CAT shoes having inspected a pair that one of my mates ordered and they seem very substantial for a trainer type shoe - more like a trail or outdoor pursuits item.
Although the shoes were a problem, I have also had a pair of the DM boots for 3 weeks now and they have worn in beautifully, very comfortable after softening up and fully waterproof in bad rainfall - only bit of damp was from water wicking down my socks from wet leggings.
Ah yes - you need to pay attention to the walk log where it details the location of the sanitary facilities :chuckle
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Re: New footwear

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Re: New footwear

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I got a pair of DM boots, bit of a 70s retro thing truth be told, but they've been superb so far, no probs breaking them in and comfy as fook.
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Re: New footwear

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If you need safety boots/shoes the magnums are the only option even though they are not safe!.
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Re: New footwear

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shedboy wrote:I got a pair of DM boots, bit of a 70s retro thing truth be told, but they've been superb so far, no probs breaking them in and comfy as fook.
Just a shame they don't do them in cherry
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Re: New footwear

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rhino49 wrote:
shedboy wrote:I got a pair of DM boots, bit of a 70s retro thing truth be told, but they've been superb so far, no probs breaking them in and comfy as fook.
Just a shame they don't do them in cherry

I think there may be a pun there - but I'm not going to say it :wave
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Re: New footwear

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dvbuk55 wrote:
rhino49 wrote:
shedboy wrote:I got a pair of DM boots, bit of a 70s retro thing truth be told, but they've been superb so far, no probs breaking them in and comfy as fook.
Just a shame they don't do them in cherry

I think there may be a pun there - but I'm not going to say it :wave
you are a very naughty postie :chuckle :chuckle :chuckle
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Re: New footwear

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rhino49 wrote:
shedboy wrote:I got a pair of DM boots, bit of a 70s retro thing truth be told, but they've been superb so far, no probs breaking them in and comfy as fook.
Just a shame they don't do them in cherry
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Re: New footwear

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Stormproof wrote:
rhino49 wrote:
shedboy wrote:I got a pair of DM boots, bit of a 70s retro thing truth be told, but they've been superb so far, no probs breaking them in and comfy as fook.
Just a shame they don't do them in cherry
Image
I've got a pair of cherry reds :cool
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jaylime
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Re: New footwear

Post by jaylime »

My gaffer told me i had no chance of getting a pair as there always out stock,mind you he is a prick.
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