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Waterproof Boots

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DemonPostie
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Waterproof Boots

Post by DemonPostie »

Right, I know they're all rubbish, but are ANY of the boots/shoes remotely waterproof? I've got the CAT boots, and my socks get wet if the humidity is above 10%.

My CATs also have holes in the bottom now, so it's time to order new footwear.
PhilthyPhil
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Re: Waterproof Boots

Post by PhilthyPhil »

i put nikwax on my magnum shoes and cat boots and both are now waterproof :)
glenfiddich
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Re: Waterproof Boots

Post by glenfiddich »

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TeeferTiger
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Re: Waterproof Boots

Post by TeeferTiger »

Course they're not. RM want us to get trench foot.
Does this rag smell of chloroform to you?
chelseachris
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Re: Waterproof Boots

Post by chelseachris »

Aprilaydee wrote:Course they're not. RM want us to get trench foot.
More like club foot the length of time we have to wear them after they are done before we can get new ones. :Boo hoo!
Caniel
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Re: Waterproof Boots

Post by Caniel »

Apply polish to your boots = waterproof
Thehair
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Re: Waterproof Boots

Post by Thehair »

Aprilaydee wrote:Course they're not. RM want us to get trench foot.
Can you get any sick leave taken discounted as a Work related injury?
with trench foot, do I have to dodge any stray bullets passing overhead?
kilrenny
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Re: Waterproof Boots

Post by kilrenny »

boots waterproof , don't make me laugh
kimski1976
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Re: Waterproof Boots

Post by kimski1976 »

i have water proof socks. another guy in our office bought them after i told him, we both agree there the best peice of kit you could buy for your feet. warm, no wet feet anymore, and feel gopod.
clashcityrocker
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Re: Waterproof Boots

Post by clashcityrocker »

Thehair wrote:
with trench foot, do I have to dodge any stray bullets passing overhead?
A sad reality for some....

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The societies of consumption and squandering of material resources are incompatible with the idea of economic growth and a clean planet.
TeeferTiger
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Re: Waterproof Boots

Post by TeeferTiger »

kimski1976 wrote:i have water proof socks. another guy in our office bought them after i told him, we both agree there the best peice of kit you could buy for your feet. warm, no wet feet anymore, and feel gopod.
2 carrier bags are cheaper... and if they're bags for life, you get them replaced when they break!
Does this rag smell of chloroform to you?