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.
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Waterproof Boots
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PhilthyPhil
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Re: Waterproof Boots
i put nikwax on my magnum shoes and cat boots and both are now waterproof :)
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TeeferTiger
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Re: Waterproof Boots
Course they're not. RM want us to get trench foot.
Does this rag smell of chloroform to you?
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chelseachris
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Re: Waterproof Boots
More like club foot the length of time we have to wear them after they are done before we can get new ones.Aprilaydee wrote:Course they're not. RM want us to get trench foot.
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Caniel
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Re: Waterproof Boots
Apply polish to your boots = waterproof
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Thehair
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Re: Waterproof Boots
Can you get any sick leave taken discounted as a Work related injury?Aprilaydee wrote:Course they're not. RM want us to get trench foot.
with trench foot, do I have to dodge any stray bullets passing overhead?
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kilrenny
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Re: Waterproof Boots
boots waterproof , don't make me laugh
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kimski1976
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Re: Waterproof Boots
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.
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clashcityrocker
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Re: Waterproof Boots
A sad reality for some....Thehair wrote:
with trench foot, do I have to dodge any stray bullets passing overhead?
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TeeferTiger
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Re: Waterproof Boots
2 carrier bags are cheaper... and if they're bags for life, you get them replaced when they break!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.
Does this rag smell of chloroform to you?