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Candy

Candy

Biscuit Tin Guardian
Location
West Yorkshire, UK
HAH said:
Did you get your boot issue resolved @Candy ? I’ve just got a pair in the sale from our local outdoor gear shop: Women's Peak GTX Boot - Lake Blue/ Green I’m really pleased, they’re a bargain and will be good for the warmer drier :fingers: weather.
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So far my Grisport boots are doing very well thanks, coupled with the advice from the nice man in the shop who may, or may not have been suggesting that I have sweaty feet (see earlier posts on same thread). I am so pleased with them that I was wondering if a little celebration might be in order tomorrow in honour of Two Weeks of Dry Feet! What do you reckon?:giggl:
 
HAH

HAH

Moderator
Location
Devon, UK
Candy said:
So far my Grisport boots are doing very well thanks, coupled with the advice from the nice man in the shop who may, or may not have been suggesting that I have sweaty feet (see earlier posts on same thread). I am so pleased with them that I was wondering if a little celebration might be in order tomorrow in honour of Two Weeks of Dry Feet! What do you reckon?:giggl:
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:celebrate::cheers:
 
Atemas

Atemas

UK Tour Guide
Location
North Cambridgeshire
They look lovely. I am just waiting for another pair of Meindl boots to come. This will be my second pair - these ones have more of a winter tread and a furry insole. I have been very pleased with my current boots - very pricey but they have had a huge mileage through all sorts of conditions. They are worn every day and are extremely comfortable. They are still ok but worn a bit on the bottom and earlier this year they let some moisture in after constantly walking through mud and puddles. I am just a bit concerned the grip is not enough for me for the coming winter so new ones it is. Now I am older, I get more worried about falling and injuring myself
 
HAH

HAH

Moderator
Location
Devon, UK
Shaz82 said:
A dog leg has photobombed your boot picture 😍🐕
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Kipper is so pleased you noticed!
Candy said:
Oh! Those are seriously nice boots! But do you wear them for proper dog walking, as in over hill and dale, through streams and bogs and what have you?
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Oho, you’re spot on Candy - these are not dog walking boots, more everyday muck about boots. I have 2 pairs 😱 of Scarpa walking boots that I rotate, and are fabulous solid workhorses over hill and dale, through streams and bogs :)
Atemas said:
They look lovely. I am just waiting for another pair of Meindl boots to come. This will be my second pair - these ones have more of a winter tread and a furry insole. I have been very pleased with my current boots - very pricey but they have had a huge mileage through all sorts of conditions. They are worn every day and are extremely comfortable. They are still ok but worn a bit on the bottom and earlier this year they let some moisture in after constantly walking through mud and puddles. I am just a bit concerned the grip is not enough for me for the coming winter so new ones it is. Now I am older, I get more worried about falling and injuring myself
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Completely understand this Alison. Hopefully your new Meindls will be fab, I love them as a brand - similar to Scarpa. Expensive but solid.
 
Stacia

Stacia

Location
Malvern Worcestershire
@Atemas, I have some Meindl boots and they are the only boots I can wear. How do you clean them, or what do you clean them with? I do spray to protect them but need a cleaner.

@kateincornwall, the Meindl boots are very light and feel like walking on air. I have very difficult feet and can recommend them. Up until recently I could only wear wellies until I discovered these boots. They are expensive, but worth it.
 
Atemas

Atemas

UK Tour Guide
Location
North Cambridgeshire
Jelinga said:
How do you clean them, or what do you clean them with?
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I have to confess @Jelinga they rarely get cleaned and I think this accounts for one of them letting in moisture. I have to clean them if they get covered in mud - I usually scrape the mud off and then use a damp old cloth to do the rest. I should then wax them - we have Nikwax - but as they are in constant use, I don’t. Having 2 pairs should help me take better care
 
HAH

HAH

Moderator
Location
Devon, UK
Atemas said:
Having 2 pairs should help me take better care
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Sorry to butt in @Jelinga and @Atemas but this makes all the difference for me :)
To proof them, I let them dry, brush off the worst of the mud (or vice versa if really muddy!) and use nikwax leather proofer which is like a cream you work into the leather with a cloth. Then wipe off the excess, let it dry and voila! They really appreciate it, and for twice daily use I’ll do this once every 6 weeks or so.
 
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