Are my walking boots dead?

[stephec]

But some new ones you tight skinflint.

They're only 25 years old, mind you if they could get to even half your age I'd be very happy.

 

[welsh dragon]

They're only 25 years old, mind you if they could get to even half your age I'd be very happy.

 

[stephec]

An even closer inspection probably confirms that they are, to put it not too technically, fubar.

It looks like damp laces have lain on the leather and rotted bits away.

 

[stephec]

Buy a new pair! That's what you really want us to say :-)
Keep the old ones for gardening or just lounging around doing outdoor dirty manly stuff....

Sealskin socks.

@Fab Foodie your common sense suggestion was immediately torpedoed by an even more sensible one. 😊

 

[welsh dragon]

An even closer inspection probably confirms that they are, to put it not too technically, fubar.

It looks like damp laces have lain on the leather and rotted bits away.

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Are you sure it's damp that made them rot away

 

[Time Waster]

Sealskin socks don't last long so expect to budget for up to two or three pairs a year with regular use.

Cheapskates might see value in getting a good pair of new boots and actually looking after them.

 

[Bonefish Blues]

Sealskin socks don't last long so expect to budget for up to two or three pairs a year with regular use.

Brilliant marketing. If only their products lived up to it...

 

[stephec]

Are you sure it's damp that made them rot away

Fool!

 

[Supersuperleeds]

An even closer inspection probably confirms that they are, to put it not too technically, fubar.

It looks like damp laces have lain on the leather and rotted bits away.

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Look okay to me, a few coats of wax and they'll be fine.

 

[stephec]

Reading the thread on Mrs sd's missing walking boots threw this one up in the similar threads, so here's the result.

Not wanting to spend too much, or look like a rambler, I ended up with these - https://www.militarykit.com/products/mil-tec-tactical-side-zip-boots-black?variant=22973960552506

They're absolutely bang on, really comfy, and I can't see any reason why I'd need to pay three times the price for something from an established outdoor brand.

 

[Ming the Merciless]

When walking boots die, does the sole go to heaven ?

 

[Kingfisher101]

Reading the thread on Mrs sd's missing walking boots threw this one up in the similar threads, so here's the result.

Not wanting to spend too much, or look like a rambler, I ended up with these - https://www.militarykit.com/products/mil-tec-tactical-side-zip-boots-black?variant=22973960552506

They're absolutely bang on, really comfy, and I can't see any reason why I'd need to pay three times the price for something from an established outdoor brand.

Not wanting to look like a rambler.. so you want to look like a paramilitary instead? People pay 3x more so they can have dry feet, those are not waterproof.

 

[Jameshow]

Not wanting to look like a rambler.. so you want to look like a paramilitary instead? People pay 3x more so they can have dry feet, those are not waterproof.

Yea but they are three times as hard!

Just what you need walking round Bradford or Hull!

 

[classic33]

Yea but they are three times as hard!

Just what you need walking round Bradford or Hull!

He's, Stephec, from west o'Pennines!

 

[Accy cyclist]

Do folk still use old leather walking boots filled with soil and plants as garden ornaments? @stephec, have you seen those such boots outside the church, on the right hand side as you walk/drive up Moore Lane in Clitheroe?