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Snow Boots

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  • 08-01-2010 12:14pm
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    az2wp0sye65487
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    Hi, Just wondering where I could get a cheap & cheerful pair of mens boots for this weather. Just for walking the dogs in the local park & short journeys during this snowy period.

    Once they're warm & waterproof that will do for me!

    I saw these in the Great Outdoors.

    Or does anyone know if these would work, worn inside my ordinary boots?

    Thanks!


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    Cookie_Monster
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    cheap socks over your shoes will do short term


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    az2wp0sye65487
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    cheap socks? fairly sure they're not waterproof...


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    larryone
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    I know some people who double up on socks and wear wellies, and swear by them.
    Warm, waterproof, cheap....


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    Tristram
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    Any half decent hiking boots will do the job. They should all be waterproof. Do you really want to spend money on them if you'll only use them for another week though? The guys above are spot on about socks and/or wellies.


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    az2wp0sye65487
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    Cookie_Monster wrote: »
    cheap socks over your shoes will do short term

    Still fairly sure that they still won't be waterproof even if worn over my shoes. Wouldn't that also lead to a loss of grip on the sole of the shoe?
    Tristram wrote: »
    Any half decent hiking boots will do the job. They should all be waterproof. Do you really want to spend money on them if you'll only use them for another week though? The guys above are spot on about socks and/or wellies.

    That's why I said cheap & cheerful! Something like that is always handy to hold on to as they can then be dug out in the future for any similar conditions. The O/H got a great pair of boots in New York a few years ago when we were there for next to nothing. She only wore them on that holiday as it was freezing at the time. She was then able to dig them out from the back of the wardrobe this week. They're waterproof, very warm & have good grip. Perfect to have a pair to hold on to.


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    Tristram
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    True enough. Go get 'em so!


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    az2wp0sye65487
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    Tristram wrote: »
    True enough. Go get 'em so!

    I will.... that's why I'm asking for suggestions!


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    Cookie_Monster
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    Selah Chilly Somebody wrote: »
    Still fairly sure that they still won't be waterproof even if worn over my shoes. Wouldn't that also lead to a loss of grip on the sole of the shoe?

    Cheap was of getting good grip on snow and ice. Rather than buying a pair of boot that you'll probably never use again is all.

    Unless you're walking in fairly deep un-compacted snow waterproof is not an issue.


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    az2wp0sye65487
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    Cookie_Monster wrote: »
    Cheap was of getting good grip on snow and ice. Rather than buying a pair of boot that you'll probably never use again is all.

    Unless you're walking in fairly deep un-compacted snow waterproof is not an issue.

    Cheers, for the most part I won't be walking in deep un-compacted snow.... but we took the mutts out to the local park for a run around the last couple of nights and had great fun. The snow in there can be deep enough - (ie. covers your foot) and my toes were cold & wet when I got my boot off last night.


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    Cookie_Monster
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    Selah Chilly Somebody wrote: »
    Cheers, for the most part I won't be walking in deep un-compacted snow.... but we took the mutts out to the local park for a run around the last couple of nights and had great fun. The snow in there can be deep enough - (ie. covers your foot) and my toes were cold & wet when I got my boot off last night.


    fair enough. i'd say wellies are the cheapest easy solution for the short term then


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    Babooshka
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    :D similar thread in fashion...people recommending Lidl and Aldi they sell cheap snow boots periodically, you could check them out?


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    bitemybanger
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    surprised noone mentioned TK maxx, they always have decent snow boots like Solomon and Berg Haus


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    az2wp0sye65487
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    Well, after work I stopped into Dunnes Stores and got a pair of wellies for €15.00. Job Done...... or so I thought.......

    I put on 2 pairs of thick, warm socks, and the wellies. Brought the mutts for a walk in the park; my feet stayed nice and dry. Unfortunately I had to head home early as I thought I was gonna lose a few toes to frostbite! My feet have never been as cold! I've got a pair of the O/H's fluffy lounge socks & my slippers on now to try and warm back up!
    bitemybanger wrote: »
    surprised noone mentioned TK maxx, they always have decent snow boots like Solomon and Berg Haus

    Cheers, might try there if weather permits a trip to Blanch in the morning.


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