Work boots anyone tried the V12 brand

[arther dailey]

Not been worn regularly then ? I never got a year out of a pair of wellies

several months every year , they are the unlined aigles, use with thick socks ,these days with plastic bag over the top of sock

 

[Turbo]

any advice on waterproofing/polishing/whatever your boots?

Since I discovered Leder-gris I've used nothing else on all my boots.
https://www.altberg.co.uk/bootcare/leather-boots-for-water-repellency-leder-gris-treatment-video

I found that dubbin stays sticky & causes dirt to stick to it, this stuff dries out fully, oils the leather & waterproofs it. They even do a version that you can buff to a parade type shine!

As for boots, Altberg are a very good boot & can be picked up quite cheaply as they are the standard supplied British army boot.

For safety boots I only wear Grisport, Italian leather, extremely comfortable & hard wearing.

 

[arther dailey]

Since I discovered Leder-gris I've used nothing else on all my boots.
https://www.altberg.co.uk/bootcare/leather-boots-for-water-repellency-leder-gris-treatment-video

I found that dubbin stays sticky & causes dirt to stick to it, this stuff dries out fully, oils the leather & waterproofs it. They even do a version that you can buff to a parade type shine!

As for boots, Altberg are a very good boot & can be picked up quite cheaply as they are the standard supplied British army boot.

For safety boots I only wear Grisport, Italian leather, extremely comfortable & hard wearing.

thanks for the reply , I will be getting that leather care.cheers

 

[Migmac]

I wear wellies pretty much every day at some point even in the summer because they are quick and easy.

I was wearing Dunlop Purofort Safety, nice and light and very comfortable. They do multiple years easily. I did try Purofort Pro but they felt a bit heavy and stiff. I'm now wearing Purofort Field Pro safety and I really like them, they fit snug around the ankle which makes them really nice to walk in as they don't flop around.

I used to wear wellies everyday, to tight in those days to buy leather boots! I now don’t own a pair of wellies, find them uncomfortable, no ankle support and make your feet sweat.

 

[Tangledfeet]

For safety boots I only wear Grisport, Italian leather, extremely comfortable & hard wearing.

I've yet to try any Grisport safety boots (I don't really have a need) but I'm a huge fan of Grisport walking shoes and boots; I have about six pairs now!

Itakain as you say, made in the Dolomites in a factory with very green credentials, much of the power generated sustainably at the site.

 

[knighty]

I've tried a bunch of different wellies and never had any that last very long - I think it was the hot water here killing them more than anything

tend to just buy cheap ones and treat them as disposable now

 

[123hotchef]

Since I discovered Leder-gris I've used nothing else on all my boots.
https://www.altberg.co.uk/bootcare/leather-boots-for-water-repellency-leder-gris-treatment-video

I found that dubbin stays sticky & causes dirt to stick to it, this stuff dries out fully, oils the leather & waterproofs it. They even do a version that you can buff to a parade type shine!

As for boots, Altberg are a very good boot & can be picked up quite cheaply as they are the standard supplied British army boot.

For safety boots I only wear Grisport, Italian leather, extremely comfortable & hard wearing.

I just ordered some leder gris to try also thanks

 

[Agrismith]

I've tried a bunch of different wellies and never had any that last very long - I think it was the hot water here killing them more than anything

tend to just buy cheap ones and treat them as disposable now

I hate cheap wellies. Cheap wellies seem to be the absolute worst of cheap footwear.
I have aigles for home and skellrup toe capped for work. And if either got a hole in I would replace them straight away.
I spent many years being tight but realized what a stupid excercise it is. I never begrudge or regret spending money on anything that makes life more comfortable.

 

[Turbo]

I've yet to try any Grisport safety boots (I don't really have a need) but I'm a huge fan of Grisport walking shoes and boots; I have about six pairs now!

Itakain as you say, made in the Dolomites in a factory with very green credentials, much of the power generated sustainably at the site.

I've got a pair of their walking boots too, I wear them when I'm not in the steelies! Only downside is that they are a very warm boot, great in winter, not so good in summer!

 

[J1nx]

If you buy decent wellies then it’s well worth cleaning and giving them a rub over with autoglym bumper gel, works a treat. Most importantly don’t leave them outside the door if they are in the sun, the sun destroys the rubber.

 

[magnet]

Brown Iturri Military Patrol Boots

Military RAF Issue Iturri Patrol Boots Brown soft supple leather Military RAF Issue Iturri Boots new and used from size 6 upwards in stock and available to order online or buy in store

www.surplusandoutdoors.com

I have found these superb for the money......Highly recommended. Light, Warm waterproof and really comfortable.

 

[arther dailey]

If you buy decent wellies then it’s well worth cleaning and giving them a rub over with autoglym bumper gel, works a treat. Most importantly don’t leave them outside the door if they are in the sun, the sun destroys the rubber.

thats brilliant , thanks ,will get some.

 

[Migmac]

Oddly V12 appeared on my fb today. The boots look good but the leather looked rather soft. The reviews were very mixed.

 

[123hotchef]

I ordered a pair of the Haix Boots Cold Wet Weather boots well 2 pairs actually one for me and one for the wife.
It will be good to compare them to the Griesport boots I have

 

[Lewis_RX8]

I ordered a pair of the Haix Boots Cold Wet Weather boots well 2 pairs actually one for me and one for the wife.
It will be good to compare them to the Griesport boots I have

Be interested to see how you get on with them , I loved my hiax work boots but never tried anything for hiking

 

[123hotchef]

Be interested to see how you get on with them , I loved my hiax work boots but never tried anything for hiking

I'll report back

 

[123hotchef]

Still waiting for the new boots but these got soaked today and the new cleaning kit arrived so it's time to clean them

 

[Turbo]

Still waiting for the new boots but these got soaked today and the new cleaning kit arrived so it's time to clean them

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I like to use glycerine saddle soap for cleaning with a soft scrubbing brush.

 

[123hotchef]

I like to use glycerine saddle soap for cleaning with a soft scrubbing brush.

I just used warm water today. I'll ask the wife to borrow her saddle soap next time.

 

[Screwdriver]

Well thanks to @Blicksheep and other comments for recommending Haix.

Nabbed off eBay for £30. They're for use in the shed but I can confirm they are incredibly comfortable. I was wearing them round the house as if they were slippers.