Blober
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10 years ago
My old Etche canyoning boots from starless river are really starting to feel the burn these days.

So was wondering if anyone else knew of any similar alternatives?

Although I will likely get another pair of these as i've found them to be most excellent i'm just curious about similar things if people have used them.

I don't want to hear about wellies!

:thumbup:
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Morlock
10 years ago
I'm a bit of an leather (external steel toecap) fan myself.
Tamarmole
10 years ago
Hi tec do (or did) a neoprene boot called the Para Boot. Although I haven't tried them myself I have heard good things about them from those who have.
crickleymal
10 years ago
I use Inyati chemical boots. The lace holes need reinforcing and you wouldn't want to walk miles in them but the grip is fantastic
Malc.
Rusted and ropey, Dog eared old copy
Vintage and classic or just plain Jurassic
All words to describe me.
Peter Burgess
10 years ago
"Blober" wrote:

My old Etche canyoning boots from starless river are really starting to feel the burn these days.

So was wondering if anyone else knew of any similar alternatives?

Although I will likely get another pair of these as i've found them to be most excellent i'm just curious about similar things if people have used them.

I don't want to hear about wellies!

:thumbup:

Out of interest, how long did the old Etche boots last, as I considered getting some a while back from SR, but never did.
Blober
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10 years ago
I had a pair of those para boots before these ones, they only lasted around 9 months or it could have been less I cant remember.

I think the etches have lasted around a year, and I think its my own fault that has led to their demise, clearing slate with your shoes isn't a good idea :tongue:
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Peter Burgess
10 years ago
Fair enough! A year isn't a long time but if you were abusing them, then I suppose it's expected.
Blober
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10 years ago
Pretty much every thursday evening and various weekends. I suppose they were getting quite a hammering!

I think it was the slate that did them in because they had a slash mark on each boot and i'm fairly certain that was my own doing. Using them as shovels!
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Barney
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10 years ago
I've had a pair of these for about 10 years, still as good as new. Throw them in the washing machine after use too....

http://www.chillcheater.com/aqshop/catalogue.php?id=4053&page= 
Blober
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10 years ago
Now thats the kind of thing I was looking for!

They look the buisness.
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Barney
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10 years ago
"Blober" wrote:

Now thats the kind of thing I was looking for!

They look the buisness.



They really are good, if you are interested, PM me for sizing info
Graigfawr
10 years ago
"Morlock" wrote:

I'm a bit of an leather (external steel toecap) fan myself.



Can you recommend a supplier please? My pair is almost worn out and the shop I used to but boots in has regrettably closed.

Many thanks!
Tamarmole
10 years ago
"Graigfawr" wrote:

"Morlock" wrote:

I'm a bit of an leather (external steel toecap) fan myself.



Can you recommend a supplier please? My pair is almost worn out and the shop I used to but boots in has regrettably closed.

Many thanks!



Lennon's do external toe cap steelies
Morlock
10 years ago
"Tamarmole" wrote:

"Graigfawr" wrote:

"Morlock" wrote:

I'm a bit of an leather (external steel toecap) fan myself.



Can you recommend a supplier please? My pair is almost worn out and the shop I used to but boots in has regrettably closed.

Many thanks!





Lennon's do external toe cap steelies



Looks like the info has already been forthcoming.
I normally just type the description into Google as firms tend to come and go.
Graigfawr
10 years ago
Many thanks - now, like Cinderella, I can go to the ball, sorry, mine.
waggy
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10 years ago
Lennons have been going for years and hopefully will be for a while yet! (as long as folk buy their boots aswell) :lol:
[i]I am always upto my neck in it!
4737carlin
10 years ago
Ive got some Carn ones, done seem serious walking miles in them without any problems at all.
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