Have some 'all-rubber' boots that are lace up. They never let in any wet and
being lace up are quite comfortable enough for gardening and walking short
distances.

But now being about 25 years old the lace hooks have come adrift and its
time for replacements.

They are manufactured in Malaysia and I did find them for sale in the U.K.,
quite some time ago for fifty pounds or so. Which seems quite a lot since
they are really a glorified ankle length Wellington Boot, with laces.

The other day I saw on T.V. a documentary about the Royal Navy and they all
seemed to be wearing black boots, that looked comfortable and they would
have to be waterproof..right?

But I cannot seem to find them for sale on the internet anywhere, so I'm
assuming they are only available directly to Naval personnel.

Grateful for any information on where I could pick up a 100% waterproof lace
up boot, especially the Naval ones. ( I'm not interested in the
Goretex/waterproof membrane type boots, since I hear the lining has a
limited life, and also they tend to be expensive, which I dont need for
short walks and gardening). Thanks.

Tried the local army surplus store?

Paul DS.

In article , says...

Tried the local army surplus store?

Paul DS.

Or local builders merchant.

Janet.

"Janet" wrote in message
...
In article , says...

Tried the local army surplus store?

Paul DS.

Or local builders merchant.

Janet.

This person has crossposted to several NGs and our replies are turnng up all
over the place !We (including me) should be more careful by replying more
specifically !

Bill

On Feb 15, 12:54*pm, "john east" wrote:
Have some 'all-rubber' boots that are lace up. They never let in any wet and
being lace up are quite comfortable enough for gardening and walking short
distances.

But now being about 25 years old the lace hooks have come adrift and its
time for replacements.

They are manufactured in Malaysia and I did find them for sale in the U.K..,
quite some time ago for fifty pounds or so. Which seems quite a lot since
they are really a glorified ankle length Wellington Boot, with laces.

The other day I saw on T.V. a documentary about the Royal Navy and they all
seemed to be wearing black boots, that looked comfortable and they would
have to be waterproof..right?

But I cannot seem to find them for sale on the internet anywhere, so I'm
assuming they are only available directly to Naval personnel.

Grateful for any information on where I could pick up a 100% waterproof lace
up boot, especially the Naval ones. ( I'm not interested in the
Goretex/waterproof membrane type boots, since I hear the lining has a
limited life, and also they tend to be expensive, which I dont need for
short walks and gardening). *Thanks.

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=rubber+lace+up+boot

On Feb 15, 12:54*pm, "john east" wrote:

Try Derri Boots.

I had a pair 25+ years back, so don't know what they're like now.
They were waterproof, but your feet would soon be saturated from
sweat, like wearing a plastic bag. Tolerable for short use, useless
for all day wear.

On Wed, 15 Feb 2012 10:34:14 -0800 (PST), Onetap
wrote:

Try Derri Boots.

I had a pair 25+ years back, so don't know what they're like now.
They were waterproof, but your feet would soon be saturated from
sweat, like wearing a plastic bag. Tolerable for short use, useless
for all day wear.

And after wearing them all day, the green fumes that rose from them
ensured the room was evacuated rapidly.

On Feb 16, 11:05*pm, wrote:
On Wed, 15 Feb 2012 10:34:14 -0800 (PST), Onetap
wrote:

Try Derri Boots.

I had a pair 25+ years back, so don't know what they're like now.
They were waterproof, but your feet would soon be saturated from
sweat, like wearing a plastic bag. Tolerable for short use, useless
for all day wear.

And after wearing them all day, the green fumes that rose from them
ensured the room was evacuated rapidly.

I use short wellingtons. The only come about halfway up the calf. I
think they are Hunter. Might not be suitable for wading in any depth
of water but are fine for anything else. They are very easy to get on
and off unlike the full length Hunters which can be a royal p.i..t.a.
to get off

Paul Mc Cann

"john east" wrote in message
...
Have some 'all-rubber' boots that are lace up. They never let in any wet
and being lace up are quite comfortable enough for gardening and walking
short distances.

But now being about 25 years old the lace hooks have come adrift and its
time for replacements.

They are manufactured in Malaysia and I did find them for sale in the
U.K., quite some time ago for fifty pounds or so. Which seems quite a lot
since they are really a glorified ankle length Wellington Boot, with
laces.

The other day I saw on T.V. a documentary about the Royal Navy and they
all seemed to be wearing black boots, that looked comfortable and they
would have to be waterproof..right?

But I cannot seem to find them for sale on the internet anywhere, so I'm
assuming they are only available directly to Naval personnel.

Grateful for any information on where I could pick up a 100% waterproof
lace up boot, especially the Naval ones. ( I'm not interested in the
Goretex/waterproof membrane type boots, since I hear the lining has a
limited life, and also they tend to be expensive, which I dont need for
short walks and gardening). Thanks.

If you're not worried about the fashion issue
http://www.wellingtonboots.org.uk/lace-up-wellies.htm

"john east" wrote ...

Have some 'all-rubber' boots that are lace up. They never let in any wet
and being lace up are quite comfortable enough for gardening and walking
short distances.

But now being about 25 years old the lace hooks have come adrift and its
time for replacements.

They are manufactured in Malaysia and I did find them for sale in the U.K.,
quite some time ago for fifty pounds or so. Which seems quite a lot since
they are really a glorified ankle length Wellington Boot, with laces.

The other day I saw on T.V. a documentary about the Royal Navy and they all
seemed to be wearing black boots, that looked comfortable and they would
have to be waterproof..right?

But I cannot seem to find them for sale on the internet anywhere, so I'm
assuming they are only available directly to Naval personnel.

Grateful for any information on where I could pick up a 100% waterproof
lace up boot, especially the Naval ones. ( I'm not interested in the
Goretex/waterproof membrane type boots, since I hear the lining has a
limited life, and also they tend to be expensive, which I dont need for
short walks and gardening). Thanks.

There is always the Derri Boot....
http://www.derribootsdirect.com/


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Regards. Bob Hobden.
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