Waterproof Walking Boots?

[Doofus]

Nothing heavy duty, just for dog walking.

I bought a pair of supposedly waterproof Berghaus boots, and they're st. They never were waterproof and now, after maybe 1,000 miles, the uppers and soles are parting company.

Any recommendations for replacements?

I know what PH is like with this kind of thread, so let's clarify that I'm not going to spend £1,000, and I'm not going to walk the Appalacian Way.

[Oneball]

Scarpa Terra GTX. Best boots I’ve owned and genuinely waterproof.

[Timothy Bucktu]

I bought some Grisport Saracen walking boots last year. Probably done 500 miles since then, still waterproof and extremely comfortable (once worn in). Fairly cheap too (£89)
I apply Renapur every few months to keep them waterproof and in top shape.

[GranpaB]

Muck Boot Mid apex for me.

[Planet Claire]

The last time I was in Cotswold Outdoor they had a machine at the back of the store to reproof boots. You stick them inside, pay a few quid and it must spray them and then you're good to go. This was near my parent's so I'm going to take my old boots with me next time I go and visit. I can't find anything on their website about them though so perhaps it's just certain stores.

[Doofus]

Thanks chaps. I have Muck wellies, with which I'm very happy. I didn't know they did other stuff too...

[sunnygym]

I have a pair of Adidas Terrex fee hiker. They have gore Tex technology so waterproof, warm and super comfortable. More like a trainer to be honest

[catso]

Timothy Bucktu said:

I bought some Grisport Saracen walking boots last year. Probably done 500 miles since then, still waterproof and extremely comfortable (once worn in). Fairly cheap too (£89)
I apply Renapur every few months to keep them waterproof and in top shape.

I'll second Grisport.

I bought some 'Quattro' a couple of years ago and they've been great - comfortable from the off and never let any water in. They've lasted well with hardly any visible wear and they get used a fair bit - at least a couple of miles a day dog walking across local field footpaths that get quite wet/muddy in the winter.

The only thing I've replaced is the laces and I fitted some memory foam insoles for improved comfort.

As above cost around £90 but I did need to buy a size up from my normal due to them being on the small side.

[GranpaB]

Doofus said:

Thanks chaps. I have Muck wellies, with which I'm very happy. I didn't know they did other stuff too...

These are well within your budget



https://muckbootcompany.co.uk/collections/mens-dog...

[phil1979]

sunnygym said:

I have a pair of Adidas Terrex fee hiker. They have gore Tex technology so waterproof, warm and super comfortable. More like a trainer to be honest

These. Brilliant shoes.

Get at least 1 size up, though... they come up very small.

[Evanivitch]

Keep your boots, get some sealskinz socks.

Goretex is great, but if/when you do get wet feet say from a surprisingly large puddle they can be hard to dry quickly. Which is a pain if doing n-daily dog walks.

[Doofus]

GranpaB said:

These are well within your budget



https://muckbootcompany.co.uk/collections/mens-dog...

Reviews suggest they're more like wellies than boots. Vety stiff soles.

[Doofus]

Evanivitch said:

Keep your boots, get some sealskinz socks.

As per my OP, they're broken.

[Killer2005]

https://www.millets.co.uk/16065960/peter-storm-men...

Got these for £35 in store before Christmas so may be worth popping in.

[Stan the Bat]

Planet Claire said:

The last time I was in Cotswold Outdoor they had a machine at the back of the store to reproof boots. You stick them inside, pay a few quid and it must spray them and then you're good to go. This was near my parent's so I'm going to take my old boots with me next time I go and visit. I can't find anything on their website about them though so perhaps it's just certain stores.

That reproofing only lasts six weeks.

[GranpaB]

Doofus said:

GranpaB said:

These are well within your budget



https://muckbootcompany.co.uk/collections/mens-dog...

Reviews suggest they're more like wellies than boots. Vety stiff soles.

It is tricky to describe, but i have covered huge mileage in them and to be honest, for waterproofness you wont really find anything better, regardless of what makers say.

Yes they are a little stiffer to start with but they do ease up after being used for a while and i don't wear anything else out, and we cover 10-15km per day.

[sparkythecat]

I’ve just treated my nubuck and fabric boots to some of this. Water runs off like it does off the back of a duck.



https://www.outdoorgb.com/p/Nikwax_Fabric_and_Leat...

[Timothy Bucktu]

I've tried the waterproofing sprays on other shoes. It works a bit at stopping water soaking in from walking in wet grass...but stick your foot in a puddle and it's wet foot time. I find a lot of waterproof shoes eventually crack at a 'hinge' point and let in the water.

[craig1912]

Scarpa Mistral for me. You do need to clean any boot occasionally and either use a waterproofing spray for fabric and suede boots or some leather proofing.

[Doofus]

I have dubbin and Nikwax. My boots are actually broken. No amount of lard is going to fix that.