PREP Recent economy mens BOOTS adventures
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Line Doggie
Contributing Member
A 5$ tube of Shoe Goo will keep a pair of boots with the sole separation problem going for a long time. I got a pair of side zip Bates from a Coast Guard Exchange that have been glued back together three times now. And this is a flexible long-lasting adhesive that can fix other things too, at least temporarily.
In Central America you see guys walking around neighborhoods with a box of tools and adhesives fixing people's shoes for a little money. Even athletic-type shoes.
In Central America you see guys walking around neighborhoods with a box of tools and adhesives fixing people's shoes for a little money. Even athletic-type shoes.
Shadow
Swift, Silent,...Sleepy
I had the same thing happen to a pair of running shoes. I would leave my gym gear in a bag in the car in Texas heat so that when I fly in I could go right to the gym. The shoes fell apart long before I put much wear on them.
Protect unused footwear from heat.
Shadow
ETA. I think people benefit most from me by learning from the dumb things I have done.
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Voortrekker
Veteran Member
I have a black military footlocker filled with military boots I bought at Clothing and Sales. Belleville, Danner, Altima, all my size and most broken in. Socks? Did I mention a black military footlocker?
Samuel Adams
Has No Life - Lives on TB
Nowski
Let's Go Brandon!
I have both pairs of my hiking boots, ready to be shipped off
to cobblers to be fixed. One cobbler specializes in Vasque,
and the other specializes in Asolo.
Took some pics of the boots. If the collar wasn't torn up,
what I call the collar inside of the Vasque, they would be
usable even with most of the tread worn down.
The Asolo's, both of the glued on soles have come off,
and it appears that perhaps not enough glue was used.
I like the Vasque, due to the rugged Norwegian welt,
and the ease of replacing the worn sole. They are heavy,
but provide excellent foot protection. I am going to get a
sole that is more durable, and not a mountaineering sole.
The Asolo's have a special Asolo sole, that is now available,
and I am going to ask for that sole. It provides more protection,
to side of the boot that gets glued on.
I should have (2)two excellent pairs of hiking boots, for when
TSHTF finally arrives in the ZUSA.
Please be safe everyone. Get your hiking boots fixed up.
Regards to all.
Nowski
to cobblers to be fixed. One cobbler specializes in Vasque,
and the other specializes in Asolo.
Took some pics of the boots. If the collar wasn't torn up,
what I call the collar inside of the Vasque, they would be
usable even with most of the tread worn down.
The Asolo's, both of the glued on soles have come off,
and it appears that perhaps not enough glue was used.
I like the Vasque, due to the rugged Norwegian welt,
and the ease of replacing the worn sole. They are heavy,
but provide excellent foot protection. I am going to get a
sole that is more durable, and not a mountaineering sole.
The Asolo's have a special Asolo sole, that is now available,
and I am going to ask for that sole. It provides more protection,
to side of the boot that gets glued on.
I should have (2)two excellent pairs of hiking boots, for when
TSHTF finally arrives in the ZUSA.
Please be safe everyone. Get your hiking boots fixed up.
Regards to all.
Nowski
L.A.B.
Goodness before greatness.
I like Keen Canyoning sandals for moderate climate to desert. Once that snow is on the ground, or I’m carrying a pack on a rocky trail, I really like water proofed leather, mid high boots, Vibram lugged soles, and heavy merino wool socks.
No matter the footwear, those socks are gonna make or break the experience.
No matter the footwear, those socks are gonna make or break the experience.
mistaken1
Has No Life - Lives on TB
I found gel type superglue lasts longer. Yes I have shoo goo, it has its uses.
Squib
Veteran Member
Wow Doc, no lie, I just got a pair of slip on Ariat boots at a rescue mission thrift store!
I always go by and check and it pays off…we spend 2/3 of our life in bed, and the other 1/3 on our feet…don’t get cheap in footwear!
The local thrift store had a $10 for all snow boots sale this fall, I snagged a like new pair of Sorell boots. $200 MSRP.
Add to that seniors discount and they were $8.00!
Ive gotten doc Martin, Merrel, and American made cowboy boots over the years.
Sure, I bought new also, but only when I had to, but still, as others have stated, come SHTF, you wanna be wearing these?
West
Senior
Reasonable Rascal
Veteran Member
Socks: well worth investing in quality. Bass Pro/Cabela's has a great merino wool blend sock that they used to guarantee for 10 years. It doesn't look like they do any longer, but it wasn't the sock per se that wears out but rather the elastic border at the top that tends to separate from the body when you dig in with your nails while pulling the socks up.
I use cushioning socks for a traumatic foot injury suffered over 20 years ago. These work, very well, summer and winter alike. I have several pairs that are 10 years and counting, about 15 pairs overall. I have never found any socks that wear like these do. I am hoping to lay in a stock of another 20 pairs to have as needed.
RR
I use cushioning socks for a traumatic foot injury suffered over 20 years ago. These work, very well, summer and winter alike. I have several pairs that are 10 years and counting, about 15 pairs overall. I have never found any socks that wear like these do. I am hoping to lay in a stock of another 20 pairs to have as needed.
RR