My Rivers boots are soft and comfortable, but a bit of a metal issue, so mainly joggers. Grass seeds and prickles can be a bit of a nuisance though with the joggers.
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Jacko said:
I agree, don't know what it's like down south but definitely don't want to wear joggers up our way as the spear grass will drive you insane. You'd end up burning your joggers after a while lol.
Yes, lots of spear grass round Tennant Creek mid year
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Len Krois
Mongrel elastic side boots w/o the metal cap are fantastic. The only pair of boots that are so comfy that I don't need to wear prosthetics. Worth their weight in gold. but paid bout $95 after searching ebay.
Most Aus snakes have tiny fangs - cannot even penetrate jeans. if that's your worry, wear long trousers
Most Aus snakes have tiny fangs - cannot even penetrate jeans. if that's your worry, wear long trousers
OK Guys...Don't laugh! Bought a new pair of lacky sided boots, took my ML pinpoint probe into a lot of footware shops and the best I got came from K Mart, I kid you not! $29.95, waterproof, appear to be very well made and a good fit for size........No metal
Believe me, you get some funny looks wandering around stores with a gadget that looks like a dildo and, from what I am told, sounds like one. At least it wasn't in the womens footware section.
Believe me, you get some funny looks wandering around stores with a gadget that looks like a dildo and, from what I am told, sounds like one. At least it wasn't in the womens footware section.
Hotrocks said:
bunnings now carry croc shoe gumboots
very comfortable
no metal
possibly snakebite "resistant" with their 3 - 5 mm rubber thickness but do your own research on that one please
about 10 inches high . but you could wear gaitors from there to the knees
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Len Krois
Hotrocks said:
The real question is - did you get any offers other than boots :8
Can anybody tell me if they have ever had trouble with the little metal eyelets on boots and shoes setting off their detector? I know steel caps will do it but was wondering how fussy ya have to be?
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NO METAL IN BOOT PLEASE!
That's apparently shouting!
That's apparently shouting!
I second the Oliver ATS boots good sturdy boots no metal inside.
Yep sure did. Thanks.LC76 said:
I offered a while ago to get BATA Boots in for members. I am glad that I didn't get any for anyone else as the first pair I had that were supposed to be 100% non metallic contained metal. Ended up wearing pluggers for a week in the bush.
Their customer service was excellent though. I sent that pair back and they sent me two new pairs which are actually non metallic and very comfy.
Their customer service was excellent though. I sent that pair back and they sent me two new pairs which are actually non metallic and very comfy.
minkawilson
Wayne
I am heading to Dunolly after Easter and have ordered the following. Seller confirmed no metal.
I like the ankle style protection and zip (apparently not metal and will detect them when they arrive) but i will be using them for work as mine are stuffed.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/281486831055?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
I like the ankle style protection and zip (apparently not metal and will detect them when they arrive) but i will be using them for work as mine are stuffed.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/281486831055?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
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I had some very similar to those but can't remeber if they were that brand? The zip was metal but you had to pretty much try to detect it & it wasn't a big issue. The issue was the zip failed before the boots so they are now at the tip.
Another set I got early on were supposed to be metal free/airport safe but the "composite toe" gives a loud signal. They are a pain & I often pick them up while detecting normally.
I have just got a set of Oliver ATS boots ($137) http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Oliver-A...=LH_DefaultDomain_15&var=&hash=item644caf4da8
Haven't had them out detecting yet but they feel very comfy.
People swear by the Redback boots https://www.cwpsupplies.com.au/product-category/redback-boots/
I prefer lace ups for uneven ground due to a few ankle injuries.
Another set I got early on were supposed to be metal free/airport safe but the "composite toe" gives a loud signal. They are a pain & I often pick them up while detecting normally.
I have just got a set of Oliver ATS boots ($137) http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Oliver-A...=LH_DefaultDomain_15&var=&hash=item644caf4da8
Haven't had them out detecting yet but they feel very comfy.
People swear by the Redback boots https://www.cwpsupplies.com.au/product-category/redback-boots/
I prefer lace ups for uneven ground due to a few ankle injuries.
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Redbacks for me. I think i paid around $80
From the army disposal store.
Edit: purchase was made about 18 months
Ago.
From the army disposal store.
Edit: purchase was made about 18 months
Ago.
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