Boots for Prospecting, Hiking, Detecting information and questions

[Cando]

Aussiefarmer...... Are you actually looking at the boots :lol:
I ended up getting a set of Mack lace up composite toe work boots, without zipper. They are super light and comfy...

 

[shakergt]

I use these. They are great.

 

[Sacredsite]

Keens hiking boots. They have absolutely no metal in them and they have tenacious grip in rocky country.

https://www.prospectingaustralia.com/forum/img/member-images/3960/1524746636_boots.jpg

They are great for climbing but don't handle rock slides too well. You know, where you slide the rocks away with your boots It wears out the side stitching causing the fine dust to collect outside the gortex layer. It becomes quite uncomfortable after a while so I find it better to apply a Sikaflex urethane rubber bumper to both sides before they wear out.

I had a pair fall apart on me(I bought 2 pair when Rays outdoors were closing in Cairns) but the second pair seem to be ok. I'll go back to the leather work boots when they fail.

 

[Tathradj]

I wear Steelcaps. I simply adjust my swing and gait to match.
Must admit, I have to really slow down with the 15" coil on the 4500.

 

[Fnx50]

Rum Jungle lace-up boots. Very light and comfortable. Under $100.00 at local camping store. They have metal eyelets, but because I discriminate ferrous, that's not a problem.

 

[bundyjd]

Hi folks,

My brother and I are visiting the Solomon Islands in May this year and our local guide Stanley has very politely asked if I could get him a pair or boots like the ones pictured below which belong to one of his friends.

After discovering that Stanley does most of his tours barefoot (including 3 day jungle treks across the island) I couldn't really say no.

The problem is I am having trouble finding a new pair. They look to be old Australian army issue high combat boots based on the sole pattern, but I've tried a couple of local disposals places without any luck.

So if anybody knows what they are and/or has an idea where I might find a pair, please give me a shout.

Cheers,
JD

 

[Redfin]

Warlord Industries = http://www.warlordindustries.com.au/products?show=true

Sord = https://www.sordaustralia.com/products

Platatac = https://www.platatac.com/

We have a pair each of these and find them comfortable and hard wearing.

 

[Licking windows]

7.62 marksman might be your go to man regarding sourcing a pair ! erfect:
You will probably make him a very happy man especially if he is currently going barefoot :N:
Good luck

 

[7.62marksman]

I have a pair here mate what size you need

 

[7.62marksman]

the new ones are a bit more trendy for the gender unknown but i have the old style ones still as i know what gender i am

 

[goody2shoes]

Omg I would brake my other ankle wearing them ...

Don't wish for it to look like my left ankle at the moment :lol:

Goody

 

[Jaros]

Try Abby on NCIS!!! :8

 

[BigWave]

Bad luck Goody. Hope you're back on your own feet shortly.

 

[Jaros]

Take it east Goody.

 

[bundyjd]

I have a pair here mate what size you need

Thanks mate.

He tells me he is a 42EU which seems to translate to 8UK or 9US.

Do you know who makes them? I recall Redback were supplying them to the army for a while and everybody hated their boots, I don't want to give him something that's going to hurt his feet on long hikes.

 

[7.62marksman]

ok the ones i have are
Military issue 8e
made by Highmark
these were made back when they they made the good military boots will put a photo up soon

 

[Licking windows]

Omg I would brake my other ankle wearing them ...

Don't wish for it to look like my left ankle at the moment :lol:

https://www.prospectingaustralia.co.../1549432839_img_20190107_004835-1368x2432.jpg

Goody

Hey goody how did it happen? And are ya still lying up in hospital? :N: 8.(

 

[7.62marksman]

these were my parade boots that is why they are so shiny but that will wear off worn for about 4 parades thats it
i no longer wear them if that helps you out

 

[woomera]

https://www.redbackboots.com.au/adf
[video=480,360]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5LFmj_omfrA[/video]

 

[goody2shoes]

Like the looks of them woomera

Goody