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Blundstone Rustic Brown 1306 Boots

As someone who is forever jumping in and out of 4x4s in all weather and conditions, boots are ideal, they keep my feet dry as well as supporting my ankles. More importantly, for me at least, is that when I go on a car launch, boots are rugged enough to get dirty, and

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Redback Boot Wax

Even if you don’t own a pair of Redback boots (though you really should) I can’t recommend this wax enough, not only has it given my Redbacks a new lease of life, but I've also treated my 25-year old Zamberlan Mountain Lites to a coating too, and the difference is amazing!

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An apology to my Original Redback Boots…

I’m sorry that I haven’t treated you well over the last 4 years, you’ve been exceptionally reliable and comfortable, yet I haven’t looked after you the way I should have.  

You are the only boots that I choose when I leave the house.  When wellingtons are a bit excessive or I have to walk for miles at indoor and outdoor events, I reach for…..

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Freewaters Treeline Therm-a-Rest Flip Flops

I came across Freewaters footwear at a trade show. I was drawn to the stand by a colourful image showing how they support clean water projects around the globe (this ticks one of my boxes), which in turn made me examine the footwear on offer. They had a cracking collection of flip flops, sandals and lifestyle trainers………

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Seeland Estate 18” 5mm Wellington Boot

Going back to around 4 years ago, I was sent 6 pairs of wellies to review for a magazine, and being perfectly honest, they were all very good.  However, there will be always 1 pair that stands out above the rest, and for me it was Seeland’s Estate 18” wellington boot…..

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Muck Boot Tack II Hi All Purpose Boots

I have found the best pair of wellies (sorry All Purpose Boots) ever. I have only had these for a week (a very 'it's-wet-up-North' week), and already I have worn them for longer, and without any pain, than any other wellies that I've bought in the last 10 years. Oh and I love purple, so the funky purple coloured soles and top edging are right up my street. They also do…..

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Hi-Tec Trail Ox Chukka

My request was simple enough, I wanted a boot, or shoe that would be flexible for driving long distances in yet tough enough for jumping in and out of a 4x4 in all manner of conditions to open gates or take photos….

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Clarks Desert Boots

It’s that time of year when I rummage through the wardrobe and dig out the old Desert Boots. These are my go to summer shoe, they’re lightweight and keep my slabs of meat incredibly cool, which is why I don’t wear them during winter.

Launched in 1950 by Nathan Clark, the Desert Boot was …..

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Muck Boot - Chore Hi

When I announced that I had a pair of Chore Hi Muck boots to test for the ill-fated Land Rover World magazine, at least 1/2 dozen of my ‘on-line’ acquaintances piped up and told me how much they swore by them. ‘Comfortable and dependable’ they said, and not a bad word from any of them……

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Redback Boots Original

As normal-ish bloke I'm all for keeping things to a minimum, so when I buy something it generally has to have a dual purpose.  When the time came to buy a new pair of boots I knew that they needed to be hardy enough for a gentle meander in the country, comfy for driving in and after a bit of spit ‘n’ polish, posh enough to wear with…..

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Grubs Snowline 8.5 Wellington boots

Snow is something that we’ve been seriously lacking around my neck of the woods this winter, but that hasn’t stopped me from slipping my feet into my pair of Snowline 8.5’s when the rain has been constant companion. The Snowline 8.5 combines Grub’s Insu-Foam technology with advanced 8.5 thermal engineering, which makes …..

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Merrell Moab Rover

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, I do like Merrell shoes, I can’t remember a time when there hasn’t been a pair in my wardrobe.

Early last year, 2015, they sent me a pair of Moab Rover’s from their new arrivals section to abuse... sorry, review.  Merrell call their Moab Rover a hiking shoe, but you won’t find any ankle support, in fact they sit quite low, so….

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