waterproof boots

getting a pair of these as a present - never had a pair before

was wondering how do the fair up to rockhopping etc. - in terms of grip and salt damage, do the glues that keep them together with saltwater?

would it be better to get the bulkier ones or lighter ones to be more nimble?

talking about the goretex type one around €100-120ish

any advice would be great

go for the heavy boot, if they are leather keep them well dubbined. they should stand up to saltwater pretty well but i would always give them a rinse with freshwater after. because they are gore tex they should grip very well just dont do anything life-threatning or stupid. you know yourself anyway.

go to an outdoor pursuit store and ask for advice there.tell them what you are looking for and they should sort you out, alot of companies make boots esp for walkin on scree which is very similar to rocks you would fish off, as regards gore tex this is a breathable membrane devised to allow perspiration to leave the boot but prevent water from entering, its significantly lighter than most other water proof materials, it has no bearing on grip

I have a great pair of Gortex ones myself. Nice and warm and they have a good thick sole for Fantastic grip on the rocks.

I think millets still have a sale on them, 1/3 off

was also going to suggest millets and also river deep mountain high.. or my personal favourite.. army and navy store... :lol:

just remember that leather and salt water are not a great mixture.. i have plenty of pairs of para boots that have big white salt marks on them from fishin.. :(

I wouldn't go for leather/dubbin either. I dubbined my old cat boots and it will only make them water resistant and it has to be reapplied after nearly every session. The lace inserts on boots need attention after a session to stop them rusting. I recently bought a pair of green bean boots from veals which are water proof to the lacing. I'd prefer if it was higher as your bound to step in puddle rock hoping for bass. Its to soon to give a review but the've an insert for insulation that will keep your feet warm. The sole is an improvement but I still have to watch my step on wet rocks.

Donagh

thanks lads - going to have a look today and see whats out there

will be still in me wellies for the surf - these for trekking to rock marks etc. :lol:

I just use an old pair of work boots, which are leather and have good grips as for waterproof, i try not to stand in puddles

I have a few pairs of Ecco gortex boots great walking and general fishing boots but the grip isn't that great on rock marks.

Millets or Tiso are both good for their boots. But watch out, just because a boot may say it has super grip etc, when you actually get to the rocks and some damp patches some of them are like ice skating.

Yeah most boots don't do so good on slimey smooth rocks you can get these metal things that you tie on that might be of use (not Ice crampons!) but the main reason I would buy boots for fishing on rocks is that the sole is so much stiffer so there is less strain on you ankles because you are not balancing as much. great out doors can have a few bargins too but millets sale a few years ago had some good quality ones for €100. I use my hiking boots for fishing off rocks and they're great.

i have the mustad seafarer boots, they were a good job there for a couple of years, now they are falling apart, didnt get much abuse either to be fair

if you worry about slipping on rocks get some felt soles like those on freshwater wading boots, these have phenominal grip on slimey rocks and if you add the tungsten studs that are sold to go into them they have really good grip on grass as well.

Without getting into specialised items, pop into your local agricultural coop/farm supplies place. They usually have a fairly decent range of boots at the lower end of the price range.

thanks for all the advice

got a pair of timberland goretex ones for €100

so bloody comfortable - as soon as i put them on they fit like a glove - i knew i was going to buy them

yer man in the shop said the walker type ones would be better than the thicker soled ones as youd be more nimble on rocks etc. - well thats what he was saying anyway! :D

I have the Peter storm ones, they fit like a glove also. Good some wax stuff for them as well to keep the salt water at bay