M&S Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 This has to be one of the saddest posts ever to grace the pages of the forum but where else do you ask such a question... I've been after some boots for driving/laning etc. I have wellington boots, hiking boots, safety boots, but none of them are great for driving in. I was watching the Malaysian Camel Trophy (1992) last night and the guys were wearing a sand coloured boot. It looked really soft, perhaps a canvas type material? Any ideas where I can get some from? They don't have to be a stinky, well worn original pair just a similar designed boot. Feel free to delete this thread if it is deemed to be too "Heat Magazine" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wettstuff Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 I havent seem the pictures your on about but from the description you gave i think they were probably ex mil dessert boots? All army surplus places do them not sure how much they are but they are really light well made boots HTH Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 I just Googled 'camel trophy boots' & got this link http://www.cameltrophystore.co.uk/camelboots/boots.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmy511 Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 jungle boots awesome on muddy and grass land. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderzander Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 I wear dewalt work boots. They have steel toe caps and soles, goretex, antibacterial insole and so on - and were very very comfy and flexible right from the beginning. I think the protection and waterproofing is useful out on the lanes. £80 normally - but I think they might be on offer for just £35 at screwfix at the moment - bargain if its right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tombraider110 Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 jungle bootsawesome on muddy and grass land. I am trying these with sealskinz socks this year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
titan Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 jungle boots may have the grip but in good old britsh weather they are freezing and with the metal plate that runs the length of the sole they dont have much flex, i have driven in most milltery boots from the old desert to the new lowa and to be hounest i drive in trainers then change but if this isnt no good try a pair of magnums (desert of black) or swat boots there are loads of different types these are like trainers but boots on the link below there is a pair of pro tex 11 i use these there awsoe comfy and warm and the sole pattern is simlair to the jungle so gd grip too http://www.surplusandadventure.com/shop/bo...CFRMFZgodi3vRmA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderzander Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 Mixed information on the Screwfix site? link to boots Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ste clark Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 I wear dewalt work boots. They have steel toe caps and soles, goretex, antibacterial insole and so on - and were very very comfy and flexible right from the beginning.I think the protection and waterproofing is useful out on the lanes. £80 normally - but I think they might be on offer for just £35 at screwfix at the moment - bargain if its right. i had these and they lasted 3 weeks before the soles peeled off them! rockports are a bit chavvy but stay waterproof and comfy for ages!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godlykepower Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 They wont be Camel Trophy boots, but you can get some great ex-military desert boots (amongst some other great gear) from a company called Surplus & Adventure. Click HERE HTH Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ3120 Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 stay away from those jungle boots they offer no support around the ankle. they let the water in through the drainage holes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderzander Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 You must have had a bad pair Ste - mine are lasting really well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Two-Jacks Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 This has to be one of the saddest posts ever to grace the pages of the forum but where else do you ask such a question...I've been after some boots for driving/laning etc. I have wellington boots, hiking boots, safety boots, but none of them are great for driving in. I was watching the Malaysian Camel Trophy (1992) last night and the guys were wearing a sand coloured boot. It looked really soft, perhaps a canvas type material? Any ideas where I can get some from? They don't have to be a stinky, well worn original pair just a similar designed boot. Feel free to delete this thread if it is deemed to be too "Heat Magazine" Hi Try magnum boots owned by Hi-Tech used by speacial forces and and most police forces in the uk they come in a sand coloured version called the Magnum Elite Spider 8. Now the worst bit they are about £50-120 depending on what you choose also you could try "Grafters" as used in Iraq and other places by the British forces that get fed up with desert boots not being heat proof! Cheers James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacks906 Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 my hi-tech walking boots an gators do me fine just dont lace all the way up dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white90 Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 Scarpa Walking boots After JST put me onto them they have saved me from broken ankles time and time again. these ones http://www.scarpa.co.uk/Products/Product.asp?ProductId=35 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark90 Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 One of the best boots I've used are Danner. Got some Fort Lewis to try as they where cheap ($20 on ebay, nicely broken in) and they have been great. A lot lighter than you'd expect and very comfy, can wear them all day without any fatige. I'd probably go for the Recon boots if buying again as the Fort Lewis are a little high for general use, but great for wading through mud/streams/etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
streaky Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 There's a huge difference between jungle boots and desert boots. It's a different tool for a different job. For our hotter climate I use the suede & canvas US Desert Storm boots as used every day by the soldiers in Iraq and Afganistan (& other desert). These are well ventiated and have a high tongue that won't allow sand inside etc but being vented they arn't water proof like a leather boot. For dirty work I use the Magnum Boots...but again these arn't fully water proof unless you treat them with after market products. The biggest rip off to date had to be the Original Camel Trophy Hot climate Desert boots made from Nubuck leather. I thought they would be the answer to my prayers but after walking on hot tarmac for ten minutes the glue fixing the soles on melted and they turned into a 90 quid pair of flip flops. My mate Mark had the exact same problem with his..... I took them to a back street cobbler who sewed the soles on using a heavy twine....now they are worthy of being called a desert boot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retroanaconda Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 I just have a pair of decent Magnums, they serve me well for everything in this country, reasonably waterproof as well. I use them both for airsoft and off-roading. Work equally well for both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 Another vote here for Magnum. I bought a pair of full leather waterproof ones years ago - they are great. The only criticism I have is that they are a little warm in the summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicks90 Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 i've always been a big fan of Raichle boots. they aint the cheapest footwear around - but imho you get what you pay for! got 2 pairs, one pair for mountaineering/walking (also allow the fitment of crampons and snow shoes) and are excellent all round heavy duty boot. Cant remember their name as i bought them a few years ago. They are a bit stiff for driving in. Not impossible, but i find that after a full days trialling or greenlaning i know about it! Other pair is what i bought for general day to day stuff - Sierra GTX - bloomin awesome boot! Fully water proof and flexible enough for dancing in (if that floats yer boat) and yet still supports the ankle enough to prevent twisting and bones breaking when clambering about rocky rtv sections. They`re actually just as comfy as my trainers and i always put these on first before getting my Nike cross trainers out...... boots clicky link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M&S Posted March 2, 2009 Author Share Posted March 2, 2009 Thanks for looking everyone. I might try and take a photograph of the ones in the video. The closest match though are the army surplus desert boots, so I will have a look next time I'm passing. As I say, I have good hiking boots already, I just find them difficult to drive in. Don't forget I'm in a D2 so the throttle response is perhaps a bit more delicate than in some other vehicles The gortex jungle/army boots etc aren't really what I'm looking for. To prove the point though, whilst opening a gate yesterday the grass "gave way" an I ended up with a shoe full of s**t And I had my wellies in the back Will try and grab some photos later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben_J85JTY Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 Were they something like these? Desert Boots The low leg Desert boots were "in fashion arounf the time, so they may have been using them on the event. It used to be easy to spot a squaddie, desi boots and blue levi's were the civi uniform for many. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
streaky Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 These are the Camel Trophy Desert Boots that I referred to earlier. They are soft Nu-Buck leather with a heavy duty canvas upper ankle support. I wouldn't say they were suited to wet conditions though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M&S Posted March 2, 2009 Author Share Posted March 2, 2009 Here we are. They are quite low and look really soft: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filthy boy Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 Sole looks a bit like these http://www.palladiumshoes.com/spring2007/f..._men_baggy.html Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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