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#295726 19-Apr-2022 07:34

I'm after some winter boots that tick a few boxes.

I've always opted for boots for an element of waterproof(ness) or at least protecting the ankle from the rain.

Non-slippery. Some of the pavements around the Auckland CBD are terribly slippery when wet

I at time do where office trousers, and if the boots could fall into the smart office wear that would be tops.

Any suggestions?

What do you wear?

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#2903607 19-Apr-2022 08:01

Those new Auckland pavements are totally ridiculous.

Rigid boots in offices are really annoying if you have older floors.

In any case for city use I'd go for something like this technical waterproof boot style. This is an excellent brand. First result on my google. Good price too. Imo $350+ in NZ if you can find them at all.

https://www.dicksmith.co.nz/dn/buy/salomon-mens-x-ultra-3-mid-gtx-hiking-shoe-burnt-brick-size-95-uk-salomon/

I think these are nonslip too in practice. The product description does not have that so I could be wrong.

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#2903609 19-Apr-2022 08:06

I have a couple of pairs of Salomon boots for tramping and a pair of their trail running shoes, but I don't think they would last long on paved surfaces, as the rubber is quite soft.

I wear a pair of pull on John Bulls, every workday (we have to wear steel toed boats). They keep me dry walking around in the rain, in wet environments around ports, in fish chillers and on boats. If you stand in a deep puddle water will get through the elastic panels on the side. Other than that all good.

Edit: And either the John Bulls or Salomon boots will work with over trousers no problem. However the metal lace loops etc on the Salomons can be hard on the cuffs of pants.

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#2903618 19-Apr-2022 08:27

I wear Timberland boots almost exclusively for this reason. Waterproof, non-slip and can just about bridge the gap between a pair of trousers and jeans for the office. Not cheap, but they last for years and I pick them up from the outlet store at Onehunga so I think they provide good value.

https://www.timberland.co.nz/mens/footwear/boots?timberland_key_tech=Waterproof

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#2903622 19-Apr-2022 08:40

+1 for Timberland although I only have their shoes not boots

I do have a pair of CAT boots I normally wear in winter for office work.

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#2903668 19-Apr-2022 08:55

If your budget extends, RM Williams... They are a boot that will last you years and can be repaired. Good for all occasions, casual, formal, corporate.

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#2903671 19-Apr-2022 09:08

I was tempted to look at the RM Williams store in Commercial Bay!

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#2903673 19-Apr-2022 09:10

Nate001:

If your budget extends, RM Williams... They are a boot that will last you years and can be repaired. Good for all occasions, casual, formal, corporate.

Yes - see a lot of these in the city - often worn as a "casual dress" boot with either work wear or chinos etc.

They are spendy at $600 - $1200+ a pair, but will last a lifetime if looked after.

They have a variety of leather types and sole types for different applications. The rubber soled ones are likely to be the best for your needs and they are also the cheapest.

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#2903791 19-Apr-2022 12:48

Nate001:

If your budget extends, RM Williams... They are a boot that will last you years and can be repaired. Good for all occasions, casual, formal, corporate.

I have a pair of RMWs. The heel blocks started separating from the rest of the boot just over a year after I bought them, after minimal use. RM Williams staff could not have been less interested or more unhelpful "we only offer a 6 month warranty". They are still OK but will eventually fail. I just won't buy their boots/clothes again. Also they wear quite quickly. For something dressy, hard to go past DMs - and they are more comfortable to walk in.

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#2903798 19-Apr-2022 13:04

Shindig:

I was tempted to look at the RM Williams store in Commercial Bay!

For some reason Yartons in Birkenhead are cheaper, as long as they have stock of what you want.

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#2903804 19-Apr-2022 13:31

Salomon’s quicklace system has no lace hooks and is quick to pull tight. It makes hiking boots look a lot smarter without thick laces and shiny extruding hooks. See the difference on their website:

https://salomon.co.nz/collections/mens-hiking-shoes

My light X Ultra GTX 3’s (I think that is what they are called) have lasted well with daily wear for 4-5 years.

The waterproofing is great but small holes have developed on the side between due to flexing at the ball of my foot. The X Ultra GTX 4’s might have fixed that issue.

I always go with low profile because I can walk on my toes in deeper water. Anyway, hiking shoes tend to have a thick sole and high tongue which deflects most water at the front.

But the big caveat with synthetic soles is that they can be slippery on wet indoor surfaces. They do vary between different shoes so I would try them on to test for lost grip.

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#2903827 19-Apr-2022 14:10

Hammerer:

But the big caveat with synthetic soles is that they can be slippery on wet indoor surfaces. They do vary between different shoes so I would try them on to test for lost grip.

I have Quest 4 GTX boots and they are lethal on wet tiles. I wiped out spectacularly on those artistic tiles in Aro Park. Even on worn pavers they were dicey.

On my first pair, one of the rivets snapper on one of the u shaped lace gripper thingies. Took it back to where I bout it and they replaced it on the spot.

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#2903917 19-Apr-2022 15:08

I looked at the RMW website and they are just too pricy.

The DMs are worth a look, getting up there, but if the boots are going to last a good few years then worth it.

The little things make the biggest difference.

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#2904201 20-Apr-2022 10:13

Shindig:

I looked at the RMW website and they are just too pricy.

The DMs are worth a look, getting up there, but if the boots are going to last a good few years then worth it.

I used to get 3-years out of DMs with an average daily distance of 2o,000 steps on pavement. And once broken in they are very comfortable.

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#2904212 20-Apr-2022 10:47

MikeAqua:

Shindig:

I looked at the RMW website and they are just too pricy.

The DMs are worth a look, getting up there, but if the boots are going to last a good few years then worth it.

I used to get 3-years out of DMs with an average daily distance of 2o,000 steps on pavement. And once broken in they are very comfortable.

Must admit - last pair of DM's I had when I was hairdressing (on my feet for up to 14 hrs a day) were supremely comfortable and my go-to for every occasion, but that was over 25 years ago. Don't know what the quality is like these days.

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#2904283 20-Apr-2022 12:22

Check second hand stores and listings for pre owned as odd as that sounds. You can nab some sweet t deals if you aren't put off and in some instances the previous owner has done the painful work of breaking them in.

One of my go-to dailys are a pair of leather brown Sebago chukkas that I got for a $1. Bit of polish and they looked fine.

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