Shoe choice

Barnz · 30 Sep 2012, 4:29 pm

I dunno whats better, work boots or volleys. I like my old boots but would be a pain when full of water, so im thinking volleys for drainage.

What does everyone wear when they are out an about?

twisties · 01 Oct 2012, 1:55 pm

It depends what I'm doing, if I'm climbing something I use volleys but I'm still undecided if they're a good choice or not. I prefer them because I can feel what's going on under my feet better and I feel like I have better grip. To be honest I'm still undecided if volleys or work boots are the better choice.

For anything else I wear work boots

Barnz · 01 Oct 2012, 5:15 pm

I hears ya, i wore boots in burfords batcave. id like to try volleys next as i nearly slipped far too many times in boots.
I never stacked it though, but i came close many times.
Just getting some ideas, cheers

Nuggs · 01 Oct 2012, 7:44 pm

Comes down to individual preference.
I prefer work boots in dry to slightly muddy conditions - Mainly for superior grip and safety (syringes etc.) I wear rubber boots unless it is far to muddy, or the water is too deep - that stage is where and old pair of sandshoes come in real handy. I've stepped on a lot of stuff that could have really f***ed me up if I weren't wearing heavy boots.
I usually go hunting for new sites wearing my work boots, and if necessary, return another day with the appropriate gear.

Barnz · 01 Oct 2012, 7:50 pm

Thanks, good advice bout the spikey things as i didnt think bout that aspect. Hmmm i might just take both.

Midget · 02 Oct 2012, 9:16 am

I always take spare shoes and socks if there's any chance it could be wet, which are usually random boots, and runners. Otherwise, I just wear my runners. The sole is pretty strong despite the light weight.

Shoe · 21 Oct 2012, 9:48 pm

Gumboots for everything. They're sh-t to run in though.

mpi · 21 Oct 2012, 11:09 pm

After coming out of Batcave with boots full of ****-knows-what I'm pretty sold on getting some gumboots and walking straight up the middle.

Moose · 22 Oct 2012, 8:55 am

mpi wrote:After coming out of Batcave with boots full of f***-knows-what I'm pretty sold on getting some gumboots and walking straight up the middle.

I hear ya! I first did Batcave in sneakers, but for my return I'll be wearing steel caps

Barnz · 22 Oct 2012, 9:07 am

Yep im sold on work boots now. Went on expo with cc and they all got black volleys and i had boots, guess whos feet stayed dry all nite. Lol until we walked a tunnel affected by incoming tide, bout 1 ft deep and no problems walking in them full of water.

Midget · 24 Oct 2012, 10:37 pm

What boots you got?

Barnz · 25 Oct 2012, 6:01 pm

There made by steel blue, there lace up high tops, dunno the style name. Got em from work so thats why i tried them out. Bout $160 i thinks correctly.

theedge · 29 Oct 2012, 9:08 pm

Have a pair of Ecco gortex walking boots which I've also found are good for climbing up those old slim ladders. Can't remember the name of them.

Titan · 26 Nov 2012, 10:03 am

nike cortez . . . . sunce i bought my paladium shoes id be keen to test them out for grip etc as nikes arent the cheapest shoes to ruin while UE

Panic! · 06 Mar 2013, 7:04 pm

I have shoes.
Cheap runners from Lowes or Target. That's all I have ever needed.

RooMar · 13 May 2013, 8:54 pm

http://www.oliver.com.au/asp/show_products.asp?CatId=10
These 515s are some of my favourite shoes. Really comfy, light weight, very protective, very grippy, great for climbing steel (especially wet steel), very quick drying and hosable.

http://www.oliver.com.au/asp/show_products.asp?CatId=11
For muddy or wet I love these 246s, THE MOST COMFORTABLE BOOTS I HAVE EVER WORN (maybe a little heavy for a smaller build though), plus all of the above.

For advice on good boots, ask a roadie. If they are still comfortable after 35 hours and 5 semis, they're a good boot!

Light Knight · 09 Mar 2015, 2:22 pm

Bit of a thread revival...

After a few slippery experiences with hiking boots, I've been wearing volleys for most drain explores which have amazing grip, but aren't really designed to get wet and then dried out multiple times. Whilst having a look for aqua shoes, I came across these:
http://www.rebelsport.com.au/Product/Se ... From=30502
They look like skate shoes, but are actually aqua shoes with what appears to be a good grip (herringbone sole similar to volleys). I might get a pair!

Midget · 09 Mar 2015, 2:41 pm

Interesting. They're only $40 too! I might go check it out. If you get a pair, let us know how it goes.

sneakes_ · 04 Dec 2015, 3:11 pm

vanz boiz

sneakes_ · 04 Dec 2015, 3:14 pm

Light Knight wrote:Bit of a thread revival...

After a few slippery experiences with hiking boots, I've been wearing volleys for most drain explores which have amazing grip, but aren't really designed to get wet and then dried out multiple times. Whilst having a look for aqua shoes, I came across these:
http://www.rebelsport.com.au/Product/Se ... From=30502
They look like skate shoes, but are actually aqua shoes with what appears to be a good grip (herringbone sole similar to volleys). I might get a pair!

$20 at Amart All Sports! Gonna grab some if they're comfy.

Aydun · 04 Dec 2015, 3:54 pm

Oh I bought some of those last time they were $20!

They actually go alright. And look relatively socially acceptable I think, lol..

Light Knight · 04 Dec 2015, 10:17 pm

sneakes_ wrote:
Light Knight wrote:Bit of a thread revival...

After a few slippery experiences with hiking boots, I've been wearing volleys for most drain explores which have amazing grip, but aren't really designed to get wet and then dried out multiple times. Whilst having a look for aqua shoes, I came across these:
http://www.rebelsport.com.au/Product/Se ... From=30502
They look like skate shoes, but are actually aqua shoes with what appears to be a good grip (herringbone sole similar to volleys). I might get a pair!
$20 at Amart All Sports! Gonna grab some if they're comfy.

Good tip!

Crispex · 05 Dec 2015, 11:23 am

sneakes_ wrote: $20 at Amart All Sports! Gonna grab some if they're comfy.

Sweeet, off to chaddy I go.

No+Pro · 05 Dec 2015, 12:21 pm

my local amart only has those wetsuity shoes, if any finds any in brisbane for $20 lemme know

sneakes_ · 06 Dec 2015, 9:25 am

Yeah Amart in the city was pretty limited in sizes. Hopefully they'll get some larger sizes in.