Wise words!

[ozzy72]

Remember don't try and break-in a new pair of boots by doing a long hike in them
Blisters all up your heels does hurt a wee bit The last couple of miles back to the car did sting!!!

[Fozzer]

If I had a new pair of long-distance hiking boots, I would just mount them on the mantle-piece, sit down in a comfy chair, and admire them, from a long distance.

Paul... ... ...!

[Ang2dogs]

Remember don't try and break-in a new pair of boots by doing a long hike in them

I don't recall my DI's using that concept!

[BFMF]

Remember don't try and break-in a new pair of boots by doing a long hike in them

I don't recall my DI's using that concept!

I believe that was deliberate.

Did you not get a week or so at a processing unit to break in your boots before hitting basic training?

[ozzy72]

I really thought I'd got them properly broken in but I was soooo wrong I nearly died of shame! I can't believe what a plonker I was!
I've just done a shift at my friends pub and I've had to soak the socks off due to them being glued on with blood! I've not had anything like this since basic training!

[Flying Trucker]

Now Mark you should know better...

Drop down and give us twenty five pushups just for a start...

I have never had a problem with military boots or shoes or boots of any kind, actually my military flight boots were the most comfortable boots I ever had.

I always thought it odd that a pair of good shoes or boots would last me four or five years with normal wear.

[BFMF]

I have never had a problem with military boots or shoes or boots of any kind, actually my military flight boots were the most comfortable boots I ever had.

Out of about half a dozen combat boots that I got while in the army, only one pair was comfortable. I wore them often for awhile after I was out, but they are wearing out now. The rest all hurt my feet.

[Fozzer]

......I guess that has paid off in the long run because we told our children and grandchildren several years ago no more clothes for presents on birthdays and at Christmas.

We just do not need them...

Blimey, Doug!... ..!

With all that freezing cold, ice and snow up your way, which you relish so much....
...someone is going to be very suffering from severe Hypothermia....
...with no clothes on!... ...!

Paul...wrapped up in a warm blanket!... [smiley=grin.gif]...!

[expat]

Remember don't try and break-in a new pair of boots by doing a long hike in them
Blisters all up your heels does hurt a wee bit The last couple of miles back to the car did sting!!!

And you called me a girl for having flu.....

Matt

[Flying Trucker]

Hi Andrew...good to see you back.

Courses must be all done...yes?

I think half the battle is looking after one's feet and wearing good comfortable socks for the appropriate footwear.

One does not wear thin dress socks in boots for an example...

[Flying Trucker]

We Canucks are a tough lot Paul...

We run half naked into the lake or bay once or twice a winter to do the Polar Bear Plunge...

Many of us have wet or dry sauna's right next to the water where we can dash out and run into the ice filled lake or river.  Awesome...

Are you turning blue yet Paul?....

[Jetranger]

in all seriousness tho , I've heard from old timers, that if you take a pair of genuine leather boots and soak them in warm water for a bit , like 15 minutes to 30 minutes , that'll loosen them up and stretch them and allow the leather to expand and be more comfortable for your feet . hell cows stand outside all year and stand in ponds when its hott out, its just Leather from a Cow or steer it'll dry out , then be more comfortable !  Now, with that being said ~ have any of YOU out there ~ seen my new Boots , I can't find them anywhere  , I must have misplaced them somewhere

[Fozzer]

My favourite boots for my Motor-bike are my ex Dutch Army ankle boots, which I bought many years ago, and have had them re-soled since. (

[BFMF]

Hi Andrew...good to see you back.

Courses must be all done...yes?

I think half the battle is looking after one's feet and wearing good comfortable socks for the appropriate footwear.

One does not wear thin dress socks in boots for an example...

Finished my courses up a couple summers ago. But a bad pair of boots will be uncomfortable regardless of the socks worn with them.

Paul....Black Boot Polish, and the back end of a hot spoon...distant memories!... ...!

I don't miss the countless hours spent polishing boots. Switching to tan desert boots was one of the best things the US army has done in a long time...

[ozzy72]

Alas my favourite pair of hi-leg para boots finally gave up the ghost after 18 years of superb service. The tread has gone and one of the seams split so they're no longer waterproof.
I went round a few of the "outdoors/adventure" type shops and various websites but I considered paying a couple of hundred quid for some leather boots a little silly.
So I did the sensible thing and called an old mate of mine who now works as a storeman at a certain military base. He could do me a brand new pair of British Army patrol boots for