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Jan 7^th, 2012 at 9:48am

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

Blisters all up your heels does hurt a wee bit Grin

The last couple of miles back to the car did sting!!!

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Reply #1 - Jan 7^th, 2012 at 10:00am

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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... Wink

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Reply #2 - Jan 7^th, 2012 at 11:11am

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ozzy72 wrote on Jan 7^th, 2012 at 9:48am:

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

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

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Reply #3 - Jan 7^th, 2012 at 6:17pm

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Ang2dogs wrote on Jan 7^th, 2012 at 11:11am:

ozzy72 wrote on Jan 7^th, 2012 at 9:48am:

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

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

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?

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Reply #4 - Jan 7^th, 2012 at 7:39pm

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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!

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Reply #5 - Jan 7^th, 2012 at 8:33pm

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Now Mark you should know better... Grin

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

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. Sometimes longer depending on what I used them for.

A lot of folks only get one year out of a pair of shoes or boots.

Our children are easy on shoes also and it would seem our grandchildren are much the same.

I have shirts, socks etc. sitting in my closet and drawers that are four years old and never been worn.

Just do not seem to be hard on clothes either.

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... Wink

Cheers...Happy Landings...Doug

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Reply #6 - Jan 7^th, 2012 at 8:45pm

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Flying Trucker wrote on Jan 7^th, 2012 at 8:33pm:

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.

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Reply #7 - Jan 8^th, 2012 at 3:35am

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Flying Trucker wrote on Jan 7^th, 2012 at 8:33pm:

......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... Wink

Blimey, Doug!... Shocked

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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!... Shocked

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Paul...wrapped up in a warm blanket!... Smiley

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Reply #8 - Jan 8^th, 2012 at 5:48am

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ozzy72 wrote on Jan 7^th, 2012 at 9:48am:

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

Blisters all up your heels does hurt a wee bit Grin

The last couple of miles back to the car did sting!!!

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

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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... Grin

Cheers...Happy Landings...Doug

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Reply #10 - Jan 8^th, 2012 at 8:55am

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We Canucks are a tough lot Paul... Grin

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

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... Wink

Are you turning blue yet Paul?.... Grin

Cheers...Happy Landings...Doug

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Reply #11 - Jan 8^th, 2012 at 9:34am

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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 ??? Roll Eyes

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Reply #12 - Jan 8^th, 2012 at 11:57am

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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. (£25)
They now fit me like a glove, with regular Dubbin to keep them soft and waterproof.

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

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When I bought them, they still had a Dutch Army Soldier's left leg in one of them...poor Chap!... Wink

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Flying Trucker wrote on Jan 8^th, 2012 at 8:48am:

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... Grin

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

Fozzer wrote on Jan 8^th, 2012 at 11:57am:

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

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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... Grin

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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 £22 and he'd drop 'em off to me (the things my mates do for one of my wife's dinners and a beer!)
Can't argue with that really! So top notch boots but thicker leather than my old paras. It is just a matter of getting them properly broken in. I'll shove some foam rubber in around the heels and just wear them everyday till they're supple.
They are nice.... and I reckon I could kick a good dozen VW Golfs driven by Polish murderous idiots who want to kill bikers to death with them before they need another lick of polish Wink

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£22 for a pair of army patrol boots? Wow, what a steal and almost unbelievable....

The best person one could befriend in the military is the supply sergeant.... Grin

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Just leave 'em in a motel room like I did once, long ago. They'll get broken in allright, just not by you.

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I'd rather no other bugger touched my boots. Last time someone did that they left a scorpion in it. Oddly enough Stan the Scorpion developed a serious addiction to fried Spam. He was lovely Grin

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ozzy72 wrote on Jan 8^th, 2012 at 4:15pm:

I'd rather no other bugger touched my boots. Last time someone did that they left a scorpion in it. Oddly enough Stan the Scorpion developed a serious addiction to fried Spam. He was lovely Grin

I have fond memories of zillions of shops, long ago, where you could purchase all manner of WW II ex-Army, etc, < 1945 equipment for very little money.
As well as clothes, boots, etc, I purchased all sorts of ex Military Radios/Transmitters and various electrical and test equipment.

A Garden shed full of it!

All first-class quality.

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Reply #19 - Jan 8^th, 2012 at 5:23pm

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The odd thing is Fozz that I still use '44 pattern water bottles and pouches on my webbing as the plastic '58 ones aren't as good IMHO Wink

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Reply #20 - Jan 9^th, 2012 at 5:54pm

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Ozzy, I know the term "bloody" is nigh a British trademark but, when told to leave tracks, the usual meaning is with imprints on the ground. Are you aching for another real long trek?

BFMF wrote on Jan 7^th, 2012 at 6:17pm:

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

When I entered - quite some moons ago - we got our military attire at the end of the processing (scalping included); we marched in our rainbow accoutrements until then.

Fozzer wrote on Jan 8^th, 2012 at 11:57am:

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. They now fit me like a glove...

Like a glove? Did the original owner have very small feet or is that all that's left of the boots? Ouch... now you can give someone a kick in the face -- with your hand!

Fozzer wrote on Jan 8^th, 2012 at 11:57am:

When I bought them, they still had a Dutch Army Soldier's left leg in one of them...poor Chap!...!

Since you don't certify the leg was in the left boot, was this fellows demise due to not knowing if he was coming or going - did he meet his doom pretending he was running the other way?

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