Back on bushwalking boots

[photohiker]

perhaps if i repeat someone will read one

I tried to read it, but kept getting this deja vu feeling and got spooked.

[Nuts]

perhaps if i repeat someone will read one

I tried to read it, but kept getting this deja vu feeling and got spooked.

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[Nuts]

Ok... In the interests of boredom (ok, procrastinating, its BAS time).... perhaps these will help?
Width (size 46)


Wear (After around 1700k's i'd guess, No treatment)

[Nuts]

hmm, well something didnt work, wheres my ruler gone... Anyhow year they are 115mm across the widest forefoot.
They are actually in pretty good nik considering (I'd imagine they are about at their half life) (funny thought... if a cat is irradiated does it get 18 lives?.. anyhow, procrastinating, where was I).....

They could look better, I went out with a materials conservator/organic chemist. She maintained that leather can physically not be treated with anything that will do much besides make it look better. I tend to agree, I rarely bother to use anything and they seem to last as long (the place they always 'go' is on the inner/upper forefoot (bend and crack)

[Nuts]

Brett, I take size 10 blunnies (pehaps that helps?...)

[photohiker]

That crease right there is why I cannot wear that style of boot. I've tried and tried, but given up now. It applies pressure on my upper foot that is unbearable for any length of time.

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[Nuts]

Funny, I had a pair of Bunyips that were like that, nothing fixed them, havent noticed it before or since....

[Nuts]

I'm not sure when this BAS was due, sometime in 08 perhaps.... I really struggle with these things...Its such a 'paradox' to the 'job' itself....

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[photohiker]

Here's my leaking ZG40's. Size 44. Widest measurement in the toe area is 10.7cm

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If a boot doesn't have that stiffening rand around the front it's not worth me trying it on.

Here's something interesting I noticed today:

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Seems the sole is separating from the upper for a couple of cm in both boots in that area. Doesn't stand out much because there is a natural crease there. Now, I wonder if that's where the water is getting in... What should I plug that up with I wonder?

Even if I get these sealed up, I've basically decided to buy some new boots. It looks like I'm up for a 300+km hike in Scotland high country next northern spring, hate the boots to fall apart half way through that! So I'll check out the ZG10's and the Zambers for fit and see how I go...

[corvus]

Crikey, groundhog post... oh well, I rarely say that much, perhaps if i repeat someone will read one

Did twice
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[north-north-west]

Here's something interesting I noticed today:

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Seems the sole is separating from the upper for a couple of cm in both boots in that area. Doesn't stand out much because there is a natural crease there. Now, I wonder if that's where the water is getting in... What should I plug that up with I wonder?

That has happened to every pair of boots I've ever owned (except the current ones, of course)(so far). I've always suspected it was due to them having to be oversized to accommodate my weird shaped feet. Though it always happens with the right boot first, and that's the most difficult foot because of the busted ankle . . .

It does create a leak. I've used contact adhesives and Aquaseal. Both work for a limited time only - it's difficult to get that whole area properly dry and clean to ensure a lasting seal.

[tastrax]

"im pretty sure there is a shop in tas - jolly swagmans in hobart - 03 6234 3999"

Yep - it still exists..

http://www.campingworld.com.au/site/sto ... storeid=69

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[blacksheep]

Wilderness Wear means Australian made while Three Peaks mean O/S production. I personally like this approach and respect them for that hence my new polar fleece 200 American fabric trousers

Cheers Brett

how old are the pants? less than 6 years old, and the fabric will be made in China. Myfriend setr up the Malden mills manufacturing there in around 2000.
so...are they inferior?

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[photohiker]

Brett,

I went into MD during their recent members sale, and walked out with a couple of very nice polartec fleeces. I'm not feeling this short arms stuff you speak of - their medium fits me very well, and I have long skinny arms. They seem to be cut for slim fit which suits me fine. One of them (Kantega) even has thumb loops and is a very nice mid-layer jumper.

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[photohiker]

Wing span of over 2 metres tip to tip.

Ah. That explains it. Mine run out at about 185cm

[blacksheep]

One good thing is I have notice Vietnam stuff is actually longer and thinner in cut such as Mummat stuff. Could be the Swiss design influence or the local people understand clothing better for people of European origin, specifically northern Europe. When I looked at my two new nylon pants they were made in Vietnam while the Mummat stuff is Laos.
Cheers Brett

you still think the nationality of the person who lays up a marker sent on a PAD/Gerber/Lectra file has an effect on sizing?? I certainly don't.

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[blacksheep]

We don't own any factories, just our sampling and repair departments here-but 18 machines is no factory.... but when an electronic file with the pattern, a quality sample from us , specification sheets and a QA team are there, there no scope for surprises (unless we send a bad spec sheet- which is possible with a cut and paste error in Excel). Good systems work.

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[sthughes]

Good to see you boys still going at it in a new thread (My Macpac down jacket fits great thanks Blacksheep )

I could be totally off the mark here but have you tried a Scarpa Trek Pro? Being that it is an Aussie specific boot maybe it has a wider last for us fat footed Aussies? I have no idea - it's just a thought.

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[photohiker]

Well, according to Scarpa, they are no longer narrow, and they have a number of different 'lasts' depending on the intended audience and use of the boot.

“ I don’t fit Scarpa” – customers historic experience of an older model, will undoubtedly be eradicated with the modern array of fits in this range. We believe we have a last shape for every foot out there, unlike many of our competitors who offer you a take it or leave it fit option!.

Brett, did you know there is an 'SL Wide'?

BX - Used in, SL, Infinity, Nepal
Last based on a foot of average width, suitable for 90% of people. Tapered at the back in the heel area. Medium instep and ankle area, shaped for good anatomical fit. Suitable for the average foot with a normal plantar arch and contained ankle bone hollow.

BXX - Used in, SL wide, Peak06
A wider and higher volume version of the BX last, especially for people with extra wide or larger volume feet.

Full list of Scarpa lasts HERE