Boots for camping

[markymark]

I've had some Red backs for a few years and while there's nothing wrong with them I always go for the Steel Blues when I'm going to be in them for a long time. Absolutely no comparison in comfort.

The Steel Blues were given to me and while I scoffed at the price my mate paid (and at the time thought my Red Backs were great), I'd only ever go for the Steel Blues now and am currently looking at getting the missus a pair.

[Mrs smith]

I've had some Red backs for a few years and while there's nothing wrong with them I always go for the Steel Blues when I'm going to be in them for a long time. Absolutely no comparison in comfort.

The Steel Blues were given to me and while I scoffed at the price my mate paid (and at the time thought my Red Backs were great), I'd only ever go for the Steel Blues now and am currently looking at getting the missus a pair.

What sort of $$ are we talking. (ruffly)

[GGV8Cruza]

Steel blue for me when at work as well, most days are 12 hours long and they are great, I think the last pair we're around the $150 mark, but well worth it for the comfort provided

GG

[Jacko]

After wearing Blundstones every weekday and most weekends for 17 years, I changed to Steel blues a couple of years ago and it was the best thing I ever did. Much more comfortable on the feet and better for the legs and lower back, so they now get used for camping as well.
Cheers Jacko 

[markymark]

Hi Ruffy, I'm up for about $150 for the missus - 'Viven's' elastic sided boots. I'm guessing the blokes are similar in price.

Mark.

[cruisindub]

Small price to pay for something you live in for 12 hours plus and work hard in, on hard ground and expect to last.
Newer understand why people scrimp and scrounge on cheap footwear.
Just think of your back.
what price comfort.?

[achjimmy]

Steel blue for me when at work as well, most days are 12 hours long and they are great, I think the last pair we're around the $150 mark, but well worth it for the comfort provided

GG

Wow I had no idea they were hat expensive, figures though i picked up a pair of steel blue steel cap shoes for work a year or so ago, needed some steel caps for one visit, these were in the bargin bin at the safety shop for $15! They are half a size too big so I don't wear them much, but they are by far the most comfortable shoe I have ever worn.

I have catapilar boots for walking but just got a set of Keen Targhee's  to replace them, still wearing them in but am pretty impressed. I like how they lock he laces up before lacing up.

[RainmanWA]

I've had some Red backs for a few years and while there's nothing wrong with them I always go for the Steel Blues when I'm going to be in them for a long time. Absolutely no comparison in comfort.

The Steel Blues were given to me and while I scoffed at the price my mate paid (and at the time thought my Red Backs were great), I'd only ever go for the Steel Blues now and am currently looking at getting the missus a pair.

I used to know someone on the board at Steel Blue boots, apparently there is a comfort "measure" that is applied to footware and Steel Blue steel toe caps regularly rate at just below sneekers on the comfort scale. A few of their boots are still made in Australia as well (Malaga in WA).

[bobnrob]

These are my camping...walking...hiking...everyday wear boots. Boots are all I wear (on my feet)
Getting harder & harder to find 'em without steel cap, & still have a decent tread. Getting to the point where I'll probably have to start buying fancy ones