what kind of shoes/boots you spray in

[Drivefaster35]

Just wondering what kind of shoes/boots you guys wear my old standard crappy rubber boots just aint cutting it anymore when I'm out fertilizing for 8-10 hours strait any suggestions?

[Marcos]

I myself prefer the Buffalo brand.

But it's not just the boots, it's the inserts put inside them, that makes the biggest difference. :waving:

Years ago as a lawn tech I had the exact same complaints you're talking about, so eventually a shoe salesman talked me in to buying a pair of Spenco orthotic 3/4 length arch supports ( see 3rd row down, 3rd column over):

http://www.footsmart.com/SearchReturns.aspx?searchterm=*spenco%20arch&srccode=WMNINSOL&cm_mmc=goog-_-Health-_-s-_-Spenco_Arch_Supports&src=fspaid&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=spenco%2Barch%2Bsupports&utm_content=Insoles,%2BSpenco%2BArch%2BCushion&utm_campaign=c9&siclientid=1873&sessguid=00bd1565-35bf-484c-8466-0d22e0616c64&userguid=00bd1565-35bf-484c-8466-0d22e0616c64&permguid=00bd1565-35bf-484c-8466-0d22e0616c64

I swear, that's been one of the best pieces of advice given to me in my whole life.
I now own 4 sets of Spencos that I alternate between work boots, formal shoes, and even gym shoes.


You may be able to find them a little cheaper than $24 at places like Foot Locker, etc...maybe even on e-bay, who knows? :waving:

[mrkosar]

Just wondering what kind of shoes/boots you guys wear my old standard crappy rubber boots just aint cutting it anymore when I'm out fertilizing for 8-10 hours strait any suggestions?

i prefer flip flops. it tends to allow the chemicals to absorb nicely into my toes. it even helped me grow an eleventh toe. karate kid can't mess with my balance.

dr. scholl's inserts in lesco boots. that is what i've always used though. they don't have much ankle support or grip on the bottom (this is good though since poo doesn't get in the grooves as easy), so i'm excited to see what others say about this.

[ted putnam]

Converse Allstars...They help me jump fences better than heavy old Rubber Boots.:laugh:

LaCrosse Grange 18" with Spenco inserts. I have high arches and heel spurs.

[bice14]

I have been wearing a Lacrosse boot for about 5 years. They seem to change the type or style every year but still the same boot. Very comfortable, but kinda hot like every other rubber option except these have neoprene inside. cost about $70 or you could just get the $20 rubber slip overs for tennis shoes.


http://www.lacrossefootwear.com/product/hunting+boots/rubber+boots/alpha+lite+mule+od+green+hunting+boots.do

[SpreadNSpray]

Danner Quarry with rubber overboots.

[ant]

lawn grips ... like them.

[pieperlc]

caterpillar brand, the ones that look like tennis shoes with the yellow "servus" rubber overboots.

[rcreech]

I recommend Mucks - I wear them almost year round as they are as comfortable as tennis shoes.

http://www.muckbootsonline.com/Muck_Jobber_Work_Boots_p/job000a.htm

[RAlmaroad]

Check out the sea boots at West Marine. I used to sail and these things are like shoes. They have drawstrings at the top and allow your pants to be put inside. Soles were made for grapping on slick decks. I'm on my 3rd pair. Expensive but feet are dry and not tired.

[LLandscaping]

I wear the Muck Jobber boots.

[MStine315]

Wow, I didn't think there were going to be this many different responses. I don't think any 2 posts have mentioned the same brand yet. I'll keep it going... We use Northerner uninsulated 3 eye pac boots with whatever off the shelf insoles, but I want to look into the one's mentioned earlier. I get them from www.hanksclothing.com Item #21826 $54.95 I want to try the Lawngrip version, too.

[Drivefaster35]

wow guys thanks for all the suggestions so far as im sure you all know having comfortable shoes/boots are key can't get very much done with pain in your feet.

[SpreadNSpray]

I might order some Muck Jobbers. I do like the Muck Woodymax for hunting. How are the Jobbers in hot weather? Are your socks totally wet at the end of the day?

[rcreech]

I might order some Muck Jobbers. I do like the Muck Woodymax for hunting. How are the Jobbers in hot weather? Are your socks totally wet at the end of the day?

Not at all!

You would think they would be hot...but surprisingly they are not!

I seriously wear them every day!

[FdLLawnMan]

I recommend Mucks - I wear them almost year round as they are as comfortable as tennis shoes.

http://www.muckbootsonline.com/Muck_Jobber_Work_Boots_p/job000a.htm

Rodney
I went to the link you posted and the recommended temperature range was 75 to sub-zero. Does this mean they are unbearable above 75 F.

[rcreech]

Rodney
I went to the link you posted and the recommended temperature range was 75 to sub-zero. Does this mean they are unbearable above 75 F.

Not at all.

This will be my third season to wear them.

I literally wear them all year (including the summer)!

Never had any trouble with them!

I even wear them on days I am not spraying!

I go through about 3 pair a year as after a while they either crack on the top (where your foot bends) or they will ware through on the bottoms. But again I wear them everyday as regular shoes!

[SpreadNSpray]

Not at all!

You would think they would be hot...but surprisingly they are not!

I seriously wear them every day!

Well you sold me. I'll try a pair this year. The Danners are nice. They stay dry, but they are slightly bulky with the over boots.

[rcreech]

Well you sold me. I'll try a pair this year. The Danners are nice. They stay dry, but they are slightly bulky with the over boots.

Are you calling me a shoe salesman????? :laugh:


No really...they are nice!

[SpreadNSpray]

I even wear them on days I am not spraying!
But again I wear them everyday as regular shoes!

Your not wearing them to church too are you?
If so I need to come over there with a pair of Allen Edmounds. What size are you? We can trade for a deer hunt.:laugh:

[MStine315]

Your not wearing them to church too are you?
If so I need to come over there with a pair of Allen Edmounds. What size are you? We can trade for a deer hunt.:laugh:

He said he goes through 3 pairs per year. I'm thinking 2 for work and 1 for "Sunday's and goin' to meetins'"

[sprayboy]

I want to try the Lawngrip version, too.


Tried the Aquanators last year.

First pair lasted a week, they cracked on top where your foot bends. I emailed them pics, they said they never seen that before, sent me another pair and wanted the first pair back for testing. Got the second pair within a few days and they cracked within a week. They sent my money back then.

It really pi$$ed me off because the fit was great and they were comfortable to wear. One of the best I have used.

If you try them they do run 1 size large, order 1 size smaller than what you normally wear.

Their customer service was great but these boots were not for heavy use.

[sprayboy]

Going to give these a try this spring.


http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/links/link.jsp?id=0006353821208a&type=product&cmCat=SEARCH_all&returnPage=search-results1.jsp&Ntk=Products&sort=all&Go.y=9&_D%3AhasJS=+&Nty=1&hasJS=true&No=18&Ntt=+rubber+boots&N=0&_D%3Asort=+&Go.x=25&_DARGS=%2Fcabelas%2Fen%2Fcommon%2Fsearch%2Fsearch-box.jsp.form1&_dyncharset=ISO-8859-1

[Dr.Simon]

Wore the Bata 6" high boot for 20 years, Katrina hit, wiped out my local supplier. Got on the net and found Gemplers had the same pic of the boot- then when I got it in, found it was too small. Come to find out, Lacrosse bought out Bata and started to use there own mold to make the boot. 1/4 inch smaller! I have a size 13-14 size foot and usually wore the 13- they don't make a 14.... Probably now made in China. Wearing LL Beans now at 3 times the cost, but what are you gonna do with hard to fit feet?
Paul

[sprayboy]

Wore the Bata 6" high boot for 20 years, Katrina hit, wiped out my local supplier. Got on the net and found Gemplers had the same pic of the boot- then when I got it in, found it was too small. Come to find out, Lacrosse bought out Bata and started to use there own mold to make the boot. 1/4 inch smaller! I have a size 13-14 size foot and usually wore the 13- they don't make a 14.... Probably now made in China. Wearing LL Beans now at 3 times the cost, but what are you gonna do with hard to fit feet?
Paul



Ran into the same problem. They are wider also and it made them more unstable. Quit wearing them because I was tired of my ankles rolling.

I called Gemplers and they tried to tell me it was the exact same boot.

[rcreech]

He said he goes through 3 pairs per year. I'm thinking 2 for work and 1 for "Sunday's and goin' to meetins'"

You got it! Thats good guys! :laugh:

[grassman177]

yeah, i used to use lawngrips but they were really a disapointment in duration . shoe great design and comfy but flat out dont last to the professinal use. too bad!!

[RCA]

I've been using Georgia Boot brand "mud dawgs". Pretty good boots but they usually tear at the flex point just behind the toe area. They usually do this way before the soles are worn out. I'm gonna try a different brand next time.

[HoseJockey]

I feel naked without my muck boots. Still have a pair I bought 4 yrs ago. Wear them everyday no matter what Im doing. Probably not suppose to do it but I roll mine down in the summer time and still have good ankle support they stay cool for a spray boot. Plus the inside is hunter orange, so this is good during deer season (I treat in Ms, Ark, and Tenn.)

Some of the responses remind me of a guy I seen yrs ago. He was working for a Ma and Pa company. It was summer time and he was in a tank top, cut off jeans shorts,and barefoot. Spot spraying with the truck and hose with blue dye. He was blue from head to toe. He had blue smears all over his face and forehead from wiping the sweat off I guess. I just stared in disbelief. He finished up waved at me and jumped in the truck and took off.

[Dr.Simon]

HoseJockey, kinda reminds me of the guy that believes does not need a Pesticide Applicators License here in Louisiana. He wasn't spraying herbicides for weeds in cement cracks, he was using diesel! Grounds for under the jail.

[HoseJockey]

I grew up around Lake Charles La. I remember my grandad using diesel on everything from fence lines, wasp nest, ant mounds, gopher holes you name it. Those were good times.

[RigglePLC]

Last year used "Northerner" 16" rubber knee boots--got them for a good price at TSC. However, after 6 months the most recent pair probably was not flexible enough for cold weather. Cracked just behind the toe-flex area. Got snow inside. Discarded. It seems that Norcross Safety Products makes Northerner, Muck, and Servus boots and few others also.
the link:
http://www.northernerboots.com/product_info.php?products_id=57

[KACYDS]

Started using the Lacrosse 6" Hawthorn, last year. Very comfortable, slips on and keeps your feet dry.

[SpreadNSpray]

Just got the Muck Jobbers Rcreech made me buy with his hard core shoe sales tactics:laugh:

Nice, very comfortable and light for a rubber boot!

[mngrassguy]

Got mine last week too. Thanks Rcreech. Everybody that I show them to wants a pair. I wore them plowing and they were comfy.

[rcreech]

Glad you guys like the boots!

I bet you will find that you will wear them all the time.

Never have to worry about your feed getting wet again...and they are VERY comfortable!

I even bought some inserts at walmart and it made them even better!

[whoopassonthebluegrass]

Holy CRAP what a waste of money! Just tie walmart bags around your favorite sneakers.

[mngrassguy]

Jez, now ya tell me after I spent the $80 bucks.:laugh::laugh:

[LawnTamer]

I wear $20 rubber overshoes over running shoes. It has worked well for me.

[a plus bob]

I wear $20 rubber overshoes over running shoes. It has worked well for me.

Same here gave up the heavy boots a long time ago.

[Rusty Hook]

Up until this year $20 rubber overshoes over new balance shoes. Very comfortable, and dry. This year I bought a pair of Garmont shoes that have the gortex lining. They look awesome, and a lot more professional than tall, or rubber boots. I'll find out if they are worth the money.:walking:

[mngrassguy]

I wear $20 rubber overshoes over running shoes. It has worked well for me.


I did that for a long time until I sprang a leak, got wet feet, ruined a pair of sneakers and swore I would never do that again. That's a great way to ruin a day.

Oh, by the way, now I'm growing a 6th toe on one foot.

[whoopassonthebluegrass]

Up until this year $20 rubber overshoes over new balance shoes. Very comfortable, and dry. This year I bought a pair of Garmont shoes that have the gortex lining. They look awesome, and a lot more professional than tall, or rubber boots. I'll find out if they are worth the money.:walking:

I hope your results are different than mine, but I've bought numerous Gore-Tex shoes over the years and they ALL broke down once they got my chemicals on them. I have tried Nike, Adidas, North Face, Merrill, (and others that aren't coming to mind at the moment)... all claiming to be waterproof shoes/boots... None of them remained waterproof for more than 4-5 weeks...

[mngrassguy]

I have had good luck with Vasque boots. They were recommended by my irregation guys. I have 1 pair I've been wearing for 2 years now. Pain in the butt to put on and off with all the laces. They are very warm in the winter but my feet sweat on hot days.

[Rusty Hook]

I have been hunting for years and gortex have always kept my feet dry. But then again I haven't been spraying chemicals on them either. We are on a all dry program, and only use liquid weed control. So hopefully since the weed control is less corrosive than the liquid fert, they will last a season. Wishful thinking.

[Madddog6993]

Glad you guys like the boots!

I bet you will find that you will wear them all the time.

Never have to worry about your feed getting wet again...and they are VERY comfortable!

I even bought some inserts at walmart and it made them even better!

Just got mine today thanks rcreech babies are like floating on air.