tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post8205785679391360972..comments2024-03-20T21:54:36.152+10:00Comments on Going Grey and Slightly Green: The demise of my favourite gumboots!Nanna Chelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07500527266771727074noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-65886707121541285532013-07-22T15:23:27.174+10:002013-07-22T15:23:27.174+10:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-71323508790327624932013-07-12T11:09:21.442+10:002013-07-12T11:09:21.442+10:00I'll have to have a look around for some more ...I'll have to have a look around for some more durable ones I think as the new purple ones don't look like they will last too long either. I'd like to get some that don't go up to the knee though as I find them more comfortable. Yours sound like good ones, Robyn. Nanna Chelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500527266771727074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-47343674172395303462013-07-12T11:05:47.725+10:002013-07-12T11:05:47.725+10:00Like Shirl I haven't had much success with pre...Like Shirl I haven't had much success with pretty gumboots as they only last a year before cracking around the seams at the bottom. I invested in a plain black pair in January this year from the local Norco produce supplies store and was delighted to find they were only a few dollars more than the supermarket ones and much more comfortable, although they are made from PVC. Also they are made in Australia - another plus to my thinking. As they are worn about 5 days out of 7 I'm pleased with their durability compared to the previous pairs.<br />Cheers, Rob xoRobynLouisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08050372484207822842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-74928426107361482682013-07-05T12:05:17.685+10:002013-07-05T12:05:17.685+10:00Deb, I really liked the red ones and was so disapp...Deb, I really liked the red ones and was so disappointed when they split. It looks like the plain black rubber boots are the way to go.Nanna Chelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500527266771727074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-54685780393949076102013-07-05T11:58:27.438+10:002013-07-05T11:58:27.438+10:00I also bought the plastic type pretty boots, but t...I also bought the plastic type pretty boots, but they barely lasted any time at all. I now own a plain black rubber boot that farmers wear and have had them for about 4 years. The purple is rather pretty though.DbrhH.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13052036567121618203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-20620922206377761592013-07-05T09:29:37.683+10:002013-07-05T09:29:37.683+10:00Thanks Shirley, I might do that as I was thinking ...Thanks Shirley, I might do that as I was thinking that the gumboots farmers wear must be a lot more durable. I don't really care about the colour so much but, being short, prefer the shorter gumboots. Nanna Chelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500527266771727074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-22562032450719643992013-07-05T08:45:29.016+10:002013-07-05T08:45:29.016+10:00I have owned two pair of coloured and decorated gu...I have owned two pair of coloured and decorated gumboots, and both pair fell apart within a year, much to my disgust. These coloured ones are not made of rubber but a type of plastic. When in NZ four three years ago I bought a pair of farm rubber gumboots [red band is the brand] and they are doing sterling work, and show no signs of perishing. Maybe if you try a stock firm [Elders or the like] you can find rubber gumboots ... sadly they are plain black, but they do last.Shirlwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02582037340209866437noreply@blogger.com