robroy:
Franglais:
robroy:
Franglais:
Disposable Farming Overboots.
Shaped plastic bags that fit over your own safety boots. Never used them myself, but use and chuck away. Easier to keep cab clean too.
Guess youve pointed out to them that having wet feet isnt at all healthy, so their HEALTH and Safety policy isn`t too clever?
I like the sound of those mate, never seen them.
Sounds ideal for keeping my cab floor clean, I’m forever washing and cleaning it and the bottom of my boots when delivering in [zb] hole style farms.
Any links?
Was thinking of this type.
ebay.co.uk/itm/DISPOSABLE-O … -iP04_QbJw
Also there`s Motorcycle overboots: stronger but more expensive and so not disposable.
https/www.ebay.co.uk/itm/9-5-to-10-5-EU-44-45-WATER-RESISTANT-OVER-BOOTS-MOTORCYCLE-QUAD-OVERBOOTS-470087/191732939503?hash=item2ca42c7aef:g:nawAAOxy3lFRCFQk
Edit. I haven`t tried them myself, but worth a punt maybe?
Thanks for that mate, just put an order in for a pack.
Let us know how they go. I’m leaning towards some of the waterproof boots with zips. Get the muck back in the side locker, and a bit of a middle finger to the policy setters who know best.
Youll need your middle finger when trying to release the zipper after a day in the chyte
robroy:
onyerbike:
I used to do offroad on motorbikes and used Sealskinz socks inside my boots.
I had to stop using those seal skin socks, …I kept getting the urge to balance a ball on my hooter and clap my hands. 
Y
Thank you very much. 
Hahaha!
Dont give up the day job!
Been doing a bit of research today, what else are bh’s for…
Toying with the idea of buying direct from the manufacturer (well importer from far east - amazing how different brands all have very similar models with different names). Basic idea is pay a little more then when/if they let in water contact customer services and see what response i get. A little insurance. So looking at Dickies and Apache as they seem to have online shops. Buy a boot they classify as waterproof and heavy duty and see how they do.
Had a big chat in the pub at dinner time with a variety of builders, groundworkers and quarry men and the consensus was theres no such thing as a good boot. Waterproof last a few weeks then leaks get worse until they are finished anywhere from 3 - 9 months.
calsdad:
Been doing a bit of research today, what else are bh’s for…
Toying with the idea of buying direct from the manufacturer (well importer from far east - amazing how different brands all have very similar models with different names). Basic idea is pay a little more then when/if they let in water contact customer services and see what response i get. A little insurance. So looking at Dickies and Apache as they seem to have online shops. Buy a boot they classify as waterproof and heavy duty and see how they do.
Had a big chat in the pub at dinner time with a variety of builders, groundworkers and quarry men and the consensus was theres no such thing as a good boot. Waterproof last a few weeks then leaks get worse until they are finished anywhere from 3 - 9 months.
Any ‘‘waterproof’’ Dickies I have had…aint.
I got these DeWalt model dwf50081/147 about 9 months ago, a bit worn out…but still waterproof.
Rob,
So you might stretch them to 12 months. Which from my digging is a good performance. From a quick ebay search it does seem a lot of boot models are branded to a few manufacturers, which leads me to conclude there are a few producers who put ranges together for ‘brands’. Dickies and Amblers seem very similar apart from Dickies dealers which i had when on rdc work and were good. You would think in the current climate of innovation someone would have designed a comfortable (most that might be waterproof look bulky and stiff) hardwaring (would 18 months be achievable) boot that doesn’t cost too much.
Had a quick look at Dewalt and will dig further, don’t seem to sell direct so will have to use Screwfix (not sure what there customer service is like) unless yours came with some sort of manufacturer guarentee in the box?.
Dewalt;
30 Day Money Back Guarantee
30 DAYS
FOR COMFORT
you can return it within 30 days with a receipt for a full refund.
90 DAYS
WE GUARANTEE ON ALL OUR FOOTWEAR PRODUCTS FOR DEFECTS IN MATERIAL OR WORKMANSHIP
returned boot must be accompanied with a sales receipt showing date of purchase.
On the US site, but why should UK be different.
calsdad:
Had a quick look at Dewalt and will dig further, don’t seem to sell direct so will have to use Screwfix (not sure what there customer service is like) unless yours came with some sort of manufacturer guarentee in the box?.
Screwfix are ok in my experiences,.I got those boots there.
I have tried numerous type boots in the past for waterproof quality, some were not so, and those that were bought at Screwfix were returned and changed with no problem,… as long as the receipt was there and it was in a reasonable time period.
I’m sure you know that your contract by law, is with the seller not the manufacturer, so no real need for a manufacturers guarantee.
Good to know screwfix are ok with returns. Took my current pair back where they came from after a month and all i got was an offer of sending them back to see what could be done. What i was supposed to wear while this happened was my problem. Only small issue is after i’ve worn them a day they might not come clean as new, cement tends to stick…
calsdad:
Good to know screwfix are ok with returns. Took my current pair back where they came from after a month and all i got was an offer of sending them back to see what could be done. What i was supposed to wear while this happened was my problem. Only small issue is after i’ve worn them a day they might not come clean as new, cement tends to stick…
As I said mate your contract is with the vendor not the manufacturer, under ‘‘The sales of goods act’’
They will definitely know this so they are basically taking the ■■■■,.as long as you have the receipt they are OBLIGED to either refund you, or exchange, if faulty or not doing what is said on the tin…trust me on that, so take em back again.
Threaten them with contacting the Trading standards body, and blag it that you know what you are talking about, …it does work ! 
Good luck
robroy:
calsdad:
Good to know screwfix are ok with returns. Took my current pair back where they came from after a month and all i got was an offer of sending them back to see what could be done. What i was supposed to wear while this happened was my problem. Only small issue is after i’ve worn them a day they might not come clean as new, cement tends to stick…
As I said mate your contract is with the vendor not the manufacturer, under ‘‘The sales of goods act’’
They will definitely know this so they are basically taking the ■■■■,.as long as you have the receipt they are OBLIGED to either refund you, or exchange, if faulty or not doing what is said on the tin…trust me on that, so take em back again.
Threaten them with contacting the Trading standards body, and blag it that you know what you are talking about, …it does work !
Good luck
The sales of goods act has been replaced by the Consumer Rights Act for what we are talking about. Which actually offers more protection to the consumer. If he is going to blag legislation it shouldn’t be 2 years out of date.
The vendor does have the right to repair the goods. And you can’t just demand a new pair or a refund. If you could then I’d get a new car everytime I needed a bit of warranty work doing. In reality if he kicks up a big enough stink he will probably get a result he wants - but he’d be better off harassing the company on twitter than going and arguing about the law.
sammym:
robroy:
calsdad:
Good to know screwfix are ok with returns. Took my current pair back where they came from after a month and all i got was an offer of sending them back to see what could be done. What i was supposed to wear while this happened was my problem. Only small issue is after i’ve worn them a day they might not come clean as new, cement tends to stick…
As I said mate your contract is with the vendor not the manufacturer, under ‘‘The sales of goods act’’
They will definitely know this so they are basically taking the ■■■■■■■■ long as you have the receipt they are OBLIGED to either refund you, or exchange, if faulty or not doing what is said on the tin…trust me on that, so take em back again.
Threaten them with contacting the Trading standards body, and blag it that you know what you are talking about, …it does work !
Good luck
The sales of goods act has been replaced by the Consumer Rights Act for what we are talking about. Which actually offers more protection to the consumer. If he is going to blag legislation it shouldn’t be 2 years out of date.
The vendor does have the right to repair the goods. And you can’t just demand a new pair or a refund. If you could then I’d get a new car everytime I needed a bit of warranty work doing. In reality if he kicks up a big enough stink he will probably get a result he wants - but he’d be better off harassing the company on twitter than going and arguing about the law.
Ok, but if you’re going to try and shoot me down to prove a point mate at least read up on what you are using to do so eh?
He took them back after a month, presumably he did not discover the boots were faulty (ie not waterproof as stated) on the 29th day at midnight, so if he had known about the newer act (that you kindly pointed out) he would have got a full refund within 30 days.
robroy:
sammym:
robroy:
calsdad:
Good to know screwfix are ok with returns. Took my current pair back where they came from after a month and all i got was an offer of sending them back to see what could be done. What i was supposed to wear while this happened was my problem. Only small issue is after i’ve worn them a day they might not come clean as new, cement tends to stick…
As I said mate your contract is with the vendor not the manufacturer, under ‘‘The sales of goods act’’
They will definitely know this so they are basically taking the ■■■■,.as long as you have the receipt they are OBLIGED to either refund you, or exchange, if faulty or not doing what is said on the tin…trust me on that, so take em back again.
Threaten them with contacting the Trading standards body, and blag it that you know what you are talking about, …it does work !
Good luck
The sales of goods act has been replaced by the Consumer Rights Act for what we are talking about. Which actually offers more protection to the consumer. If he is going to blag legislation it shouldn’t be 2 years out of date.
The vendor does have the right to repair the goods. And you can’t just demand a new pair or a refund. If you could then I’d get a new car everytime I needed a bit of warranty work doing. In reality if he kicks up a big enough stink he will probably get a result he wants - but he’d be better off harassing the company on twitter than going and arguing about the law.
Ok, but if you’re going to try and shoot me down to prove a point mate at least read up on what you are using to do so eh?
He took them back after a month, presumably he did not discover the boots were faulty (ie not waterproof as stated) on the 29th day at midnight, so if he had known about the newer act (that you kindly pointed out) he would have got a full refund within 30 days.
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I wasn’t trying to shoot you down. I just don’t explain myself well on the internet. So apologies if it came across like that.
I didn’t know about that. And it’s useful. I’m no lawyer which is why I do a bit of driving.
