Thread: wide boot recomendations

Originally Posted by Daisy

Based on my previous experience, my advice is to get hold of bootsngear (previously EZDirect) in Taupo and make an appointment. I tried on around 10 different boots, and after some very good advice bought a pair of Bestards. I have fairly wide feet, and haven't had a time when i regretted wearing these boots ever. They've been extremely robust and comfortable in all conditions, I'll definitely be replacing with the same when these eventually wear out. I found the service to be excellent and them to be most helpful in finding the right boot.

Thanks Daisy, Taupo is a good option to, will give them a call and see what they have in stock.

Cheers

FBD

Give the American Jungle Boot a thought. Ensure they have the Panama sole. Have used them for some years (Fiordland, Stewart Island, Westland) never had any probs with them. they come in wide sizes

Originally Posted by Fat belly Dog

Thanks Daisy, Taupo is a good option to, will give them a call and see what they have in stock.

Cheers

Don't expect any back up if anything goes wrong if you deal with him.

Originally Posted by Shearer

Don't expect any back up if anything goes wrong if you deal with him.

I'll second that Me & my brother both end up with bad boots from him & he didn't want know a thing bot his fist questions to my was have they ever step foot in a paddock in them answer yes that's your problem they not to be worn in paddocks I didn't go any further with that. My brother had totally different boats to me they were steel caped workshop ones that was supposed to be a hundred percent waterproof within the first week he wore them outside in the rain and they leaked he blamed on him and he said at the end of the day they workshop boots not outside boots go figure but in the end my brother pushed and pushed and end up with his money back but it was a bit of a battle

On my 4 th pair of Meindl's . First two were island pro wide's ( I have paddles for feet) . Got one pair resoled I walked that much in them. As @Stag said Meindl Guffert . The overseas equivalent . On my second pair ( the first had a wee incident with a camp fire) with no dramas. Probably 500 Km's into this second pair with no blisters or sore feet . You get what you pay for. Just shop around online and dont get tucked by Stager sport .