Good quality waterproof boots in Canada

joots · May 12th, 2013, 22:42

I don't know when those are from, but every time I've been in there I've had nothing but excellent service. They are also very helpful and will give you advice so you won't end up buying crap that will just fall apart. Ever since Viperfish went back there it has improved a lot. They have a lot better selection now, and will do quite a lot to get you what you want.

666 · May 12th, 2013, 23:39

Things and people change. No argument about it. It was a few years ago. I was involved in "fixing" one of those bad deals with Hero a few years ago. Plus I heard that they actually jacked up a price for certain item because CF guys who were about to be deployed kept showing up to buy it before they leave. It was called a "demand" if I remember correctly. It just clicked when Hero was mentioned. Anyways, all those threads are here somewhere and if Hero changed their play, good for them.

joots · May 12th, 2013, 23:49

I can't really say much for how they used to be, but I have been there multiple times, and I have no complaints. Their staff is very nice and very helpful. I have gone in there not really know what i might need, and walked out with gear that has worked very well for me in games, and so far has held up great.

Sorry to hijack the thread a bit, but I know they have a decent selection of boots right now.

Blackthorne · May 13th, 2013, 07:26

Viper being there does help allot. He understands airsoft needs.

Army Issue or HERO will have surplus CDN Issue Gortex (Prospector) boots. As long as its not winder (snow or ice) they are tops in my books. I have three sets of them.

PROS:

Cheap (relative to new) and practically indestructible
Really hard to get them to leak
Warm but not too warm to wear in summer
Will reshape to you foot pretty well for surplus

CONS:

Heavy
Don't do well at all in snow or ice unless you get the sole redone to Vibrams
On some models water can get between the sole and the upper, making them quite loud until they drain

I love them, and just wore them all weekend working at Tough Mudder. Feet were warm and dry.

Flailing_Seagul · May 23rd, 2013, 18:12

http://www.blackhawk.com/product/War...ts,1062,20.htm

Picked up a pair from Hamilton Tactical. Read the reviews from off the website, I think they speak for themselves. These arn't cheap but they are well worth the money and will last many years for airsofting.

pugs144 · May 23rd, 2013, 20:19

'cept they're not waterproof.

ShelledPants · May 23rd, 2013, 20:24

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Originally Posted by Flailing_Seagul

http://www.blackhawk.com/product/War...ts,1062,20.htm

Picked up a pair from Hamilton Tactical. Read the reviews from off the website, I think they speak for themselves. These arn't cheap but they are well worth the money and will last many years for airsofting.

Water resistant will not live up to walking through a creek or wading through a swamp. :S

coach · May 23rd, 2013, 20:45

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Originally Posted by ShelledPants

Water resistant will not live up to walking through a creek or wading through a swamp. :S

Unless you also wear a pair of Gore-tex socks

Berkut · May 23rd, 2013, 20:51

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Originally Posted by coach

Unless you also wear a pair of Gore-tex socks

That's what I do. Though when it is cold out and you have to stay out in the field for a while water in the boots gets cold and socks, although keeping you dry, do not help with your feet getting cold fast. Have to dump the water when have a chance.

z0ng · May 23rd, 2013, 21:05

I can recommend Danner Striker 2 Goretex boots:

http://www.danner.com/boots/strikert...orm-boots.html

Stuck one of my feet into a creek recently with them on. The only thing that got wet was the top of my sock and the boot. Foot stayed dry. I've ran them in all kinds of weather (snow/ice, dry summer heat, cool/wet spring/fall) and have yet to find something to complain about.

Picked them up over at Bass Pro at least a year ago now or more.

Forever_kaos · May 23rd, 2013, 21:05

I find Seal skin socks work at keeping my feet warmer then gore-tex. Love mine, very durable and work amazing.

The Chad · May 23rd, 2013, 21:30

Still rockin my north face.....walk through puddles for fun, laugh at fellow hikers as they struggle to cross a small creek. I'm actually going to ride them out as much as I can.

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Originally Posted by The Chad

The north face rundle peak. Under $100 CAD (sale)
These are last year's boots and I don't think I'll replace them until fall.
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I've worn them:
Desert
Snow
Rain
Ice
4-6" deep creeks

They are comfortable enough to wear to work on Fridays or out and about. No change in driving ability. Insulated enough to keep you warm in the snow but not too much so they can be worn in arid temps.

The do not have vibram soles but a North face version.

They are 100% waterproof but can be 101% by sprayin them lol.

Flailing_Seagul · May 24th, 2013, 11:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShelledPants

Water resistant will not live up to walking through a creek or wading through a swamp. :S

How often do you plan on walking through rivers and deep creeks for airsoft though? I have walked through a few shallow creek and my feet stayed nice and dry. Also have played in the winter and they stayed warm and dry. But what these boots are about is comfort. Its honestly like wearing running shoes out there.

ShelledPants · May 24th, 2013, 11:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flailing_Seagul

How often do you plan on walking through rivers and deep creeks for airsoft though? I have walked through a few shallow creek and my feet stayed nice and dry. Also have played in the winter and they stayed warm and dry. But what these boots are about is comfort. Its honestly like wearing running shoes out there.

I just spent 2+ hours out of 30 hours in a creek/swamp for airsoft. Some people play a little different than others.

EDIT: My Merrells (bless 'em) finally failed after two years and my feet were soaked. Wool socks paid off and I didn't get any serious foot issues, but they were raw and sore by the end of it all. We walked 14km (yay GPS) over the 30 hours, and my feet were wet in the first hour. I would have given my first born for a pair of good waterproof boots.

ThunderCactus · May 24th, 2013, 11:32

Jungle boots and sealskinz, best combo ever.
I'm on my second pair of sealskinz, I notice they tend to develop leaks pretty quickly, it's not bad but my feet are always wet after and it's not just sweat lol
Gotta find a tougher pair of socks, wouldn't mind something like a doubled up goretex, as long as it's not rubber.

Also, just noticed sealskinz has NEW socks out! =O

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May 12th, 2013, 23:39	#17
666 Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Toronto, Ontario	Things and people change. No argument about it. It was a few years ago. I was involved in "fixing" one of those bad deals with Hero a few years ago. Plus I heard that they actually jacked up a price for certain item because CF guys who were about to be deployed kept showing up to buy it before they leave. It was called a "demand" if I remember correctly. It just clicked when Hero was mentioned. Anyways, all those threads are here somewhere and if Hero changed their play, good for them. __________________ Op Woodsman. Biggest WW2 event in Ontario.

May 13th, 2013, 07:26	#19
Blackthorne A Total Bastard Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Consecon, Ontario	Viper being there does help allot. He understands airsoft needs. Army Issue or HERO will have surplus CDN Issue Gortex (Prospector) boots. As long as its not winder (snow or ice) they are tops in my books. I have three sets of them. PROS: Cheap (relative to new) and practically indestructible Really hard to get them to leak Warm but not too warm to wear in summer Will reshape to you foot pretty well for surplus CONS: Heavy Don't do well at all in snow or ice unless you get the sole redone to Vibrams On some models water can get between the sole and the upper, making them quite loud until they drain I love them, and just wore them all weekend working at Tough Mudder. Feet were warm and dry. __________________ VINCITE OMNIMODO Last edited by Blackthorne; May 13th, 2013 at 07:28..

May 23rd, 2013, 21:05	#25
z0ng Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Hamilton, ON	I can recommend Danner Striker 2 Goretex boots: http://www.danner.com/boots/strikert...orm-boots.html Stuck one of my feet into a creek recently with them on. The only thing that got wet was the top of my sock and the boot. Foot stayed dry. I've ran them in all kinds of weather (snow/ice, dry summer heat, cool/wet spring/fall) and have yet to find something to complain about. Picked them up over at Bass Pro at least a year ago now or more. __________________ Team GHOSTS G-42 How to fix your WE M4 Mags

May 12th, 2013, 22:42	#16
joots Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Toronto, Ontario	I don't know when those are from, but every time I've been in there I've had nothing but excellent service. They are also very helpful and will give you advice so you won't end up buying crap that will just fall apart. Ever since Viperfish went back there it has improved a lot. They have a lot better selection now, and will do quite a lot to get you what you want.

May 12th, 2013, 23:49	#18
joots Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Toronto, Ontario	I can't really say much for how they used to be, but I have been there multiple times, and I have no complaints. Their staff is very nice and very helpful. I have gone in there not really know what i might need, and walked out with gear that has worked very well for me in games, and so far has held up great. Sorry to hijack the thread a bit, but I know they have a decent selection of boots right now.

May 23rd, 2013, 18:12	#20
Flailing_Seagul Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Guelph, ON	http://www.blackhawk.com/product/War...ts,1062,20.htm Picked up a pair from Hamilton Tactical. Read the reviews from off the website, I think they speak for themselves. These arn't cheap but they are well worth the money and will last many years for airsofting.

May 23rd, 2013, 20:19	#21
pugs144 Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: At the entrance to the Big Top	'cept they're not waterproof.

May 23rd, 2013, 21:05	#26
Forever_kaos Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mississauga.	I find Seal skin socks work at keeping my feet warmer then gore-tex. Love mine, very durable and work amazing. __________________ Johann Hansen. 1./SS-Pz-Gren. Rgt. 20. 9th SS Hohenstaufen. Ontario's Largest WW2 re-enactment. OP Woodsman. Join us!

May 24th, 2013, 11:32	#30
ThunderCactus Not Eye Safe, Pretty Boy Maximus on the field take his picture! Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2007	Jungle boots and sealskinz, best combo ever. I'm on my second pair of sealskinz, I notice they tend to develop leaks pretty quickly, it's not bad but my feet are always wet after and it's not just sweat lol Gotta find a tougher pair of socks, wouldn't mind something like a doubled up goretex, as long as it's not rubber. Also, just noticed sealskinz has NEW socks out! =O Last edited by ThunderCactus; May 24th, 2013 at 11:34..

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