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  Seth Burgess July 18, 2015 at 7:58pm

  I'd have a look in Engelbert Strauss. Order online only, but I've got 4 Jumpers and a pair of boots (which have lasted 12 months so far and I'll be getting another when these wear out) all good quality and in a lot of sizes. I do know that they also have a womens section but where its of the same range I can't say.
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    Daniela McGhie > Seth Burgess July 19, 2015 at 9:51am

    @ Seth

    Thanks for the tip. Just looked. I could kick myself, as just bought a load of new trousers and shirts etc from Craghoppers. Anyway these ES people have exactly what I am looking for. Just hope the leg length is not too long otherwise have to take them to the local seamstress. At least its another expense to reduce the tax bill.
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  Rory July 19, 2015 at 9:27am

  I get the security military cargos off eBay for £8 and never look back. Got to have a good search first to find the proper ones but they do the trick and last ages.
  Tbh boots are another thing is get off eBay unless they're chainsaw boots. There's some really nice timberland style ones for £30 and they've lasted me since November in wet horrible weather and are still sound
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    Daniela McGhie > Rory July 19, 2015 at 9:53am

    I bought the boots off Amazon, but sizing is such a pain. It seems that sizes are not universal even if the description states so. Always have to order more than one size to get a pair which fits.

    I had a brilliant pair of Bergmans I think they were called some years back. Ruined them by falling into a pond. They lasted years. 
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  Harry@VWGS July 19, 2015 at 9:47am

  Have you tried Meindl boots? I go through a pair every 2 years I reckon, no other boots have lasted me so long, I second Seth's Engelbert Strauss for boots also.... ;-)
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    Daniela McGhie > Harry@VWGS July 19, 2015 at 10:25am

    Thanks, I will check them out too. Being girly I like a set of 3 to 4 boots on the go, to give them a chance to dry out. I hate nothing more than having to wear the same set of boots every day.
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  Geoff Norfolk July 19, 2015 at 10:30am

  5 pairs of boots in a year is pretty impressive!! I always get mine on Ebay.......one pair will last the Summer and they're usually less than £15 a pair, steel toecaps, and thats including the postage. They get a lot of heavy use and even wear them when I'm not working as they're so comfy.  Heres the sort of shoes I go for  http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LADIES-SAFETY-BOOTS-STEEL-TOE-CAPS-TRAINE... and these are exceptionally cheap.
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    Daniela McGhie > Geoff Norfolk July 19, 2015 at 10:42am

    Yeah, but they are not what I class as boots. I need ankle supports. They have saved me some time from being laid off due to injury. But those were the early days when I took on every job I could get. I stay away from gardens where I can see serious health issues.
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      Geoff Norfolk > Daniela McGhie July 19, 2015 at 10:51am

      I like the shoe style rather than boots as I can get them on and off without undoing the laces...... how's that for lazyness!!!  (I also find them more comfy)
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  Gary RK July 19, 2015 at 11:00am

  I've 'lived' in this style of lightweight, highly water resistant, breathable ankle boots for over 10 years and have typically 2 or 3 pairs on the go at any one time, giving them the opportunity to air/dry out. They go down to size 3, so asume suitable for ladies?

  On the whole, Englebert Strauss gear ( ask for hard copy catalog, it's like Christmas shopping :) is 110%, firmly beliving that you get what you pay for and when you are in boots & clothing for 5-6 days a week, 50+ weeks of the year, it's as an important choice as 'What Van' or 'What Mower' :)

  p.s. they do discount prices for multiple items