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unless you do hard landscaping with cement i would hope a pair of boots will last more than 12 months with the appropret cleaning (polish lether oil)
I've 2 pairs of Englebert shoes and they are lasting well, coming to the end of the second year and I 'hope' they will do another year.
That said my other half has a pair of Englebert boots and she has worn them almost every day, she uses them at home and work, they now let in water and the rubber strips on the sides that are part of the sole are coming away. Looks like fair wear and tear - she now has a pair of Engelbert shoes with securing straps rather than laces and they look ok so far.
I'm coming up to 9 months with the latest caterpillars. They are much lighter to wear than other boots e.g engelbert strauss. That's the only reason I went for them. The waterproof claim has lasted a good while too. Soles fully intact and laces only broke last week. Dam comfortable from the first day I'll add.If I can get the winter out of em I'll buy another pair.... but yeah it's caterpillar they could have been awake making these..
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I normally pay about £80 for Goretex Cofra boots, they usually last a year, which I’m very happy with. Engelbert’s are work boots, so if they only last 6 months then I’d send them back, strictly speaking they’re not fit-for-purpose.
If you can find a boot that lasts more than a year then you’re doing well.
+1 for Cofra. I’ve got toe cap trainers for summer, waterproof leather shoes for autumn, gore tex boots for winter and toe cap wellies for wet work/strimming. All good value and last well.
WHich Cofra boots do you normally buy?
I have had 3 pairs of Engelbert boots over the years withouth any problems apart from wearing out after 12 months+ but the most recent pair seem to leak after only a few months use. So im now thinking about buying something else thats goretex
Frosti for winter ankle boots and terraina for spring/autumn. I have also got some of their toe cap trainers for the summer which were so light and comfortable. Finally, I have a pair of their toe cap wellies for strimming in ditches etc - peace of mind when using a blade on the brushcutter. Hope that helps.
I have englebert Strauss trousers, jackets and shorts and love them . Shame the shoes don’t live up to hard use. The ES soft shell hi vis is particularly good.
Thank you for the reply Ross, I may try a pair of the Cofra boots for the winter. I agree with you about ES, I to have trouser/shorts x2, Fleece, Gillet, Waterproof jacket and I have the Roughtough Jumpers. I also like the hi viz gloves for day to day working, I havent a soft shell yet!
Blundstones, year 7 and still going strong.
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