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  Classic Gardens February 18, 2009 at 6:02pm

  For general gardening commercial/contract
  
  scruffs hurricane
  
  Light weight, water proof and very comfy they last me about a year and i get a fair few miles out of them.
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  steve loftus February 18, 2009 at 6:56pm

  gr20 gtx do not have steel toe cap so would not conform to our h/s policy...i use scruffs at the moment,the biggest thing that kills boots is....lack of care/polish and the fact somebody else buys them,those who buy their own kit tend to look after much better.
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  steve loftus February 18, 2009 at 7:20pm

  true,but we are in danger of dropping,stone,brick,metal,machines,bosses wallet on our toes,so we have to wear all ppe at work
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  Mark February 18, 2009 at 7:26pm

  I use Hiax too but only for chainsaw work... at about 145 quid I can't justify using them just for gardening, I have tired Hitec waterproof walking boots 60 quid, comfy good in the rain for a couple of hours then leak have put up with 18 months of abuse soo far but won't be too long before completey knackered, I also tried some Hogg's they are made in UK, again water proof but only really for a few hours steel toe good leather and sole & have shrugged off all the abuse I have thrown at them so far..cost about 55 quid.
  
  From my biking interests there is another British company making boots, Altberg give them a Google ;-)
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  Nix February 18, 2009 at 7:30pm

  Meindl boots with steel toe-caps in are the bomb! They are super- comfortable, and offer all the protection I need for work. I have a fairly active lifestyle and wear mine all the time- though my partner refuses to let me wear them in bed!
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  Graeme @ BGS February 18, 2009 at 7:34pm

  Best work boot for value and comfort was Dr Martin (steel toe caps) - Got off Ebay about 4 years ago for a fiver. Brand new but had the Royal Mail stamped on the leather! I guess the posties deliver heavy pacels and need full PPE.
  
  Thought I would give them a go and probably throw them away after a week or so but still going strong but I do rotate with the scruffs hurricane. However only manage to get about 13 months out of them.
  
  Agree with Steve - if you pay for them you look after them.
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  steve loftus February 18, 2009 at 7:52pm

  www.strauss-direct.co.uk, try these guys for equipment,they are local to me,but its all mail order,top quality gear,worth a look.
  if i remember,i asked for a sample pair of trousers which i paid for,but could return of post them if not satisfied and collect refund...i kept them.
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  Nick @ NM Garden Services Ltd February 18, 2009 at 8:36pm

  Try Dewalt goretex/leather boots. £70 from screwfix. Very comfy, they last around a year being totally abused
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  Bird Garden Design February 19, 2009 at 1:24am

  I wear Dewalt boots too and agree they are comfortable and pretty hard wearing for the amount of punishment they receive.
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  James Hyde February 21, 2009 at 7:44pm

  Many thanks to everyone who commented, plenty of ideas to get my feet into!