What shoes are good for working in wet conditions?

07-22-2011, 01:22 AM

In the summer I do landscaping cutting grass, and we start early. The grass is still wet a lot of the time from the moisture at night, or from rain or anything else, and my feet get soaked in regular shoes after only a couple lawns. I was wondering what shoes are a good choice for wet conditions so my feet don't get wet, and also comfortable for the amount of walking I'll do. Something inexpensive wouldn't hurt either!

sexobon · 07-22-2011, 03:37 AM

Shoes with a waterproof-breathable mid-layer like Gore-Tex would be best for function, comfort and convenience; but, you'd generally be looking at spending over a hundred dollars. Cheaper waterproof shoes can often achieve outer protection; but, at the expense of breathability and you'll end up getting wet from perspiration in hot weather.

A little less expensive alternative to Gore-Tex shoes is Gore-Tex socks. You will also need a pair of thin perspiration wicking sock liners (e.g. polypropylene) to use with Gore-Tex socks which aren't meant to be worn alone. The advantage here is that the combination can be worn with any inexpensive pair of shoes, that aren't too snug, until everything dries out after which you can change into your regular socks.

Waterproof gaiters (there are even breathable Gore-Tex versions) can help; but, they work better as a covering for boots than shoes.

I'm curious as to why you put this question in the Food and Drink forum. You haven't been grazing on those lawns have you?

ZenGum · 07-22-2011, 06:30 AM

No, no, judging by the other thread, this one eats only spiced pork products from a tin.

sexobon · 07-22-2011, 06:47 AM

They're seldom pushing high end stuff like what I discussed above. That's why the other thread popped up immediately after I responded to this one. I flagged both and had some more fun in the other.

glatt · 07-22-2011, 07:11 AM

I banned him, and deleted the other thread with the links, but you have some decent tips there, sexobon, so I'll leave this thread alone.

richlevy · 07-22-2011, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by glatt

I banned him, and deleted the other thread with the links, but you have some decent tips there, sexobon, so I'll leave this thread alone.

Sexobon, you bastard. Stop giving good advice.

infinite monkey · 07-22-2011, 07:15 AM

Now I'll NEVER find out what shoes will be good for dog poo picking.

footfootfoot · 07-22-2011, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by infinite monkey

Now I'll NEVER find out what shoes will be good for dog poo picking.

Never say never.

sexobon is all washed up with his goretex advice. Everyone up here wears mucks. From Dew to Poo, it's your shoe©®

http://muckboots.com/mkstr.htm

HungLikeJesus · 07-22-2011, 08:34 AM

$73? You could just use a bread bag.

infinite monkey · 07-22-2011, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by HungLikeJesus

$73? You could just use a bread bag.

I have video 'footage', copied from old 8mm, where my brother and I are at my grandma's house and there's some snow on the ground and we have bread bags on our feet! We were sliding around everywhere. Grandma was big into the bread bagged feet, bless her heart.

wolf · 07-22-2011, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by infinite monkey

I have video 'footage', copied from old 8mm, where my brother and I are at my grandma's house and there's some snow on the ground and we have bread bags on our feet! We were sliding around everywhere. Grandma was big into the bread bagged feet, bless her heart.

For snow conditions, the bread bags go inside the shoes/boots, in order to protect from wetness and to provide additional insulation.

Growing up in Chicago, this is essential survival information.

glatt · 07-22-2011, 07:12 PM

I'm the only one I know who gets a newspaper delivered. But the newspaper bags are even better for this. No bread crumbs.

footfootfoot · 07-22-2011, 09:02 AM

guffaggis

HungLikeJesus · 07-22-2011, 09:43 AM

Footfootfootage?

glatt · 07-22-2011, 09:59 AM

Yeah, youtube that puppy.

07-22-2011, 01:22 AM	#1
linlishan Guest Posts: n/a	What shoes are good for working in wet conditions? In the summer I do landscaping cutting grass, and we start early. The grass is still wet a lot of the time from the moisture at night, or from rain or anything else, and my feet get soaked in regular shoes after only a couple lawns. I was wondering what shoes are a good choice for wet conditions so my feet don't get wet, and also comfortable for the amount of walking I'll do. Something inexpensive wouldn't hurt either!

07-22-2011, 06:30 AM	#3
ZenGum Doctor Wtf Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Badelaide, Baustralia Posts: 12,861	No, no, judging by the other thread, this one eats only spiced pork products from a tin. __________________ Shut up and hug. MoreThanPretty, Nov 5, 2008. Just because I'm nominally polite, does not make me a pussy. Sundae Girl.

07-22-2011, 08:34 AM	#9
HungLikeJesus Only looks like a disaster tourist Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: above 7,000 feet Posts: 7,208	$73? You could just use a bread bag. __________________ Keep Your Bodies Off My Lawn SteveDallas's Random Thread Picker.

07-22-2011, 09:02 AM	#13
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07-22-2011, 09:43 AM	#14
HungLikeJesus Only looks like a disaster tourist Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: above 7,000 feet Posts: 7,208	Footfootfootage? __________________ Keep Your Bodies Off My Lawn SteveDallas's Random Thread Picker.

07-22-2011, 03:37 AM	#2
sexobon I love it when a plan comes together. Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 9,793	Shoes with a waterproof-breathable mid-layer like Gore-Tex would be best for function, comfort and convenience; but, you'd generally be looking at spending over a hundred dollars. Cheaper waterproof shoes can often achieve outer protection; but, at the expense of breathability and you'll end up getting wet from perspiration in hot weather. A little less expensive alternative to Gore-Tex shoes is Gore-Tex socks. You will also need a pair of thin perspiration wicking sock liners (e.g. polypropylene) to use with Gore-Tex socks which aren't meant to be worn alone. The advantage here is that the combination can be worn with any inexpensive pair of shoes, that aren't too snug, until everything dries out after which you can change into your regular socks. Waterproof gaiters (there are even breathable Gore-Tex versions) can help; but, they work better as a covering for boots than shoes. I'm curious as to why you put this question in the Food and Drink forum. You haven't been grazing on those lawns have you?

07-22-2011, 06:47 AM	#4
sexobon I love it when a plan comes together. Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 9,793	They're seldom pushing high end stuff like what I discussed above. That's why the other thread popped up immediately after I responded to this one. I flagged both and had some more fun in the other.

07-22-2011, 07:11 AM	#5
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	I banned him, and deleted the other thread with the links, but you have some decent tips there, sexobon, so I'll leave this thread alone.

07-22-2011, 07:15 AM	#7
infinite monkey Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 13,002	Now I'll NEVER find out what shoes will be good for dog poo picking.

07-22-2011, 07:12 PM	#12
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	I'm the only one I know who gets a newspaper delivered. But the newspaper bags are even better for this. No bread crumbs.

07-22-2011, 09:59 AM	#15
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	Yeah, youtube that puppy.

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