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Old 07-22-2011, 01:22 AM   #1
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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!
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Old 07-22-2011, 03:37 AM   #2
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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?
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Old 07-22-2011, 06:30 AM   #3
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No, no, judging by the other thread, this one eats only spiced pork products from a tin.
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Old 07-22-2011, 06:47 AM   #4
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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.
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Old 07-22-2011, 07:11 AM   #5
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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.
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Now I'll NEVER find out what shoes will be good for dog poo picking.
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Old 07-22-2011, 07:36 AM   #7
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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.
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Old 07-22-2011, 08:32 AM   #8
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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©®

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Old 07-22-2011, 08:34 AM   #9
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$73? You could just use a bread bag.
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Old 07-22-2011, 09:02 AM   #10
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$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.
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Old 07-22-2011, 09:59 AM   #13
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Yeah, youtube that puppy.
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It's on a VHS which I don't currently have a working one of. And I guess I could film it from the camera off the TV, if I do find a VCR?

I've been wanting to move it to another medium. There is some amazing footage. One where my brother gets me a flower comes to mind. And the Big Red Machine. And the first year of King's Island. And my mom and brother throwing snowballs at each other (I was a baby, inside with grandma, dad was filming my mom and brother...and it's SO freaking sweet.)
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Old 07-22-2011, 10:08 AM   #15
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What about Crocs?

Those are good for all kinds of things! Wet, poo, wet-poo...and they're cheap!
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