outdoorsy shite;Walking boots otherwise entitled preventing trenchfoot

[saggarmakersbottomknocker]

I have some fairly new walking boots, supposedly waterproof. The first time I wore them I ended up with something akin to trenchfoot they leaked so badly. The weather was horrendous admittedly.

So - recommendations for (reasonably priced) waterproof boots?

It annoys me with shoes that you only know they're not right for you after you've worn them properly outside, then you can't take them back. I hope you can get a refund though as if they're not waterproof they're not doing their job properly.

I have no idea and would rather poke my own eyes out than go camping... BUT I love that you have laid claim to an abandoned topic.

It may not be my thing but I champion your right to do Outdoorsy Shit. In Word Cup 2010

One thing you should insist on when buying boots is to test walking in them up and down a slope. An outdoorsy shop should be able to improvise one. I once bought a pair (the original brashers, ages ago) which seemed fine on the flat but stubbed my toes downhill.

Agree with the tip to get super feet insoles. Mine are seriously brilliant. Have them in shoes most days and they are the only thing that have got rid of my plantar fasciitis.

Hi, we've moved this into The Great Outdoors.