Silly boots question

**Jock Scot** · 4th March 17, 04:17 AM

I use these, from Hoggs of Fife regularly, as heavy duty "4wd" shoes and no, the flaps are not an affectation, they are a very useful part of keeping one's feet drier and free of bits of heather and stuff finding their way into the shoe. I am not a fan of lace up boots, so its either these or wellingtons for my more strenuous country pursuits. I highly recommend them.

With the kilt.

**Taffy Jack** · 4th March 17, 10:43 AM

[QUOTE=Jock Scot;1336337]I use these, from Hoggs of Fife regularly, as heavy duty "4wd" shoes and no, the flaps are not an affectation, they are a very useful part of keeping one's feet drier and free of bits of heather and stuff finding their way into the shoe. I am not a fan of lace up boots, so its either these or wellingtons for my more strenuous country pursuits. I highly recommend them.

Okay, those are fantastic. Thank you... I think. I'm a little afraid to start investigating price and availability, but those are the first sturdy low shoes I've seen in quite some time that look comfortable, handsome, and appropriate for kilted wear in my environment.

Cheers,

Jack

**Lady Grey** · 10th March 17, 12:37 PM

Jock
I'm a little bit in love with those shoes! Sigh I better not go looking for them I don't need more footwear.
However the flap to stop bits of 'stuff' is brilliant, I haven't seen that before. It's rather apt as I went wandering in a paddock on a job site the other day to get a picture with a thistle. I came out covered in clingy, spiky, ouchy 'stuff' and spent a while picking it carefully off my boot laces and pants.
- Only to find the Thistle thread closed

Are the Kilttie & Looger boots Steel Capped?
They are rather fabulous as well (and stop I really don't need more boots or shoes... but I could wear them at work and with kilts that makes it practical doesn't it????)

**Tarheel** · 10th March 17, 06:43 PM

Originally Posted by Lady Grey

Are the Kilttie & Looger boots Steel Capped?
They are rather fabulous as well (and stop I really don't need more boots or shoes... but I could wear them at work and with kilts that makes it practical doesn't it????)

My Georgia (the company brand) logger (style) boots are not steel toed but are available with that option. They also come in varied heights and lacing openings (some eyes and hooks, some all eyes, some eyes and metal loops, etc.)

**Taffy Jack** · 10th March 17, 06:47 PM

Originally Posted by Lady Grey

Are the Kilttie & Looger boots Steel Capped?
They are rather fabulous as well (and stop I really don't need more boots or shoes... but I could wear them at work and with kilts that makes it practical doesn't it????)

I know this question was addressed to Jock, but if I may jump in for a moment:

In the logging capitol of Christendom (Pacific NW U.S.A. and S.E. Canada), logging boots (and many other work boots) are available with leather toes, steel toe boxes, or fiber safety toes.

The fiber toes are safety-rated, and less chilly in the winter than good ol' steel. Also, they're said to reduce crushing injuries. When steel gets mashed onto your foot, it _stays_ mashed on.

Cheers,

Jack

P.S. My most recent clompers came from Nick's Boots in Spokane, WA (http://nicksboots.com/). White's / Hathorn (http://www.whitesboots.com) is the more famous brand there and has fancier options, but I tend to prefer Nick's. Both have off-the-shelf as well as custom-built options, and either will keep your feet's precise dimensions on file until you die. Have fun!

**Terry Searl** · 10th March 17, 07:50 PM

Originally Posted by Taffy Jack

I know this question was addressed to Jock, but if I may jump in for a moment:

In the logging capitol of Christendom (Pacific NW U.S.A. and S.E. Canada), logging boots (and many other work boots) are available with leather toes, steel toe boxes, or fiber safety toes.

The fiber toes are safety-rated, and less chilly in the winter than good ol' steel. Also, they're said to reduce crushing injuries. When steel gets mashed onto your foot, it _stays_ mashed on.

Cheers,

Jack

When I worked in the bush and shops in the logging industry here on Vancouver Island, It was a mandatory that work boots have steel toes and I'm sure my toes were saved countless times because of it but like Taffy Jack says once the steel gets crushed it stays crushed......it's good to hear that fiber safety toes are an option

**JasonMc** · 10th March 17, 04:29 PM

Originally Posted by Jock Scot

I use these, from Hoggs of Fife regularly, as heavy duty "4wd" shoes and no, the flaps are not an affectation, they are a very useful part of keeping one's feet drier and free of bits of heather and stuff finding their way into the shoe.

Excuse me Jock, but do you remember the model name for this shoe? My online perusal of Hoggs and Fife aren't turning these up.

**Jock Scot** · 10th March 17, 04:38 PM

They are called Hoggs "Hill Shoe".I do know that in recent years Hoggs have slimmed down their range, but I have no idea if the "Hill Shoe" is still available. I have always found Hoggs very approachable so perhaps an inquisitive email to them, might shed some light on the matter?