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<blockquote data-quote="Goldpick" data-source="post: 107053" data-attributes="member: 1695"><p>Previously I used Steel Blue boots with non-metallic toe caps, lightweight and very comfortable, but most will still have metal lace loops. Probably the only brand of boot I have worn over the years in the exploration/mining industry that has fitted perfectly first time, everytime.</p><p></p><p>I now mainly wear good quality hiking boots, from manufacturers like Keen, which are specifically made for doing lots of walking. They are water resistant, have breathable Goretex material in sections, and absolutely no metal parts. I believe if you spend a lot of money on detectors, then it is justifiable to invest in some decent footwear, last thing you need is ill fitting footwear, blisters and foot rot. As for snakes, I think most of them would have great difficulty working their fangs through a decent set of leather/suede boots. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Goldpick, post: 107053, member: 1695"] Previously I used Steel Blue boots with non-metallic toe caps, lightweight and very comfortable, but most will still have metal lace loops. Probably the only brand of boot I have worn over the years in the exploration/mining industry that has fitted perfectly first time, everytime. I now mainly wear good quality hiking boots, from manufacturers like Keen, which are specifically made for doing lots of walking. They are water resistant, have breathable Goretex material in sections, and absolutely no metal parts. I believe if you spend a lot of money on detectors, then it is justifiable to invest in some decent footwear, last thing you need is ill fitting footwear, blisters and foot rot. As for snakes, I think most of them would have great difficulty working their fangs through a decent set of leather/suede boots. :) [/QUOTE]
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