Retiring

[Taupotreeman]

Sometime ago our current boss came to us and said that he'd take us on for a trial period. See if we could cut it against his existing lot. Reckoned he'd pay extra if we didn't come apart at the seams at the first sign of pressure and didn't quit on him even in the heaviest downpour. Well, four and a bit years later we've decided to call it quits. Today was our last day of work. We did as was asked, worked well under pressure, didn't quit in the rain and even provided that support when it was needed. We were there every morning without fail and sometimes we even put in a seven day week but now it's time for the new generation to have a crack. To be fair the boss treated us well. We had a warm spot in the hot water cupboard every night and got to sun bathe on the deck for a few hours a day in the summer. Better yet, the boss has said that as a retirement present, he'll treat us to some new rubber and take us out for a walk with the dogs at the weekends. Reckoned we were like his favourite chair or his comfiest slippers; high praise indeed. So we retain our spot in the hot water cupboard with the cross word page for company, to just potter about for the forseeable future and maybe just relax a little like any good arby.

[Hodge]

There's loads of life left in em still, get em on fleabay, someone will buy em!

[Taupotreeman]

The heal has worn right down on the side so I'm almost walking in the side of my foot and there a small hole appearing in the fabric at the back. I've had a new pair sat in the wardrobe for over a year so time to break them out. These will get a new sole put on them and used for work around the garden and as walking boots. All the same, I'm pretty impressed with how long they've lasted.

[arbwork]

4 years is brilliant life for work boots, Classic left foot trap wood on ground whilst cutting marks! To think only used to get 6 to 9 months out of a pair of boots when they 1st came out, I wish you well with the next trial pair

[Stephen Blair]

You must have an easy life!

Classic clutch pedal marks on the front toes, you must do a lot of driving and a lot of sunbathing with your feet splayed going by the heel marks:biggrin:

 

I thought you guys climbed in Jangles:laugh1:

[RobRainford]

I agree there's life in them yet! If they don't leak they still good!

 

I'm having to retire mine soon and replace them with zermatts. Getting wet feet now from walking through wet grass! Plus the sole is coming off at the toe.

[Taupotreeman]

I really don't want to retire them but truth be told I'm not sure they can be re-soled as the wear is into the mid sole. They still don't leak but the wear on the heel leaves me walking on just one point on the heel of my foot creating a sore point. As for bleedin clutch wear Mr Blair; cheeky git:biggrin: they've been warn for work, walking, driving and everything in between.

[Taupotreeman]

What are the zermatts like Rob?

[RobRainford]

A bit more expensive. Yet to get hold of a pair. But will keep you updated.

[Hodge]

What are the zermatts like Rob?

 

They do not look half as cool as the meindls;)