I am looking for galoshes–you know, with the buckles?
I would even take the namby-pamby zippered ones, but I don’t want them. I really want the buckles, especially the good, tough, tall 5-buckle ones.
WHERE OH WHERE TO FIND THEM THESE DAYS?
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http://www.germplers.com is the source I use.
"http://www.germplers.com is the source I use."I think you made an error in the web site name. THe internet says that "germplers.com" does not exist.
you are correct, it is gemplers.com. sorry.
If you are stuck on buckle down galoshes I cant offer much assistance.
If you are looking for some outstanding waterproof footwear, get a pair of extra tuff brand rubber boots. It is hard to find a commercial fisherman that doesn't live in them. After trying half a dozen brands of rubber boots I swear by extra tuffs. They are so flexible and have such good soles I will wear them all day long and not even realize they are on my feet. I also wear wool blend socks with them which seems like an important part of the system.
Mine have steel toes but even with the extra weight I could run a mile in them without any discomfort in my feet.
Give em a shot.
Karl
You don't really see them much anymore, but they are available through construction and cement finishers sources.
http://www.northernerboots.com/product_info.php?products_id=63
Around here I'd go to a farm store -- Fleet Farm or Farm and Home.
website is gemplers, not germplers
I can't imagine anyone wearing old fashion galoshes any more. I am a real fan of Bogs as they are one of the few boots that are wide enough to be comforable. They come in three different hights and use neoprene for warmth. They are sufficiently warm that I generally only wear them in winter. I think I paid either $40 or $50 for a medium height pair at the local farm store in Portland. Muck boots is another popular brand among the horsey set. http://www.bogsfootwear.com/Qstore/Qstore.cgi?CMD=009&DEPT=1065642935http://www.muckbootcompany.com/catalog.php
I was just thinking today of getting some galoshes. The
big advantage is if you are working inside, need to run
out in the mud and whatever, you just pull them
over your shoes. On the return off they come and
wait at the door. Im sure you can find cheapie
imports but the buckles will tear through the loop
in less than a season. Come to that, that seem
to do that back in the day too.
LaCrosse Premium- quality zxt series rubber over boots . There is a 5" inch model 2 buckle 14" 5 buckle ,$33.74 - $ 48.15 respectively . They go up to size 16 , for heavy mud and snow there no better, i also have a pair of sorels for just slush and snow. Those La-Crosse with the mud will give your legs a good workout.
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Build a time machine and return to the 70's or 60's and you shouldn't have any problem finding them.
I remember my mom called them rubbers - every rainy day when I was getting ready to walk to school my mom would call out - "Jimmy make sure you wear your rubbers". Kind of funny now I guess.
Farm supply stores around here still have 'em.
I don't like the buckle kind - They're too danged heavy. There's a brand I like by the name of "Tingly" that I've used. The rubber is thinner, so they're much lighter in weight. That's important if you're outside working for a long time.
I guess I could make a lot of bad jokes about tingly rubbers, but I'd never do that...
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Re: Tingley overshoesis this what you were talking about?http://www.zappos.com/n/es/d/722083048/page/1.htmlI've always favored 4 buckle oversized boots -- so I can pull them on and remove them easily over my work boots. Is that easy to do with the Tingleys?********************************************************
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That's the one. I generaly buy the 10" tall one. Yes, they slip right over your shoes. The only downside I know of is that the rubber is fairly thin, and they tear without a lot of effort. But they're great if you're not doing anything where they get torn easily.
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Tingley Rubber used to be right here in South Plainfield, NJ
I'm not sure where they are now.
John, Well, if you gotta have the buckle type, any Army surplus store should have plenty. I know I used to get issued them everywhere. They don't issue them anymore so there oughta be scads of'em out there. (I never took a shinin to them myself) They would be cheap too. But thats where I would start. KD