grubstake Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Hey! You can make HO CHI MIN SANDALS out of old flat tires, make sure they are not steel belted, detect with them, and a smile and no other metal. Grubstake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Furness Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 MacGump ... You must be talking a different Converse boot as the ones I use do not have a zipper and are very light.Don ... I think I'll leave the pink sandals to you my friend ... wouldn't want to appear to be stealing your fashion statement! Mike F Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacGump Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Mike F.--- I have a pair of the ones your talking about, much lighter than the zippered version---I don't mind the extra weight too much.Grubstake---there's a guy down the street from me who sells sandals made from old maypops--also chairs, tables and other things. Never seen anyone buying from him but he has been there from at least 2004 waving cars down. Crocs are hot enough--can't picture myself wearing retreads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grubstake Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 I wear the Bates no metal, Desert boot, no waterproof, but atleast my feet can breath, and I wear snake guards, Full cammo's when hunting, lots of brush, and I'm taking blood thiners, so I need the long sleeves, Grubstake 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Jeff Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 UPS just dropped off a pair of those Converse boots via LA Police gear. Thanks for the recommendation guys. Very nice indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLNugget Posted August 28, 2012 Author Share Posted August 28, 2012 Big Jeff, I am also planning to order those same Converse boots. How about the sizing? Did you just order your regular size or something else? Thank you for any information.Stan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homefire Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Blood thinners like Cumadin AKA Rat Poison Warfarin and others can make life a different game.If you ever got Snake Bit you would be in Deep Doo Doo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Dorado Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Stan,If you order fro LA Police gear and they don't fit, you can send them back on their dime (unless you wear pink sandals and live in Brazil) Just order your regular size Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grubstake Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Yeh, I know! I'm on all that crap! Plavix, and two other blood thinners, +14 other meds, for different stuff. I'm a walking Pharmacy. Grubstake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLNugget Posted August 29, 2012 Author Share Posted August 29, 2012 I assure you I don't live in Brazil.............I am curious how you found out about the pink sandals tho......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Jeff Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Stan Yes they run true to size at least for my 14 wide size... Very comfortable and light too. They even send you a free return thing with the boots should they not fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLNugget Posted August 29, 2012 Author Share Posted August 29, 2012 Thanks Jeff. 14W's wow, I thought I had big feet at 13W's. I am trying to wait for them to go on sale since I will not be in AZ until later in the year. Not really sure the non-metallic will make a big difference for me. I have a knee replacement in my right leg and a stainless rod and hardware holding my left femur and hip together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garimpo Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 SLN I'll bet TSA has fun with you at the airport..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boogfhu Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 I received a recent issue of "The Sportsman's Guide", and they are selling the 8" converse non-metallic boots for $53.00 plus shipping. FYI. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeoJack Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 If you guys haven't tried on a pair of Keen's you need to. Very comfortable and lite. I trashed my first pair walking canyons for au and meteorites.Very large area for the toes so comfort level is higher than most boots.Did I mention they are really lite? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Au Seeker Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 Jason,Try this "store locator" on the Converse website, you can also as an option enter along with your zip code the "Sku" number of the product you're interested in to help locate a store that has what you seek in stock.http://www.converse....ailLocator.aspxHere's a link to the 5.11 store locator page as well.http://www.511tactical.com/find-store.htmlSkip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Jeff Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 Seriously why brick and mortar??? LA Police Gear is great to do business with...You tried the biggest retailer for outdoor footwear (Cabela's) and weren't happy... Just sayin'...And if you got 2 years out of a pair of boots....Even with glue and tape... You got your money's worth.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuTSaurus Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 Jason,I myself do not have any of these "metal free" boots at this time, but I do plan on purchasing some in the near future. To stay truly non-metallic, IF the new boots have plastic or nylon eyelets,one thing you can look for at any law enforcement/uniform shop or store is a zipper thatlaces into place in the front of the boot, with the regular laces.After you have it adjusted and laced where you like it, from then onyou just use the zipper. Only difference is the zipper is in front, not on the side.This shouldn't matter if you can get the plastic/nylon zipper.I kept my boots this way for many, many years with each pair, before I retired. The onlydifference was, at that time, I didn't need metal free boots.Hope this helps.Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nugget Shooter Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 Jason,I myself do not have any of these "metal free" boots at this time, but I do plan on purchasing some in the near future. To stay truly non-metallic, IF the new boots have plastic or nylon eyelets,one thing you can look for at any law enforcement/uniform shop or store is a zipper thatlaces into place in the front of the boot, with the regular laces.After you have it adjusted and laced where you like it, from then onyou just use the zipper. Only difference is the zipper is in front, not on the side.This shouldn't matter if you can get the plastic/nylon zipper.I kept my boots this way for many, many years with each pair, before I retired. The onlydifference was, at that time, I didn't need metal free boots.Hope this helps.GregHey Greg I had no idea someone made a zipper like that and thanks for the tip! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Jeff Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 Thank you for the links Skip, found a few places nearby.Jeff - I already explained "why brick and mortar". And I'm not the only one who's had issues with those Bates boots from Cabelas, FYI. Start falling apart in a matter of months with any serious use and definitely not worth the money in my book. I have nothing against LA Police Gear, in fact I'd go to their store in person if they had one near me. Chill out dude.Don't know what you are getting so defensive about. Didn't see the "no mail box" part...Just making conversation... Sorry I replied to your post...Won't happen again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeoJack Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 zippered laces are used for wildland gear for firefighters as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garimpo Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 Most of the cops here also use the zippered laces, then walk around with the zipper about half way up....looks pretty sloppy....GJ what is "wildland gear"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbinion Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 I see a lot of posts that say to use non metallic. Excuse my ignorance, but is that because of heat or does it interfere with metal detecting? I have my old Marine Corp issued jungle boots I plan on wearing when I start trekking through the desert. They have canvas sides and I believe they’re steel toed. Should I think about investing in a better boot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garimpo Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 For years I used the same boot your using without the steel toe but then when the detectors got much better and the coilsgot bigger I went to non-metalic boots because the new modern detectors and the big coils will pick up any metal in the boot....If you plan on detecting then I suggest you get a new non-metalic boot....many stores carry them but online is usually a betterprice such as L.A. Police Gear....read the specs and the comments for each boot....Welcome to the forum.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Jeff Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 The PI detectors AKA... Minelab... or some of the better VLF's may pick up on the metal in the boots... Don't worry too much about the desert... Just remember everything in Arizona bites, scratches or stings... Take plenty of water with you and drink it heavily... Keep a comb in your pocket as well... Not so you look pretty to other prospectors (This ain't a scene from Deliverance)... But to pull the cholla's out of your hide if you happen to get too close... You can't just grab 'em with your fingers or you'll be really hurtin'.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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