Bob D
Sunday 24th August 2003, 18:35
Several years ago when I had severe foot problems and only tennis shoes with special inserts were bearable I purchased a pair of the short Neos (non-insulated) overboots. They are waterproof and I used them primarily for fishing in rain, walking in wet grass and in the winter snow.
Recently, a friend and I were walking mud flats and I wore knee high rubber boots and he wore knee high Neos.
I noted immediately that because of the boots large sole he sunk much less into the mud. Also my boots collected mud at the sides, front and back. Particularly at the front the mud rolled up over the toe and the boots became very heavy.
The Neos collected very little mud as there much less of a tendency for the mud to roll up over the sole of the boot. Perhaps, because of the soles sharper edge versus the rubber boots rounded edges.
So, in the past several days, I've been wearing my neos on the mud flats. Birding friends were wearing rubber boots and had the problems noted above, while I sunk down about half as much into the mud. Both indicated there are buying Neos.
Because of the strap over the instep that holds the Neos on it would seem they would not pull off even in deep mud. Although the boots large footprint could cause more suction.
Also, when I wear rubber boots, even with special inserts, after a mile or so of walking my feet hurt and I have foot pain for a number of days afterward.. By wearing comfortable shoes with the Neos that is not a problem.
They are very easy to put on and take off because the fit is not tight as are rubber overshoes. There instep strap holds the boot on securely.
Downsides are; they are relatively expensive, not as durable as rubber boots, are bulky, and some boots have leaked when new. In the one case of know of leaky boots the company replaced them immediately.
If I ever need to replace my Neos I would buy the knee high ones. They would be more suitable for wading in the marshes.
I have no connection what-so-ever to the company that makes Neos, nor do I know any of its employees .
Bob D
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Recently, a friend and I were walking mud flats and I wore knee high rubber boots and he wore knee high Neos.
I noted immediately that because of the boots large sole he sunk much less into the mud. Also my boots collected mud at the sides, front and back. Particularly at the front the mud rolled up over the toe and the boots became very heavy.
The Neos collected very little mud as there much less of a tendency for the mud to roll up over the sole of the boot. Perhaps, because of the soles sharper edge versus the rubber boots rounded edges.
So, in the past several days, I've been wearing my neos on the mud flats. Birding friends were wearing rubber boots and had the problems noted above, while I sunk down about half as much into the mud. Both indicated there are buying Neos.
Because of the strap over the instep that holds the Neos on it would seem they would not pull off even in deep mud. Although the boots large footprint could cause more suction.
Also, when I wear rubber boots, even with special inserts, after a mile or so of walking my feet hurt and I have foot pain for a number of days afterward.. By wearing comfortable shoes with the Neos that is not a problem.
They are very easy to put on and take off because the fit is not tight as are rubber overshoes. There instep strap holds the boot on securely.
Downsides are; they are relatively expensive, not as durable as rubber boots, are bulky, and some boots have leaked when new. In the one case of know of leaky boots the company replaced them immediately.
If I ever need to replace my Neos I would buy the knee high ones. They would be more suitable for wading in the marshes.
I have no connection what-so-ever to the company that makes Neos, nor do I know any of its employees .
Bob D
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