Waterproof Shoes

[NearHull]

I have worn Footjoys for twenty odd years. Dryjoys in the winter and other shoes in the summer. I understand Dryjoys come with a years guarantee. Mine seem to last three years before letting water in. I apply dubbin most weeks. A few questions for the forum.

1. Am I perhaps not maintaining the shoes correctly?
2. Should I only expect three years water ‘tight’ ?
3. Does anyone get longer water ‘ tight’ results from their winter shoes?

Footjoy have stopped the Tour range and are bringing out a replacement range in Jan. I’m unsure whether to put up with my leaking pair until then, or perhaps move to a different manufacturer. (I can’t locate a replacement pair in my size.)

 

[Imurg]

I'd take 3 years from any shoe and run...

 

[hovis]

Your not doing bad if your getting three winter's of dry feet from one pair of shoes. That's like £40 a winter.

But in answer to your question. My mate who is a tight git sprays his shoes with tent waterproof spray a few times each winter. He swears by it

 

[Deleted member 29109]

3 Years is pretty good.

If the shoes are still in good shape but a bit leaky, get some of these socks.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07FKM4Y7P/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_sS4YFb4Y1HJKK

 

[NearHull]

A bit of a correction. They are in the third year and are leaking.

The waterproof socks sound a reasonable idea. They are £22 a pair, whilst that is cheap relative to a new pair of shoes, are they a real solution?

 

[cliveb]

The waterproof socks sound a reasonable idea. They are £22 a pair, whilst that is cheap relative to a new pair of shoes, are they a real solution?

I've never tried the Otter socks that were linked to, but I can confirm that Sealskinz are absolutely waterproof.
I've also tried Dexshell socks, and while they work to an extent, they aren't completely waterproof.

 

[Deleted member 29109]

A bit of a correction. They are in the third year and are leaking.

The waterproof socks sound a reasonable idea. They are £22 a pair, whilst that is cheap relative to a new pair of shoes, are they a real solution?

They are. I wear mine all the time, I only have summer golf shoes that aren't waterproof, and my walking boots have sprung a leak.

I've walked in the sea with them on in trainers and had dry feet after.

 

[Lord Tyrion]

2 and a bit years is sadly very good now.

I'm another who gave up hoping to find the perfect waterproof shoe, multiple let downs, and bought some waterproof sealskinz socks. I don't wear them constantly, they are quite thick, but they do work. It means I now get shoes that are uber comfy, theoretically waterproof but when they inevitably leak I no long stress about it.

Waterproof socks are a calming buy ?

 

[louise_a]

I used to wear FJs but didn't think they lasted very long so I bought a pair of Sketchers. They were lovely and waterproof to start with but within a year they were leaking, so I got a replacement pair sent, this was at the beginning of this year and already they are leaking. so I guess your FJs are giving very good service

 

[NearHull]

Many thanks for the help, I’ve ordered a pair of socks from sealskinz. You could be saving me £110!

( Louise, my pro shop said Sketchers give a 2 yr guarante)

 

[Lord Tyrion]

Many thanks for the help, I’ve ordered a pair of socks from sealskinz. You could be saving me £110!

( Louise, my pro shop said Sketchers give a 2 yr guarante)

Can you post how you find them? I bought mine a few years ago and they are a little thick, they feel like 2 socks sewn together. Tech may have moved on and if so I'll buy some more. It doesn't bother me in winter but in slightly warmer times a thinner version would be better.

 

[Deleted Member 1156]

I believe there are different versions of sealskinz for different conditions.
I gave up on waterproof shoes years ago. I don't believe they actually exist. Socks are the way to go.

 

[Deleted member 23344]

3 Years is pretty good.

If the shoes are still in good shape but a bit leaky, get some of these socks.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07FKM4Y7P/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_sS4YFb4Y1HJKK

Thanks, just ordered a pair ... delivery tomorrow in time for my round on Monday morning.

 

[YandaB]

Another one for the Sealskinz recommendation, excellent socks.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

While I have a few FJ's I tend to only rotate some of the older pairs for winter. Most are 3-8 years old depending on the pair and like the OP I tend to look after them well, letting them dry naturally away from a radiator or direct heat, polishing them each time and dubbin once a month. All do let the water in to a degree but providing the leather isn't split or coming away from the shoe, I simply put a pair of waterproof sock on and have no issues during the round.

 

[Foxholer]

While I have a few FJ's...

 

[Orikoru]

I think three years is good nowadays! Last pair of FJ shoes I had lasted one year, then in the second winter they started leaking like sieves. I know some people swear by waterproof socks, but I resent the idea that it should be a necessity, there should be a shoe out there that remains waterproof for a decent amount of time. Plus if you have waterproof socks but damp leaking shoes they're still going to be a bit manky aren't they?

In fairness I don't do anything special to my shoes. I take them out of the bag when I get home so they don't remain damp, and I generally give them clean in the week, but I don't put anything on them.

I bought my Inesis shoes just over a year ago and they are still going strong, no signs of leaking or damage at all.

 

[Colonel Bogey]

I believe there are different versions of sealskinz for different conditions.
I gave up on waterproof shoes years ago. I don't believe they actually exist. Socks are the way to go.

I've got some lovely Nike Lunar. Currently into second year of wear and fully waterproof. A trudge round my swamp pit last week and my feet were still dry. Can I find another pair? Can I knutz.

 

[jim8flog]

My shoes would have been throw in the bin before even reaching 3 years old.

I never found FJs to be any better than cheaper brands when it came to the length of life of the waterproof features.

I miss HiTech (they withdrew from the golf shoe market) good fit, comfort and lasted really well in terms of waterproofing with the HI Tech Dri Tec shoe.

 

[peld]

have 2 pairs of Inesis (soon to be 3 at Xmas ) and they have bene faultless for comfort and waterproof-ness.