Rain Boots

[stjames]

I'm looking for a pair of rain boots to keep in my car trunk to go along with the PVC coat and bib I keep there just in case I'm stuck loading a truck in a downpour. I'm not interested in heavy insulation, something good for the 30-50f range, and I won't be hiking all day in them. I might be pushing up/down ramps and walking across cement floors, so traction is good.

I wear a 12 EEE or a thirteen, with tree trunk calf's so nothing too high up.Current work shoes are Keen's or Merril's with Superfeet insoles. I'd like to keep it ~$60, but would entertain the idea of something more expensive if it was truly superior.

Thanks in advance.

 

[Raymond1000]

I’ve used this kind of boot—but not this brand—when pouring cement and working in deep mud. They should work for your listed uses.

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/links/link.jsp;jsessionid=5U4CUQQ5KDDJ5LAQBBKSCOFMCAEFAIWE?id=0006353821207a&type=product&cmCat=froogle&cm_ven=data_feed&cm_cat=froogle&cm_pla=0610202&cm_ite=0006353821207a&_requestid=139136

 

[T.K.C.]

What about a pair of water proof Merrell boots?

 

[stjames]

I have trouble with really tall boots due to my extra thick, super fat calves. I am hoping for something trail boot high but rubberized waterproof.

 

[Buck268]

Why not one of the many hikers or workboots out there sporting that fancy extruded PTFE membrane (gore-tex and the like)?

 

[T.K.C.]

I have trouble with really tall boots due to my extra thick, super fat calves. I am hoping for something trail boot high but rubberized waterproof.

I have a pair of ankle high hiking boots that are waterproof. That is what I was thinking.