Are boots comfortable to fly in
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Boots, they have to,
be comfortable,
resist skydrol and other Aviation fluids,
best with leather soles as synthetic will catch fire more easily if you have to run through some flames
elastic sides in case you get stuck under a rudder pedal and need to leave in a hurry, you can leave the boot
My RMs have had a simple rubber sole glued on to the leather prior to ever wearing them, just on the wearing part so the leather can still flex. (bootmaker advice) and have so far not distorted at all as the others did after "new" soles were done.
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be comfortable,
resist skydrol and other Aviation fluids,
best with leather soles as synthetic will catch fire more easily if you have to run through some flames
elastic sides in case you get stuck under a rudder pedal and need to leave in a hurry, you can leave the boot
My RMs have had a simple rubber sole glued on to the leather prior to ever wearing them, just on the wearing part so the leather can still flex. (bootmaker advice) and have so far not distorted at all as the others did after "new" soles were done.
Cheers
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I was told by an RM's salesperson to peel a couple of potatoes and leave them in the boots overnight for about a week as the best way to soften-up and help break-in new leather boots. Not sure how it works but it does..no blisters 
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Got a pair or Redwings like the ones shown in Tinny's post. Had 'em since my seismic survey days (early 80s) and wore them occasionally when towing gliders in Pawnees in the winter months.
Even back in the 80s they were fairly expensive but I did get them as a tax deduction!
Agree with other posters re elastic sided boots though. Wore out a pair of Rossi boots over five years and now have some Blundstones. Just as good!
Even back in the 80s they were fairly expensive but I did get them as a tax deduction!
Agree with other posters re elastic sided boots though. Wore out a pair of Rossi boots over five years and now have some Blundstones. Just as good!
I wore issue flying boots for a long time in the military, then bought a pair of lace up Blundstones for GA - not quite as high, but still good ankle support, light, comfy and seem to be hard wearing. Good for my wide foot as well.
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At Cathay, you could once pick the Aussie pilots by the RM's on their feet. Now so many other nationality pilots in CX wear them too. Great to see
The only Reginald legacy still flying
The only Reginald legacy still flying
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safety thong
Double plugers in survey aerocommanders are ok , gives you more "feel" and they are non spark producing unless your "cutting the rug at the Port Douglas pub" then there electric eh wogboy.
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RM Williams for sure.
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rotcivtolip, I would recommend TAMBO's, they have the rubber sole outta the box and I think they are worth bout $360 or so these days.
head to an RM shop and get fitted. you can get them from most saddlers but in most cases they have to be ordered so you have to know what you want.
head to an RM shop and get fitted. you can get them from most saddlers but in most cases they have to be ordered so you have to know what you want.
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