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.

Cheers

I use these. Very comfortable and they always get a second look in NZ.:ok:


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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 :ok:

Pilotette, I know RM makes boots with Cuban heels - but stilettos?

Dr :8

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.:ok:

Even back in the 80s they were fairly expensive but I did get them as a tax deduction!:ok:

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.

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:ok:
The only Reginald legacy still flying;)

RM's all the way through training and WA/NT'S finest communities ... only problem now is having them resoled begs the question ... what to wear in the meantime?!:ok:

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.
MC

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Magnum Elite, perfect for what I do!:ok:

HH, I was going to ask 'what do you do ?',
but on seconds thoughts I've decided that it might be safer not to ask.



:)

I could tell ya but then I'd have to kill ya!:}

I'll show you mine if you show me yours!

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Dr :8

RM Williams for sure.
 

http://www.rmwilliams.com.au/images/...28149DD4884FD4
There's only one type of boot for a outback pilot RM Williams :ok:

Those recommending RM's... which type exactly? Where can they be bought and approximately how much?

FTDK...The stiletto has to be a special order, although they do seem to make using the rudders a bit tricky :E

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.

I'm game!

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For the lady pilots with style :}

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Nice thread dig up from 2 yrs ago :bored: