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1 2   UER Forum > Archived Rookie Forum > Waterproofing normal shoes... (Viewed 629 times) Arbutus   |  Waterproofing normal shoes... < on 12/14/2007 6:22 AM >   A few other people and I are planning to check out an abandoned, partially demolished textile mill. I went to scout it out a few days ago, and all the entrances are closed off except for one fairly obvious one leading into the basement. Only problem is, most of the basement is flooded with ~5 inches of water. I was able to get into a few rooms by balancing on pipes, using bricks as stepping stones, etc., but all the interesting machines and stuff-- not to mention the stairs leading to the upper floors-- were out of reach. We weren't prepared for this eventuality, and we don't really have the proper footwear to deal with it. None of us have rain boots, waders, or anything that would completely keep out the water; I'm the only one who's halfway prepared with my waterproof hiking boots, but I wouldn't trust them past about three inches or so. Also, none of us really have the desire/money to buy new shoes for this one exploration, so I was wondering: is there any good way we can keep our feet dry and warm? We were thinking of wrapping our feet in plastic sheeting and putting our shoes on over it, but I don't know how effective that will be. Someone asked me, "Are you really that afraid of getting your feet wet?" Well, considering that it's going down to about 10 here at night and this place is about a half-hour walk from where we're all living... yeah, I would prefer not to. Not to mention that the water's probably flowing in and out of some of the machinery, and I don't know what chemicals are swirling around in it. Any insights? One day, a little boy went up to Arnold Schönberg and asked him why there were twelve tones. The boy could not handle the explanation. He was buried in twelve coffins. Turrel  Location: Pawtucket, RI Gender: Male  |  |  Re: Waterproofing normal shoes... <Reply # 1 on 12/14/2007 6:36 AM >   Trash bags, plastic bags, something of that sort. Use two per foot just to be on the safe side. I'd highly suggest a lighter bag with a trash bag on top, but hey, your call. Not much to carry, either. You'll look like a fucking retard plodding around with bags taped to your legs, but I say it's high fashion. nomeus  This member has been banned. See the banlist for more information. Location: FLA Gender: Male www.FLURBEX.com  |  |  |  |  Re: Waterproofing normal shoes... <Reply # 2 on 12/14/2007 8:15 AM >   Posted by Turrel Trash bags, plastic bags, something of that sort. Use two per foot just to be on the safe side. I'd highly suggest a lighter bag with a trash bag on top, but hey, your call. Not much to carry, either. You'll look like a fucking retard plodding around with bags taped to your legs, but I say it's high fashion. my thoughts exactly..layers of them with ducktape wrapped around the feet, especially the bottoms to make a primitive sole. www.terraincognito.com inventingnothing  Location: Columbia, MO Gender: Male  |  |  Re: Waterproofing normal shoes... <Reply # 3 on 12/14/2007 8:23 AM >   you should probably just invest in a pair of Xtra-Tuffs... that's what I use whenever I go draining or puddle splashing. Yeah, it's slightly expensive, but I must say, they have been well worth their money. I where them in the snow (great snow shoes), they have excellent grip even on ice. JeepXJ  Location: San Jose, CA Gender: Male  |  Re: Waterproofing normal shoes... <Reply # 4 on 12/14/2007 9:47 AM >   I got a set of steel toe rain boots at walmart for $13. They're good to about 1.5 feet, and as long as I wear a few pair of socks for padding, then they're all good. Just go get some, they'll come in handy in the long run. 06:01:50] <Chris> i mean im retarded and im not that awkward "You mean over saturated photos and macro shots of pealing paint isn’t historically relevant?" -TDK1000 [00:12:02] <yota94> he just called us bitches [00:12:04] *** JeepXJ has joined #general [00:12:15] <JeepXJ> you guys are bitches! [00:12:16] *** JeepXJ has quit AvChat (connection closed by user) [00:12:23] <Deuterium> that w xtacyturbo  Location: Pittsburgh Gender: Male  |  |  |  Re: Waterproofing normal shoes... <Reply # 5 on 12/14/2007 12:59 PM >   Or you could always wait until it freezes. Given your location, you won't have to wait long. My photos of stuff: www.skuhnphoto.com don cornelius  This member has been banned. See the banlist for more information. Location: Your asshole. Proud Parent  |  |  Re: Waterproofing normal shoes... <Reply # 6 on 12/14/2007 3:33 PM >   two plastic bags per each foot works very well in water or snow. As long as the bags are without holes, you are good for whole day. 40+ year olds with Myspace pages are not cool, they are pediphiles on the prowl. Buyer beware. micro  Gender: Male Slowly I turned  |  Re: Waterproofing normal shoes... <Reply # 7 on 12/14/2007 3:41 PM >   I don't imagine plastic bags would hold up too well while walking across concrete flooring. Just pick up a pair of cheap rubber boots. You should be able to get a pair for less than $10 and will remove a lot of headaches for you. don cornelius  This member has been banned. See the banlist for more information. Location: Your asshole. Proud Parent  |  |  Re: Waterproofing normal shoes... <Reply # 8 on 12/14/2007 3:46 PM >   Posted by micro I don't imagine plastic bags would hold up too well while walking across concrete flooring. Just pick up a pair of cheap rubber boots. You should be able to get a pair for less than $10 and will remove a lot of headaches for you. What I forgot to mention is I wore them around my socks. This was to keep my feet warm, I didnt care about the shoes. If the point is to keep feet dry and shoes clean, than rubber boots are a better call. 40+ year olds with Myspace pages are not cool, they are pediphiles on the prowl. Buyer beware. bonnie&clyde  Location: 510 & 415 Cleverly disguised as responsible adults  |  Re: Waterproofing normal shoes... <Reply # 9 on 12/14/2007 4:53 PM >   These are what we wear. click to view They are great. They fit right over my regular shoes. I bring them when wet is gonna happen. When not in use,I keep them rolled up in my pack. They go up to my knee & im 5'10". Got them @ my local Hardware store 4 $15.00. I also have seen them on Ebay for about the same price The question is not when are we gonna stop, It's who's gonna stop us? Witek  Location: Everywhere. Gender: Male onwards.  |  |  Re: Waterproofing normal shoes... <Reply # 10 on 12/14/2007 5:25 PM >   Cheap boots will do wonders for you. Just remember to bring a stick or a measuring tape to see where the deep spots are (if any), because nothing is worse than water inside a rubber boot. V-tech = V-Tek = Veetek = Witek. Make it count, say it right. bonnie&clyde  Location: 510 & 415 Cleverly disguised as responsible adults  |  Re: Waterproofing normal shoes... <Reply # 11 on 12/14/2007 5:38 PM >   Posted by Witek Cheap boots will do wonders for you. Just remember to bring a stick or a measuring tape to see where the deep spots are (if any), because nothing is worse than water inside a rubber boot. OR end op Much deeper. Long story short, I got hypothermia.(spell?) The question is not when are we gonna stop, It's who's gonna stop us? Arbutus   |  Re: Waterproofing normal shoes... <Reply # 12 on 12/15/2007 1:16 AM >   Posted by xtacyturbo Or you could always wait until it freezes. Given your location, you won't have to wait long. Thing is, the water seems to be replenishing itself... I don't know if it's a groundwater leak or a recently burst pipe, but there's a definite trickling noise coming from one inaccessible corner of the boiler room. It's not likely to freeze, I think. I agree with you guys, it would be best to just buy a pair of boots, but that'd be a hard sell for my friends. So we'll probably end up doing double plastic sheeting all the way up the legs + duct-taped soles. Thanks for the advice! One day, a little boy went up to Arnold Schönberg and asked him why there were twelve tones. The boy could not handle the explanation. He was buried in twelve coffins. nomeus  This member has been banned. See the banlist for more information. Location: FLA Gender: Male www.FLURBEX.com  |  |  |  |  Re: Waterproofing normal shoes... <Reply # 13 on 12/15/2007 1:23 AM >   Posted by Arbutus Thing is, the water seems to be replenishing itself... I don't know if it's a groundwater leak or a recently burst pipe, but there's a definite trickling noise coming from one inaccessible corner of the boiler room. It's not likely to freeze, I think. I agree with you guys, it would be best to just buy a pair of boots, but that'd be a hard sell for my friends. So we'll probably end up doing double plastic sheeting all the way up the legs + duct-taped soles. Thanks for the advice! i like that other idea better....bags over the socks. the shoes get wet but so what www.terraincognito.com don cornelius  This member has been banned. See the banlist for more information. Location: Your asshole. Proud Parent  |  |  Re: Waterproofing normal shoes... <Reply # 14 on 12/15/2007 2:44 AM >   Posted by nomeus i like that other idea better....bags over the socks. the shoes get wet but so what Great men Think alike. 40+ year olds with Myspace pages are not cool, they are pediphiles on the prowl. Buyer beware. nomeus  This member has been banned. See the banlist for more information. Location: FLA Gender: Male www.FLURBEX.com  |  |  |  |  Re: Waterproofing normal shoes... <Reply # 15 on 12/15/2007 3:00 AM >   Posted by u25680 Great men Think alike. Donald Trump Donald Tramp living in the Men's Shelter Wonder Bread bag shoes and singing Helter Skelter He asks for a dollar you know what it's for Bottle after bottle he'll always need more www.terraincognito.com junkyard  Location: LaCrosse, WI Gender: Male Strategic Beer Command where the metal hits the meat.  |  |  Re: Waterproofing normal shoes... <Reply # 16 on 12/15/2007 3:43 AM >   They make boots for that and they cost like 12 bucks. And a $60 pair of waders is a good investment. In fact you can't explore here without them. I drink gasoline for breakfeast and beer for dinner! Any problem can be licked with a case of beer and a few sticks of dynamite. Strategic Beer Command ruling the desert since 1995 http://www.strategic-beer-command.com \/adder  Location: DunkarooLand Gender: Male I'm the worst of the best but I'm in this race.  |  |  Re: Waterproofing normal shoes... <Reply # 17 on 12/15/2007 7:41 AM >   I know this sounds a little corny/cheap but salvation army / thrift stores sell shoes and cloths cheap. I've bought a few pairs of pants there... It's way better to spend 5$ on a pair of pants than 30$; that might last one trip. I've seen 14 inch rain boots for like 2 bucks at some stores... And IF you wanted to waterproof leather shoes than you could use beeswax or something similar. I use " Snow-Seal " on my Sorrel snow boots... "No risk, no reward, no fun." "Go all the way or walk away" escensi omnis... critter   |  Re: Waterproofing normal shoes... <Reply # 18 on 12/15/2007 3:24 PM >   Yeah get the rain boots. All the shoes I have worn in water filled sites fall apart soon afterwards. There's aways something in the water. Nobody in Particular  Location: Brantford, ON Gender: Male A freakish might  |  Re: Waterproofing normal shoes... <Reply # 19 on 12/15/2007 9:34 PM >   I've tried going through a drain with a combination of winter boots and plastic bags (bag, then sock, then bag, then boot)- it didn't work. go get rubber boots. Or stilts. I would kill you for a snack right now. I mean, seriously. I would end you for a cookie. UER Forum > Archived Rookie Forum > Waterproofing normal shoes... (Viewed 629 times) 1 2   All content and images copyright © 2002-2024 UER.CA and respective creators. Graphical Design by Crossfire. To contact webmaster, or click to email with problems or other questions about this site: UER CONTACT View Terms of Service | View Privacy Policy | Server colocation provided by Beanfield This page was generated for you in 140 milliseconds. Since June 23, 2002, a total of 741909052 pages have been generated.