A duck in my shoe!

shysal these trainers aren't that light, the first time I wore them (2 years ago!) I felt as if they cut across the toe joints on my left foot, so I nearly threw them out, but have worn them 2 or 3 times this year and they feel better, thanks.

I have a farting pair of sandals as well!

My Fit Flops sound like a wet fart (!) when I walk! Almost glad it's winter now lol

rosequartz, sorry you are having trouble getting used to your Berghaus trainers. I chose these boots (Supalite 11 GTX) because they are said to be the lightest on the market and need no breaking in, which was true. They are the most comfortable I have ever owned, and accommodate my bunion.
I had only a slight squeak this morning, which I was able to ignore, so getting there!

Does that mean we can cook eggs on leather boots ( if it's hot enough)?

I didn't have a squeak in my walking boots, but I did find that olive oil was easily absorbed by the leather and had a softening effect. I don't fully understand the science of it, but I did once hear that olive oil had a similar molecular structure to leather. Scientists, feel free to shoot that one down.

Talc does help - but with sandals I fear I'm leaving little puffs of white as I walk! Luckily, I'm back into shoes most of the time now.

Just like my Clarks ones then! I hope nobody notices. I wonder if talc will help.

My Keen walking sandals make farty noises when I walk. The left one is particularly loud. It's most embarrassing.

We had a pair of ducks on our pond this morning, I was so happy to see them. The pond had been totally choked with bullrushes (no water visible) , we had it cleared out, and the ducks are back!

Good luck with the shoes

I have some sturdy Berghaus trainers and I must say they are taking some breaking in!

Shame Shysal. A friend of ours bought some ski boots from Oxfam shop- nearly new and the perfect size (he has massive feet and finding him hire boots was always a nightmare- size 14 and very narrow)- but a clip was broken. He wrote to Nordica and asked to buy a new clip (not mentioning the 5 quid at Oxfam) so they said to send the boot back to them to see. 1 week later he received a parcel- a brand new pair, worth about £300 - with a letter of aplogoy saying the model was now obsolete and they couldn't replace the clip. Trust him (lovely guy but always very hesitant to spend - one poster here will know him as the Head of PE at her local High School ;) )... He was mightily pleased!

granjura what a shame to disturb them!!

I got used to shaking out my boots/shoes from when we are in Australia - never know what you might find out there!
I have never found a duck, though, not even a duckling.
DH had a mouse in his welly which was left in the garage. Luckily she had not produced babies.

Following another thread, I am wondering about coconut oil, it seems to be useful for many things!
I had a reply from Berhgaus, suggesting I return the boots to the retailer with the receipt and get them to investigate. It is not a problem they have come across before! As I bought nearly new from Ebay, I can't do that.

You have to wonder!

I like bags suggestion & will bear that in mind for future reference. How in earth did someone discover that raw potato cured squeaks on footwear

granjura Eek!

beware what you wish for- a friend putg on her walking boots with gusto one morning- only to feel something very squishy going on- pulled boot out to see a nest of baby mouses all squished around her toes - yiiiiiikes!

I had a pair of lovely diamante Birkies that used to fart as I walked!

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Thank you Bags! I have just been for my morning walk and the duck has become a mouse after the potato treatment. I have done it again, so, if nothing else, the rubbing action may soften the already soft leather a bit more.
I have also contacted Berghaus asking for tips, so thanks also to Granjura.

The joining up of the 2 brands makes no difference. Their website has a contact address- just send them a note. Nothing to lose.

I thought this was going to be one of phoenix 's adventures when I read the title

Good idea granjura. They are a Brasher design, but there has been a take-over.

I have a pair of sandals (Clarks) very comfortable, but when worn with bare feet ( which you usually do with sandals) emit a quiet, but rude noise!

Why not contact Berghaus and ask them for advice. You don't need to say you bought them on e-bay.

brings a new meaning to the phrase 'this meat's as tough as old boot'