I haven't used Bata Boots for several years, but I was unaware of the change of manufacturer to Onguard and now, apparently, Dunlop. Bata still exists <https://www.bataindustrials.com/>, but they no longer seem to make the classic "Bata" boot that cavers used. When I was buying them (bulk purchases for UT Grotto), I got them from Gemplers <http://www.gemplers.com/product/WEBG86103/Onguard-PVC-Boots-6H-Lace-up-Steel-Toe-or-Plain-Toe>. Gemplers still carries them, but made by Onguard/Dunlap.
It would be nice if the sole had better grip. We used to call them Bata skis. Thanks for the update. Mark Minton mmin...@caver.net On Thu, June 30, 2016 1:50 am, David via Texascavers wrote: > A few years ago, I was told that a company called Onguard was the the > distributor for Bata Boots or Bata style boots. > > http://www.safeshoes.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/o/n/ong86104.jpg > > ( a.k.a. Polyblend 6" Plain Toe workshoe with cleated outsole ) > > For some weird reason, I got an email today from Onguard saying they > were bought out by Dunlop Boots. > > Ref: > > http://www.onguardindustries.com/content/index.cfm?sID=33&cID=48 > > Anyways, you can order these boots at the following email: > > orders-...@dunlopboots.com > > specify "plain toe" or you will get a "steel toe," and I think most > cavers agree that steel toe is NOT what you want. Also, you want to > wear neoprene socks in these if you are river caving, > so you want them a size larger than what you would normally wear. > > The advantage to these boots is that they provide more ankle > protection than a pull-up style rubber boot. And this brand has a > more rugged sole for better grip. > > https://www.amazon.com/ONGUARD-86103-Polyurethane-Polyblend-Workshoe/dp/B00127Y2D6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1467265629&sr=8-1&keywords=polyblend+plain+toe+6%22 > > http://www.ebay.com/itm/Onguard-Polyblend-6-Plain-Toe-Work-Boots-Mens-Sizes-/220652099903?var=&hash=item335fe3d93f:m:mK1KTzYF3OhBGNQ2JpKWj_g > > David Locklear > NSS # 27639 _______________________________________________ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com Texascavers@texascavers.com | Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/texascavers@texascavers.com/ http://lists.texascavers.com/listinfo/texascavers
