Woodlore — School of Wilderness Bushcraft  

0
Rogue RDB-1 Desert Boots



Rogue

Rogue RDB-1 Desert Boots

£90.00

Brand: Rogue
Weight: 1100 g         40 reviews
The Rogue RDB1 Desert Boot is a light and comfortable everyday boot, designed primarily as travel/safari footwear. With a lightweight crepe sole and soft suede uppers, it's a boot that is supremely comfortable, yet strong enough for walking in the bush.

Thanks to its simple, traditional design in light suede, the Desert Boot is smart enough to be worn as evening wear. The boot features high, padded sides for comfort when walking, and is soft enough to be worn with or without socks.

When we started making footwear in 1976, we set out to make functional, hard-working and durable footwear, using superior leathers, soles and quality fittings. All our footwear is constructed using the tried-and-tested 'Stitchdown' method for comfort. Our shoe moulds are all in half-sizes for a more generous and spacious fit.


Details:
  • Lightweight travel boot
  • Supple crepe sole
  • Soft suede uppers
  • Padded ankle support
  • A generous and spacious fit
  • Colour: Sand
  • Weight: 1100 g in size 9 1/2
  • Please note that the colour of laces may vary

Out of Stock in 2 sizes:

• 6 1/2 (41)
• 11 1/2 (46)


This item is out of stock in 2 sizes. To be notified by e-mail as soon as new stock is released in a particular size,  please sign up for a restocking notification below.

Shipping

  Delivery in 1-2 days within the United Kingdom
  UK Orders placed before 2PM GMT will be dispatched the same working day
  Overseas delivery times will vary depending on the destination


Please note that our offices are closed at weekends, so any orders placed after 2PM GMT on a Friday will not be dispatched until the following Monday.

Orders with a total value over £300.00 will be dispatched free via a next day delivery service within the UK at no extra cost.

Please note that in some instances, orders for heavy items may take an extra day to arrive.


  Overseas deliveries
For overseas deliveries, please refer to the following estimated delivery times:

  • Europe: 3 - 5 working days
  • Rest of the world: 5 - 7 working days

Returns

A full refund or exchange will be given provided that the items have not been worn or used, and are returned to us within 30 days of purchase, together with all relative labels and packaging. You are responsible for the cost of returning items.

Please ensure that you include a copy of your invoice, along with an explanation of why you have returned your goods. If you wish to return your goods for any reason, please do so to the following address:

Woodlore Limited
PO Box 3
Etchingham
East Sussex
TN19 7ZE
United Kingdom

Product Reviews

Rogue RDB-1 Desert Boots is rated 5/5 based on 40 customer reviews.

All of our product reviews are from customers with verified purchases.

Overall Rating:

  (30)
 
  (7)
 
  (3)
 
  (0)
 
  (0)
 



  1 of 40

  I have had these boots for a year now and I wear them nearly every day. I use them because I need a hard wearing boot in the field/bush but also looks good or in the office with chinos and shirt. They are comfortable and hard wearing. I walk 2-3 miles in them most days and am very often in the bush and hot climates. They allow my feet to breathe and are cool and comfortable but did rub a little when I first got them. I have very wide feet and the wide toe box is great for me. They are not designed for the wet and cold at all but do dry quickly when they get wet. They retain their look well and have always responded well to a scrub. Great boots, I will get another pair.  

  Danny R
19th September, 2024

Rated: 5/5

  2 of 40

  I really like these boots, and recommend them. I got them really as a pair of smart casual shoes. They look good for regular daily use, and are very comfortable. I'm not wearing them in any extreme desert/wilderness situations, and don't plan to. However, I would expect them to be good for non muddy rambles or overseas travel. I have to say I was slightly put off by the stated sizing, and a few of the reviews saying they were over large. I haven't found that to be the case. Yes, they are a generous rather than a tight fit, but they are my size. I am an 11 (46), and although the website described the 46 as an 11 and a half, when they arrived they had a sticker saying 11. They fit me nicely, with a little room to wiggle my toes. I have since bought the leather trekking boots by the same South African manufacturer. They are super comfy too. I have yet to wear them outside, but they have a great fit and feel to them. Again, I bought my regular size, European 46 In both cases, I am glad I didn't gamble on a different size to my regular one. Look at the European size translate it to your UK size, and that may well prove to be your fit. If it is too generous, you can always add an insole. Anyway, great boots for me, certainly.  

  Rob
30th August, 2024

Rated: 5/5

  3 of 40

  Comfortable, sturdy, well made. Just what I was looking for!  

  Cowan Watson
25th August, 2024

Rated: 5/5

  4 of 40

  Excellent footwear, comfortable, kept my feet cool and sweat free whilst on my desert excursion in Egypt. The ankle padding provides that extra bit of support, I can highly recommend these boots, a few days to break them in is advisable as the suede leather is thick and durable these are proper boots not your Clarks carpet slippers.  

  Tom Bryan
30th November, 2023

Rated: 5/5

  5 of 40

  I love these boots. I treated them to some leather care straight away and now they will keep their looks for longer. Leather always changes to your foot and there was no exception to these. Lovely item.  

  Jason Shea
2nd August, 2023

Rated: 5/5

  6 of 40

  You cannot go far wrong with rogue. Best pair or boots I've bought in years. I love the RB2's aswell...my go to. I bought these desert boots for hunting rabbits during the summer and fall, they have a robust but thin sole and feel like slippers almost, but also rugged enough to handle the wear from brambles and typical British farmland and countryside. A few have complained they are not waterproof, but it's one's own prerogative to understand the materials they select for purpose...suede is animal skin, its fibrous and porous its never going to be waterproof, however will absorb a quality wax...a beeswax and natural clean Paraffin blend 4 or 5 coats will make these bulletproof so long as you keep on top of maintenance. The sole being thin and robust makes for almost zero noise when stalking which is perfect. Given the comfort and manoeuvrability of these boots you get a real feel of the ground and great natural movement of the feet allowing you to stalk effectively without big clunky boots causing noise and hindering your manoeuvrability. Great for general bushcraft if you wax them. Natural materials all have their own merit, but its down to the outdoorsman to know his materials intimately and consider any adjustments or modifications to the material or functionality that may need to be addressed in order to achieve the desired outcome. 10/10  

  Luke O''connor
20th July, 2023

Rated: 5/5

  7 of 40

  These are comfy straight out the box. I got them to replace a pair of Bata Vellies bought in Harare in 1992, which after 30 years have developed a hole in the sole. I expect these will last twice as long, judging by the build quality. Took them for a road test, couple of miles over the fields this afternoon. No problems at all. They are tough as old boots, so will need some breaking in. I don't hold with the water treatment, unless it happens naturally. Just take it easy at first. Should bed right in on the old hind paws. I am a size 8 UK, so got the 8 1/2 (43). It's spot on. I have flipper feet: wide toes, high arches and narrow heels. They fit well. My mates have pronounced them stylish as well, so that's a plus.  

  Jez
18th April, 2023

Rated: 5/5

  8 of 40

  Cracking pair of boots. Really comfortable. I've been wearing these to walk the dogs in the morning to break them in. I will wear these on all occasions. Delivery was prompt and well packaged. Thank you  

  George Palmer
4th October, 2022

Rated: 5/5

  9 of 40

  3.5 stars. They're well made boots, feel robust and look good, but they're NOT walking boots. Quite low cut Sole not stiff enough. They're going to need some breaking in or wearing thicker socks. I walked 6 miles across fields in these wearing in thin-ish summer walking socks and have got monster blisters on my Achilles. Only suitable short walks.  

  Peter E
28th June, 2022

Rated: 3/5

  10 of 40

  Excellent quality; bought three pairs for myself and some members of my family for a Namibian Kalahari (hunting) safari this coming July. Boot is comfortable, very light and strong. The sole is extremely quiet when walking on stony ground. Service was excellent from Woodlore. Could not have asked for better! Thank you.  

  David Harries
23rd May, 2022

Rated: 5/5




  Share your opinion!

Let other people know your thoughts on this product.

© 2025 Woodlore Ltd · Terms & Conditions · Privacy & Cookie policy · All Rights Reserved.