Rogue RDB-1 Desert Boots

  1 of 36

  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

  2 of 36

  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

  3 of 36

  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

  4 of 36

  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

  5 of 36

  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

  6 of 36

  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

  7 of 36

  My second pair of desert boots and my umpteenth pair of rogues, after an inital break in period ( this can be quite a while ) these are simply the most comfortable things ever, just like slippers except you can trek for miles in them over all sorts of terrain. Superb!  

  Michael

  8 of 36

  Great shoes! Very comfortable after breaking them in.  

  Jasper Schneberger

  9 of 36

  Brilliant pair of boots; they just need a little bit of breaking in to soften them up. Very wide fitting - I have bad bunions on both feet and these boots fit perfectly. They are very comfy. Going to have to use them on a bush safari now!  

  Mike Wilkins

  10 of 36

  These are nice comfortable boots, well made and I think will last many miles. Only issue I had was that I originally bought the 10 1/2 which is my normal size however I found them a little short so I returned them and got the 11 1/2 which are ok but just a bit too big for me! That said, they are comfortable and when it gets colder and I'm wearing thicker socks they'll be perfect! To me the 10 1/2 feels more like a 10 and the 11 1/2 more like a regular 11. The orders were shipped fast and the return was dealt with swiftly. Great service!  

  Dan Smith