Spika Bruzer gumboots
This year’s hunting season was a washout for many of us, as heavy rain and flooding took its toll in many parts of rural Australia. That’s when I decided to invest in a pair of Spika Bruzer gumboots to combat the constant ankle-deep water in low-lying areas of the bush. Unlike a pair of traditional gumboots, Spika Bruzers fit better, featuring a neoprene upper that allows for better movement when walking.
The lower section of the Bruzers is 100 percent waterproof rubber and it fits like a glove, so to speak. With their perspiration-absorbing insole for added comfort, they are definitely more than just gumboots. In fact, I found the inner soles also acted as a shock absorber when walking, offering comfort and moulding them to my feet — not to mention making them a lot warmer to wear in cold weather conditions.
The upper is constructed of 5mm neoprene, which is a lot softer than rubber and hence offers freedom of movement when walking. In the past, I
