Originally Posted By: tom slick
Originally Posted By: Merkava_4
Do those Estwings ever wear out? The whole hammer is one solid piece of steel. I don't see how it could ever wear out.
They do wear out, you can wear the milled face smooth.
Estwing is not the choice of professionals. Any carpenter who swings his hammer knows that tge vibrations sent into your joints from the steel shank will eventually cause problems. I have been swinging a wood handled 32 ounce Vaughn for 20 years. No elbow or wrist issues. Other guys I know who swung metal have tennis elbow and carpal tunnel. Wood. Forever
Originally Posted By: Merkava_4
Originally Posted By: vaboom123
I tired some Dr. Martens this time and
was let down. They last about 5-6 months and the sole of the boot cracked in half. I've had good luck with the Timberland boots too. I just really want to try out a nice pair of redwings. I'm not my feet 12-14 hrs. a day and have no problem dishing out the cash for comfort.
I have 2 pair of red wing work boots and 2 pair or riding boots. By far tge best boot I have ever worn. I don't care what they cost. My feet tell me daily they are worth every penny.
Gotta watch now though because some models are made in china and are visibly less quality. Instead of triple stitched they are only double stitched,not completely waterproof. My feel have been in 7" inch puddles and mud and my socks come out of the boots clean. That says slot about how well they are built.
You'll never wear Red Wings soles out; not unless you walk around the world about 5 times.