Work boots

[tom slick]

after reading medic's post about his uniforms and boots getting ruined it made me think of what my next work boots will be.
I usually wear military style boots. I like steel toes mostly because i am used to wearing them. I wore the usaf issed bates ultra lites for about 7 years. they are not real tough but the are light and comfy and will last over a year for flightlne duty. I currently wear georgia giant steel toes at work. they are comfy right out of the box but they have a softer leather that cuts easily so the toes got torn up quickly.
carhartt has some new boots but they are a little pricey, not as pricey as a pair of white's boots though

what do you guys wear?

 

[MAJA]

Although not steel toed, I wear Justin work boots, pull on, with the rubber soles. I wear them everywhere. I even wore them to church one time, but they are worn and skuffed up, so I need to wear better footware. Very comfortable, once they form to your foot. But thats true of any boot/shoe, I guess. Around 90-100 bucks, last time I bought.

 

[N2OIL]

Redwing Boots-Made in the USA!!

 

[cryptokid]

i really like black leather steel toe doc martins. i have a set which goes almost up yo my knees. real comfortable!

 

[JohnnyO]

When I did wear work boots, I like both Iron Age and Redwing. Still have a pair of steel-toed Iron Age sneakers.

 

[JustinH]

Another vote for doctor martens. Made in the UK, they are great boots.

I have a pair of their boots and two pairs of their dress shoes and they are very comfortable and tough.

Whatever you get be sure to treat them with nickwax or another good boot coating. I like nickwax the best and the boots are totally waterproof with it applied.

JH

 

[Whimsey]

I always wear RedWing. They fit great and last forever. Plus they are at least assembled in the USA

. Though sometimes the leather is imported

. I always get my monies worth from them. I've been wearing them for darn near 30 years now.

Whimsey

 

[Schmoe]

Wolverine Durashocks are fairly comfortable but heavier than most. Tough as nails. I use them for storm water sampling and will keep your feet dry when your sloshing through storm creeks and riding the company's brand new Yamaha 660 Grizzly in the woods...

I also have a pair of the Georgia boots your talking about and your right, they tear quite easily but are lighter.

 

[andrews]

Get a pair of Japanese work boots. While you may not be able to carry a heavy load with them, they will last a long time and be reliable.

 

[1sttruck]

Hiking boots can be pretty comfortable and you have a range of styles available; 'tennis shoe' to 'mountain boots'. I like Vibram lug soles as they have good grip, even on hard ice, but they do collect the mud. One piece full grain leather uppers are nice, especially with laces close to the toe, but they can take a long time to get broken in. We have a few pairs of Adidas hiking boots that we picked up on a clearance sale, a number were Solomon (?) brand, and they're very comfortable but the grip isn't that good on some when it's wet out.

 

[dkcase]

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Originally posted by andrews:
Get a pair of Japanese work boots. While you may not be able to carry a heavy load with them, they will last a long time and be reliable.

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And they will be ranked no. 1 in any testing by Consumer Reports.

 

[doitmyself]

Whatever boot fits well gets my vote. I seem to always have trouble getting a good fit. Wolverines have been durable for me.

My current pair are Red Wings _ MADE IN CHINA (only pair that was comfortable). Yes, Redwing has a Chinese line now also. High quality, about 30% cheaper. Bothers me to see where they are going - just like everyone else.

Regarding Nickwax mentioned above: it is made by a company called Obenaufs. It's a superb boot dressing. Check out their web site.

 

[oldman]

I have a pair of Red Wings but since I have skinny heels I have to take them to the shoemaker and have extra leather put in the back. I like the Doc Martens like Crytokid and have the steel toed Black. I also have a pair of Red Doc Martins with yellow stiching that I wear also. They are the most comfortable boots I have owned. I wore military boots for 27 years and wear my Gore Tex Matterhorns when I go ATV riding with my Grandson. Other than that I wear sandals all year round.

 

[Al]

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Originally posted by oldman:
I have a pair of Red Wings but since I have skinny heels I have to take them to the shoemaker and have extra leather put in the back.

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Here's a tip: If the same shoe is available in a wom's size try it. I wear Lowa hiking boots and when I went back to buy a new pair they were sold out of the Mens size 9 1/2. The same boot was available in a woman's size 12 or 12 1/2 I believe. Fit like a glove-they are more narrow. And they were cheaper than the mens size. I am shameless when it comes to saving money

 

[oldman]

Thanks Al, I will try it out. I like the Red Wings except for the heel. I have always been fashion unconscious. When my girls where about 12 and 13 they tried to dress me up when I went to play golf. My youngest looked at me one day and asked it I was going of the house dressed like I was. She told her friends that I dressed like that because my friends dared me to do it. She still buys me clothes and that is the only way I get new ones.

 

[Scooby]

I've been a firefighter/ paramedic for 13 years. I've wore just about all of the black uniform boots there are. Currently wearing Rocky paratropper style with zipup sides. Hi-Tecs are good comfortable cheap boots, but don't last long.

Aside from work I wear some Justins and Chippewa. I bought some Chippewa Artic 40's in 1995 and still wear them about daily. They have no tread and look like crap, but were/ have been the most comfortable boot I've ever wore from the day I bought them. Bought a new pair for Christmas and they have been uncomfortable since. Obviously not made as well as they used to be.

 

[medic]

I wear Rocky Eliminator2 boots. I just bought another pair for $179.00. I know this sounds a bit expensive, but I feel they are worth every penny. If you look around online, you can find a deal, but I am limited to where I can shop by my employer. Online, I could've found these boots for $100, but my employer picks up $80 and I get them tax free if I buy locally. It works out the same for me in the end, but I spend some $$$ at a locally owned and operated store instead of online.

These particular boots are made in the USA and meet all of the NFPA requirements for station wear, plus they are waterproof and have a zipper for easy donning and doffing.

The bad part is that Rocky has quit making this style boot under the Eliminator line. I managed to get one of the last pair.

 

[JohnnyO]

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Originally posted by oldman:
I have a pair of Red Wings but since I have skinny heels

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I get my regular shoes and sneakers from Mason's most of the time so I can get a B or C width.

www.bamason.com

 

[moribundman]

Alden #405 boots. No steel toe, orthopedic footbed, steel shank, handmade, super-comfortable, can be resoled. Not good on slick surfaces with the standard sole, cost about $250 a pair.

 

[PulMax]

I love my Wolverine DuraShocks. Oil resistant, water resistant, slip-resistant, and EH-rated.

Mine have been through paint, motor oil, gasoline, various chemicals at work, various pump/machine greases...pretty much every gross thing except dog crap.