Best work boots

[soldier-of-the-apocalypse]

Well it's time for me to get some new work boots. I've worn the treads off of mine. What are the best work boots you guys have ever worn. My favorite boots so far have been Irish setter elk tracker and trail blazer.

[TheWeeze]

I've always enjoyed my Red Wing boots. Good fit and good soles, take years to wear through.

[TheVath]

Kinda pricey, but Danners are the way to go. They last and they're comfy


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[newracer]

I have Timberline ones now and they have been good. Will look at Keens for my next pair.

[wctriumph]

I have timberlines now as I could not afford Red Wings last time. I have been saving my pennies and will go back to Red Wings after the first of the year.

[Skywalker]

Red Wings. Maybe some don't know but you can go in to the store and get them oiled anytime for free. Lifetime replacement for strings as well. Great boots and most are AMERICAN made.

[StagLefty]

#1 on Red Wings and a great warranty. Just make sure you buy the US made ones. One of the soles came lose on mine and they replaced both,new laces,and oiled them up.

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[Sixgun]

Red wings, I get a couple years out of every pair I've ever owned.

[USMC88-93]

http://www.wescoboots.com/wesco/home.asp

The next pair I buy I am flying to Oregon and getting fitted for a custom pair.

[Sixgun]

http://www.wescoboots.com/wesco/home.asp

The next pair I buy I am flying to Oregon and getting fitted for a custom pair.

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[MarkCO]

I actually like Wolverines better than Timberline or Red Wing.

[djbar2]

Red Wing are top notch. Ariat boots are a close second. But I wear pull on (cowboy) style and that may be a factor in my decisions.

[Mtn.man]

Wolverines used to be great but now that they are made in China they are hit and miss.
Had my Redwings for 25 years now. They resole them and just drop by every now and then and they clean and oil them, free and free laces for ever.

[Ah Pook]

Cardinal's steel toes are the most comfortable, longest lasting, that I've worn.

I couldn't stand Wolverine steel toes. They didn't last and the toe area was too small.

I do have a pair of old Carhartt work boots (not steel toes) that are comfortable and seem to be lasting pretty well. It took a little time to get used to the western heel.

[kwando]

I've been wanting a pair of good boots, so I'll ask questions here regarding red wings warranty.

1. What is the cost to resole boots? I've had born boots where the soles split.
2. What about re installing insoles? I am fat and wear out insoles more than strippers with their heels.

[ray1970]

I used to get Red Wings but switched to Dr. Martens and haven't looked back.

[tmleadr03]

Aussie RedBack boots are awesome.

[Danceswithwires]

I used to wear Red Wings but the Carolinas I'm wearing now are really great

[hatidua]

Wolverines used to be great but now that they are made in China

-some models, not all. The Plainsman and 1000 Mile (as well as others) are still made in USA.

[skullybones]

I've been wanting a pair of good boots, so I'll ask questions here regarding red wings warranty.

1. What is the cost to resole boots? I've had born boots where the soles split.
2. What about re installing insoles? I am fat and wear out insoles more than strippers with their heels.

1. $75.00 for the last pair I had done. Free if you wear it out within 1 year.
2. Never had to do it, but they do sell replacements. You might ask a good salesman about this.

[Bailey Guns]

Probably depends on what type of work you do. I'm partial to Danners, but only the US made models. You should sign up at "The Breakroom" and get notified of great deals from Danner. I bought a pair of Raptors about a year ago because they were 1/2 price and just started wearing them last week when it got cold.

[nynco]

Well it's time for me to get some new work boots. I've worn the treads off of mine. What are the best work boots you guys have ever worn. My favorite boots so far have been Irish setter elk tracker and trail blazer.

Re-sole... because good boots broken into your foot are worth it.

[soldier-of-the-apocalypse]

I'm seriously tempted to get eithe the redwing 10877 or 10875 but they are $250 and I can't find a place to try them on. The major deciding factor will be American made boots

[ben4372]

Red Wings. Maybe some don't know but you can go in to the store and get them oiled anytime for free. Lifetime replacement for strings as well. Great boots and most are AMERICAN made. Not even close. Most are Chinese, and the others are likely finished hear. They closed down the big factory a few years back. The last pair sucked. The ankle leather didn't even match the foot leather. The last three pair of boots I boughtcame from here. http://www.americanmadeboots.com/ The hocky guys have it right Redwings Suck.

[soldier-of-the-apocalypse]

Re-sole... because good boots broken into your foot are worth it.
i would but the carcas is also hammered on my current red wings the soles are worn flat but they are also steel toe and the steel has worn a hole though the leather, and on my Irish setters the plastic heel has worn threw the liner along with the flattened sole and last I checked it cost about $100 to re sole a good pair of boots. I can't complain about these two pairs of boots since I have had them for around 3 years

[Great-Kazoo]

I used to get Red Wings but switched to Dr. Martens and haven't looked back.

had a pair of Doc Martens, couldn't wear them, without having an urge to shave my head. OI

[Ah Pook]

Dr. Martins are the best safety shoes I have ever worn. The steel toes, not OSHA rated, have lasted ten years and still going strong. There iare some that are being made in the UK that still have the same quality DK is known for.

[encorehunter]

I prefer to have a side zip boot because it is easier and quicker for responding in the middle of the night. The last two pair of boots I have bought are the Rocky Alpha Force. The first pair lasted about 2 years before I wore the soles off. I am a year into my second pair. They have a composite toe not steel toe. A couple of the other guys have ordered them as well now, and they agree they are comfortable.
I also have a pair of Cosmas which are super comfy, but I don't wear them as often.

[StagLefty]

I'm seriously tempted to get eithe the redwing 10877 or 10875 but they are $250 and I can't find a place to try them on. The major deciding factor will be American made boots
http://denver.redwingshoestore.com/

[The Norseman]

Danner Acadia (made in USA!) - Bailey Guns sold me a pair about a year ago and I'm loving them. I wear them everyday in all conditions (I build houses). They are comfortable and wearing well so far. I'd recommend them to anyone.

[kidicarus13]

I can personally recommend Danner Acadia and the majority of Red Wings boots.

[COcz]

I like Danners. I wore a pair of Grand Slam GTX's for quite awhile doing some rough work involving lots of hiking. Still wear em, but they are a little tore up. Then got the USAF TFX insulated and like them too.

[TAR31]

I really hated spending the money on a pair of boots but the current pair of Red Wings I have are the most comfortable boots ive ever had. A lot of that has to do with the fact that I have very narrow feet and they are the only pair that have really fit properly. Finding boots that fit me "off the shelf" is impossible but my red wings have really helped reduce my foot and back pain.

[hghclsswhitetrsh]

Have you ever stopped by Jim's boots here in Brighton? I personally like my DM's. They aren't the best for snow and ice but I slip on my yaktrax.

[soldier-of-the-apocalypse]

Have you ever stopped by Jim's boots here in Brighton? I personally like my DM's. They aren't the best for snow and ice but I slip on my yaktrax.
Yea I bought my elk trackers from him a few years ago he's a good ol boy. But I ended up with a pair of redwing 875s they are a bit flashy in new form but so far I like them but they are a bit stiff. But all good boots have a break in period and they are 100% American made with American matirial

[mountainjenny]

I've worn these Chippewa 8" Loggers for the last 10 years for the fieldwork portion of my job. They are hell to break in, but I love them.

I just realized today that they are handmade in China [LOL]


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[KestrelBike]

Can anyone compare Danner to Bates with Durashocks? I've work the latter and they were almost like wearing comfy sneakers, but they aren't quite suitable for wearing in an office. The Danner Light 2 are ok appearance wise, but are super pricy which is why I'd want to know if they'll be as comfy as the Bates boots.

[wctriumph]

Since I posted in 2013 I have gone back to Red Wing brand and could no be happier.

[Ah Pook]

Still rockin' the Carhartts.

[BlasterBob]

Bought my RedWing Boots while we lived in Trinidad about 17 or 18 years ago. They are the “Clapton” model which I believe are now discontinued. Just had the third set of new soles installed and cost only $65 for long wearing Vibram soles. Best Boots I have ever owned.

[TheGrey]

I miss my Altamas (Basic training issue). I wore them just about every day for 15 years, and they took everything I threw at them and came back for more. The soles finally cracked in half, and I had no idea you could get boots re-soled! I need to get another pair.

[TFOGGER]

I don't wear boots at work, but I do wear Redwing shoes with hard toe boxes and reinforced shanks.

http://www.redwingshoes.com/red-wing-shoe/6640-red-wing-shoes/6640-red-wing-mens-athletic-black

The BOA lacing system is pretty cool, as I only wear these at work. A little heavy, but they've save my toes on numerous occasions.

[CapLock]

I'm broke so only owned one pair or Red Wings. Literally was the most comfortable boots my feet ever been in. No break in required. The timberline boots I'm wearing now were so bad breaking in that it was a 4 to 5 hours at a time. Better bring your old boots type of deal.

[fly boy]

I was issued a set of Converse boots, and since then I have purchased with my own money a couple more set - now branded as reebok, but are the same....
They are a little rough breaking them in, but afterwards are like tennis shoes... seriously comfy. Safety toe and all.

Reebok Stealth, I buy the RB8990 so I can use in uniform, but they also come in tan. They have lasted about 3 years, worn 5-6 times a week. I will continue to buy, they are that amazing. Super light and feels like a running shoe