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Re: Talk to me about work boots [Re: Bigbob_FTW] #14241105 01/06/22 02:48 PM
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Red Wings.

Probably won't be under $150 though. But I've reached the age where comfort is worth a few extra sheckles.

Also I'd recommend composite toes rather than steel toes. Slightly more flexible and forgiving.


not all shops allow those. ours doesn't and we also require metatarsal protection. they look like Frankenstein boots.


Those metatarsal boots are double sucky.


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Re: Talk to me about work boots [Re: junbengreat] #14241122 01/06/22 03:00 PM
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Ariat > Wolverine > Redwing

I've worn all three and they any of those will do the job but I prefer Ariat.


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Re: Talk to me about work boots [Re: junbengreat] #14241144 01/06/22 03:17 PM
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Re: Talk to me about work boots [Re: junbengreat] #14241171 01/06/22 03:34 PM
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My last pair was Double H and I was pretty satisfied. I like that they make styles that have soles that look like traditional cowboy boots, ie has a heel. I also like my Ariats.

These days I care mostly about comfort. If they don't feel great off the bat they go back on the shelf. No more of the break-in nonsense for me. That goes for boots, shoes and flipping flips.

Re: Talk to me about work boots [Re: Bigbob_FTW] #14241172 01/06/22 03:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Bigbob_FTW
Red wings. hands down the most comfortable.


Redwing.

They will last you the rest of your life, I have a pair steel toed that are 25 years old.

Wear them all the time.


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Re: Talk to me about work boots [Re: Spiderman] #14241178 01/06/22 03:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Spiderman
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Red wings. hands down the most comfortable.


Redwing.

They will last you the rest of your life, I have a pair steel toed that are 25 years old.

Wear them all the time.





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Huge selection of styles. They may cost a bit more but they last almost forever.


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Re: Talk to me about work boots [Re: Spiderman] #14241184 01/06/22 03:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Spiderman
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Red wings. hands down the most comfortable.


Redwing.

They will last you the rest of your life, I have a pair steel toed that are 25 years old.

Wear them all the time.






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Re: Talk to me about work boots [Re: junbengreat] #14241186 01/06/22 03:54 PM
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Red Wings are best when it comes to really working in them. For just going to see customers a composite toe western style will be fine. I can tell you from experience that Ariat an Twisted X will not make it 90 days on a drilling rig, a good pair of Red Wings will go just over a year. We have a company come to each of our locations with a trailer full of boots once per year, and they have learned over the years what our guys will pick out. They bring very few Ariats and Twisted X these days, only the salesman and managers usually pick those out.

Re: Talk to me about work boots [Re: junbengreat] #14241197 01/06/22 04:06 PM
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I have a pr. of these on now and another pr. coming tomorrow. lightweight, fit really well and priced right.

https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/p...rproof-wellington-boot-g111?cm_vc=-10011


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Re: Talk to me about work boots [Re: junbengreat] #14241200 01/06/22 04:08 PM
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I have oilfield refinery and some other customers I have to suit up for. 95% of the time they ride around in their tote. I went cheap and bought a reel with the surplus.

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Re: Talk to me about work boots [Re: junbengreat] #14241210 01/06/22 04:14 PM
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I have had a pair of Redwings for about 6 years now. I walk commercial construction sites probably 4/5 times a week in them. Some weeks they get more wear than others. They are comfortable, water resistant and durable.

Don't get steel toe or safety toe unless you absolutely must. They are significantly less comfortable.


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Re: Talk to me about work boots [Re: junbengreat] #14241224 01/06/22 04:24 PM
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Another vote for RedWings. One of the few boot mfr's that will re-sole your boots if the uppers are still intact. thumb


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Re: Talk to me about work boots [Re: John175☮] #14241267 01/06/22 05:16 PM
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...skuff em up. You don't want to look like a noob.

This^^ is how to be helpful!! Not “this brand” or “that brand”…but some advice (or “advise”, as some of you like to post) that will apply no matter what you get.

Re: Talk to me about work boots [Re: junbengreat] #14241269 01/06/22 05:16 PM
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Used that link above...those Cody James boots look promising. Anyone wearing those???

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