Workboots-OT

Unknown

so I prefer the black <i>ankle boots</i> with steel toe.<BR>They wear forever, and safety inspectors don`t seem to mind.<BR>What`s your choice?<BR><BR>Dave

Charlie from wmass

I prefer 6" American made boots (Wolverine or Chippewa) without steel toes as they tend to cut into my toes and I Had the misfortune of seeing one too many pairs needing cut off of folks who over estimated their protection rating. I also like boots with limited tread as when I go in and out of homes the ability to not carry 3 pounds of dirt in on the soles of my boots is appreciated.

Unknown

Saw a guy one-time

who operated a tow-truck(wrecker) business, had those old plates you locked a chain-in from the truck.
He went to unload, hooks came-off the vehicle and bounced the plate back, lost all 5.

Dave

bob young

boots

HERMANS SURVIVERS 'till they went belly up. now back to timberland 6 " tan original model . had a pair of smith ....not bad

Jim Bennett

Timberland....

Pro series. Great boots, I'm on my third pair, no break in. Comfortable right otta the box!

Jim

The Boiler Dr.

I have had excellent success

with carhart. After spending big dineros on Red Wing I am real impressed with the carhart line.

jackchips_2

I always

wore Hermans, still have a pair from 1986, with flat soles. I did so much service work between contract jobs that I wanted boots that I could wipe clean rather than have to take them off going in and out of peoples homes.

As for steel toes, I was cutting up a piece of old 2" steel when a hanger let go and the pipe landed on my foot. I was complaining to the doctor that the steel tip was what broke my toe and he said without it all five toes would have been crushed.

We live and learn.

Jack

josephagrosso1792009

TAKE A GUESS WHO MAKES THEM:)

Darin Cook_9

Boots

Take a close look at where alot of these " American" boots are made at. Made in China is pretty prevalent. My favorite boots are my Desert Combat Boots issued by Uncle Sam. They are steel toed and required no break-in.

Darin

Vernon P. James_2

where made

Darin

Not in the service but just curious where are the desert combats actually made. Are they 100% American made or are the 100% assembled in America from components that are made elswhere?

Ross_7

Workboots

Thorogood USA Made in Merril, Wi

lee_7

Magnum work boots, 6" style. Feels like a sneaker, lets your foot breathe, cordura nylon sides, and not as hot as full leather boots. Water proof as well. Most law enforcement, ems and fire wear them, which is where I started wearing them.

Steve M_2

Red Wings

I finally broke down and brought some Red Wing work boots. They're expensive but seem to last twice as long as other boots plus they're very comfortable. Being in a lot of houses they have to have non marking soles as well and waterproof is good. I just brought my 2nd pair(first pair lasted 3 years) which is stock 435 and they seem like they're very good boots so far. Only thing I don't like is they're being made in China now.

Gordy

Red Wing 964s

Were my favorite boot, but can't keep the soles from seperating. After numerous under warranty returns dealer said I gotta try a different boot. Could not get them to last more than 6 months.

Trying the Irish Setter 844 line which is also made by Red Wing. No break in with either one, and comfortable. The Irish Setter 844's are waterproof also.


Gordy

joel_19

boots

Love how long Chipewwa last and but my bad back like Wolverine durashocks very comfortable on the back

Cam_2

Hey Darin

I don't think I could make it through the 6-week break-in period that they call, what is it again? Oh yeah BOOT CAMP. You have earned comfortable footwear my friend...

Rick

Darin Cook_9

Vernon

The ones that I have just say "Made in the USA" with a bunch of different numbers and a UFCW rating? They do have Vibram soles as well.

Darin

Wayne_16

Red Wing Shoe

Red Wing Shoe company has been full bore in the plants making work boots for the US government, since before the the build up in Iraq. I havent talked to my brother-in-law for a while to see if they are still as busy.

Bob Bona_4

Timberland

Chuka. 6" tan. I get about a year out of them before the toes wear through from kneeling work. I like the smooth tread on them so they don't track mud too much.

bruce_21

Red Wings

I've been wearing Red Wings for about 15 years now. They always fit perfectly and are very comfortable from the moment they come out of the box. I get about 3 years out of a pair. Sad to hear they sent the factory jobs to china, I hope its not completely true.

Darrell_4

I wear the Wolverine Durashock 8" boot that is insulated. It is also waterproof and the sole doesn't track mud or mark floors. I find the sole to be better on the ice than the Red Wing Vibram sole.

an old wrench puller

I wore

Redwings for years. best boots I ever found. I wore the "logger" style and /or the "Lineman". I would still where these boots If someone local would stock them. Everytime I tried to order them, the clerk screwed up the order. Its worse then the PHC biz.

Last shoes I bought were "Carolinas" and "Wolverines" from a local old time shoe repair shop. Both are good shoes but neather are Red Wings.

[Deleted User]

red wings

Red wings are the only boots i will wear! i like the irish setters and can get almost 2 years out of one pair, good thing about them is you can send them out to get resoled and waterprooofd. You get what you pay for.

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Leo G_102

Italian boots

with kevlar instead of steel. About half the weight. Unfortunately, last time I was in Mark's, they no longer stocked them. Something about the price being to high, no one was buying them. Too bad as they are easily the best and most comfortable boot I have ever found!

Leo G