Just ordered these on sale for $115 CAD. It's a pretty good deal for Canada. They're Justin JB1104s.(Image removed from quote.)I am wearing some cheap walmart boots right now and they have actually have been pretty good so far. I just want something else to wear that comes up a bit higher to keep the dirt out. I plan to just wear them until they wreck, and see how they do. They're not the biggest work boots, but I think that they will be fine for driving and operating machinery. If they don't work, I think that I will be trying out these Cabela's Roughneck 8" Plain Toe Ledger Work Boots. The leather looks good and Cabelas boots are usually pretty good.(Image removed from quote.)
That's a great price on those boots! They look like they would be pretty durable work boots as well. Let me know what you think of them when you get em'!
Justin pull ons used to be the my favorite, and my safe bet when I was in the market for new boots. Last year I was disappointed with some from my local Boot Barn. They were not leather anymore, made in china and didn't last a full year. There are still some genuine leather ones out there but you need to be sure. The ones I had were the same style as the camo style in your pic, but were on sale for $80. This was a year ago, and the price may have had something to do with it, but I was not too happy with the change in manufactures. Please let us know how yours work out, and sorry to be a downer man.
dArN DArN Darnity DARN! To quote 'Bad Cop' from Lego Movie. Justin Boots
Thats too bad! I find shoeshopping online very difficult, as sized can vary a lot between different makers. Sent from a device made from star dust using tapatalk
Shows/boots is something that I need to try on. I'm VERY picky when it comes to foot wear. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
I just got a new pair of boots for work: Red Wing Irish Setters. First time ive bought red wings, so far im liking them. ill post throughout the year on how they hold up. Im constantly in water, mud and grease from washing down/ working on heavy equipment, So truly Water Proof is a necessity. They are Composite toe, and pretty lite. I was very impressed with the Red Wing Store. They measured my feet, even checked what kind of instep/ arch i have. They said to bring them back in 2 weeks so they can condition and clean them. I can take them back for cleanings for as long as i own them! Wow, i didnt know any businesses still cared AFTER the sale. After tax, $190.
Quote from: JBW1 on February 08, 2015, 07:28:22 PMI just got a new pair of boots for work: Red Wing Irish Setters. First time ive bought red wings, so far im liking them. ill post throughout the year on how they hold up. Im constantly in water, mud and grease from washing down/ working on heavy equipment, So truly Water Proof is a necessity. They are Composite toe, and pretty lite. I was very impressed with the Red Wing Store. They measured my feet, even checked what kind of instep/ arch i have. They said to bring them back in 2 weeks so they can condition and clean them. I can take them back for cleanings for as long as i own them! Wow, i didnt know any businesses still cared AFTER the sale. After tax, $190.So ive been wearing my boots for 10 months, and have to say im not impressed. I will not be purchasing THIS particular pair of slip ons again. I work on and operate heavy machinery, and my boots are subject to grease, hydraulic fluid, water, etc. It is a necessity that my boots are fully water proof, which these were. Ive stood in 6 inches of water for long periods, and my socks were still dry at the end of shift. The toe did not stand up to the constant scraping on concrete, but without a toe cap, no boots would. But once one scrape was present, chunks of leather started coming off quickly. My biggest gripe is the sole. It is separating at the tip, getting worse daily. Red wing wants $60 to resole, with a 4 week turn around wait. so i may just gorilla glue and clap them. Also the sides are oddly wearing out. I believe that the mesh type material may be too heavy that the leg part is made of, putting weight on the sides of the boot. or maybe the leather is thin and cant take the weight? Im going to try other Red Wings, but not this particular Irish Setter boot.
Its been a while since we talked boots. Ive gone thru my latest pair of hiking shoes for work and was in the market for boots again. I had one heck of a time deciding. First off let me tell you that insoles for me a crucial. I can easily do over 24 hours on my feet in a weekend. I have been thru various insoles and recently decided to get Spenco Polysorb Heavy Duty ( $20 ). I have been walking on these for about a week now and so far I like them a lot.Now back to boots, after going thru reviews and visiting stores locally, what a pain. I went to Red Wing among others, I also chatted with Poncho. I went with Thorogood boots model 814 4355 ( $140 ). I should get next week. I went with the Thorogood sizing chart and relied on reviewers experiences. I also took into consideration my current boot size. If they fit, I wear them for a bit and follow up with my impressions. I have to say for $100 less that similar RWs I had to get them. I've never owed RWs tho others who have have reported these very well "may be" RW killers, we'll see. Take care of your feet guys
I've heard similar RW stories. I know the break in time can be painful and long with such thick leather. I honestly don't have the patience for it. I can do a week but my feet and patience cant do longer. Supposedly the boots I got can be resoled. I'd imagine with the "softer" leather Thorogood uses in these vs RW the uppers may be toast when that time comes. So many conflicting views on resoles. The max wear bottoms is Thorogood attempt at "fixing" the sole wearing out fast. Many former customers complained so Thorogood responded with Max wear. I liked the moc toe style as well but I've had issues with the stitch pinching my foot in other moc styles. I really could not justify the added $100 for RWs. They might be great for those looking for a work boot yet work in an office or light duty type stuff. I have no doubt they are made to last but beating on a pair of $275 pair of boots in the field, I cannot bring myself to.
They look good Aloha. I'm looking forward to hearing how you get along with them.
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