I actually have a pair of those in tan rough-out leather. I got them, tried them on and then tossed them in the closet for about a year. The straps just didn't work for me with regular socks. They were too loose and awkward to walk in.After the year went by I pulled them out for summer cleaning and realized that I could cut new holes in the straps with an awl and get a better fit, then I bought some wool socks to fill out my foot more and now I wear them pretty regularly. I have the HH Brand 10" boots, the are quite literally the most comfortable boots I've ever owned after break-in.I've been hiking with them, drove 4 hours wearing them and even played a hour and a half of tennis in them with extreme comfort. They do look pretty cool too and people tend ask about them. I'd buy another pair if I needed them.
I used to wear these. I still have a pair but I don't wear them any more. They were comfortable enough, but I have only worn Gortex lined boots for the past few years.
Quote from: Hoghead on August 07, 2008, 01:21:09 AMI used to wear these. I still have a pair but I don't wear them any more. They were comfortable enough, but I have only worn Gortex lined boots for the past few years.How were the tanker boots in the snow/slush/cold?I'm looking for something nice and high for the snow this winter.
...fitting can be tricky.
That's the reason I bought boots that were a brand I've never heard of. I was shopping for boots at Gander Mountain and I couldn't find any Rocky or Danner boots that fit. I wear 12EEE and it's hard to find boots that wide.
Quote from: Corrugated on August 07, 2008, 04:17:50 AM ...fitting can be tricky. That's the reason I bought boots that were a brand I've never heard of. I was shopping for boots at Gander Mountain and I couldn't find any Rocky or Danner boots that fit. I wear 12EEE and it's hard to find boots that wide. If I couldn't find boots that fit at GanderMountain I was going to drive about 60 miles to a Cabella's. I know Cabella's has Gortex boots up to 4E. Good luck in your search.
a bit OT but what kind of sixe is 4e?...they have sizes like 6r,8n,9xn,12n,and really theres also size "i cant tell" in ordering form ...i use sixe 45 or 11-11.5 depending on the country where its made.but mostly 45 or 11.
There's more than enough room to tuck jeans/pants into the boots for inclement weather. I haven't worn them in any snow but they do fine in the rain.Sizing; all of my sneakers are size 13 and the boots are a size 12. So figure the boots, for me, are a full size smaller than my sneakers.
Quote from: Spoonrobot on August 12, 2008, 04:49:11 PMThere's more than enough room to tuck jeans/pants into the boots for inclement weather. I haven't worn them in any snow but they do fine in the rain.Sizing; all of my sneakers are size 13 and the boots are a size 12. So figure the boots, for me, are a full size smaller than my sneakers.That same formula works for me I've found..Another question...in the descriptions it says there's a steel shank for support somewhere...but where? In the sole of the boot?I really wish they had a steel toe/anti puncture sole version out there.
Quote from: Corrugated on August 12, 2008, 06:11:38 PMQuote from: Spoonrobot on August 12, 2008, 04:49:11 PMThere's more than enough room to tuck jeans/pants into the boots for inclement weather. I haven't worn them in any snow but they do fine in the rain.Sizing; all of my sneakers are size 13 and the boots are a size 12. So figure the boots, for me, are a full size smaller than my sneakers.That same formula works for me I've found..Another question...in the descriptions it says there's a steel shank for support somewhere...but where? In the sole of the boot?I really wish they had a steel toe/anti puncture sole version out there.Hmm. The description I found called it a "Steel Paratrooper Shank" but I'm not sure what that is. It's not in the upper anywhere though, I can tell that much by manhandling the boot around and seeing the flex areas. Maybe some sort of arch support in the sole?