Timberland Pro's and in general Timberland has always been good to me and my feet. I do use Backpacking/Trekking shoes as well and they do a good job at keeping my feet dry and my back from not hurting after a long day at work.
I walk on average 5-12 miles and up and down ladders all day. I walk across roofs and on grass, concrete, asphalt, gravel, dirt, and inside as well so my shoe must be versatile.
I'll say those Carolinas were good on everything, eight hours in field, then when I changed jobs I had to spend ten hours a day on solid concrete and were still comfy.. JR
My cousin said the same, but he had those HUGE sole logging boots, too big for me! Just a standard 8" pair was fine for me.I'll say those Carolinas were good on everything, eight hours in field, then when I changed jobs I had to spend ten hours a day on solid concrete and were still comfy.. JR
I've heard great things about the Carolinas, my father and grandfather swear by Chippewas.
Insoles are good also good socks.Timberland Pro's and in general Timberland has always been good to me and my feet. I do use Backpacking/Trekking shoes as well and they do a good job at keeping my feet dry and my back from not hurting after a long day at work.
I walk on average 5-12 miles and up and down ladders all day. I walk across roofs and on grass, concrete, asphalt, gravel, dirt, and inside as well so my shoe must be versatile.
I have the most basic timberlands they make, so I suppose that may be the issue. It feels like there is nothing to the footbed, like my feet are just on the sole which has zero give to it. When walking a lot, especially on tar or cement, it's almost jarring.
Hands down, that's one area you don't go cheap on, I used to get the gel ones.Insoles are goodalso good socks.Timberland Pro's and in general Timberland has always been good to me and my feet. I do use Backpacking/Trekking shoes as well and they do a good job at keeping my feet dry and my back from not hurting after a long day at work.
I walk on average 5-12 miles and up and down ladders all day. I walk across roofs and on grass, concrete, asphalt, gravel, dirt, and inside as well so my shoe must be versatile.
I have the most basic timberlands they make, so I suppose that may be the issue. It feels like there is nothing to the footbed, like my feet are just on the sole which has zero give to it. When walking a lot, especially on tar or cement, it's almost jarring.
I like hiking and backpacking shoes for the very reason they were designed to handle miles of terrain. Basic work boots style I've HEARD were comfortable are Red Wings.
Wolverine, Caterpillar, and Doc Marten all have some great shoes as well.
That's what I'm using now, Dr scholls I believe. I actually put those over a pair of the regular insoles out of a pair of very well broken in Nikes.I'm going to have to get a new pair or change a few things around, I just got a new pair of shoes so they gotta get broken in first.. JR
Even the best shoes have life expectancy. I'd imagine getting good insoles helps to an extend but if the inner part of you boot is compressed so much then even those may not help much.
Even the best shoes have life expectancy. I'd imagine getting good insoles helps to an extend but if the inner part of you boot is compressed so much then even those may not help much.
The boots are getting pretty worn out, but they were just as solid when new, I just put the older Nike insoles in because I figured it would be a bit more comfortable since they were already formed to my feet.
Luckily I have until May before that job starts up again, so I have time to sort myself out. Aloha you also have me tempted to get a small fixed blade to try for work as well, you're dangerous :cheers:
I wear these. German Army issue.
http://www.haix.de/haix-airpower-p9-desert
They are made not far from me so I got them in the factory store for a lot less. Very satisfied.
EDIT: Found the page in English for them.
http://www.haix.co.uk/military/129/airpower-p9-desert?c=11
IMHO, try and stay away from steel toes or shanks, and get boots that are composite instead. They are lighter, and your feet won't get near as cold. I know I won't go back to steel!!I stay away for steel toe for one reason only. Having the steel crushed against you toes sucks ass.
IMHO, try and stay away from steel toes or shanks, and get boots that are composite instead. They are lighter, and your feet won't get near as cold. I know I won't go back to steel!!I stay away for steel toe for one reason only. Having the steel crushed against you toes sucks ass.
A cow it what crushed mine. Weird right. She steped right on the very edge of the steel and it bent down. I have had my feet stepped on my cattle and horses, didn't hurt has much as that steel digging and cutting into my foot. Might have been a fluke, but it ruined me with steeltoe.IMHO, try and stay away from steel toes or shanks, and get boots that are composite instead. They are lighter, and your feet won't get near as cold. I know I won't go back to steel!!I stay away for steel toe for one reason only. Having the steel crushed against you toes sucks ass.
A buddy of mine says exactly the same thing. My response to that is that if something falls on my toes that's heavy enough to crush the steel, my toes would be toast in non-steel toed boots. I may be wrong, but that's a risk I'm willing to take. Thanks to my steel toes, I've successfully foiled multiple attempts by our horses to break my foot/toes :). On top of that, I can't begin to count how many times they've saved me from falling firewood.
A cow it what crushed mine. Weird right. She steped right on the very edge of the steel and it bent down. I have had my feet stepped on my cattle and horses, didn't hurt has much as that steel digging and cutting into my foot. Might have been a fluke, but it ruined me with steeltoe.IMHO, try and stay away from steel toes or shanks, and get boots that are composite instead. They are lighter, and your feet won't get near as cold. I know I won't go back to steel!!I stay away for steel toe for one reason only. Having the steel crushed against you toes sucks ass.
A buddy of mine says exactly the same thing. My response to that is that if something falls on my toes that's heavy enough to crush the steel, my toes would be toast in non-steel toed boots. I may be wrong, but that's a risk I'm willing to take. Thanks to my steel toes, I've successfully foiled multiple attempts by our horses to break my foot/toes :). On top of that, I can't begin to count how many times they've saved me from falling firewood.
Sounds like a great service from Red Wing. :tu:i was impressed with the service. time will tell. Also, if i would've gotten boots with laces, they offer free replacement of laces for as long as you own the boots, along with the cleaning
Why is it so hard for me to find a pair of boots?! :poh: I have been trying on boots of all sorts for the past 2 weeks and can't find anything I want. When I finally do find a boot I think I want they do not have them in my size. When they ordered they the company cannot get the boots to the shop because of the dock worker strike. :rant: I'm losing steam trying to find a dang pair of boots.
Why is it so hard for me to find a pair of boots?! :poh: I have been trying on boots of all sorts for the past 2 weeks and can't find anything I want. When I finally do find a boot I think I want they do not have them in my size. When they ordered they the company cannot get the boots to the shop because of the dock worker strike. :rant: I'm losing steam trying to find a dang pair of boots.
I think my bro wears a 16 :think: and has a heck of a time as well. Good luck Capt, your sure to get squared away soon enough.
Newest thing at school is to make fun of guys for wearing work boots :think:. Yeah sorry I don't want to wear LL Bean boots and skinny jeans like all of you guys :facepalm:. They don't work nearly as well when stupid smurfs leave me with the need to skillfully place said boot in a rather specific spot(if you get what I mean)
Newest thing at school is to make fun of guys for wearing work boots :think:. Yeah sorry I don't want to wear LL Bean boots and skinny jeans like all of you guys :facepalm:. They don't work nearly as well when stupid smurfs leave me with the need to skillfully place said boot in a rather specific spot(if you get what I mean)
Where I live everyone wears boots because everyone works. ;)
Newest thing at school is to make fun of guys for wearing work boots :think:. Yeah sorry I don't want to wear LL Bean boots and skinny jeans like all of you guys :facepalm:. They don't work nearly as well when stupid smurfs leave me with the need to skillfully place said boot in a rather specific spot(if you get what I mean)Yeah, mess with the guys at school with steel toes
Newest thing at school is to make fun of guys for wearing work boots :think:. Yeah sorry I don't want to wear LL Bean boots and skinny jeans like all of you guys :facepalm:. They don't work nearly as well when stupid smurfs leave me with the need to skillfully place said boot in a rather specific spot(if you get what I mean)Yeah, mess with the guys at school with steel toes
Newest thing at school is to make fun of guys for wearing work boots :think:. Yeah sorry I don't want to wear LL Bean boots and skinny jeans like all of you guys :facepalm:. They don't work nearly as well when stupid smurfs leave me with the need to skillfully place said boot in a rather specific spot(if you get what I mean)
Where I live everyone wears boots because everyone works. ;)
As do I when I'm not in school, I just have very minimal patience for stupid people....
After trying on countless pairs of Redwing's and Irish Setters I literally could not find any that fit me properly. It was probably a 3 week process. I decided to look into some other brands and could not find much that met my requirements, feel, and look. Today the long search is over! I bought a pair of boots that fit like a glove and am quite happy with them. I have only had them on for about 30 minutes, but I am quite pleased.
Not my pictures.
Those look really comfortable, durable and also a pair you could wear to work when you need to dress up.
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I have never understood the froofroo lace flaps.....
But my gf owns a pair of ariat riding boots. She loves them to death but it's been 6 months and they are finally breaking in
Just a mini rant here. The stitching on the inside of my new boots came out a bit and the plastic piece on the shoe lace fell off. Why do I even buy expensive boots if they are going to fall apart like a cheap pair?Damn Capt, that sucks!!!
I believe they should be covered under warranty, but it is just a pain in the smurf to always have to go through warranty claims on everything I buy and i'm smurfing sick of it.
Just a mini rant here. The stitching on the inside of my new boots came out a bit and the plastic piece on the shoe lace fell off. Why do I even buy expensive boots if they are going to fall apart like a cheap pair?Damn Capt, that sucks!!!
I believe they should be covered under warranty, but it is just a pain in the smurf to always have to go through warranty claims on everything I buy and i'm smurfing sick of it.
Just a mini rant here. The stitching on the inside of my new boots came out a bit and the plastic piece on the shoe lace fell off. Why do I even buy expensive boots if they are going to fall apart like a cheap pair?you gotta stop buying the lemons capt.
I believe they should be covered under warranty, but it is just a pain in the smurf to always have to go through warranty claims on everything I buy and i'm smurfing sick of it.
Just a mini rant here. The stitching on the inside of my new boots came out a bit and the plastic piece on the shoe lace fell off. Why do I even buy expensive boots if they are going to fall apart like a cheap pair?Damn Capt, that sucks!!!
I believe they should be covered under warranty, but it is just a pain in the smurf to always have to go through warranty claims on everything I buy and i'm smurfing sick of it.
Just a mini rant here. The stitching on the inside of my new boots came out a bit and the plastic piece on the shoe lace fell off. Why do I even buy expensive boots if they are going to fall apart like a cheap pair?Damn Capt, that sucks!!!
I believe they should be covered under warranty, but it is just a pain in the smurf to always have to go through warranty claims on everything I buy and i'm smurfing sick of it.
Its just a pain in the smurf. Could be worse though.
Well some bad news on the boot front. I took them in to the place I purchased them from to see what can be done. I was told they could be swapped out for another pair (which I did not want to do). Then I was told I could take them down to a local boot shop and have them fix it and they will cover the bill. Great! I took them down and the guy told me he could not fix them. :( So back to the shop. I wanted a refund. They told me I could not do that, but I could get another pair of different boots and they would refund or credit +/- whatever the new boots cost. Sadly I tried on every boot in the store and nothing fit correctly. I convinced them to give me a full refund which is great, but now I do not have any boots. I went to the Redwing store to see if they got in any of the back ordered boots I was interested in, but nothing had come in. I finally found a pair that fit comfortably, but just my luck the moccasin toe was sewn on way off to the side and the boots looked all lopsided. Even the guy who owns the store confirmed they were sewn improperly. So now i'm back to square one. I'm so sick of this crap. :rant:dang capt :(
Capt, I swear, if you didn't have bad luck, you wouldn't have any luck. :(
Ooh I like the look of those! :tu:
Just ordered these on sale for $115 CAD. It's a pretty good deal for Canada. They're Justin JB1104s.
(http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0121/3322/products/mens-justin-boots-jb1104-13-inch-black-cow-402541_1000_45_bc23b549-508b-46d3-b29a-2bd79f9da876_grande.jpeg?v=1408547354)
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.
(http://www.cabelas.ca/content/filemanager/Products/000000000000091524/detail/158325.jpg)
:o 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 :twak:
Thats too bad!
I find shoeshopping online very difficult, as sized can vary a lot between different makers.
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Shows/boots is something that I need to try on. I'm VERY picky when it comes to foot wear.
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Just ordered these on sale for $115 CAD. It's a pretty good deal for Canada. They're Justin JB1104s.
(http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0121/3322/products/mens-justin-boots-jb1104-13-inch-black-cow-402541_1000_45_bc23b549-508b-46d3-b29a-2bd79f9da876_grande.jpeg?v=1408547354)
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.
(http://www.cabelas.ca/content/filemanager/Products/000000000000091524/detail/158325.jpg)
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.
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.
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.Work boots are like a car/truck, it all depends on the driver, some might like a truck and can't stand a car, and vise versa. I always wanted red wings, and one day I did get a pair, they even put in a special pair of insoles, all for like $140. I must say they felt great, but after only three days my feet were in sooo much pain I could barely walk, I slipped my cheap $20 K-mart ones back on for the rest of the week. That weekend I took them back and returned them, after that I went and got a pair of I believe Carolina's, yeah the price went up but the fit was spot on, they lasted me 8yrs and would probably still be just as good but there in storage three states over, so since i really don't need a good pair of work boots I went back to my old ways and with a $20 pair of k-mart's..
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 :salute:
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.Those Carolinas were $199, but they were just spot on, and I heard so many good things and I was in college, broke but just had to have the good stuff! I must say they did there job! I just still wish I had them..
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.
Just ordered these on sale for $115 CAD. It's a pretty good deal for Canada. They're Justin JB1104s.
(http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0121/3322/products/mens-justin-boots-jb1104-13-inch-black-cow-402541_1000_45_bc23b549-508b-46d3-b29a-2bd79f9da876_grande.jpeg?v=1408547354)
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.
(http://www.cabelas.ca/content/filemanager/Products/000000000000091524/detail/158325.jpg)
Nice boots. I really want to order some Justin's. I have been looking at a certain pair and they are the cheapest they have ever been. If they don't drop in price tomorrow for the Amazon Prime sale event I will probably pick them up. Here's to hoping the price does not go up before then.
http://www.amazon.com/Justin-Boots-Collection-Waterproof-Tan/dp/B005JIBMX2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1436937849&sr=8-1&keywords=justin+camo+boots
(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/91nV-L9JT7L._UL1500_.jpg)
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 :salute:
I treated them with a paste preservative I had for my other boots. Not sure what it is as the label came off years ago. I may get some Obenaufs LP as well.
Great! I do have one complaint. I wish they wouldn't have used an eyelet at the top after the speed lace attachments. It not a huge deal breaker as I knew before hand but still. Very comfortable to be in for 8 plus hours.
I got my boots in and thankfully they fit. I ordered a full size down scrolling my fingers. I realized I wear anything from a 11 1/2 to 12 depending on the shoe. I checked a pair of nicer boots I had a they were 10 1/2 :think: which is why I went with a size down.
I think American made boots a more generous fit wise compared to overseas made boots YMMV.
I thought they were terrific looking right out the box and the fit being dead on. They are very comfortable right out the box with NO hotspots or anything. The leather is softer than Red Wings so honestly I can say, no "real" break in time.
I didn't treat them with oil yet but I am eventually. The leather is oiled and baseball glove soft. Not flimsy by any mean, just not feet aching tough leather.
I paid $130 online which I feel is fair for USA made boots of this quality. The review were pretty strong, 4 1/2 stars with several former Red Wing wearers. I'm not bashing RW just reporting what I read.
I may get another pair ( different model ) just to kick around town in.
As of right now I can say I'm happy tho as always time will tell how they hold up.
Great! I do have one complaint. I wish they wouldn't have used an eyelet at the top after the speed lace attachments. It not a huge deal breaker as I knew before hand but still. Very comfortable to be in for 8 plus hours.
Great! I do have one complaint. I wish they wouldn't have used an eyelet at the top after the speed lace attachments. It not a huge deal breaker as I knew before hand but still. Very comfortable to be in for 8 plus hours.
Could you get a speed lace piece added to them ?
Great! I do have one complaint. I wish they wouldn't have used an eyelet at the top after the speed lace attachments. It not a huge deal breaker as I knew before hand but still. Very comfortable to be in for 8 plus hours.
Could you get a speed lace piece added to them ?
I'm getting used to threading the lace thru the eyelet. I don't know if it is or isn't possible. Not a terrible thing but weird why they did it. When I looked at the boots I knew beforehand so I'm not terribly bummed.
Military surplus used to have those zippered leather pieces that you somehow lace to your boots then use a zipper to get the boots on or off.
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• GI Military Jungle Boot Zipper Laces (https://www.amazon.com/Military-Jungle-Boot-Zipper-Laces/dp/B000B55AJU)
• THOROGOOD LACE AND ZIP 1 Pair Pack (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008AKR5I2/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_2?pf_rd_p=1944687502&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B000B55AJU&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=B1AG5VZXGXK702QC8AQK)
Me, my feet swell at various times and I since the boots up super tight so they won't get worse later on. Then adjust later if needed.
Bummer to hear of the Irish Setters short life. I had a guy recommend the Chippewa boots to me. He drives heavy equipment and has worn them exclusively. I had already got my boots but I did take a look. I hope these boots work out for you Cap.
Happy belated Bday.
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.Work boots are like a car/truck, it all depends on the driver, some might like a truck and can't stand a car, and vise versa. I always wanted red wings, and one day I did get a pair, they even put in a special pair of insoles, all for like $140. I must say they felt great, but after only three days my feet were in sooo much pain I could barely walk, I slipped my cheap $20 K-mart ones back on for the rest of the week. That weekend I took them back and returned them, after that I went and got a pair of I believe Carolina's, yeah the price went up but the fit was spot on, they lasted me 8yrs and would probably still be just as good but there in storage three states over, so since i really don't need a good pair of work boots I went back to my old ways and with a $20 pair of k-mart's..
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 :salute:
JR
I retract that, the ones I got now are $45 Herman survivors, another brand that I thought were great, I had them back in high school-idk when..
Here are my Thorogood and new Merrils.Are those Merrils steel toe? They look comfortable
if they are the ones I owned, which they look like, they are not steel toed, but yes they are fantastically comfortable. One of if not the most comforatable hiking boot I've ever owned ever! They held up very well too for not being work boot build. They are breathable and bendable and the sole and ankle support were all perfect (for me). I seriously can't say enough good positive things about them. Wondering if aloha had the same experience?Here are my Thorogood and new Merrils.Are those Merrils steel toe? They look comfortable
Here are my Thorogood and new Merrils.Are those Merrils steel toe? They look comfortable
if they are the ones I owned, which they look like, they are not steel toed, but yes they are fantastically comfortable. One of if not the most comforatable hiking boot I've ever owned ever! They held up very well too for not being work boot build. They are breathable and bendable and the sole and ankle support were all perfect (for me). I seriously can't say enough good positive things about them. Wondering if aloha had the same experience?Here are my Thorogood and new Merrils.Are those Merrils steel toe? They look comfortable
Two thumbs up :tu: :tu:
Ps. I just got my first pair of Sorels, now that I live in Oregon. I'll post pis when I get them out of the box :mail: :D :drool:
SORELS!!! :drool: :drool: :drool:Those do look quite stylisch...
And they are sooo comforatable!!
Indeed. Very stylish and lightweight, yet durable and breathable where they need to be. I'm very pleased with these boots!SORELS!!! :drool: :drool: :drool:Those do look quite stylisch...
And they are sooo comforatable!!
Indeed. Very stylish and lightweight, yet durable and breathable where they need to be. I'm very pleased with these boots!SORELS!!! :drool: :drool: :drool:Those do look quite stylisch...
And they are sooo comforatable!!
I forgot to mention it but i had to get a second replacement pair of the Chippewa's and that one was used as well. I was not to happy but all said and done I returned two pair's. Kept the third, and got a full refund. So i got the Chippewa's for free!
You must have some boot graveyard. The good thing is you getting several year in those boots before designating them work boots. I'll be ready to buy another pair of boots here soon. Mine are doing great but I don't want to wait for them to need replacing before I get into another pair.
I'll have to review this thread and begin my search.
They are looking good and glad to hear that they are still doing great Aloha :cheers: :cheers: :like:
Those look nice.
Here they are all cleaned up ready for the day.
These boots continue to be incredibly comfortable and one of the best boot purchases I've made in a long time.
Here are my boots in their current uncleaned condition. I have been so happy with them I can honestly suggest them to anyone. I've been pretty good at keeping up with them. When I am busy I do tend to neglect them a bit. Super happy and a great purchase for me.
Here are my boots in their current uncleaned condition. I have been so happy with them I can honestly suggest them to anyone. I've been pretty good at keeping up with them. When I am busy I do tend to neglect them a bit. Super happy and a great purchase for me.
Those are nice boots but that type of tread wouldn't have enough traction for our weather.
Here are my boots in their current uncleaned condition. I have been so happy with them I can honestly suggest them to anyone. I've been pretty good at keeping up with them. When I am busy I do tend to neglect them a bit. Super happy and a great purchase for me.
Those are nice boots but that type of tread wouldn't have enough traction for our weather.
Here are my boots in their current uncleaned condition. I have been so happy with them I can honestly suggest them to anyone. I've been pretty good at keeping up with them. When I am busy I do tend to neglect them a bit. Super happy and a great purchase for me.
Those are nice boots but that type of tread wouldn't have enough traction for our weather.
Hillsound trail crampon ultra might help with that
I went from wearing Merrells while doing AV installs to wearing Red Wings in an industrial herbicide and turf management corporation. The chemicals we let loose are very destructive to boots. If we get a year out of our boots we are lucky. We get a 200 dollar boot allowance every year. My Redwings were super comfy and waterproof. Only problem is the sole is starting to separate. Shoe goo and some Aqua seal seems to help for a while but they are on borrowed time.Size 16, holy crap Bigfoot, Merrells if im not mistake I didn’t like because the arch was so high, but I went all out on redwings and ended up returning them and went with I think carolina’s, would have still had them if I didn’t lose them in the move, so since I only needed a cheap pair for like doing shoveling I just got a pair of my old high school boots, Herman survivors,, if they were going to be a everyday boot then I probably went back to the carolinas
I wear size 16 and redwing has my size in stock usually. Should I go back with tried and true or try another brand? I've been looking into something with a Goodyear welt to keep the sole on .
I need something that is narrow, composite toe, lace up , chemical resistant, and big enough for my big feet. Something like ole school Vasque Sundowners but with an commercial flair. ::) ::)
Well well well, its been some time since I've posted here. Hope everyones feet are feeling great. Over time I've picked up a few more pairs of boots. The first pair I bought which I showed I beat the tar out of. I was not kind to these boots in any way. I did clean and add protectant pretty regularly till the last year of use.
Looking at the family pic the top row
1.Clark Chukka boots I got pre owned. They were in such good shape I decided why not. I don't wear them as much as I thought but they are nice to have.
2. I bought these in 2016 after my first part of Thorogood boots. These are in amazing shape since I wear these only off days. I was going to use these as work boots but decided not to.
3. Thorogood I picked up to replace my original Thorogood work boots. I actually wear these as my off day boots much like #2.
Row two
1 Merrill. My original hiking shoes. They are awesome and are looking great too. I didn't snap a pic of the second pair I have that rotate with these.
2. La Crosse. I picked these up preowned. They were in great shape so my intention was my yard boots and wet work boots. I've used them for both and they are really nice.
3.Wolverine steel toe. Another pair I got preowned. Truthfully they didn't seem to have been worn much at all. I don't need steel toe shoes but for the price I had to try and they were my size. Boot #3 above was bought to be a work boot but I found these and have been wearing them daily. They are heavy but not a bad boot at all.
Front.
These are my original Thorogood boots. What a heck of a life they've had. I was going to have them resoled but I didn't as you can see. Its now $125 so I took a hard pause. Instead I bought boot #3 in row 1 then found boot #3 in row two. I may still get them resoled since Thorogood boots have gone way up in price since I first began this boot journey. These cost $130 then and are now $190. I believe they are worth every penny. Resole is $125 which is why I got the new boots.
Higgins, I hope you are well my friend. Been a while.