Good work boots?

[Sundog]

To answer the OP. Red Wings. I beat the absolute crap out of mine every winter and summer.

 

[vi edit]

Originally posted by: Sundog

Originally posted by: Excelsior

Originally posted by: KarenMarie
redwing.

the b/f will never get steel toed though. says they are dangerous.

Is it because he thinks that the steel could cut off his toes or something? I heard some crap like that, and even Mythbusters checked it out. I think they debunked it.

Actually it is not crap. AFAIK firefighters on smoke jumper and hot shot crews are NOT allowed to wear steel toe boots. In these cases it may have to do with the heat dissipation (or lack of) of the steel.

Steel toes boots and electrical work don't go too well together either.

 

[dartworth]

Red Wing has Steel and Non-Metallic Toe boots.

I really do recommend Red Wings. I spend over 2000 hours a year in them. 🙂

 

[vi edit]

Originally posted by: dartworth
Red Wing has Steel and Non-Metallic Toe boots.

I really do recommend Red Wings. I spend over 2000 hours a year in them. 🙂

My dad spends probably close to 3000 a year in his (work, plus stuff around the house and side jobs).

Goes through a pair a year. He's a mason. I've got a pair as well that have lasted me almost 10 years for just some light duty stuff around the yard.

 

[GalvanizedYankee]

If you sustain a foot injury because of improper footwear you will have a weak case plus a life time of pain. There are twice as many bones in the foot when compared to the hand, the feet must support body weight all day long. Comfort and good fit are a top priority.
Having tried most brands over 30+years as a HD equipment mechanic, one brand ownes the rest, HYTEST safety footwear.
Redwing is OK but it is a heavy boot. DieHard was a very good boot twenty years ago but now a pair would be short lived on the job. If they are worn as a fasion statement like DocMartins, I guess they would do.
A welder co-worker in his early 50s(same age as me) was having foot pain and was about to see a podiatrist, his Redwings were killing him. I turned him on to HYTEST boots and a few weeks later he was smiles and thank yous.

Our work needs vary. The model type I favor most is 08972, it is an incredably long lasting light weight work boot. They last 5 pairs of laces. They are my prefered foot wear for walking automotive swap-meets or walking the gravel roads around Willow Springs Raceway, they are that comfortable and light weight.

http://www.safgard.com/safgard/order.php?id=25/

OP, the closest vendor to you is in Greensboro. It would be worth the drive to see them in person and for proper fitting.

KarenMarie, sweet Southern gal, your b/f is far from right about safety footwear. I bet he was wearing a less than brand. Turn him on to HYTEST.
They even make safety loafers and tennis shoes for the boss and office workers. 😀
Thier stuff is not cheap but the good-goods never are.

...Galvanized

 

[Excelsior]

Originally posted by: Sundog

Originally posted by: Excelsior

Originally posted by: KarenMarie
redwing.

the b/f will never get steel toed though. says they are dangerous.

Is it because he thinks that the steel could cut off his toes or something? I heard some crap like that, and even Mythbusters checked it out. I think they debunked it.

Actually it is not crap. AFAIK firefighters on smoke jumper and hot shot crews are NOT allowed to wear steel toe boots. In these cases it may have to do with the heat dissipation (or lack of) of the steel.

But the mythbusters was about the possibility of the steel toe causing more damage to the foot than a boot without a steel toe, using a lot of weight (400+ lbs at 6 feet).


That makes sense (with the firefighters, etc).

 

[Excelsior]

Originally posted by: GalvanizedYankee
If you sustain a foot injury because of improper footwear you will have a weak case plus a life time of pain. There are twice as many bones in the foot when compared to the hand, the feet must support body weight all day long. Comfort and good fit are a top priority.
Having tried most brands over 30+years as a HD equipment mechanic, one brand ownes the rest, HYTEST safety footwear.
Redwing is OK but it is a heavy boot. DieHard was a very good boot twenty years ago but now a pair would be short lived on the job. If they are worn as a fasion statement like DocMartins, I guess they would do.
A welder co-worker in his early 50s(same age as me) was having foot pain and was about to see a podiatrist, his Redwings were killing him. I turned him on to HYTEST boots and a few weeks later he was smiles and thank yous.

Our work needs vary. The model type I favor most is 08972, it is an incredably long lasting light weight work boot. They last 5 pairs of laces. They are my prefered foot wear for walking automotive swap-meets or walking the gravel roads around Willow Springs Raceway, they are that comfortable and light weight.

http://www.safgard.com/safgard/order.php?id=25/

OP, the closest vendor to you is in Greensboro. It would be worth the drive to see them in person and for proper fitting.

KarenMarie, sweet Southern gal, your b/f is far from right about safety footwear. I bet he was wearing a less than brand. Turn him on to HYTEST.
They even make safety loafers and tennis shoes for the boss and office workers. 😀
Thier stuff is not cheap but the good-goods never are.

...Galvanized

Thanks for the recommendation. I will check them out.

 

[JoeFahey]

My friend has a pair of Red Wings, and he loves them. Great boots!

 

[LostWanderer]

My advice, go ahead and spend a little more on a pair up-front. The things last forever and the more comfortable they are the better you'll be satisfied with them. I bought a pair of ~$50 steel-toe boots from Wal-mart and they're ok and tough and all, but now that I look back on it, I would have given the extra $30 and gotten a pair of RedWings or Wolverines for the comfort. You want a pair that's reasonably soft and comfortable to wear for hours on end...

Good luck.

:thumbsup:

 

[Excelsior]

Originally posted by: LostWanderer
My advice, go ahead and spend a little more on a pair up-front. The things last forever and the more comfortable they are the better you'll be satisfied with them. I bought a pair of ~$50 steel-toe boots from Wal-mart and they're ok and tough and all, but now that I look back on it, I would have given the extra $30 and gotten a pair of RedWings or Wolverines for the comfort. You want a pair that's reasonably soft and comfortable to wear for hours on end...

Good luck.

:thumbsup:

Of course. For the time being I a using some really crappy $10 boots from Target I think. I have aches that I know I shouldn't have. I hate them.

 

[Ornery]

Originally posted by: wfbberzerker

best I've used are die hard shoes

My favorite is the DieHard Plain Toe Oxford. Been buying the same shoe for over twenty years. They last a couple years minimum in a shop environment, and are then used for home chore duty for a couple more. I've gotten them on sale for as little as $40.00. They also have a Steel Toe version.

A coworker's dad used to sell Knapp work shoes, which I bought once. Their claim to fame was the TWO-SHOT® sole, which made the sole last a LONG time. When I found DieHards using the same sole on their shoes for a little cheaper, I went with them, and never looked back. My soles don't wear out. Shoe usually dies after two years due to my little toe busting out the side. They're comfortable and indestructible. Have any problems with them and your nearby Sears will certainly set things right... they always do!

BTW, I HATE boots. I slip my shoes on without tying or untying them, and wouldn't have it any other way. Too much of a hurry to tie shoes! No, I don't leave the laces dangle. I simply tie them once loosely, so they can be easily slipped out of. Would you believe I have a pic? 😀

 

[fireontheway]

Originally posted by: Ornery
BTW, I HATE boots. I slip my shoes on without tying or untying them, and wouldn't have it any other way. Too much of a hurry to tie shoes! No, I don't leave the laces dangle. I simply tie them once loosely, so they can be easily slipped out of. Would you believe I have a pic? 😀

Maybe this Magnum side Zip might work for you without the loss of support.🙂

 

[rayjayturbo]

Originally posted by: GalvanizedYankee
If you sustain a foot injury because of improper footwear you will have a weak case plus a life time of pain. There are twice as many bones in the foot when compared to the hand, the feet must support body weight all day long. Comfort and good fit are a top priority.
Having tried most brands over 30+years as a HD equipment mechanic, one brand ownes the rest, HYTEST safety footwear.
Redwing is OK but it is a heavy boot. DieHard was a very good boot twenty years ago but now a pair would be short lived on the job. If they are worn as a fasion statement like DocMartins, I guess they would do.
A welder co-worker in his early 50s(same age as me) was having foot pain and was about to see a podiatrist, his Redwings were killing him. I turned him on to HYTEST boots and a few weeks later he was smiles and thank yous.

Our work needs vary. The model type I favor most is 08972, it is an incredably long lasting light weight work boot. They last 5 pairs of laces. They are my prefered foot wear for walking automotive swap-meets or walking the gravel roads around Willow Springs Raceway, they are that comfortable and light weight.

http://www.safgard.com/safgard/order.php?id=25/

OP, the closest vendor to you is in Greensboro. It would be worth the drive to see them in person and for proper fitting.

KarenMarie, sweet Southern gal, your b/f is far from right about safety footwear. I bet he was wearing a less than brand. Turn him on to HYTEST.
They even make safety loafers and tennis shoes for the boss and office workers. 😀
Thier stuff is not cheap but the good-goods never are.

...Galvanized

I agree with Yankee, the footrest styles of the HYTEST can be worn all day without being broke in beforehand. They beat the heck out of the Wolverine Durashocks which is Wolverine's comparable boot.

 

[Babbles]

I had some Doc Martin steel toes and I thought they were pretty uncomfortable and awful. I would not recommend them at all. Steel toes may not be the most comfortable things around to wear, but from the moment I would put on the Docs I just was looking forward to taking them off.

 

[Ornery]

Originally posted by: fireontheway

Originally posted by: Ornery

BTW, I HATE boots. I slip my shoes on without tying or untying them, and wouldn't have it any other way. Too much of a hurry to tie shoes! No, I don't leave the laces dangle. I simply tie them once loosely, so they can be easily slipped out of. Would you believe I have a pic? 😀

Maybe this Magnum side Zip might work for you without the loss of support. 🙂

Slick idea, but still too much trouble to bend over and zip 'em. Don't need high tops for any reason I can think of, other than winter snow removal duty. Even then I buy lined boots I can slip in & out of without bending over. ALL my shoes come on and off as quickly as if they were sandals. Habit I started decades ago and refuse to change.