hi. what are the best boots :D

[ZippyDan]

im looking for a new pair of boots for all around activities... from hazardous areas to construction sites to long term hiking. waterproof, acid proof, nail proof. something i can walk or run in reasonably well. something light. something that will last nearly forever. something i can use in summer or winter. bascally the ultimate all-around boots. ho ho does it exist?

right now for example im looking at some Browning Featherweights and Filson Highlanders

p.s. someone should make caulked boots with retractable spikes

 

[IronWing]

You need at least two pairs and probably three to cover all that.

Best heavy hikers => Old Fabiano/Scarpas (look on eBay) or modern Limmers depending on your foot shape. These work well in all seasons and weather.

Best light hikers => Endless debate but I like Aku boots because I have very wide feet with short toes. These are my primary all around boots now that I've moved away from heavy hikers since I now live in the desert.

Hazardous/construction work generally requires steel toes which are terrible for anything else. I don't have enough experience with different brands. I use Redwings.

 

[kindest]

i like montrail, vasque, asolo, la sportiva.

 

[JinLien]

Many light hiker boots do not have heavy sole for wear, strength, and some have poor grip on oily surface (light weight boots are design for day hike with little or no pack weight and for packed/chipped/pave trails).

It is best to get a medium weight boot with strong sole (protection against sharp objects and longevity) and deep treads for multi purpose usage if you are going for long trip or carry some weight on hikes, other wise a heavy pair if you intending to be a pack mule. Look for a pair that has good ankle supports with extra side layers for abrasion/sharp object protection, sole that hold up to packing weight over rough terrain, and a good fit is a must.

Caulked boots are very heavy, my nicest handmade pair of logger caulk boots weight over 3 lbs & cost me $900 CAD in the early 90s, and rubberize ones weight between 3.5~4.5 lbs cost me between $200~300 CAD. Caulked boots also wear quickly on gravel/pavement and are extremely dangerous on rocky ground, or rotten tree barks on logs.

PS. It look like you might need more than one pair of boots, but you might get away with fiberglass toe or heavy rubber toe if your job site don't require steel toe boots. And, steel toe boots are very uncomfortable to wear specially in the cold of winter.

Good luck.

 

[LordMorpheus]

I had a pair of Timberland boots I loved. Eventually wore through a seam, though. The addition of duct-tape has made them worthy mess boots.

I dropped 25 dollars at Wal-Mart on a pair of Brahma steel toed boots (required for CC warehouse guys) and they've really been a good buy. Cheap, comfortable, durable. The steel toe has held up and proven a lifesaver. Maybe my foot is shaped strangely, but they are very comfortable, even in everyday wear.

Worn in fairly harse environments at least 4 days a week since last June, no wear problems evident, yet.

Also they appear to be water resistant. A quick accidental step in a river did not end up with a wet sock, much to my surprise.

I'll probably get flamed for recommending cheap wally world boots, but oh well.

(I have run in these before no problem, and worn them for 40+ hours straight no problem. good boots.)

They are heavy. I however really like the feeling of weight on my feet, and it doesn't bother me to walk all day in them. Climbing, however, might be a different story. Steel toe bothers me sometimes when I bend the boot, as in kneeling on one knee with a fair amount of weight on the ball of the other foot. Haven't worn them in cold conditions yet so I can't comment on that.

 

[jagec]

Are you kidding? why spend hundreds if the cheap stuff works fine?

 

[stan394]

buy those that are made for walkin'

 

[JinLien]

I'll probably get flamed for recommending cheap wally world boots, but oh well.

Cheap doesn't mean that it is not well made with good fitting. The more power to you if you can find good cheap boots.

Caulk boots are very expensive and the elcheapo are fine for short duration usage. The more expensive ones are made much better because I tend to be in them 12~14 hours a day running up & down mountain side every summer. I have had cheap runners & work boots that serve me well and second hand stores are my favorite place to get quality shoes/boots for work.

Why pay hundred of dollars when you can pay $20 or less?

 

[MX2]

My boss swears by Timberlands

 

[zoiks]

LLBean's all the way. That unlimited warranty rocks.

 

[Compton]

I have a pair of Timberland steel toe boots. I bought them at Academy for about $100. I needed them for work. They're great for working in hazardous environments. They're pretty heavy, I don't think I'd go hiking in them.

 

[Eeezee]

What are the best boobs?

 

[DainBramaged]

Manly Boots

 

[YoYoBabyYo]

If you are a female and live in Southern California where it does not snow, you should invest in a pair of these

 

[DaWhim]

Caterpillar. they have steel toe. you won't feel a feel when you kick something. given that caterpillar is the largest heavy machinery firm.

I had 2 timberland hiking boots and I wear them everyday in the winter here(all snow). each of them last for 1 year, then the interior worn out fast.

the cat boots I had, I worn it for 3+ years with no problem.

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