The manufacturing of my new boots...

[amish]

i bought a pair of 1,000 milers a couple of weeks ago too. i'm surprised at how comfortable they are.

 

[Born2bwire]

doesn't red wing still make all of their mainline stuff here?

Yeah it seems some of their lines are made in the US. But I'm looking for a leather waterproof, preferably insulated, boot for the winter and snow and that falls in with their Irish Setter line which is foreign made.

 

[silverpig]

Cool. I'm a big fan of getting more expensive, but high quality stuff that will last forever.

 

[Triumph]

I love made in USA and I love boots, but those don't look very comfortable to me. :\

 

[BoomerD]

I love my whites. You are right though its getting hard to find good made in north america boots.

Indeed. I wore either White's Smoke Jumpers or Nick's Hot Shots for most of my 30 years in the construction trades.

http://www.whitesboots.com/index.php?dispatch=products.view&product_id=29868

http://www.nicksboots.com/specialor...l+to+include+this+item%2E%3C%2Fb%3E%3C%2Fi%3E

Both hand-made in Spokane where I grew up and started in my career.

 

[JSt0rm]

My next pair will probaly be some whites. The tan ones with the nice oils get a great patina going after you beat them in. I am expecting some nice patina from these wolverine boots as well but with them being brown I dont think it will be as extreme.

 

[davmat787]

Both hand-made in Spokane where I grew up and started in my career.

Just out of curiosity how did you like eastern WA? I lived in central WA (Ellensburg) for awhile and loved the scenery and outdoors. Anytime I am in eastern WA I always tell myself how much I would love living there. I don't think most people realize just how different the the two sides of the Cascades are.

 

[DCal430]

Sad, I thought New Balance shoes were made in the U.S, I just found out around 75% are made in China or Vietnam. Apparently they could not compete without contracting out to Chinese factories.

 

[Throckmorton]

I bought these earlier this year, Frye Cavalry. Not only are they made in USA, but they're the only square toe cowboy boots I could find that don't look like they belong on a Nashville squaredance dandy
http://www.zappos.com/frye-cavalry-12l-tan-leather

 

[Rifter]

Indeed. I wore either White's Smoke Jumpers or Nick's Hot Shots for most of my 30 years in the construction trades.

http://www.whitesboots.com/index.php?dispatch=products.view&product_id=29868

http://www.nicksboots.com/specialor...l+to+include+this+item%2E%3C%2Fb%3E%3C%2Fi%3E

Both hand-made in Spokane where I grew up and started in my career.

Yup, mine are the smoke jumpers. I love them.

 

[Triumph]

Sad, I thought New Balance shoes were made in the U.S, I just found out around 75% are made in China or Vietnam. Apparently they could not compete without contracting out to Chinese factories.

And yet they still cost $100. Same with hiking boots I was looking at at REI. $175-200 for a pair of hiking boots that are probably made in the same factory as Walmart branded boots.

 

[Jhhnn]

Yeah it seems some of their lines are made in the US. But I'm looking for a leather waterproof, preferably insulated, boot for the winter and snow and that falls in with their Irish Setter line which is foreign made.

They have several American made models fitting your requirements, like this-

http://www.redwingshoes.com/red-wing-shoe/1412-red-wing-shoes/1412-red-wing-mens-8-inch-boot-brown

I wear these every day at work-

http://www.redwingshoes.com/red-wing-shoe/606-red-wing-shoes/606-red-wing-mens-6-inch-boot-brown

Worth every penny- tough as nails, no break-in at all, as comfortable as slippers... great on concrete floors.

 

[gregulator]

Sad, I thought New Balance shoes were made in the U.S, I just found out around 75% are made in China or Vietnam. Apparently they could not compete without contracting out to Chinese factories.

They still make a lot of the basic ones right here in Maine. Check out the custom line!

http://www.shopnewbalance.com/us574#

 

[Thump553]

Check out this video from the Allen Edmonds factory, it's even more impressive.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVihz2DbPd8

Allen Edmonds (Wisconsin) makes great dress shoes. I've got a pair that's probably twenty years old, gone through I don't know how many soles and heels. The only reason I don't wear them much anymore is my pair predates 9/11 and has metal stays (triggers metal detectors)(newer models are OK).

 

[Howard]

Allen Edmonds (Wisconsin) makes great dress shoes. I've got a pair that's probably twenty years old, gone through I don't know how many soles and heels. The only reason I don't wear them much anymore is my pair predates 9/11 and has metal stays (triggers metal detectors)(newer models are OK).

I hadn't thought about that. Looks like I'll have to be careful shopping for old nice shoes.

 

[Howard]

They have several American made models fitting your requirements, like this-

http://www.redwingshoes.com/red-wing-shoe/1412-red-wing-shoes/1412-red-wing-mens-8-inch-boot-brown

I wear these every day at work-

http://www.redwingshoes.com/red-wing-shoe/606-red-wing-shoes/606-red-wing-mens-6-inch-boot-brown

Worth every penny- tough as nails, no break-in at all, as comfortable as slippers... great on concrete floors.

Do you think it'd be worth it to order a pair of boots without having the opportunity to try them on?

 

[BoomerD]

Just out of curiosity how did you like eastern WA? I lived in central WA (Ellensburg) for awhile and loved the scenery and outdoors. Anytime I am in eastern WA I always tell myself how much I would love living there. I don't think most people realize just how different the the two sides of the Cascades are.

It's too fucking cold there for me...

Parts of Eastern Washington are nice. Good hunting and fishing, and most of the smaller towns are friendly as hell. Spokane on the other hand is a sewer. High crime rate, big drug problem, etc. I wouldn't ever move back there. If life mandated that I HAD to move back to Warshington, I'd opt for somewhere around Enumclaw...or maybe up near Bremerton. Not actually IN the city, but near it.

Sad, I thought New Balance shoes were made in the U.S, I just found out around 75% are made in China or Vietnam. Apparently they could not compete without contracting out to Chinese factories.

New Balance still has a few that are made in the USA:
http://www.shopnewbalance.com/shoes?filterCollection=usa

I need some boots for the upcoming winter but have no idea where to go to get good ones anymore. The last pair I had lasted me 10 years. These Wolverines look nice but they don't have any stores around me.

What kind of winter use?

If it's out in the cold and heavy snow...

http://www.whitesboots.com/images/detailed/0/product_detailed_image_29863_212.jpg

If you prefer an insulated leather boot...
http://www.whitesboots.com/index.php?dispatch=products.view&product_id=30297

 

[Yreka]

$350 is not pricey if they last and are comfortable.

This,

I have a pair of 20ish yr old Danner boots that have been through everything from miles of hiking, working in a warehouse, to some muddy dirtbike riding. No signs of letting up yet.. I have more than got my money's worth.

 

[Rifter]

Do you think it'd be worth it to order a pair of boots without having the opportunity to try them on?

I ordered my whites without trying them on. They had a form to fill out that involved tracing your feet and taking a bunch of measurements and then they make it to fit your feet from the info on the form. They fit perfect.

I would imagine most hand made boot companies have a similar form for online orders nowadays.

 

[BoomerD]

I ordered my whites without trying them on. They had a form to fill out that involved tracing your feet and taking a bunch of measurements and then they make it to fit your feet from the info on the form. They fit perfect.

I would imagine most hand made boot companies have a similar form for online orders nowadays.

When I bought my first pairs of Whites, I walked into the shop downtown and was measured on the spot...After that, I just called in my order...until I grew quite a bit and my feet changed. Then I had them send me the measurement form:
http://www.whitesboots.com/measure.htm

and I measured them myself.

My father-in-law convinced me to try Nick's boots, someone he had used for many years. Once again, I went to the shop to be measured, and after that, just a phone call got my boots made to fit.
http://www.nicksboots.com/files/pdf/NicksBootsSizingGuide.pdf

 

[Born2bwire]

They still make a lot of the basic ones right here in Maine. Check out the custom line!

http://www.shopnewbalance.com/us574#

Yeah, I buy the made in UK or made in US New Balance shoes. My current pair are a a black suede and leather made in the UK. I really like these and fit me very well.

They have several American made models fitting your requirements, like this-

http://www.redwingshoes.com/red-wing-shoe/1412-red-wing-shoes/1412-red-wing-mens-8-inch-boot-brown

I wear these every day at work-

http://www.redwingshoes.com/red-wing-shoe/606-red-wing-shoes/606-red-wing-mens-6-inch-boot-brown

Worth every penny- tough as nails, no break-in at all, as comfortable as slippers... great on concrete floors.

I did see those. The 1412 looks like the one that best fits what I am looking for. I just feel that the look of it is just slightly contemporary with the multiple patterns on the outer surface as opposed to a single piece of leather and it is more workmanlike in appearance. Still, if I can't find anything I like better I would consider buying it. There is a Red Wings shop in town so I plan on going over there and giving that model the look over.

What kind of winter use?

If it's out in the cold and heavy snow...

http://www.whitesboots.com/images/detailed/0/product_detailed_image_29863_212.jpg

If you prefer an insulated leather boot...
http://www.whitesboots.com/index.php?dispatch=products.view&product_id=30297

Oh, I use boots for a mix of things. During winter for everyday wear to keep my feet warm and dry (though we do not get continuous snow, just the occasional snowing) and to have a sturdy platform for hiking in the summer. I don't think I need the full blown snow boots like you show there. I just want a nice leather boot that has some insulation and will keep my feet dry. Probably something like a more traditional leather hunting or outdoorsmen boot.

I have not come across Whites Boots before and they look interesting but I think the fashion is a bit too Western for my tastes. In particular is the high heel and the little fringe on the bottom of the tongue.

This one is better: http://www.whitesboots.com/index.php?dispatch=products.view&product_id=30651

Huh, here's another company I haven't come across before. Danner: http://www.danner.com/boots/santiam-400g.html

 

[BoomerD]

Yeah, I buy the made in UK or made in US New Balance shoes. My current pair are a a black suede and leather made in the UK. I really like these and fit me very well.



I did see those. The 1412 looks like the one that best fits what I am looking for. I just feel that the look of it is just slightly contemporary with the multiple patterns on the outer surface as opposed to a single piece of leather and it is more workmanlike in appearance. Still, if I can't find anything I like better I would consider buying it. There is a Red Wings shop in town so I plan on going over there and giving that model the look over.



Oh, I use boots for a mix of things. During winter for everyday wear to keep my feet warm and dry (though we do not get continuous snow, just the occasional snowing) and to have a sturdy platform for hiking in the summer. I don't think I need the full blown snow boots like you show there. I just want a nice leather boot that has some insulation and will keep my feet dry. Probably something like a more traditional leather hunting or outdoorsmen boot.

I have not come across Whites Boots before and they look interesting but I think the fashion is a bit too Western for my tastes. In particular is the high heel and the little fringe on the bottom of the tongue.

This one is better: http://www.whitesboots.com/index.php?dispatch=products.view&product_id=30651

Huh, here's another company I haven't come across before. Danner: http://www.danner.com/boots/santiam-400g.html

I agree that White's tend to be a bit western-y. BUT, they ARE in the west. Their history comes from building boots for the logging industry, thus the heavy lugged soles and heels.
MOST can be ordered with a less aggressive sole if you choose.

Danner makes good quality boots as well. Not handmade to your foot like White's and Nicks, but good quality off-the-rack boots.

 

[Triumph]

most civil thread in P/N. ever.

 

[hal2kilo]

Is it possible that any let alone U.S. made boot with steel toes can be comfortable. I get $120 a year reimbursemt and am willing to kick in whatever it takes.

 

[Infohawk]

most civil thread in P/N. ever.

That's because nobody successfully introduced politics into it. Cybersage tried.