You woke a year old thread to bump another boot post to the front page to share a useless picture with no context?
Favourite work boots?
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They look like Allen Edmonds. I think they have a shop in North Hollywood if you're interested.
It's so funny. I've never heard that name before this week but it just so happens I've been looking for some handsewn bluchers/mocs and I've stumbled upon the brand among a few other makers. They look too nice for work boots but maybe I could pull them off with some chinos!
Wamsutta
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I don't know how it happened. I was searching the archives.
No worries. I like boots as much as the next guy. I was just bummed because I couldn't identify those slick kicks you posted
Shiftless
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Those boots are Higgins Mill from Allen Edmonds. I have been wearing Allen Edmonds shoes for about 20 years. (But not those boots) They are one of the very few shoe manufacturers still making shoes in the US. Not every single model but most are made in the US from imported leather.
Wamsutta
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Thanks. For that kind of money, they'd have to be so comfortable that I don't feel them on my feet.
dcg9381
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Redwing. Steel toes. Rubber soles. They last.. Forever.
Gawd, they're $260 now. Great boots though.
Gawd, they're $260 now. Great boots though.
Well, since this was review, I can give my opinion on my Jim Greens after nearly a year.
They're simply awesome. Don't think you can find anything remotely as good for this kind of money. They recently introduced a new boot, the "Baobab", which uses even higher end materials and I'm really considering ordering a pair again.
I wear my stockmans every day around the house. Here they are after splitting a few meters of wood in them:
After some cleaning and conditioning they look like new (except from one axe cut).
They're simply awesome. Don't think you can find anything remotely as good for this kind of money. They recently introduced a new boot, the "Baobab", which uses even higher end materials and I'm really considering ordering a pair again.
I wear my stockmans every day around the house. Here they are after splitting a few meters of wood in them:
After some cleaning and conditioning they look like new (except from one axe cut).
four.cycle
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Okay... let me try to put things into perspective here for you gentlemen.....
Earlier this afternoon, after about 4 or 5 hours of painting prep and primer and glue and denatured alcohol..... I drove over to Home Depot for a few #10 x 2-1/4 screws and some other odds and ends and when I got up to the cash register there was a display with some munchies on it and I paid two dollars and nineteen cents for a tiny bag of nuts because I hadn't eaten any lunch yet....
.... and paying two dollars and nineteen cents made it perfectly fine that a little bag with two #8 x 3 /4" screws in it was 98 cents, and that the 3/4" x 12" x 48" melamine-coated shelf panels were $14.99 each....
.... so when I think about buying a new pair of Richard Ponvert Galibier Super Guides ... (if I could only find a size 48) the prices on the Wescos and others start looking way more reasonable....
..... but maybe it's just because that bag of nuts was two dollars and nineteen cents...
...... either that or I'm just getting really old....
Earlier this afternoon, after about 4 or 5 hours of painting prep and primer and glue and denatured alcohol..... I drove over to Home Depot for a few #10 x 2-1/4 screws and some other odds and ends and when I got up to the cash register there was a display with some munchies on it and I paid two dollars and nineteen cents for a tiny bag of nuts because I hadn't eaten any lunch yet....
.... and paying two dollars and nineteen cents made it perfectly fine that a little bag with two #8 x 3 /4" screws in it was 98 cents, and that the 3/4" x 12" x 48" melamine-coated shelf panels were $14.99 each....
.... so when I think about buying a new pair of Richard Ponvert Galibier Super Guides ... (if I could only find a size 48) the prices on the Wescos and others start looking way more reasonable....
..... but maybe it's just because that bag of nuts was two dollars and nineteen cents...
...... either that or I'm just getting really old....
I wear slides, not flip flops.Not when you consider everyone is wearing some variation of this, every day, indoors and out.
I'm betting they have toe-caps.
Birkenstocks for me if I'm going anywhere, or crocks at home (cause they're practically indestructible).
Flip flops... Too much prejudice associated with them for me to wear them. Would just feel dorky in them.
Birkenstocks aren't flip-flops?
I think not? Not entirely sure about the semantics of the English language
I think both can be called sandals. Flip flops have the Y-shape strap that passes between your first and second toe.
Classic Birkenstocks are more traditional sandals with two straps across the foot and a very thick cork midsole. Birkenstock brand makes lots of footwear, bet they also make flip flops, but with "birkenstocks" I meant THE birkenstocks of course.
I think not? Not entirely sure about the semantics of the English language
I think both can be called sandals. Flip flops have the Y-shape strap that passes between your first and second toe.
Classic Birkenstocks are more traditional sandals with two straps across the foot and a very thick cork midsole. Birkenstock brand makes lots of footwear, bet they also make flip flops, but with "birkenstocks" I meant THE birkenstocks of course.
They're all go-aheads where I come from....
vpd66
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Do you have any sock wear problems with these slip on boots? Seems like I have problems with holes in my socks on my heels and back of my heels with slip on shoes and boots.Well, since this was review, I can give my opinion on my Jim Greens after nearly a year.
They're simply awesome. Don't think you can find anything remotely as good for this kind of money. They recently introduced a new boot, the "Baobab", which uses even higher end materials and I'm really considering ordering a pair again.
I wear my stockmans every day around the house. Here they are after splitting a few meters of wood in them:
After some cleaning and conditioning they look like new (except from one axe cut).
GaryM909
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I always wore Terra Sentry boots because they were the most comfortable. I tried Red Wings, Timberlines, and most of the other high end boots. I always went back to the Terra's. Being a welder I was pretty hard on boots and I would only get 1 - 2 years out of them.
One year I was on a job and six Americans came up to work. None of them brought steel toe boots so they went shopping. A couple guys bought Red Wings and a couple bought Terra's. The guys that bought the Terra's said they were the most comfortable boots they ever wore.
I am not sure about the availability in the US.
One year I was on a job and six Americans came up to work. None of them brought steel toe boots so they went shopping. A couple guys bought Red Wings and a couple bought Terra's. The guys that bought the Terra's said they were the most comfortable boots they ever wore.
I am not sure about the availability in the US.
No, they fit me really well. I do often have issues with socks in classic rubber boots, but these chelsea style boots fit much tighter and don't jump up and down in that way.
I expect the elastic band is the first thing to fail - but after a second thought, it would take me less than an hour to hand sew a new elastic on there once it becomes an issue. I often hear it's the downside of this style of footwear but ultimately it's a way smaller issue than even replacing the outsole.
I'm very likely travelling to Cape Town in February with my girlfriend to visit their family there. Their new Baobab boot costs 150$ there when not on discount! I'll definitely grab a pair then. Jim Green USA sellse them for 220$ at the moment. Improvements compared to the rest of their lineup are:
-leather midsole layer versus the "leatherboard" which is used on all their other boots
-a tighter-fitting last for a more traditional heritage look
-a double layer outsole - something you do not see on traditional boots. I really like this feature, it means the first layer glued onto the leather midsole is EVA rubber (like on crocks sandals), and then there's a proper rubber lug outsole glued onto that (like classic vibram lug sole). This means the boot should feel really soft almost like Blundstones while being just as easy to resole as any traditional boot. Should absorb shocks from jumping waay better than traditional boots. Downside is that those layers could probably separate? Not sure how it holds up. Typically the bigger problem is gluing leather to rubber, so proper goodyearwelted boots also stitch the outsole up to the midsole, but here basically the foam works as an in-between layer so it might even work out to be a better solution than directly gluing the rubber to the leather.
-compared to the "african rangers" (their most popular model that is somewhat similar style to these) the Baobab is fully leather lined - two layers of leather all throughout the boot. Outer layer is tucked out and stitched down to the midsole, while the inner layer is tucked in and is under your foot. Makes them more waterproof, and means there's 4-5mm of leather between your foot and the outside. Traditional US leather work boots are not lined with leather inside, and even the thickest ones probably don't pass 4mm of leather thickness (plus, I think I'd rather have two separate layers of leather instead of one super thick one).
Here is how they look:
Now, for about 50-100$ more they do custom boots as well. This is tempting me A LOT, especially since I'll be there in South Africa. Here is an example from their instagram. I am not a fan of the red stitching, but otherwise... Horween leather, triple stitching, extra leather toecap... Plus it's then something only you own, and noone else in the world has boots quite like yours.
FMC1959
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If I read correctly, you are in South Africa? Anyway, your comment about flip flops, most places in North America, your statement about..."Flip flops... Too much prejudice associated with them for me to wear them. Would just feel dorky in them."
Replace Flip Flops with Crocs (or even Birkenstock), and that would sound right. There are many that love Crocs and Birkenstock, but even more have a "thing" against wearing them...a stigma, if you will. Probably more so with Crocs, but also Birks.
Kind of like wearing socks with sandals...a big no-no.
housewolf
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I think that’s the same boot my son buys. He says he gets about 56 (working) days out of them. It’s the only boot he’ll buy. No others will last that long. Drilling for oil is tough on footwear.Redwing. Steel toes. Rubber soles. They last.. Forever.
Gawd, they're $260 now. Great boots though.
four.cycle
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Pretty much anything goes in the PNW though.
four.cycle
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^ point taken.
InjectorService
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I've been wearing Keens for a while now. I've been mostly happy, they are really comfortable. I bought a set on sale, and when I got home they squeaked. Called Keen, they gave me a FULL PRICE credit for their website. I waited until a sale, and picked up 2 more sets. So 3 sets of boots for the price of 1. Been wearing them ever since.
I did also buy a set of their hiking shoes or something along those lines. They were junk. Fell apart almost instantly with light use around the house.
But I'll buy their heavier duty boots again for sure.
I did also buy a set of their hiking shoes or something along those lines. They were junk. Fell apart almost instantly with light use around the house.
But I'll buy their heavier duty boots again for sure.
No, I'm from central Europe.
I'm sure people have "a thing" against them here too, just like I have "a thing" against the flip flops
It's always exciting to discover quality footwear from different parts of the world, and your interest in Jim Green boots highlights that perfectly. The emphasis on quality and value is something many boot enthusiasts, including myself, appreciate.
Given your interest in boots that offer a good balance of quality and price, you might want to explore The Boot Jack's collection. They have a wide range of boots that focus on durability and value. While they may not carry Jim Green specifically, their selection includes various brands that pride themselves on quality craftsmanship and materials, similar to what you're seeking with the Jim Green vellies and rangers.
Their collection features boots with different construction methods, including stitchdown and Goodyear welt, which you seem to value. You might find something that fits your needs for a good quality-to-price ratio in their work boots collection.
Given your interest in boots that offer a good balance of quality and price, you might want to explore The Boot Jack's collection. They have a wide range of boots that focus on durability and value. While they may not carry Jim Green specifically, their selection includes various brands that pride themselves on quality craftsmanship and materials, similar to what you're seeking with the Jim Green vellies and rangers.
Their collection features boots with different construction methods, including stitchdown and Goodyear welt, which you seem to value. You might find something that fits your needs for a good quality-to-price ratio in their work boots collection.