Another boot thread

[Simplespeed]

Does anyone wear hiking boots at work? Iv tried dr martins, cat, red wings, timberlands, and redbacks. My favorite have been the redbacks but im still looking for more comfort. I guess my main concern is comfort over steel toe and oil resistant soles. Looking at danners site their hiking boots still look like regular work boots with the exception of these.

http://m.danner.com/#product/33837

I wish they were oil resistant though and i actually prefer no steel toe. Its gotten to the point that im wearing my running shoes at work because of the amount of walking i do at the giant dealership i work at. Anyone got any other suggestions similar to these?

 

[TreePointer]

I think your "m" link is a mobile link that doesn't display properly on a computer browser. Is this the product?

Danner Melee

 

[wreckerman5357]

If you don't need steel toe, get yourself a pair of Whites. They are custom made by hand in Spokane, Washington. They are the most comfortable things I have ever put on my feet. I wear them at home, work, weekends, and I hunt in them. Ofcourse that comfort and quality comes with a price, but think of them as the Snap-On of boots.

If you don't want to spend that much, any quality workboot that fits and is properly laced should be very comfortable.

 

[GoBlue]

I wear Redwing boots. Best i have ever used and they are made in the U.S! Very expensive at over $200 a pair but they last almost 5 years a pair so they end up being the same as the bargain chinese garbage except my feet dont hurt and the water proofing actualky works.

 

[Quick01GT]

I wear red wing 877 boots, I'm an Ironworker and they are the best and most comfy I have found, and I've tried Georgia boots, die hard (junk) thorogood (close to red wind. Half the price) red wing 877 gets my vote but they cost 250.00 for the 8" at the red wing dealer.

 

[maven]

These Danners are actually piquing my interest.......I had to switch to sneakers for a year due to a foot injury, and these look like a better choice over a sneaker without resorting back to full on boots

http://www.danner.com/boots/tektite-3-grey-black.html

 

[Larwyn]

I know it is the opposite of what you are asking but............When I retired I still had a pair of Hytest steel toe electrical safety boots. I wear the interchangeably with my hiking boots when walking the hiking trails at the local state park.

 

[nicholasbailey1993]

I wear Carolina Boots. They're US made and are around $120. Their the most comfortable and long lasting boots i've had.

 

[Ed_EOD]

As far as hiking boots go, I wear Asolos. The ones I still wear most days survived my last tour of Afghanistan and logged about 100 miles of rucking with my 175 plus an extra 80 pounds or so of gear. That's in addition to everyday wear.

I could use a new pair, but they are still treating me well a year later. You would be hard pressed to wear them out unless you do some serious hiking. They won't be oil resistant though unless you get the full leather ones.

ETA: they are the Asolo Fugitives

 

[Ed_EOD]

I've had two pairs of newer style Danner combat boots (TFX I think) and they sucked. They both fell apart long before they were worn out. The classic Danner combat boot is supposed to be great though. The new ones are made in China and not the quality of the older ones.

 

[BobsurUncle]

I prefer a real boot. I typically buy Justin steel toe wellingtons. But(!), on the rare occasion that I do where a hiking boot to work, I have a pair of full leather upper Sketchers. Thick lugged oil resistant sole, and a real full upper leather boot. They work real well for trolling through the woods too.

 

[Trucky]

I just wear Wolverines for work (6" Turners, 8" raiders, and 10" Chesapeakes (logger style)) all are waterproof and have Vibram soles (exception is the raiders). Turners are the most comfortable shoes I own next to my Asics. All were around 100 bucks, not too bad. No hiking boots for me.

 

[saturnman]

they make apair of steel toed "crocs", oil resistant and very comfortable.....

 

[mikew13]

Recommend you Red Wing #606 for soft toe or #2406 for steel toe, both are 6" heal with Comfortforce inner sole.

 

[ElasDray]

I have been wearing Asolo TPS 520 GV GTX and have been extremely happy with them. It took a solid week to break them in and they will set you back about $250, but you get what you pay for.

 

[Simplespeed]

Wow a lot of recomendations! The link i posted in the first post is of the danner swobo mid length hiking boots. Iv found with red wings that the heel feelt too tall. It doesnt feel natural. The past few years iv beeen running and weight lifting and have really learned that a more natural, flat sole feels better for me for longer. With taller heels i end up with knee, hip and back pain. Im going to look into every boot recomended. I dont have many danner or white distributors in Houston. Price is a factor but at the same time it really isnt.

 

[gotmud13613]

Got these 4 months ago, best boot I have owned so far.

 

[daveblank]

With the Redbacks, take the original POS insoles out & replace them. They have a leather insole that is much better.

 

[wellpoison]

check out McRea, they make the boots for the military along with a bunch of other brands. i cant speak for their hiking boots but i have a pair of steel toe EH rated work boots and they are great! and to think i only spent 80 on them.

 

[va aviator]

The secret to good safety boots is not to buy cheap ones. Buy cheap ones and your feet will hurt.

I wear $300 red wings. I can't tell they're steel toe/steel shank. A new set of insoles every once in a while and they don't bother me during 12-17 hour days that I frequently work.

http://www.redwingshoes.com/red-wing-shoe/2412-red-wing-shoes/2412-red-wing-mens-8-inch-boot-brown

I've btdt with cheap boots. Never again!! Steel toe, insulated to the point that they keep me warm in the snow but also keep my feet comfortable when i'm standing on 140+ degree surfaces in the summer. Steel shank keeps my feet safe (when I wore out my last pair I tested that by stepping on a nail - yup, works) waterproof so I can walk through puddles with impunity.

 

[Simplespeed]

Trying out my red wings again today and theyre already causing an ache behind my knees. It ***** cause theyre brand new. I bought them a year ago and wore them for 3 days.

 

[Simplespeed]

With the Redbacks, take the original POS insoles out & replace them. They have a leather insole that is much better.

I did that a while back and they felt good for a while. Theyre still my favorite so far because there is less heel to toe arch.

 

[bseant]

The secret to good safety boots is not to buy cheap ones. Buy cheap ones and your feet will hurt.

I wear $300 red wings. I can't tell they're steel toe/steel shank. A new set of insoles every once in a while and they don't bother me during 12-17 hour days that I frequently work.

http://www.redwingshoes.com/red-wing-shoe/2412-red-wing-shoes/2412-red-wing-mens-8-inch-boot-brown

I've btdt with cheap boots. Never again!! Steel toe, insulated to the point that they keep me warm in the snow but also keep my feet comfortable when i'm standing on 140+ degree surfaces in the summer. Steel shank keeps my feet safe (when I wore out my last pair I tested that by stepping on a nail - yup, works) waterproof so I can walk through puddles with impunity.

+1 cheap boots will cost u a lot in the long run. u don't need to buy the most expensive but stay away from walmart 20$ specials. I have worn wolverines for years now and find them the best, but shoes are very much a personal thing for sure.

 

[Simplespeed]

Red wings ddnt cut it today. I had to swap em out and put my redbacks on at lunch. The hunt continues.

 

[el tanque prohibido]

Get the Red Wing 2233. They're very tough boots and last forever. A little tough to break in so make sure you have plenty of bandages.

 

[Quick01GT]

Red wings ddnt cut it today. I had to swap em out and put my redbacks on at lunch. The hunt continues.

You have to break in red wings, wear them half day for a week. Once they are broken in you will never buy another shoe, the reason they last such a long time is because the leather is thick...BREAK THEM IN, oil the with baseball glove oil, helps a ton.

 

[0.511MeV]

If you get leg pain from your boots, you may want to think about getting orthotic insoles. You can try off the shelf ones like Superfeet or Dr. Scholls (the ones the machine chooses for you). I've seen, but not tried, the orthotics that you can custom fit at home using your oven. Failing those options, perhaps a visit to a podiatrist to get actual orthotics would do the trick.

The off the shelf orthotics really help me, I have flat feet. I get pain under my knees usually when I don't have the right kind of support in a shoe or boot.

 

[bart1]

I doubt you'll find anything more comfy than Redbacks, honestly. I used to prefer Blundstone to them, but they moved production to Asia, so I bought Rossi last time, they are great as well.

 

[bart1]

Oh, you might also see if you can find some Made in England Doc Martens.

 

[cderalow]

I wear Redwing boots. Best i have ever used and they are made in the U.S! Very expensive at over $200 a pair but they last almost 5 years a pair so they end up being the same as the bargain chinese garbage except my feet dont hurt and the water proofing actualky works.

I've had the same pair of timberland pro boots (sized 9-1/2") since high school. They received almost daily wear at shipyards, factories and construction sites for half of those 10 years, and routine wearing now.

When I bought them, they were $135.

You also can't beat a pair of surplus actual combat boots.

 

[daveblank]

I've had the same pair of timberland pro boots (sized 9-1/2") since high school. They received almost daily wear at shipyards, factories and construction sites for half of those 10 years, and routine wearing now.

When I bought them, they were $135.

You also can't beat a pair of surplus actual combat boots.

I've got a pair of Timberland Pro. They have no traction. I would slip on rough concrete if it rains. They are comfortable, but traction means a lot to me in a slick shop.

 

[Bikes&Bowties]

Whites or hathorn highlands. Made in the same building, rebuildable, custom fit. My first pair is going extremely well after 5 years. My second pair looks new after 2 years

 

[Bikes&Bowties]

Whites or hathorn highlands. Made in the same building, rebuildable, custom fit. My first pair is going extremely well after 5 years. My second pair looks new after 2 years. With custom fit boots the hurt will be much worse than anything else for the first week or so. But after that they will be much better than anything else. And oil is a must fir any boot to last. I use mink oil and neatsfoot oil.

 

[jonahbones]

www.steelblue.com.au/
Postage might be a deal breaker
Typically get 3 years fulltime wear