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Whew! Those are some crazy loggers.

Hows are our boots feelin these days?

Decent boot, at an affordable price.

o_o expensive! But you get what you pay for.

Good day to all!

Hytest is my biggest competitor retail-wise. It's not much of a competition though :P

It sure seems my preconceived notion of Thorogood was way off.. I've only been familiar with 1 previously and it was complete garbage but it was a "hiker" style. I'm sure that has something to do with it. I will have to explore a bit more in this area from now on. Appreciate the insight fellas.

You are very correct and thanks for callin me out :P My mistake. Think they made this composite because its puncture resistant and they would be too heavy otherwise.

Most composite toes meet the same exact ASTM ratings as actual steel toe. Even at that most steel toes aren't so steel but actually a light alloy. I would actually say there are more composite right now than steel. Keen, unfortunately, is all "steel".

I would highly suggest trying a Carolina 5520 or a Keen Portland or Pittsburgh, and you can try a Thorogood as well, but I have very few people who try on these boots and do not like them.

I actually live 40 miles from where Thorogoods (Weinbrenners) are made. Didn't realize they were so popular. I have some people ask for them but figured it was only because they were made VERY locally.

Gotcha. Also with the pores being clogged, they are probably a little warmer than they should be.

Oddly enough. I basically never have people ask about cleaning their boots.

No I do not. I have heard of it. I do work at a Midwest retailer, though.

I would like to thank all for the interest in the thread so far. I appreciate your insights, whether I personally agree with you or not, as comfort is in the eye on the wearer and all are different.