I did a quick search and didn't come up with anything. I thought it would be cool if we had a thread for boots. So we can see who has the best bang for your buck Ill start.
Caterpillar
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I did a quick search and didn't come up with anything. I thought it would be cool if we had a thread for boots. So we can see who has the best bang for your buck Ill start.
Caterpillar
Paid 79.99
Duration 2 1/2 years and still going
I use C.E. Schmidt From TS. Great boot for the money.
Eric
i wear shoes or just some timberland hiking style boots.No need for steel toed boots lol
I can only wear steel toed boots for a couple hours... then the pain get so bad I need them off immediately. But I like redwings. They ave good ankle support and that's something I need. Heck, wore my tennis shoes today and about broke my ankle..... Wish I could wear boots regularly. Anyone know of a good boot for people with bad legs and ankles let me know!
If you want a vision of the future, imagine a boot stamping on a human face - forever.
George Orwell
I was wearing some ' off the web, second hand' "ralph lauren polo" boots.
Though they ***** well, I suspect they were copys because the bootlaces dudn't last long.
Good quality boots would come with good quality laces, laces are the first thing they would cheap out on.
But after 5 months, one setta laces, two runs of stitching broken, soles worn thru...
That admitted water, which made them stink. I was hoping they wold last till the end of this scrapping run, but, last night the smell got too bad and into the rubbish they went.
So right now I'm wearing two day old 'Bison - mohican' boots, steel capped. Chinese made second hand off the web thru the NZ equal of ebay boots.
Let's see how long they last.....
Since I do a lot of walking, I don't really expect the soles to last past 7 months. Even with screw on replaceable soles the most I get is 6 months.
The longest lasting soles ever were on a pair of NZ made 'Earthwalk' boots, years... Still can't believe it, I dunno what they made them out of. The leather was all gone and the soles were just worn a bit.
Ankle support is very important.
there are "safety" toes available from various brands that are made from various plastic composites. sometimes you can get someting like a hiking shoe with this toe. lighter weight with some ankle support. They don't seem to last as long as the heavy leather boots though.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hypoman
I bought a pair of Carolina steel toe boots about two months ago. First pair I have bought in about 20 years. I wear them about 5 days a week and, except for a few small scuffs, they look brand new.
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Originally Posted by MattInTheHat
Thanks Matt. I'll locate some and try them to see how feel. Awesome info.
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Bruce Campbell
Wal-mart off brand. $19.99 not steel toed, but comfy and light weight.
Big fan of Chippewa boots
Summer steel toe nubuc
winter I wear insulated super loggers steel toe... 1800's minimum.
Redwings are my favorite. Kindof expensive, but worth it.
My friend swears by his Dewalt shoes with a carbon fiber toe in them. He says they are not rated for as high of an impact but they get the job done.
My safety boots and shoes are paid for by work. I like to scrap in the shoes though.
I go with what I can get from a friend that does clothing recycling. Nothing beats free boots, pants, and shirts!
The last pair of boots that I actually paid for was about 3 years ago. They were made by Georgia Boot, and were the tall lace up/stell toe version. I still have them, but don't wear them as much. The top eyelet pulled out about a year ago, but the rest of the boot is fine.
The best boots I ever owned were a taller Irish Setter (Red Wing, basically). I had them for about 4-5 years. The sole was completely bald, and the inner was just starting to tear. I'd pay for another pair of those in a heartbeat. They're well worth the money.
The last couple of pairs I got were free 2nd-hand Ariats. Nothing to write home about. If my friend gets more in for recycling, I'll gladly take them for free. But, I wouldn't pay the new price ($129) for them. I've had three pairs. The inner lining fell apart on one pair, and the side of the sole blew out on the other. Pair number 3 seems alright so far. For the price, though, I won't complain.
In Arizona its flip flops!
They sell steel toed sneakers in Kmart . Look like a pair of new balances , no one ever knows until you kick them in the shin
At work I chew up boots at a fast rate.
The longest I had a pair last was 1 and half years - Wolverine uninsulated lowcut ( $125 ) .
The shortest life span of any boot I have had was 6 weeks - those $35 Wal-Mart boots ( Texas Steer ).
My boots have to survive walking on grating, high temperatures, sparks, and climbing around on solid metal .
They also have to withstand water, oil, and lots of lovely chemicals.
I go with the Brahma steel toe boots from Wal-Mart. They're okay. The leather wears off the steel toes pretty quickly but otherwise they last about a year.
The best pair i ever had was Red Wings.
The steel toe rubber boots from Wal-Mart that come about 2/3 up the calf are nice in the winter because you can tromp through snow and slush all day and never get your feet wet. A couple of pair of wool socks underneath keep your feet warm.
The rubber boots can be prone to splitting at the back ankle. We live on a farm, and use those for irrigation. We can get about 1 summer per pair. For $20, not too bad.
I've never heard much good luck with the Walmart shoes, though. For most people, they're cheap and "good enough", though.
Sketchers steel toe work shoes. $70 bux. Summer ,spring, fall Other than winter use Light weight and comfortable. A Pair will last a couple years, The soles are thick, they've saved me from many nail punctures.