reccomended boots?

[boggen]

some sort of steel toe or composite toe. something to protect your toes. been there done that. and it has saved me from doing a hip hop as i walked many times.

personally do not prefer boots that require long socks that go half way up your calves. the only time i needed that high of a boot. is when in a feed lot and pitch forking cow manure.

myself prefer something that just goes over the ankles. there are many times walking in rough ground and out in pasture and like. that having that extra ankle support helps out a lot.

anything above the ankle. ends up being an annoying irritation to my skin. and i end up having sore ankles. due to trying work against the shoe/boot. as i wiggle my feet across rough terrain.

anything less than the ankle. just does not give a lot of ankle support. and for me, i have to many hills. and end up in slippery situations. were my ankles would of taken a tore if wearing tennis shoes or like.

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i gave up trying to find a good long performance shoe that last a few years. and just buy a new pair every year. and get cheap ones. that feel good on the feet.

i also prefer as someone else said. a full tongue. that is sewed in. to many times i have gotten into wet mushy areas and like. (then again when it is winter or i know i will be going through wet areas. i will just slip on 2 wal-mart plastic bags over each foot. then put my shoe on.

if i am going through woods with thorns and bushes, i may use some duct-tape on my pant leg and top of shoe. to keep tics, bugs, and other thorns out of my shoe. though i gennerally do not do this, i do, do the plastic bag thing. you might look like a fool. but boy does it keep your feet dry, and in that warm in the winter.

 

[bullbreaker]

Some good boot company's already mentioned here IMHO(Timberland,Red Wing,Carolina,Georgia).If you don't want to spend over $150 I think Justin makes some good work boots. Like their Ropers or Ranchers.
As for me I just put on my old beat up western(cowboy) boots I no longer feel they are worth re-soling(Tony Llama,Ariet,Justin).

Boone

 

[frischtr]

Some Red Wings models are made in China, but many are still made in the USA... At their website, it will tell you where a particular model is made on that models detail page. You can even search for boots based on country of manufacture.

I have been wearing Red Wings for about 10 years at work, and I find that they are the most comfortable shoes that I own. I routinely wear them for 14-16 hours every day. Model 2218 Loggers...

 

[dex3361]

I buy only the USA made Red Wings and have for years. They hold up and I find them comfortable. I have tried a lot of other boots but they just do not last. I even tried the China made red wings and they were not good.

 

[CurlyDave]

I wear Danner's if no steel toe is required, Red Wing if I need the steel.

DW has been encouraging me to get a pair of White's, but they are very pricey.

 

[farmgirl3970]

I've never been comfortable in work boots, but have found Muck boots to be great.....they come in different varieties as well as steel toed.

 

[crazyal]

I've thought about getting a pair of the Muck Boots for the colder months when things get kind of wet. They don't look like they would be good for things like working in the garage and other places were a good leather is really needed but for out in the woods in the mud I think they would last longer since leather can only get wet so many times before it gives up.

Men

 

[patrick_g]

Get toe protection, steel or otherwise. Don't shop price alone. A good pair of boots will last long enough to amortize the cost nicely in most instances. I have Redwing steel toe wellington style that are pretty comfortable and are about 10 years old. I still have a pair of "jump boots" I bought at the Base Exchange at Lackland AFB in late September of 1963, resoled over the originals and way too heavy for hiking about but great for dirt biking in rough terrain.

Quality leather boots will last a good long time but man made materials that breathe out moisture and do not admit liquid water can be fine too.

Think of the cost of ownership per year not just the purchase price and buy GOOD boots. If your feet aren't comfortable YOU aren't comfortable. Boots are like your foundation. If the foundation is not properly supporting the rest of the structure (YOU) will suffer.

Pat

 

[brandoro]

Get toe protection, steel or otherwise. Don't shop price alone. A good pair of boots will last long enough to amortize the cost nicely in most instances. I have Redwing steel toe wellington style that are pretty comfortable and are about 10 years old. I still have a pair of "jump boots" I bought at the Base Exchange at Lackland AFB in late September of 1963, resoled over the originals and way too heavy for hiking about but great for dirt biking in rough terrain.

Quality leather boots will last a good long time but man made materials that breathe out moisture and do not admit liquid water can be fine too.

Think of the cost of ownership per year not just the purchase price and buy GOOD boots. If your feet aren't comfortable YOU aren't comfortable. Boots are like your foundation. If the foundation is not properly supporting the rest of the structure (YOU) will suffer.

Pat

+1 Comfort and protection are what good boots are about. I went cheap once, won't do that again. My steel toed boots are the most comfortable footwear I own, consequently that's what I wear most of the time. This is a good thing since I am so used to the protection I am not as carefull as I should be when wearing soft toed footwear:shocked: just lucky I didn't break my toe once while wearing sneakers.

 

[56FordGuy]

I've been wearing Red Wing boots for four or five years, and I'm disappointed. I've worn the 4420 models because I have to have steel toe boots at work, and I like the high tops and good soles for traction in the mud. Unfortunately, my big toe wears through the inner lining of the boot and then the steel toe begins destroying my socks. Good to know I'm not the only one with that problem!

I'm not sure what my next pair of boots will be, but I'm pretty confident that they won't be Red Wings. I think I should be able to get more than 1.5 years out of a $200.00 pair of boots.