favorite USA made work boot?

[farmall 55a case]

Wolverines for me I've had just about every other brand out there! I only get 6 to 7 months out if a pair! Mechanic in a coal mine between kicking standing in mud oil grease and d 11 tracks they just don't last long and the pair I get are light comfortable and waterproof and breathable. So I just get 2 a year and I'm good to go!

 

[displacedPA]

I just read on Justins or chipiwas site that one is owned by the other. I think Justin bought chipiwa a few years back. I like my chipiwas pretty well I will see how the soles hold up. These are my current boots they look similar to the Justin lacers some one else posted on here. They at least have a Vibram sole so they are replacable. Typically I wear holes in the leather first though.

Chippewa Boots Rugged Outdoor Safety Toe #20073

 

[jinman]

The Justin Boots carried by TSC are all made in China. I went to the Justin Work Boot Outlet in Justin, TX before Christmas and I'd say about 50% of the boots are made in China and the other 50% made in the USA. The funny thing about the boot outlets in Justin, TX is that they have two big stores on opposite corners of the street. One is for dress and casual boots and the other primarily for work boots. They both sell clothing in those stores to match the boots. That's what I call a "specialty" store.

 

[Grateful11]

I think the made in China thing holds true to almost all the better shoe makers these days and not just Justin. Wolverine, Justin, etc., I would say it's more like 75% are made in China. Same thing with New Balance, until you get over about $125 for a pair for shoes their pretty much all made in China.

Plantar Faciitis was pretty much unheard of until the last 10-15 years and I still say it's coming from cheap made Chinese made shoes with no real support for your foot. Ever pick up a pair of shoes at Kmart and stick your hand in them, their insole/footbed is completely flat whether it be a work shoe or dress shoe.

 

[Ed of all trades]

I have "arther" in my feet and red wings are the only boot I will wear. have even worn them to church when my feet hurt much. Not at all dressy but comfy. Have worn red wings for 30 yr and plan to continue.

 

[El Wood]

My vote is for Danner. I wear them everyday.

 

[sseelhoff]

Me and you both. I can get some the US made ones in narrow width for my narrow feet.

I've had a pair of these for about 6 years and they're the most comfortable boots I've ever had.

Justin Original Workboots Double Comfort® 766 COPPER CAPRICE

I have the same boots. Most comfortable work boots I have ever had. Wear like iron.

 

[MF 1532]

My vote is for Danner. I wear them everyday.

I converted to Danner a couple of years ago . I'm on concrete a lot , and dirt . I wore the first set of laces out , called them , they sent me a couple of sets no charge . Theses boots are lighter than tennis shoes , wear great , I have a pair I keep for clean , and a new pair in reserve . This is a great product , if you want comfortable feet :cool2:

 

[Tomtint]

I have a couple pairs if Chippewa boots. They have worn really well. My oldest pair is incredibly comfortable. And anyone else prolly would have thrown them out 100k miles ago. A month orso ago I bought a pair of boots with the Caterpillar logo on them. They are not heavy duty work boots, more like a glorified hiking boot. But nice to wear when I don't need a heavy boot.

 

[Lineman North Florida]

I wear Ariat slip-on boots and they are made in China, for climbing poles Wesco lineman boots.