Work boots

   / Work boots #91  
The most comfortable pair of work boots I have even owned are my Chippewa insulated with Vibram sole and Water rated.

I wear them each Spring doing clean up work around the property... hours at a time on hillsides with a weed whacker.

Yesterday, I was on the steep part of the hill and stumbled... didn't realize the Vibram sole had separated... the other shoe is nearly similar.

Called Chippewa and learned they discontinued the program where they would repair for a nominal fee.

Guess it is to the trash with these...

Never ever have I had a Vibram sole separate or any other sole for that matter.

Seems like more and more people are complaining about that and throwing away their boots or work shoes to go buy another pair of the same kind because they were 'the most comfortable'......

Looks like the manufacturers have it figured out. Price low, make it soft and 'comfortable' and design in a limited useful life.


Get a good pair of Redwings and once you get them broken in they will last forever and they will feel great.


I recommend the Men's 1178 NailSeat 11-inch Pull-On Boot | Red Wing Work Boots

The sole on these boots is perfect and they are made in The USA!



TBS
 
   / Work boots #92  
Seems like more and more people are complaining about that and throwing away their boots or work shoes to go buy another pair of the same kind because they were 'the most comfortable'......

Looks like the manufacturers have it figured out. Price low, make it soft and 'comfortable' and design in a limited useful life.


Get a good pair of Redwings and once you get them broken in they will last forever and they will feel great.


I recommend the Men's 1178 NailSeat 11-inch Pull-On Boot | Red Wing Work Boots

The sole on these boots is perfect and they are made in The USA!



TBS

I stop at Redwing this morning...

Really need a boot with an aggressive sole and a high top for working the stepp hillsides... both for stability and to keep from turning an ankle.

The Chippawa boots were $160... most expensive shoes I have ever bought.

Will try the shoe goo... worth a shot. Guess best to rough up the surfaces to give the adhesive something to bite?
 
   / Work boots #93  
I stop at Redwing this morning...

Really need a boot with an aggressive sole and a high top for working the stepp hillsides... both for stability and to keep from turning an ankle.

The Chippawa boots were $160... most expensive shoes I have ever bought.

Will try the shoe goo... worth a shot. Guess best to rough up the surfaces to give the adhesive something to bite?

Might try a shoe repair shop. I know they can do Vibram soles and they may have a more aggressive glue.
 
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   / Work boots #94  
I use 3M 74 spray adhesive to reattach soles on work boots.
 
   / Work boots #95  
Seems like more and more people are complaining about that and throwing away their boots or work shoes to go buy another pair of the same kind because they were 'the most comfortable'......

Looks like the manufacturers have it figured out. Price low, make it soft and 'comfortable' and design in a limited useful life.


Get a good pair of Redwings and once you get them broken in they will last forever and they will feel great.


I recommend the Men's 1178 NailSeat 11-inch Pull-On Boot | Red Wing Work Boots

The sole on these boots is perfect and they are made in The USA!



TBS

Never could get a pair of Redwings to last more than 30 days. Either the toe would separate or the heel on every pair I ever tried.
 
   / Work boots #96  
Never could get a pair of Redwings to last more than 30 days. Either the toe would separate or the heel on every pair I ever tried.

What style were you wearing?

I have had some for about 30 years. Other than looking bad they still give good service.

TBS
 
   / Work boots #97  
The most comfortable pair of work boots I have even owned are my Chippewa insulated with Vibram sole and Water rated.

I wear them each Spring doing clean up work around the property... hours at a time on hillsides with a weed whacker.

Yesterday, I was on the steep part of the hill and stumbled... didn't realize the Vibram sole had separated... the other shoe is nearly similar.

Called Chippewa and learned they discontinued the program where they would repair for a nominal fee.

Guess it is to the trash with these...

Never ever have I had a Vibram sole separate or any other sole for that matter.


What others have said. I致e used shoe goo before on some tennis shoes that separated. After applying the goo I taped them up real tight with masking tape and let em sit awhile. Try to have surfaces as clean as possible.
 
   / Work boots #98  
I stop at Redwing this morning...

Really need a boot with an aggressive sole and a high top for working the stepp hillsides... both for stability and to keep from turning an ankle.

The Chippawa boots were $160... most expensive shoes I have ever bought.

Will try the shoe goo... worth a shot. Guess best to rough up the surfaces to give the adhesive something to bite?
In those circumstances I wouldn't spend too much time messing around with homemade repairs, as you can really wreck your feet by not having adequate support. I get a kick out of people who say they've had their boots for years; my job is hard on boots and clothing. If I get 12 months out of a pair I am happy, and usually by then the leather has holes and the lasts are gone. A pair of rubber boots is good for about 3 months, but I have stubbed holes in the soles within a week.
 
   / Work boots #99  
In those circumstances I wouldn't spend too much time messing around with homemade repairs, as you can really wreck your feet by not having adequate support. I get a kick out of people who say they've had their boots for years; my job is hard on boots and clothing. If I get 12 months out of a pair I am happy, and usually by then the leather has holes and the lasts are gone. A pair of rubber boots is good for about 3 months, but I have stubbed holes in the soles within a week.


Dang! You in the cactus patch or the lava pits?:laughing:
 
   / Work boots #100  
In those circumstances I wouldn't spend too much time messing around with homemade repairs, as you can really wreck your feet by not having adequate support. I get a kick out of people who say they've had their boots for years; my job is hard on boots and clothing. If I get 12 months out of a pair I am happy, and usually by then the leather has holes and the lasts are gone. A pair of rubber boots is good for about 3 months, but I have stubbed holes in the soles within a week.

Dang! You in the cactus patch or the lava pits?:laughing:

I have boots that last because I buy good boots to start with. But everyone’s mileage will vary with any consumable item like boots, gloves, etc depending on how they use it.

Now, jstpssng, what the heck do you do to wear them out so fast?


TBS
 

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