favorite USA made work boot?

[two_bit_score]

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.

Have you everlooked into these? They are a Red Wing company but they ave a line of dressier casual boots that might work or you.

I have a friend who swears they feel better than Red Wings to him.

.Rugged Casual

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[PhilY]

If that's the boot you're buying here is the place to buy them ,Charm Harness and Boot in Charm ,Ohio. I've bought several pairs of shoes for myself and family , always the cheapest price around, treated fairly never any questions if we had a problem with shoes for the grandkids , wife or myself.
Though I had there phone # could not locate it , but I know they have a phone , they are in Amish country. Sells just about any brand , I know Red Wing because that is what I'm wearing for my work shoes.

My in-laws live nearby the store. Got my harness boots there...great place.

 

[Pilot]

I've had White's, Wessco, Danner & Redwings.

Started with Redwings, they stretched so much that on side slopes they would twist out from under my foot & I'd get a minor ankle injury. Lasted a year or two in the woods.

Went to White's. Best boot made. Not cheap. Still have the pair I bought in 1976, but feet change as you age and they no longer fit. Rebuilt twice.

Wesco: Employer bought these because we were working in a lot of blow down timber on rugged ground, walking logs 20 ft. off the ground and agreed that we needed caulked boots (boot for working in timber with the nails sticking out of the soles). Had them fitted at the factory. Not as comfortable as the White's. Retired after a few years, so I didn't have the chance to compare life expectancy with the White's.

Danner: Cheap boots. One of my crew bought a pair & they lasted him one summer in the woods. When I was in the Air Guard, they bought me a pair because the military issue didn't fit my narrow feet and caused foot problems. They are OK, but not great.

My only complaint about White's is that they won't keep your feet dry, even if you are only walking thru we grass.

 

[sdkubota]

My vote is for Danner. I wear them everyday.

I'll have to go and talk with my banker to get a loan to buy a pair. At that price...they should go to work without me.

 

[foreman Etexas]

I like the Twisted X ,couldn't tell on mine where they are made...

 

[PhilY]

Im sure I will get answer across the board on this one. I like wearing usa made boots and ones that are resoleable.
I have worn timberlands, rockys, wolverines, Keens, Red wings all of which have not held up to my job. The soles come off the leather tears in the toe area. Im currently wearing a pair of Chippiwas 8'' steel toe boots. They are nice boots and the leather is very high quality full grain from what I can tell.


Does anyone one here have any experiance with Whites boots or Wessco boots? From my reasearch they are the toughest boot money can but and are completle rebuildable.

They are not cheap but if they hold to their claim of being comfortable and durable I would give them a try.

My FIL has been wearing White's boots ever since he started working in forestry. He has long since retired, but over the last 40 years he has only had 3 pairs of these. He says they are the most comfortable boot he has worn. He still has all 3 pairs and the first 2 have been rebuilt and are still wearable. They can also be customized. Measurements of his foot were taken and the heel moved over slightly on one to help with how he walks and when he needed a new built or one rebuilt, they were all made the measurements he gave them without any hassle or complaint. So, if you don't mind spending the money, White's is probably one of the few co's you will find service like this from.

 

[sdkubota]

I used to have new soles put on my chippewas.

 

[brin]

Nothing exotic here....I have worn a pair of Thom McAnn boots for years...I have tried others but these are the ones that have been the most comfortable .

 

[NoTrespassing]

Nobody mentioned Double H, Martinsburg, Pennsylvania?

Double-H Boots | Boot Construction

 

[displacedPA]

My FIL has been wearing White's boots ever since he started working in forestry. He has long since retired, but over the last 40 years he has only had 3 pairs of these. He says they are the most comfortable boot he has worn. He still has all 3 pairs and the first 2 have been rebuilt and are still wearable. They can also be customized. Measurements of his foot were taken and the heel moved over slightly on one to help with how he walks and when he needed a new built or one rebuilt, they were all made the measurements he gave them without any hassle or complaint. So, if you don't mind spending the money, White's is probably one of the few co's you will find service like this from.

I ordered a pair of Wesco Jobmaster 10'' in reg. toe with steel toes up front. I had them custom fitted off of their order sheet and talked to the guy that does the fitting. He assured me my steel toes wouldnt rub my feet becasue he had the excact outline of my foot and measurments. Yes they are pricey but if they are comfortable and hold up it is worth it to me.
I will be sure to try and review them once they come in but, things are busy at work.