Author Topic: Work Boots (Read 12002 times)

Calumus · « **Reply #25 on:** October 06, 2008, 05:07:17 PM »

The line is their "Vintage" line http://www.dmusastore.com/pc-2339-8-vintage-1461.aspx I did buy a pair of their asian made sneakers that are very comfortable to kick around in. I don't think I'd actually want to run in them though. The quality really isn't anywhere close to the UK shoes. Same with the pair of their clogs I have. If they come out with a steel toe version of these like their 1925 I really will buy 10 pairs and store them. That will be enough to get me through the rest of my life. If you buy these tell everyone you know who might be interested about them. If they sell enough they might see that its worthwhile to expand their line up and then maybe I could get my 1925's :) Viking, if you remember that name, or you stumble across it again please post it. Cheers,
Shawn

Jamisjockey · « **Reply #26 on:** October 06, 2008, 05:07:51 PM »

Quote from: dasmi on October 06, 2008, 04:56:15 PM

Huh.
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/allReviews.do?product_id=4840910
That price is pretty damn tempting, and reviews are positive...

I bought my winter boots from Walmart. Not too bad, but they don't see a crap load of use. A little hunting and fishing in the winter, plus any snow-play with the family, and when I'm shoveling snow. Need to buy some top quality socks for winter....so I'm piling on....
Anyone recommend a good, warm winter sock? Something that will wick moisture when I hike a mile to a treestand in the dark, and then keep me warm while I sit there.

Manedwolf · « **Reply #27 on:** October 06, 2008, 05:11:50 PM »

Quote from: JamisJockey on October 06, 2008, 05:07:51 PM

Quote from: dasmi on October 06, 2008, 04:56:15 PM
Huh.
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/allReviews.do?product_id=4840910
That price is pretty damn tempting, and reviews are positive...

I bought my winter boots from Walmart. Not too bad, but they don't see a crap load of use. A little hunting and fishing in the winter, plus any snow-play with the family, and when I'm shoveling snow. Need to buy some top quality socks for winter....so I'm piling on....
Anyone recommend a good, warm winter sock? Something that will wick moisture when I hike a mile to a treestand in the dark, and then keep me warm while I sit there.

For just cheap warm socks, I like the thick Remington Organic Cotton ones. They're comfortable.

Jamisjockey · « **Reply #28 on:** October 06, 2008, 05:21:35 PM »

Quote from: Manedwolf on October 06, 2008, 05:11:50 PM

Quote from: JamisJockey on October 06, 2008, 05:07:51 PM
Quote from: dasmi on October 06, 2008, 04:56:15 PM
Huh.
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/allReviews.do?product_id=4840910
That price is pretty damn tempting, and reviews are positive...

I bought my winter boots from Walmart. Not too bad, but they don't see a crap load of use. A little hunting and fishing in the winter, plus any snow-play with the family, and when I'm shoveling snow. Need to buy some top quality socks for winter....so I'm piling on....
Anyone recommend a good, warm winter sock? Something that will wick moisture when I hike a mile to a treestand in the dark, and then keep me warm while I sit there.

For just cheap warm socks, I like the thick Remington Organic Cotton ones. They're comfortable.

I'm okay with spending some money on them, as I'll probably wear 'em on the boat during winter Striper season, too. (please note there is only one "p" in that word)

Brad Johnson · « **Reply #29 on:** October 06, 2008, 05:22:24 PM »

Another vote for RedWings. You may pay a little more up front but they are much cheaper in the long run.

Brad

Viking · « **Reply #30 on:** October 06, 2008, 05:31:17 PM »

Quote from: Calumus on October 06, 2008, 05:07:17 PM

The line is their "Vintage" line http://www.dmusastore.com/pc-2339-8-vintage-1461.aspx I did buy a pair of their asian made sneakers that are very comfortable to kick around in. I don't think I'd actually want to run in them though. The quality really isn't anywhere close to the UK shoes. Same with the pair of their clogs I have. If they come out with a steel toe version of these like their 1925 I really will buy 10 pairs and store them. That will be enough to get me through the rest of my life. If you buy these tell everyone you know who might be interested about them. If they sell enough they might see that its worthwhile to expand their line up and then maybe I could get my 1925's :) Viking, if you remember that name, or you stumble across it again please post it. Cheers,
Shawn

It just might be that the "Vintage Line" on the Doc Martens homepage are the ones made by that little company in the UK. Name sure feels right for it.

Tallpine · « **Reply #31 on:** October 06, 2008, 05:53:20 PM »

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I just priced out a spanking new pair of logging boots and they retail for ~$265. Steel toe, steel shank, lug sole, etc.

Unfortunately, that's what I need ... :(

I replaced my HS Redwings with Chippewas, and then later a pair of some famous name brand that right now I can't remember but they are out of business now. Bought a pair of Walmart logging boots that hurt my feet so bad I gave them away and bought a pair of decent Carolinas through Bailey's which are the nearly shot ones I have now. So aside from town shoes and lightweight hiking boots and cowboy boots, basically four pair saw me through almost 40 years.

roo_ster · « **Reply #32 on:** October 06, 2008, 09:23:22 PM »

Yeah, my Carolinas just gave out, which is why I'm looking. They had been resoled 7 years back, and had been given light duty since, but the stitching and the meat the stitching goes through is shot.

Harumph. They are likely as cheap now as they ever will be in the future.

"Four pairs, forty years."
Yep, buying quality up front will cost less in the end.

brimic · « **Reply #33 on:** October 06, 2008, 10:09:57 PM »

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Unfortunately, that's what I need ..

Take a look at Danner boots.

hso · « **Reply #34 on:** October 06, 2008, 11:45:34 PM »

If you don't need protective footwear these folks have given you plenty of options.

I'll add that the most comfortable pair of "steel" toe boots I've ever had are a pair of HiTech side zips. So comfortable that I use them around the farm/woods as well as on hazmat sites. I'll lament their passing but they've done well over the past 5 years.

Manedwolf · « **Reply #35 on:** October 06, 2008, 11:52:08 PM »

Well, as far as decent quality, my snow-day boots are Bates patrol boots of some kind with an ice tread, steel toe and a good bit of thinsulate. They're comfortable, they have a side zipper, and they refuse to show any wear whatsoever.

Uncle Bubba · « **Reply #36 on:** October 07, 2008, 03:00:22 AM »

I'll second all the recommendations for Red Wing products. You don't necessarily have to cough up for the highest dollar items, but quality ain't cheap.

Whatever you buy, buy two pair and wear them in rotation. This goes for all everyday footwear, BTW. It's better for your feet and for the shoes.

Aside from my time as a grunt, where I first learned to take care of my feet, I spent a year working in a shoe repair shop. The third-generation cobbler and cordwainer I worked for told me that three pairs of shoes bought and worn in rotation will last as long as five pair bought, worn out, and replaced one at a time.

I also highly recommend Dr. Scholl's gel inserts for whatever shoe you buy.

LAK · « **Reply #37 on:** October 07, 2008, 08:50:34 AM »

Redwings. If you are fortunate enough to wear something north or south of a size 10 you can often find them heavily discounted online, including the evilbay.

Scout26 · « **Reply #38 on:** October 07, 2008, 03:20:41 PM »

These guys have some really sweet ones....

http://nakedcomputing.org/obama_regiment.mp4

roo_ster · « **Reply #39 on:** October 07, 2008, 04:10:27 PM »

Quote from: LAK on October 07, 2008, 08:50:34 AM

Redwings. If you are fortunate enough to wear something north or south of a size 10 you can often find them heavily discounted online, including the evilbay.

LAK:

I was happy in my ignorance, for some reason never doing the math, (ebay + redwing = redwing boots on the cheap).

You are a bad, bad man:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280272863980&ssPageName=ADME:B:EOIBSA:US:1123

MechAg94 · « **Reply #40 on:** October 07, 2008, 05:46:09 PM »

I am a desk jockey who also wears steel toes if I need to go outside so light use. I have had Sketcher brand shoes a few times in the last 5 years and they are inexpensive and normally last the year. Most other brands like Wolverine and Caterpillar I have tried don't work any better. I don't think I have ever had Red Wings before. I might have to look at them next year.

The biggest problem I have is I normally just find a pair of boots at the Academy Sports store locally. I would say that almost every other pair of boots I try on is not identical between the pair. The padding and other stuff will be shaped different making walking around awkward. My normal failure point is the heels of the boots collapsing making them hurt my feet a lot.

seeker_two · « **Reply #41 on:** October 07, 2008, 07:35:24 PM »

Another thing to consider is that most work boots benefit from removing the insole and replacing it with a quality one (Dr. Scholls, 2oz. Miracle, etc.). A good insole will make a good boot feel even better....

BridgeRunner · « **Reply #42 on:** October 07, 2008, 07:47:57 PM »

Since I mostly work while firmly planted in a chair, I am clueless. I do however know that Boot Barn usually has coupon codes floating around teh intarwebz for a nice discount, usually 20% off retail. This is why I have good, durable cowboy boots instead of cheap and crappy ones.

Balog · « **Reply #43 on:** October 07, 2008, 07:49:46 PM »

Quote from: BridgeWalker on October 07, 2008, 07:47:57 PM

Since I mostly work while firmly planted in a chair, I am clueless. I do however know that Boot Barn usually has coupon codes floating around teh intarwebz for a nice discount, usually 20% off retail. This is why I have good, durable cowboy boots instead of cheap and crappy ones.

You have linky? And is this a mail order outfit, or a brick and mortar?

BridgeRunner · « **Reply #44 on:** October 07, 2008, 09:37:39 PM »

Mail order. Google for boot barn and coupon. The best ones float around on coupon sites. I shall check if I have a current code in my inbox as well.

De Selby · « **Reply #45 on:** October 07, 2008, 11:29:35 PM »

I've always had good luck with Danner-but then again I've only bought two pairs since 2000, and they're both still going.

roo_ster · « **Reply #46 on:** October 08, 2008, 12:32:42 AM »

Danner's good stuff.

Interesting side note:
When interviewing returning Marines from Iraq, every single boot manufacturer had a serious design flaw in the boots we issued them. Danner, 5.11, Altama, others. They ALL failed...just differently.

De Selby · « **Reply #47 on:** October 08, 2008, 01:26:00 AM »

Quote from: jfruser on October 08, 2008, 12:32:42 AM

Danner's good stuff.

Interesting side note:
When interviewing returning Marines from Iraq, every single boot manufacturer had a serious design flaw in the boots we issued them. Danner, 5.11, Altama, others. They ALL failed...just differently.

What were the major failures? That seems to be something that the manufacturers would want to know and [hopefully] fix...

LAK · « **Reply #48 on:** October 08, 2008, 09:26:50 AM »

jfruser

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LAK:

I was happy in my ignorance, for some reason never doing the math, (ebay + redwing = redwing boots on the cheap).

You are a bad, bad man:

I know. But still; you got a nice pair of Redwings for ten bucks.

I picked up a new pair of pre-stick-on sole kangaroo Wingshooters awhile back. I spent alot more than ten, but half retail all the same.

roo_ster · « **Reply #49 on:** October 08, 2008, 10:40:35 AM »

Quote from: shootinstudent on October 08, 2008, 01:26:00 AM

Quote from: jfruser on October 08, 2008, 12:32:42 AM
Danner's good stuff.

Interesting side note:
When interviewing returning Marines from Iraq, every single boot manufacturer had a serious design flaw in the boots we issued them. Danner, 5.11, Altama, others. They ALL failed...just differently.

What were the major failures? That seems to be something that the manufacturers would want to know and [hopefully] fix...

That data has been captured in a systematic fashion and been passed up & out. The USMC folks I work with have a good working relationship with most suppliers.

I can't recall the exact failures by manufacturer of the top of my head, but none would wear out before they failed in their unique fashion.

News:

Author Topic: Work Boots (Read 12002 times)