Post by: TMM on November 17, 2006, 11:23:41 AM
My current boots have developed a big, deep crack in the outsole, and it's approaching time for new ones. I've been wanting engineer boots for a while, and this could be my chance. I'm looking at either Georgia Boot or Carolina engineer's, in 12"[since they're cheapest, about $100]. anybody have any suggestions/etc that i should know, like break-in period or somthing? [i've heard for wesern boots, they should be bought slightly tight and uncomfortable, then as they're worn they stretch just right, for example] there's nothing i hate more in a boot or shoe than a slipping heel.
thanks,
~tmm
Post by: Car Knocker on November 17, 2006, 06:42:50 PM
Post by: Matthew Carberry on November 17, 2006, 07:21:54 PM
As in all footwear I would recommend not using "cheapest" as a major criteria. You'll get the price back in spades if you pay a bit more for quality and durability.
Post by: Bogie on November 18, 2006, 09:17:59 AM
Plus, with a good pair of boots, you can RESOLE them multiple times. Vibram rules.
Post by: Car Knocker on November 18, 2006, 11:48:06 AM
The Wiki article doesn't address the genesis of the term.
Post by: client32 on November 18, 2006, 12:16:16 PM
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In the 1960s, Sears carried the Sears branded Chippewa Engineers and showed them as worn by land surveyors, a possibility as of how the name came about.
I always wondered why they had that name as well.
Post by: Car Knocker on November 18, 2006, 01:31:59 PM
Post by: MechAg94 on November 18, 2006, 02:17:01 PM
Post by: Sindawe on November 18, 2006, 03:42:37 PM
Hmmm...I'd always thought the name came from association with linemen who worked on power lines. Silly me...
Post by: Cosmoline on November 18, 2006, 05:42:45 PM
Those guys look good.
Post by: Harold Tuttle on November 19, 2006, 03:01:55 AM
big black boots dot com
engineer boot history:
http://www.classicboots.com/engineer/index.htm
yowzers:
Post by: TMM on November 19, 2006, 04:51:59 AM
I do understand the "buy quality and cry once" mentality, but $100 is not a cheap price, but not steep either. I'm leaning towards Carolina's[plain toe], because i know they're good, and not an off-make.
thanks for the links and such thusfar.
~tmm
Post by: Cosmoline on November 19, 2006, 01:29:13 PM
Post by: TMM on November 20, 2006, 12:19:30 PM
~tmm
Post by: brimic on November 20, 2006, 03:23:20 PM
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but $100 is not a cheap price
$100 is not cheap but is pretty much the minimum bottom line price you'll find on a pair of leather work boots, and you'd be very lucky to find a pair of boots that fit you well and last for more than 6 months of hard use at that price. $200-300 spent on a quality pair of boots will pay for itself in the long run.
Post by: Matthew Carberry on November 20, 2006, 03:59:44 PM
well, i'm not wearing them to ward off thorns as such. i plan on wearing them because i don't like walking around in bare feet.
~tmm
~tmm
sissy
Post by: Chuck Dye on November 20, 2006, 08:25:26 PM
Look like tarted up wellingtons to me!
For years I lived in Redwing wellingtons. The uppers generally lasted through 6-8 heel replacements and 4-5 resolings. Take a look at
http://www.redwingshoe.com/ProductResults.aspx?shoefinder=1&ProductType=&SubType=Pull%20On&Gender=Mens&Style=
Ill add a couple bits of advice:
First, even with the arch strap you will not get any great support from a pull-on. I stopped wearing them when, jumped by a drunken party crasher and trying to prevent the both of us from going over the edge of third story patio, I twisted my foot. The orthopedist who treated me threatened prophylactic amputation if I did not switch to lace-ups.
Second, for daily wear it will pay to buy two pairs and alternate them. The drying afforded by the days off will make the uppers last more than twice as long as one pair worn every day.
Ill add a couple bits of advice:
First, even with the arch strap you will not get any great support from a pull-on. I stopped wearing them when, jumped by a drunken party crasher and trying to prevent the both of us from going over the edge of third story patio, I twisted my foot. The orthopedist who treated me threatened prophylactic amputation if I did not switch to lace-ups.
Second, for daily wear it will pay to buy two pairs and alternate them. The drying afforded by the days off will make both pairs last more than twice as long as one pair worn every day.
Post by: Cosmoline on November 20, 2006, 10:47:59 PM
well, i'm not wearing them to ward off thorns as such. i plan on wearing them because i don't like walking around in bare feet.
~tmm
~tmm
Why would you wear such a high boot just to have something on your feet?
Post by: Chuck Dye on November 21, 2006, 08:58:02 AM
Take a look at the various links that have been posted. Most engineer boots run from 8 to 12 inches high. Those leather hip boots are far more outlandish absurdities than representative of the breed.
Post by: Harold Tuttle on November 21, 2006, 09:39:11 AM
or for dressing up like Buffalo Bill:
Post by: TMM on November 21, 2006, 11:08:50 AM
huck Phinn: by support, what do you mean? arch support? or, perhaps ankle support, as evidenced by your story? even so, they're atleast not any worse than sneakers.
now, i would buy two pairs, but i can't afford it, [well, i could, but i'm a cheapskate]. my current boots are doing fine except for the crack in the sole. i do have another pair that i could wear but they need some kinda heel spacer.
~tmm
Post by: Chuck Dye on November 21, 2006, 12:56:18 PM
My injury was in large part due to the failure of my boot to keep my foot in one place within the boot under the stresses of the fight, the extra 165 pounds on my back, the extra XXX pounds contained within my own hide, and some structural features of the patio I was on. The orthopedist assured me that lace-ups probably would have prevented the injury, certainly would have reduced it greatly. Ankle support was just one part of the problem.
Post by: Bogie on November 21, 2006, 02:37:55 PM
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Post by: BobR on November 21, 2006, 07:37:10 PM
You can also try here:
http://www.lapolicegear.com/come9detanfl.html
bob
Post by: TMM on November 22, 2006, 08:06:07 AM
~tmm