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Author:  HOTSAUCE170 [ Wed Nov 02, 2016 10:04 am ]
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Over the years I have bought many different boots and found them lacking. I have found a few pairs of boots that are comfortable and I tend not to stray from them. My question for yall is what are your favorite work boots and why? The reason I'm asking is I've found it adds up quickly when you buy a $150-$200 pair of boots after your satisfied trying them on in the store then wear them a week and find that they are not as comfortable as you thought. I am on my feet a lot during the day and I walk on hard concrete and as many of you know it can kill your feet at the end of the day no matter what you wear. Bottom line is I would like to hear from yall to see if there are some other options out there that I could be overlooking. I'm just trying narrow down the list of boots I buy and find out they aren't worth a shit.

these are the boots I have been wearing the past few years and they have pleased me but wear out in about 6-8 months
http://www.irishsetterboots.com/USD/pro ... tx-moc-toe

I've been looking at these to "try"
http://www.cabelas.com/product/footwear ... type%3DGNU

http://www.irishsetterboots.com/USD/pro ... -ultra-dry
Author:  HOTSAUCE170 [ Wed Nov 02, 2016 10:08 am ]
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I forgot to add that I really like a tall uninsulated lace up boot to support my ankle cause I roll them more when I wear pull on and tennis shoes.

thanks for any help yall
Author:  T-Bubba [ Wed Nov 02, 2016 10:10 am ]
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I wear double h or Irish setter. I have a pair of Justin's right now and I hate them . They fit good in the store but have stretched a lot.

Look t Keene also if you like lace up
Author:  Smoke [ Wed Nov 02, 2016 10:16 am ]
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Red wings for years. Go through about a pair a year as i'm on concrete all day myself.
Author:  msm8281 [ Wed Nov 02, 2016 10:19 am ]
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Always wore red wings. My last 2 pairs were Ariat orange tops an I like them.

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Author:  brycecheramie [ Wed Nov 02, 2016 10:22 am ]
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Author:  reharbert [ Wed Nov 02, 2016 10:35 am ]
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I've used lace up and pull on Ariat's most my construction career.

This last time I decided to try Double H. I won't be going back to Ariat. The Double H seems to fit tighter, and has held up much better.
Author:  Will [ Wed Nov 02, 2016 1:08 pm ]
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Put brand name aside... the best thing you can do is go to a custom fitter and let them shim the insole to your foot. That's what makes the biggest difference in the world. One of the best pair of boots I ever wore was custom fitted RedWing steel toes. Was working shutdowns and saw many 16 hour days on concrete in mills, after I got those boots, I felt like I worked an 8 hour day at the end of the shift. Had custom fitted boots ever since until I got in the office...:lol:
Author:  HOTSAUCE170 [ Wed Nov 02, 2016 1:37 pm ]
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thanks for all the replies yall

Will where did you get custom fitted at?
Author:  Quackhead62 [ Wed Nov 02, 2016 1:42 pm ]
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Author:  Will [ Wed Nov 02, 2016 2:08 pm ]
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Author:  Will [ Wed Nov 02, 2016 2:14 pm ]
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Here you go big guy. :D

Red Wing - Macon, GA
3755 Bloomfield Rd Suite 8
Macon, Georgia 31206 Get Directions
(478) 474-7128
Open Today: 9:00 am - 7:00 pm


"Many of our most popular styles are available in an extensive assortment of sizes and widths, and every customer receives personal service rarely experienced in retail today. Your Red Wing Certified Fit Specialists TM at the Macon, Georgia Red Wing Store will measure your feet, discuss your safety and environmental conditions and provide a quick digital foot scan to identify arch type, foot size and underfoot pressure points. We will then use this data to select the ideal purpose-built footwear for you and your work environment, while suggesting an optional custom footbed to optimize all-day comfort."
Author:  HOTSAUCE170 [ Wed Nov 02, 2016 2:56 pm ]
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Thanks will
Author:  flint87 [ Wed Nov 02, 2016 4:20 pm ]
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Author:  50fps [ Wed Nov 02, 2016 4:43 pm ]
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Red Wing Pecos or Weinbrenner/Thorogood here.
Author:  Will [ Wed Nov 02, 2016 4:54 pm ]
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I've had two pair of Chippewa Briar lace ups that's have been great also. But for what he wants, the fitted Redwing would be the best way to go.
Author:  Melnmo [ Wed Nov 02, 2016 5:31 pm ]
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It's funny how different people have different experiences with the same brand. THE most uncomfortable boot I've every own was Ariat. They broke my feet in, not the other way around.

I've had good luck with Justin and Redwing.

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Author:  mogenduck [ Wed Nov 02, 2016 5:35 pm ]
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timberland pro is what I wear and have for the last couple of years iam on my feet all day and they last maybe a year aslong as I don't burn a hole in them
Author:  Goose Crumpler [ Wed Nov 02, 2016 5:41 pm ]
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Timberland pro, best boot I've found. On my 3rd pair in5 yes. They seem to last just a bit longer than all the others.
Author:  Russ [ Wed Nov 02, 2016 6:01 pm ]
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It's not that funny, actually. Everyone's foot is different. A neutral footbed and upper will fit different on different people. That's why custom fitting is a very good idea for any footwear you'll be working or running or walking alot in.
Author:  jc [ Wed Nov 02, 2016 6:43 pm ]
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Timberland Pro is the most comfortable for me with Red Wing king toe coming in a close second. I do good if a pair of boots last me six months and I have tried a lot of different brands. About the toughest boots I have worn were Keen but they hurt the top of my feet. I know others that wear them and love them. I wanted to try Ariat but I can't find any that feel good because I have wide feet. Wolverine are terrible, only lasted about 3 months. Also tried Irish setter, Georgia, Rocky, Danner and several others without much success.
Author:  SETx Longtail [ Wed Nov 02, 2016 7:12 pm ]
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I've worn Ariat work boots for years. I think I tried every design they made and settled on the square toe Sierra Ariat, and always had them put on the boot stretcher to fix the instep for my foot. I have recently tried a pair of Twisted X boots and have been less than impressed. I usually get a year out of my Ariats and they don't take long to break in right, these Twisted X's took forever to get right and I don't think I'll get 6-8mo out of them. I'll be going back with a new pair of the same Ariats next time. I'm hoping by then they're making that style in a composite toe.
Author:  scatters boy 316 [ Wed Nov 02, 2016 7:23 pm ]
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Ariat square toe orange tops here, the most comfortable and longest lasting for the money. I have tried Justin, Georgia boot, rocky and the Ariats will least about a year as where all the other would make it about six months, I work at an ag dealership so I'm on concrete as well as dirt and my boots are exposed to a lot of oil and other crap. The ariat insoles are awsome, prefer to buy them over any other insoles when I need to replace them.
Author:  SETx Longtail [ Wed Nov 02, 2016 7:59 pm ]
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I've had the orange tops and ended up liking the plain ol brown tops better. Any of you guys who wear the orange ones, look into the brown Sierras. The sole is a bit harder but it's more oil resistant and they hold up much better if you have to climb around on equipment or piping like I do.

https://www.amazon.com/Ariat-Sierra-Wid ... B0078J9FGQ
Author:  flint87 [ Wed Nov 02, 2016 8:24 pm ]
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All y'all that walk on concrete all day, isn't that what the boots with the white retard sole is for?



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Author:  Smoke [ Thu Nov 03, 2016 7:39 am ]
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Forgot to mention I also have my red wings fitted with custom insoles. Seem to last longer and legs get less fatigued.
Author:  HOTSAUCE170 [ Thu Nov 03, 2016 11:10 am ]
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Author:  HOTSAUCE170 [ Thu Nov 03, 2016 11:13 am ]
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Author:  westsidemi [ Fri Nov 04, 2016 9:28 pm ]
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I like the Timberland pro, or Keen. I am currently wearing a pair of Keen's. Both are lightweight, but wear good on concrete. I used to wear Red Wing, but they're not as comfortable or light as these 2 brands. Wolverines are comfortable, but they're too soft to wear day in and day out on a commercial construction job site


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Author:  DmaxHunter [ Sat Nov 05, 2016 5:02 am ]
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Ariat are the best work boots ive ever worn. The work hog sole is very comfortable, I have psoririatic arthritis which causes allot of foot problems if i don't wear good shoes I'm in pure pain. Switched to Ariat years ago never looked back. Either way check out bootbay.com they have deals on all kind of boots and ship out fast.
Author:  brickgw [ Sat Nov 05, 2016 10:48 am ]
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Think im bout to retire these redwings even though they're just gettin broke in. Damn things smell like death. Definitely gonna check out that boot bay site tho, thanks for the link.
Author:  ibfishinb [ Sat Nov 05, 2016 8:52 pm ]
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These look comfy.



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Author:  BlueShamu [ Tue Nov 08, 2016 10:19 pm ]
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What size you needing? Got a pair of Doc Martin steel toes NIB that I probably won't ever wear. They are the ankle highs. I have the same pair in the shoe style that I wear with any of my khaki or brown dress pants.
Author:  Ricerunner [ Wed Nov 09, 2016 6:01 am ]
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I wear the wolverine multi shock contour welt slip on. I've been wearing steel toes since I was 17 and these by far are the best boot I've ever bought. They are not hot, most comfortable ever and waterproof. They mold to your feet after a week or so. I wore one pair for 3 years 60 hours a week concrete floors standing mostly. I'm a bigger guy and these things are amazing. I will never buy another pair. They are tough as nails i worked in a machining shop with coolant and all kinds of shit all over them for those 3 years and only changed them out because I was changing departments and couldn't wear them in a clean room. By far the only boot I'll ever recommend!
Author:  Ricerunner [ Wed Nov 09, 2016 6:04 am ]
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Oh and I'm flat footed with rolled ankles too they make them in lace up too
Author:  HOTSAUCE170 [ Wed Nov 09, 2016 7:19 am ]
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If your asking me blue I wear a size 13
Author:  BlueShamu [ Wed Nov 09, 2016 9:51 am ]
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Author:  mike hunt [ Wed Nov 09, 2016 12:58 pm ]
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I have a pair of Redwing 877 13D with a few miles left on them I would sell, if your interested pm me your number and I'll text you some pics. I have a few pairs of Russell's I would sell, even a pair with that cool strap.
Author:  Bankwalker [ Sat Nov 12, 2016 10:08 am ]
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Thorogood is hands down the best boots I have ever owned. I have had all big name boots and they do not come close. On concrete for most of my 12 hrs a day but also in chemicals/water/mud/limestone/hot surfaces . I work in a Chemical plant and it is the most popular boot among all crafts, not to mention its made in the USA since 1893. I am told if you wear out the sole you can send them in to have new ones sewn on. I have been in the same pair since May of 2013. I have steamed these boots with 200# steam every 4 months to knock the Hydrocarbon off and conditioned the leather with Primo baseball glove butter. My soles are finished, gonna look into getting new ones sewn on. Boots normally last me 6 months.
Author:  caber [ Tue Dec 06, 2016 1:43 am ]
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I'm pretty sure red wing makes Irish setters. I liked the old all leather setters, the new ones don't hold up for me though.
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