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Oil Guys/Construction Guy.....What boot do you wear?

Posted on 4/28/14 at 9:55 am
Posted by TennVOLS423
Sarasota
Member since Sep 2009
882 posts
Posted on 4/28/14 at 9:55 am
I work on rig, wear Red Wings.

Looking into new boot, what recommendations you got?

I have tried on some Rockys that were pretty nice for only 170.00

Also good brand of muck boots?
Posted by michaelb1100
State of Confusion
Member since Aug 2007
3576 posts
Posted on 4/28/14 at 9:56 am to
I work in North Dakota and I just bought some Doc Martins. Very comfortable.
Posted by elprez00
Hammond, LA
Member since Sep 2011
29419 posts
Posted on 4/28/14 at 9:58 am to
You know, I've tried a ton of different boots. My current pair are Bates GX-8 Composite toe side zip. I've found that a military style boot is more comfortable for me than a Wellington style boot.

Posted by BayouBrawl
Junk Yard
Member since Aug 2012
1151 posts
Posted on 4/28/14 at 9:59 am to
I wear Converse boots. Composite toe, solid leather. And, they feel like tennis shoes.

ETA: These
This post was edited on 4/28/14 at 10:01 am
Posted by TexasTiger
Katy TX
Member since Sep 2003
5325 posts
Posted on 4/28/14 at 10:05 am to
Double H for me.

But a nice pair of RW's are hard to beat.
Posted by Steamy Ray
Member since Jan 2013
1015 posts
Posted on 4/28/14 at 10:08 am to
I just bought a pair of Mud Dogs by Georgia Boots. Really comfortable and they keep your feet dry if you're working in mud and water
Posted by LSU fan 246
Member since Oct 2005
90567 posts
Posted on 4/28/14 at 10:17 am to
I have a pair of red wings also and I really like them.

Very good boot imo.

Are you not happy with yours?
Posted by Haystack
Member since Nov 2011
990 posts
Posted on 4/28/14 at 10:18 am to
Looks like the RED WING 2491 / 2492 would be a good boot for the rig. Havent tried them but the BOA lace up system looks nice.
Posted by tigerinthebueche
Member since Oct 2010
36791 posts
Posted on 4/28/14 at 10:33 am to
quote:

Also good brand of muck boots?


Tingley steel toe rubber boot
short upper, very comfortable, chem resistant. I wear them when I clean stalls. Horse piss eats through most rubber boots pretty quickly. These have held up well.
Posted by LSU8654722
Member since Apr 2014
1495 posts
Posted on 4/28/14 at 10:37 am to
Wolverine Contour Welt.

They're good for someone with a wide foot. Comfortable as a pair of sneakers, and they last forever if you oil them from time to time.
Posted by lake chuck fan
westlake
Member since Aug 2011
9247 posts
Posted on 4/28/14 at 10:42 am to
Always wore Wolverines. The Javelina were comfortable. Luckily, the last few years for me are behind a desk. Loving my Sperrys!
Posted by Buddy Garrity
Member since Mar 2013
4224 posts
Posted on 4/28/14 at 10:45 am to
wolverine wellington

Posted by JohnZeroQ
Pelicans of Lafourche
Member since Jan 2012
8514 posts
Posted on 4/28/14 at 10:47 am to
Red wing

Spend the money on the boots. It is very much worth it
Posted by Corkfather
Houston
Member since Sep 2007
19748 posts
Posted on 4/28/14 at 10:50 am to
Red Wings for sure, especially if you're gonna be playing in the water a lot. I've put mine through hell, as long as you don't let them sit outside when wet they'll last at least a year; and hey, the company will buy you a pair every 6 months anyway.

Also, Ariat makes a very comfortable steel toe; I have a pair but I haven't given them too much hell yet. New company bought me some nice Carhartt boots, I think I've only worn them three times. I'll let ya'll know how they hold up in Colombia when I go in mid-May.

I also have a pair of Double H (not steel toe) that I wear as my errday shite-kickers.
This post was edited on 4/28/14 at 10:55 am
Posted by Haplochrom
Member since Aug 2006
4013 posts
Posted on 4/28/14 at 11:05 am to
Red wing soles go out too fast, but they are the best boot.

I have been wearing twisted x for over four years and will continue. I have a giant foot, so I can't find every brand, but they are the best fit, for me, and hold up the longest so far.

My only gripe is that the soles are too rigid. Great support all day, but when you climb ladders it's almost too stiff to feel the rung. On wet days the rung will sometimes slip into the heel notch if you mis step. Every shoe has the sliding scale of comfort and durability, but these fit me the best.
Posted by crews12
SELA
Member since Feb 2008
1761 posts
Posted on 4/28/14 at 11:25 am to
I wear Ariats
Posted by TheBoo
South to Louisiana
Member since Aug 2012
4543 posts
Posted on 4/28/14 at 11:30 am to
Doc Martins. Haven't strode me wrong in 4 years.
Posted by HardHat
Member since Feb 2014
721 posts
Posted on 4/28/14 at 11:34 am to
Ariat Sierra Saddle ST

Posted by sushisucks
Member since Dec 2013
599 posts
Posted on 4/28/14 at 11:44 am to
Ariat 100%
Posted by Bengalbadguy
BR
Member since Jan 2009
1537 posts
Posted on 4/28/14 at 12:45 pm to
Ariat ramblers.
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