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re: best steel toe work boot
Posted on 10/29/14 at 3:18 pm to eng08
Posted on 10/29/14 at 3:18 pm to eng08
IIRC, they weigh right at 5lbs a piece. I wore them all day 5 days a week, usually walking between 3 and 15 miles, but I got used to them.
I don't know about the quality of Red Wings other than the loggers. I had some trouble with three different pairs (Am made) of pull-ons a few years back, and I have heard similar things from a few other people. Weird because the same exact pair previously lasted me almost 4 years.
I do know that Justin has a few solid lines of lace-ups though. The American made ones are higher quality and are also rebuildable.
My loggers are maybe 4 years old with a few thousand miles of strictly woods walking, and are still very usable and still 100% waterproof. I honestly wouldn't suggest something that heavy though, but I would get lace-ups of I were you. They actually make walking easier in most situations
I don't know about the quality of Red Wings other than the loggers. I had some trouble with three different pairs (Am made) of pull-ons a few years back, and I have heard similar things from a few other people. Weird because the same exact pair previously lasted me almost 4 years.
I do know that Justin has a few solid lines of lace-ups though. The American made ones are higher quality and are also rebuildable.
My loggers are maybe 4 years old with a few thousand miles of strictly woods walking, and are still very usable and still 100% waterproof. I honestly wouldn't suggest something that heavy though, but I would get lace-ups of I were you. They actually make walking easier in most situations
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Posted on 10/29/14 at 3:19 pm to Teauxler
My last pair were wolverine. Gotta get the good ones though
Even though the good ones ain't what they used to be
Even though the good ones ain't what they used to be
Posted on 10/29/14 at 3:25 pm to jimbeam
My Red Wings are the highest quality production logger I have seen. Have to get custom ones to be any better.
Justin now has this gel sole that I love. I tried on 5 or 6 different brands and none of them were as comfortable. My last two pairs of pull-ons have been Justins
Justin now has this gel sole that I love. I tried on 5 or 6 different brands and none of them were as comfortable. My last two pairs of pull-ons have been Justins
Posted on 10/29/14 at 4:49 pm to Teauxler
Redwing 
Posted on 10/29/14 at 4:54 pm to Nascar Fan
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Posted on 10/29/14 at 6:11 pm to LSUballs
I second the Georgia Giant pull ons. Although I wear Georgia Romeos since I don't have to climb towers anymore.
I used to love Wolverine Durashocks but they lost a customer when they changed to the one piece molded soles.
I used to love Wolverine Durashocks but they lost a customer when they changed to the one piece molded soles.
Posted on 10/29/14 at 6:47 pm to Teauxler
Love my Ariat square toes.
Posted on 10/29/14 at 8:02 pm to TrapperJohn
Red wing or Doc Martins
Posted on 10/29/14 at 8:04 pm to Teauxler
Been rockin some redwing Pecos for the last year and have enjoyed them.
Posted on 10/29/14 at 8:18 pm to Teauxler
I like my ariats. Been wearing them for about a year and a half. Got some twisted x's in April and I like them a lot too but don't wear them to work. In January when I get new boots I'll start wearing my twisted x to work. As far as steel toes cutting your toes off if something heavy enough lands on them, do you really think you're keeping your toes if you didn't have the steel toes or if you had composite and the same heavy object fell on your feet? They'd be crushed either way.
Posted on 10/30/14 at 6:00 am to A_bear
Ariot, red wing, Doc Martin... Go to the boot store and try them on. What kind if work wil you be doing? I have buddies that swear by Docs because th comfort but they don't seem to last in a really rough environment. Ariat is my boot of choice because they're comfy and last.
Posted on 10/30/14 at 6:37 am to JJBTiger2012
I wear square toe Justin composits. No complaints.
Posted on 10/30/14 at 8:39 am to Teauxler
My Doc's never done me wrong.
Posted on 10/30/14 at 10:35 am to TheBoo
Depends on activity but when I worked offshore I liked wolverine durashocks for standing on metal now I need a pr for walking so my choice is timberland hikers.
Posted on 10/30/14 at 11:20 am to Teauxler
Red wing ratchet boots
Posted on 10/30/14 at 12:57 pm to Hammertime
I recently switched to these Double H after years of timberland. I love the comfort of the timberlands but the fabric on the heel/Achilles rips too easily. These are comfortable and IMO good looking enough to wear out on the town if necessary. Got 'me for around 160, company reimburses up to 150
Posted on 10/30/14 at 2:21 pm to Teauxler
I can't say enough about Ariat work hog square toe made it through an entire turnaround without my feet hurting
Posted on 10/30/14 at 6:33 pm to Teauxler
I've owned Dr. Martin, Wolverine, Red Wing, Ariat, and I always go back to Dr. Martin. They are the most comfortable for me.
Posted on 10/30/14 at 6:53 pm to Coppertone
Every pair of Doc Martin's I have seen always come apart on the instep
Posted on 10/30/14 at 6:57 pm to Teauxler
Do not waste money on doc martens
Buy a pair of your choice and buy some memory foam insoles from Amazon
Best 13 bucks I have ever spent
Buy a pair of your choice and buy some memory foam insoles from Amazon
Best 13 bucks I have ever spent
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