re: Work Boot Recommendations

She was so fine in that video

My Red Wing loggers have literally thousands of miles on them. 90% of them are in the woods. The rest are cutting grass professionally and working in a shop. They are some of the best for off-the-shelf boots. If working outside, I most definitely recommend lace-ups, and a minimum of 9" height. That way, it will be basically impossible to roll your ankle if they are tied properly.

You need to set a max price. Boots from places like Wesco, White's, Nick's, etc are amazing. You're gonna have to use something like Obenauf's HD LP to keep them waterproof-ish

All of these boots will be heavy. My loggers weigh about 10lbs combined. You get used to them though. They will also require a week or two to break in, but will feel like sex on your foot afterwards.


These are the Red Wings I have 4420. They were made in the USA when I bought them, and also $400. I just got a new sole put on them last year. I noticed dampness coming through, but I didn't have a heavy coat of Obenauf's on them around the sole. Still, 6 extremely hard years on them.

These are some others I can recommend. They are all completely rebuildable, or you can spend more money and get custom ones made exactly for your foot. You can order any options (rough-out, lace-to-toe, sole, etc). Keep in mind, these are all worn by professional loggers day in and day out. These will be the best you can buy.

Wesco Jobmaster (if you don't want loggers)
White's has multiple styles
Nick's also has multiple styles



Eta: I have slip-on Justin 4491s that I wear when I'm not working or fricking around at the house. Composite toe, made in the USA. Composite toe is no lighter than steel. I wish I could've gotten steel toe in this model because a saw will rip through a composite toe

You can also look at Thorogood boots if you want slip-ons

she was the catalyst to my puberty with that video

83906 Irish Setter Work Men's 11-inch Pull-On Brown

wolverine multishocks......all day

I've had two pairs of these Red Wing 6670 hikers and they're really comfortable. They're good if you're on uneven surfaces.

I narrowed my choice down to Ariat, Georgia, and Justins a few weeks ago. Went with Justins composite toe boots. Better made than the Ariats, more comfortable for me than the Georgia boots. Work boots last much longer if you take proper care of them, good stiff nylon brush and Obenauf's LP.

The Justin gel sole is the best insole any manufacturer puts in boots nowadays. They come in the composite USA-made slip-ons

For actual work, nothing beats a 9"+ lace-up. That extra ankle protection is needed when you're walking on off-camber stuff all day long. I haven't once rolled my ankle wearing logging boots. It's almost impossible when they are laced correctly


*For anyone thinking about using Obenauf's, it is probably the best stuff for leather boots. It will make your shite darker though (just like all quality oils)

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If you want true water proof boots get some rubber boots by Servus or Honeywell, the brown and tan ones.

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The Gore-tex in mine has lasted 6 years so far. That's with a lot of standing in water for an hour or more. If I know I'm going to be in water all day, I grab my LaCrosse Grange

Worn Justin slip ons for the last few years and have no complaints. Starting a new job Monday that requires lace up boots so I got a pair of wolverine multishox.