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Posted on 9/20/26 at 8:43 am to alajones
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I’ve had a pair of steel toed Brahmas for about 7-8 years now.
Are you sure you need work boots? Not much work in those 7-8 years it seems. I work offshore and sit at a desk 50% of the time and a pair of "work boots" only last me six months.... LOL! Just giving you shite bruh! Old school Red Wing Pecos for the win.
Posted on 9/20/26 at 10:40 am to HighlyFavoredTiger
I like the Timberland Pro boots as well. Have had a few bears. No break in which is really nice.
Posted on 9/20/26 at 11:48 am to Flats
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That said, an Iron Ranger isn't a great choice for what the OP wants. I'd just get a steel toe Keen for what he described.
Agreed on the Iron Rangers. I have two pairs that Ive had for close to 20 years and love them, but I wear them mainly for office work and going out (look damned good with cuffed selvage denim). The flat soles aren’t ideal for outside work in my opinion because they’re pretty slick in wet conditions. I’ve about killed myself stepping on a wet cross tie while in the yard. Don’t get me started on wearing them in ice/snow.
This post was edited on 9/20/26 at 11:49 am
Posted on 9/20/26 at 12:26 pm to alajones
The best boot for that situation would be JK OTs in either 6 or 8 inch depending on your preference and with the Vibram Honey sole.
Posted on 9/20/26 at 3:21 pm to alajones
I wear Timberlands and Thorogoods. I have several pairs of work boots and rotate them daily. Even on days when I walked alot the day before my feet are comfortable because each boot rubs and stresses different areas.
Posted on 9/20/26 at 3:41 pm to alajones
Whites. You're welcome
Posted on 9/20/26 at 5:53 pm to prplhze2000
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Whites
Whites are another victim of corporate acquisitions. They absolutely suck for the money now. Just look into their employee turnaround numbers. Ain't nobody working there long enough to claim boot making skills.
This post was edited on 9/20/26 at 5:57 pm
Posted on 9/20/26 at 6:07 pm to alajones
Posted on 9/20/26 at 6:33 pm to rebelrouser
Carolina for a decade now.
Posted on 9/20/26 at 6:39 pm to El Segundo Guy
Nicks 8” flex pros with the honey vibram sole. Best boots I’ve ever owned by far. Probably more boot than the op is looking for though.
Posted on 9/20/26 at 7:17 pm to El Segundo Guy
quote:those are custom made 700 dollar boots
The best boot for that situation would be JK OTs
God bless the OB
Posted on 9/20/26 at 7:46 pm to alajones
I have had 4 different pair of Danners
Steelyard 2 types, and pull on Chelsea.
All great.
Well built.
Im wearing now they side zip heat gear boots. Crazy light and awesome to walk and stand in.
Tanicus.
You can send em back for free if wrong size and gey another pair.
Steelyard 2 types, and pull on Chelsea.
All great.
Well built.
Im wearing now they side zip heat gear boots. Crazy light and awesome to walk and stand in.
Tanicus.
You can send em back for free if wrong size and gey another pair.
Posted on 9/20/26 at 8:22 pm to alajones
Look up a YouTube channel called Rose Anvil, he cuts boots and shoes in half with a bandsaw and professionally evaluates them based on their full construction. Lot of big names are just overpriced junk.
This post was edited on 9/21/26 at 9:59 am
Posted on 9/20/26 at 8:51 pm to Clames
I’ve seen that channel. I was pretty fascinated when he cut open the Vietnam era jungle boots.
Posted on 9/20/26 at 10:35 pm to WeagleEagle
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Nicks 8” flex pros with the honey vibram sole. Best boots I’ve ever owned by far.
Looking at that same sole. Seems like it would grip on snow and ice, no? Seems like a good all around for any condition,
Posted on 9/20/26 at 10:45 pm to bbvdd
I just bought a pair of danners & so far they’re the most comfortable of all the brands I’ve tried
Posted on 9/21/26 at 6:22 am to Buck_Rogers
Whites is owned by Lacrosse, same company that owns Danner
Posted on 9/21/26 at 8:03 am to cgrand
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those are custom made 700 dollar boots
The guy's been wearing sub-$100, glued together boot-shaped shoes for 7 years and they've done the job. Clearly the only suitable replacement is a custom PNW logger that costs $600 and will take him 2 years to break in.
Posted on 9/21/26 at 8:15 am to alajones
I wear the twisted X square toe/soft toe waterproof. Wore them for years and they quit making them for a long time but I guess they started making them again because I bought a new pair last year.
I use for general working around the yard and ranch so no need for steel toe.
I use for general working around the yard and ranch so no need for steel toe.
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