Need work boots

[pybyr]

Look at the boots available from www.labonville.com

I don't have their boots, but got my chaps through them- very well designed & made.

Many of their products are made in USA, too, which I prefer whenever feasible.

 

[HeatsTwice]

They are rebuildable, so as long as I don’t tear the leather badly I should be able to keep use for a while.

Yea, I tried that with my old pair of Red Wings. The price they wanted was 75 percent of the cost of a new pair. Perhaps mine where over worn but after just two years, only wearing them on the weekends, I still had to get a new pair.

 

[Jack Straw]

Well I ordered boots from Baileys on 12/03/10. Today (12/28/10) I called to inquire about my order and was told the liners would be shipped on 2/25/11.....I told them to cancel the order. So now I have to start all over again.

 

[TheMechanicAndChemist]

Food for thought:

I wear a size 14wide and often work 12hr shifts on coal strip mines, construction jobs, scrap yards, and landfills. I climb on metal tracks, rocks, mud, clay, ice, slush, jagged metal, garbage juice, and, on occasion, concrete. Timberland Pro waterproof leather Titan toe ($140, China) have served me well, but the soles wear out in about a year and then you have to throw them away because they can't be re-soled. I've been through 3 pair. I now alternate between two pair: Redwing Steel toes ($160, US), and Hi-Tec Steel toes ($90, China). The Red Wings have taken a LONG time to break in but now they feel like part of my foot, and they can be resoled ($60 around here). The Hi-Tecs fit right out of the box, but cannot be resoled.

Find something that fits and feels natural!

 

[Elderthewelder]

Did the chineese boots cost $200? After 2 years, you will find that those Red Wings will be worn out.

I know both Red Wing and Danner have moved a portion of their boot manufacturing to China, Some Red Wings say made in USA on tongue and others say Made in China

I would take a pair of White's over any Red Wing, Danner or other boot, but they are very spendy

http://www.whitesboots.com/index.php?dispatch=pages.view&page_id=29

 

[feelingasi]

i wear redwings at work. the only boot i'll buy for work. i am a commercial/industrial electrician. they last me about 2-3 years and they are usually on my feet sunup till sundown. i also own 3 different pairs of muck boots. luv the mucks for around the house and for hunting. a steel toe muck would probly be a great cutting boot. IMO you cant go wrong with either. both are wellmade and comfortable. dont waste your money on cheap boots you'll end up spending more in the longrun. also pick up a set of kevlar boot laces thier about $8.00 but worth every penny. nothing sucks worse than breaking a shoelace in the woods or at work. mine are 2 1/2 years old.

 

[ddug]

One more vote for Redwings. My size 14 steel toes are 10 years old and still have a few years left. Super comfy. I am very hard on footwear and wear out regular shoes in 6 months or less.

 

[remkel]

I wear wolverine steel toed- just use sealent on the leather.

I find them extremely comfortable and warm- they also work well in our quarries!

 

[oilstinks]

i like my chippewa for a thick heel and a regular boot my irish setters are very comfortable

 

[mywaynow]

I have a pair of the Pro Timberlines. They are comfortable enough to wear every day. Not to heavy either. Darn things have a farty squeek every step though. Pet peave of mine.

 

[burnham]

Red Wings for the last 15+ years. I get two years from a set, usually wear them 6 days a week, at least 12 hours a day. I tried a pair of chinese Chippewas but they turned out to be crap. For work I also have a pair of West Coast climbing boots. They can be rebuilt for less than $100, but I don't think they'll ever break in, never mind wear out. Very heavy duty.

 

[Biglumber]

I have a pair of redwing logger boots. I decided to spend the money 5 years ago. They work well and have a vibram sole, steel toe and thinsulate lining under black leather.
I would buy them again if need be but I think they will last a while.

You probably could get them on line. I bought from a brick and mortar store.

Peace