Best workboots

[jaydee]

Going out to buy workboots soon, and I was wondering what kind you guys like. I'll try on a few pair, and that will carry significant weight, but you can only tell so much from walking around in a store for 3 minutes.

What do you think?

 

[HappyPuppy]

I would think that it would depend on what type of work you do.

 

[Balt]

Well, some people might call them trendy and worthless, but I've had a pair of Timberlands that have lasted a few years and are still going strong. The only thing I've had to replace is the laces.

 

[jaydee]

Inside a tool and die cast machine shop. On my feet up to 90% of the day. Would like to be able to wear for outside projects, but not on a consistent basis.

 

[Sundog]

Red Wing

 

[godmare]

Originally posted by: Balt
Well, some people might call them trendy and worthless, but I've had a pair of Timberlands that have lasted a few years and are still going strong. The only thing I've had to replace is the laces.

Timberlands are good.
I had a pair of Colorados that I really liked, they're not as expensive as Timberlands

 

[psiu]

Have 2 pair of Dickies steel toe oxfords. Love em. Can't find em at dickies site, though, so I think I should get another another couple pairs at meijers before they are gone forever.

 

[faenix]

Timberlands are more mainstream fashion items than workboots.

Just my opinion though.

 

[Zim Hosein]

Timberlands

 

[tfinch2]

Originally posted by: Sundog
Red Wing

 

[Ornery]

Originally posted by: jaydee
Inside a tool and die cast machine shop. On my feet up to 90% of the day. Would like to be able to wear for outside projects, but not on a consistent basis.

Why boots? I've worked in a machine shop for over 25 years, and 90% of the employees wear oxfords. Best bang for the buck is Sears "Diehard" oxfords, which go on sale a few times per year for about $40.00. Otherwise, they're close to $70.00, as are any other quality work shoe. The thing that makes them last is the neoprene skin under the crepe sole. It's the same principle as carpet padding. The sole lasts forever, and is slip resistant because it's neoprene, but is VERY comfortable because it has the thick crepe layer.

Edit: Here is the equivilent Red Wing oxford. They now call their sole "Odyssey SuperSole", but I think they used to call it "Two Shot", which referred to the two materials in it. I'd still prefer to buy from Sears, since it's MUCH easier to buy and return them, or handle warranty problems.

 

[silverpig]

Redwings are nice.

 

[Squisher]

Doc Martins has some nice steel toed ones. That's what I wear.

 

[mattgyver]

I wear a pair of Wolverines almost 12 hours a day and they are quite comfortable. They are more comfortable than many athletic shoes I've had. They are quite heavy, but you get used to it. Mine are not steel toe--but they have the heavier-duty sole. Most of their boots have the lightweight sole. I recommend the heavy-duty sole if you want it to last though. I think they call it the Fusion sole. Anyway, I've had mine for four years and have taken very good care of them. I suspect I'll have them for a couple more years before I need a new pair. Mine are very similar to these.
You can probably find them quite a bit cheaper than is listed.
I've heard good things about Red Wing but I've never owned a pair.

Edit: For clarification.

 

[Coquito]

I second the wolverines. They have some steeltoes, but I haven't had the chance to try them out. For an overall boot, they work well.

 

[civad]

Cheapest ones at Walmart. Else : I bought A & E at your local discount store. I have been using them for 4 years. I am a civil engineer, and have used them in snow/ rain / streams, even sanitary sewer manholes. Cost me $ 22 or so back then.
Now I have another pair of those, this time with a steel toe. $ 35.