Absolutely love Merrell's. Own quite a few and for the price, they last really well.
For serious work boots i have Red Wings right now.
For more casual abuse though (and easier on the pocketbook) i love my Merrells.
Never knew ATOT had so many Lumberjacks, I thought you were all just nerds.
If you don't regularly treat your boots it will fall apart when abuse, specially if you work in wet condition.
Viberg 45sc Chokerman
Viberg 200 Woodsman
I've destroyed a pair of chokerman in 1 season in Northern BC, because I didn't have a second pair to let it dry out. The woodsman each lasted roughly 2 seasons, however they are uncomfortable as hell.
Never knew ATOT had so many Lumberjacks, I thought you were all just nerds.
I'm not a lumberjack.
Thats because you're ignorant, stupid, judgmental, and arrogant.
3 of those are your fault, and the 4th one doesnt help much.
I want some of those beaver proof lumberjack underpants!
Why are you so mean to me shorty?
Originally Posted by shortylickens View Post
Thats because you're ignorant, stupid, judgmental, and arrogant.
3 of those are your fault, and the 4th one doesnt help much.
Red Wings were the best work boots, at least when I bought them. Still have mine after 12 years, 6 of which were in the Navy getting serious abuse.
I had a pair of those rip apart on me in 3 months. There is no best boots, it really depends on your environment you expose them too and the design of the particular model...which changes almost yearly.
If your shoveling in gravel while standing in water, well that's a huge stress difference to a boot compared to say, walking around on gravel in the rain.
Some boot designs have better tolerance to certain working conditions and crouching positions.
I have used every major brand in my 15 years in year round utility construction, I realized that all the premium brands are good to various extents and I can now pin point specific boot designs and seams that I know won't last long for me. I bet I spend over $400 a year on work boots. Every one will have a different experience regardless of the brand of boot but in my work, no leather nor synthetic can last much over 1.5 years at my job so it's not their fault.
I was going to use last year's boots this year but they are 100% waterproof and just too damn warm to wear indoors.
Hopefully these guys will breath a little better!
I just bought a pair of Muck boots the other day. Spent a few hours outside at 20 degrees F., and my feet were toasty warm. Very lightweight, snug but stretchable fit over the calf, to allow pants to be easily tucked in. I stood in about 6 inches of ice water for a few minutes while out hunting, just to get a feel for how well they'll keep my feet warm. Quite happy with them.
If you don't regularly treat your boots it will fall apart when abuse, specially if you work in wet condition.
Viberg 45sc Chokerman
Viberg 200 Woodsman
I've destroyed a pair of chokerman in 1 season in Northern BC, because I didn't have a second pair to let it dry out. The woodsman each lasted roughly 2 seasons, however they are uncomfortable as hell.
I just suddenly thought of something....maybe feet sweating isn't the problem, maybe it's actually condensation, at least when outside in the cold? Not sure what to do about that though.
Yes, girls can wear them, but they are work boots, and is very heavy (over 2 Kgs each pair).Can a girl wear this type of boots? i'm so much into boots but still confused about the model i want ! there are lots of them now and thinking to get one pair for me
Yes, girls can wear them, but they are work boots, and is very heavy (over 2 Kgs each pair).
IMHO, the perfect footwears are sandals and flip-flops for hot climates.