Anonymous-0
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What type of work boots do you wear? After working on my farm all day my feet start to hurt and would like to find a more comfortable work boot. Can anyone recommend a really comfortable work shoe or boot? Thanks
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Paul from MI
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I've worn Red Wing logger boots for 40 years. Most comfortable, long lasting boots I've ever had. I usually get 5-7 years out of a pair.
Aaron Ford
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I wear Belleville combat boots. They last me three years where Rocky Rangers failed in less than one. I buy them from Bellevilleshoe.com They are American made. Aaron.
Anonymous-0
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thanks for all the replies
MarkB_MI
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Two things:
First, make sure your boots fit. Few stores stock anything but D width, so unless you have a D width foot, your shoes won't fit. Red Wing and other specialty stores can order boots that will fit you if they don't have them in stock.
Second, try changing socks. I was amazed at the difference when I switched from cotton crew socks to heavy wool socks. Red Wing sells "Merino hiker socks" that are incredibly comfortable. Fifteen bucks a pair and well worth it.
First, make sure your boots fit. Few stores stock anything but D width, so unless you have a D width foot, your shoes won't fit. Red Wing and other specialty stores can order boots that will fit you if they don't have them in stock.
Second, try changing socks. I was amazed at the difference when I switched from cotton crew socks to heavy wool socks. Red Wing sells "Merino hiker socks" that are incredibly comfortable. Fifteen bucks a pair and well worth it.
Erik Ks farmer
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Red Wings!
Will Herring
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I got myself a pair of Red Wings for the first time a few years ago. Aluminum rated safety toe. I really like them. They're not heavy like steel toed boots, but offer good protection. Nice to stand on my feet in for prolonged periods, too. They were only like... $150 or so?
I"m currently wearing Avengers with a pair of Red Wing steel toe oxfords in reserve. Not all Red WIngs are made in USA anymore. As another poster said it"s getting a boot that fits makes all the difference in the world. I"ve currently got shoes and boots in three different sizes, there is a variation in lasts between manufacturers. The size that fits will vary from maker to maker and sometimes even among different styles in a line. Thing that helped me keep my feet from aching after 12 hours is I fit my plant work boots to fit with thick socks.
I wore both Wolverines and/or Timberlands for the last 20 plus years. In both brands the boots has the direct attach soles and they were made of a relatively soft material. For anyone that hasn't worn them they are by far the most comfortable boot you will ever wear, especially if you stand on a concrete floor all day. I began this by saying I 'wore' the two different brands because I am now wearing my first pair of Redwings. Like I said the other models of the other two brands I wore were the most comfortle boot I have ever worn, but the Redwings come in a very close second. What I am hoping out of them is to get a bit more life than I had been getting out of either of the others. When I started with the Wolverines I was getting several years out of them, when I went to the Timberlands about 4 years ago I was getting less than a year before the sole would split in half. The change to Timberland had me getting about a year and a half out of a pair before the sole split, and that dropped to less than 6 months on my last pair. I changed the style boot, still in the Timberland line (harder type sole), and this time I got about a year before the sole started to seperate from the rest of the shoe. I'm hoping the Redwings will last long enough to justify the cost of a good boot......$140 is a bit much for a 6 month boot, regardless of how comfortable they are....the Redwings were around $180 so if I only get two years or so I'll still be happy.
Richard from SE AZ
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I use what the military uses. Surplus from sportsman's Gu*de. Anything else make my feet hurt after a few hours. These I can wear all day, working, hunting(really rough terrain), hiking mountain trails, you name it. I've tried them all, still like these the best.
I've gone the wolverine route, and I won't go back for steel toes. Want foot pain? Go the Wallsmart and get some fake workboots and wear them for a week. You will know suffering!
I had some good hiker's boots year ago. They weren't steel toe, but they were for hikers. They were really good, very comfy, but no steel toes and since they were waterproof, my feet made soup in them. Anyone who wants some free foot soup, come see me. I'll make a big gallon, no charge. no onions, either.
I had some good hiker's boots year ago. They weren't steel toe, but they were for hikers. They were really good, very comfy, but no steel toes and since they were waterproof, my feet made soup in them. Anyone who wants some free foot soup, come see me. I'll make a big gallon, no charge. no onions, either.
Ultradog MN
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Red Wings.
Been wearing the same style boot for 15 years.
I call Chet's shoes - they have my name and size/style in their computer - and a week later they are here.
I get about 18 months out of a pair.
Been wearing the same style boot for 15 years.
I call Chet's shoes - they have my name and size/style in their computer - and a week later they are here.
I get about 18 months out of a pair.
Daryl in PA
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I'm on my feet all night at work. Just got these Wolverine Durashocks with the safety toe. Company gives us 175.00 per year for boots.
Bruce from Can.
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Dang, thoes RED WING boots look good. I have read things others have said on here about them before , but never seen any. All the stores here seem to have are these stupid "bumper toe" boots. Realy just a boot wrapped heel to, and over the toe with rubber. They are heavy, and big like clown shoes. Are red wings only avaliable mail order? Bruce
I seem to be the only one but for the last 12 years I have been wearing (John Deere Boots)
Being a boot wearer since I was 18 and now 75 I have found this boot to last in hydraulic oil, manure, mud and wet grass longer than any other boot I have ever bought. I would normally be the last person in the world to type the words (John Deere) let along recommend a product with their name on it but time has proven these boots worth it.
In hot weather I can sweat every stitch soak and wet and the bottom of my socks will still be dry with the tops wet.
Boot I Wear
Being a boot wearer since I was 18 and now 75 I have found this boot to last in hydraulic oil, manure, mud and wet grass longer than any other boot I have ever bought. I would normally be the last person in the world to type the words (John Deere) let along recommend a product with their name on it but time has proven these boots worth it.
In hot weather I can sweat every stitch soak and wet and the bottom of my socks will still be dry with the tops wet.
Boot I Wear
Exactly what UD MN posted is what I been wearing for over 20 years now. They can be a little tuff to break in, but once you do they are very comfortable. So I always have 3 pair handy...ones I wear that I have broke in, the new pair to wear to places off the farm (that way I get them broke in a little at a time) and the old worn out pair that I take the laces out of and use them as slippers for back and forth to the garage.
My feet have changed over the years. These days the most comfortable boots I have are a pair of LL Bean 12" Guide Shoes with a lambswool and leather insole. 2nd most comfortable are my Mickey Mouse boots. 2 extremes, eh? I had a pair of Chippewas years back that the State issued, great boots. I stood a lot of hours in those boots and they finally came apart at the seams. Other than that I've tried about every over the counter boot brand- Rocky, Wolverine, Red Wing, Georgia, Carolina and lot of cheapies and none have made me say "Wow!". I have a fairly short wide foot with a high arch and "chronically unstable ankles". Can't wear much of anything with a heel because the torque will roll my ankle over, so loggers don't work so great for me even though I love them. Maybe someday I'll find the perfect boot.
heard lots of people say red wings were good,and U.S.A. made wrong on both counts I bought some of those darn things and they are the some of the worst boots that I have ever owned! Heavy uncomfortable slippery soled and made in china and for well over a hundered bucks I wont have another pair of them.
Anonymous-0
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I know I'm in the minority here, but Red Wing is the most overrated shoe on the market. I wore them for year's and thought they were great. But have found that there are a lot better shoes out there that will last twice as long, more comfortable, and less expensive. I won't plug any particular brand, there are a lot of good one's out there. Just find out what is available in your area, and what work's for you. I have had good luck with several brand's, but am partial to the Carolina's.
evilboweivel
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not all Red Wings are made in the USA
Redwing will not tell you this on line
Redwing will not tell you this on line
flambeauone
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I wear Thorogood boots, they're comfortable and made in the U.S. I have wore Carolina, Red Wing, Georgia and Justin. The Thorogoods are just as comfortable and they're still made right here.
Of course they do, dont be silly. Simply go to http://www.redwingshoes.com and click on "Workboots", its on the top border, left hand side. Than on the left hand part of the page, you can filter the results based on style, gender and COUNTRY OF ORIGIN. I dont see how it could be any easier....
rockyridgefarm
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I chore and I just bought my first pair of Muck boots. A friend of mine talked em up quite a bit. So far so good.
Anonymous-0
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i gave up on work shoes over 20 yrs ago. tennis shoes and 16" over the shoe rubbers when needed. the rubbers are becoming more difficult to find.
straight out of high school I liked wearing cat boots. 13 years later I have worn red wings, carolina, and wolverine. Of those 4 the wolverines were my favorite. Problem was I was always ready to take them off at the end of the day. The Matco tool guy talked me into a pair of Redback boots. said I would like them. Redbacks are made down under and after 6 months, I've decided they are the best boot I've ever owned. My wife gets after me now, when we go out at night I pull my boots on. I've even worn them to church a few times.
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Red Wing sells a China made boot for the people who don't mind where they're made. If you specify USA made boots, they'll provide them. They'll be well well over a hundred bucks tho - closer to $200. And you can get a traction sole, but momma will make you kick them off before you come in the house, ha. They collect a lot of trash. Last pair I bought didn't have the traction soles, and they are slicker. Made more for hard surfaces. Next pair will be back to traction soles, that is, if this pair doesn't outlive me.
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