Let's talk shoes

[BAP]

The last 6 years I have worn Danner shoes. I have the 8” work boot with steel toe in both plain and insulated. I get about 3 years out of each pair. The longest lasting work shoe I have ever worn. They are “Made” in USA or at least assembled in USA. They are expensive, but have been worth it to me.

Quarry USA 8" Brown AT

Improved durability and comfort, with the same fit and feel that craftsmen have come to rely on. Now made in Portland, OR.

www.danner.com

 

[BXHoosier]

I really like Tractor Supply's Ridgecut Steel toe wellingtons.
Super comfortable and seem to be very durable. I could not believe how cushy they were when I tried them on.

I like these as well. I tried on every brand TSC had and these were the the most comfortable ones. They are steel toe, electrical hazard rated, and waterproof. They are unfortunately made in China but all of TSCs name brand shoes (Wolverine, Justin, Ariat) are as well and the Ridgecuts were the lowest priced.

 

[John T]

I wear the 511 ATAC 8" side zip boot. "tactical boot" whatever that means...

They are light weight, composite toe, nifty little pocket for a "last resort knife" just in case I've fallen and I can't get up......

side zip is handy for getting yer feets out quick.

I think the light weight is the best feature... I've got a pair of Justin brand boots and they feel like lead weights comparatively.

As long as they make these, I'll keep buying them.

A.T.A.C.® 2.0 8" Side Zip Boot

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www.511tactical.com

 

[chim]

I wear the 511 ATAC 8" side zip boot. "tactical boot" whatever that means...

They are light weight, composite toe, nifty little pocket for a "last resort knife" just in case I've fallen and I can't get up......

In recent years lots of things are tactical, ballistic nylon and military grade

The knife pocket brought back memories of perusing the thick Montgomery Ward or Sears Roebuck catalogs when I was in grade school. They had boots that came with a knife stuck in a pocket. Christmases came and went, but I never got a pair.

 

[nerwin]

Well I found out today there was a grand opening of Boot Barn here in Vermont so I went there and tried on 30 pairs of boots. Had a cool guy in a cowboy hat helped me out, flat out told me to not buy Keen shoes as they apparently fall apart so he didn't recommend those. He was recommending me some nice boots but they were like $400...I'm like yeah no, while they were nice just too much for me.

I settled on these.

They are Danners. Waterproof. Real leather and has an alloy toe. I wanted composite but every boot that had composite toe wasn't comfortable to me.

I wore these around the store for a while and I'm like man these are damn comfortable. A close second was some Timberland Pros but they weren't as comfortable around the ankle as these Danners were.

$170. Not terrible, wasn't looking forward to buying pair of boots I'm gonna beat the hell out of but I want to be comfortable doing work and that's the most important thing.

He kept trying to get me to buy cowboy or "Western" boots but I'm like they won't look sexy when I wear shorts!!

Now I'm scared to wear them. Don't wanna get them dirty!

 

[D2Cat]

I can't believe you set those boots on your tractor! You sure that's your tractor?

 

[nerwin]

I can't believe you set those boots on your tractor! You sure that's your tractor?

I know, right? I need to give the tractor a cleaning actually lol

 

[D2Cat]

I know, right? I need to give the tractor a cleaning actually lol

Nice boots though!

 

[skeets]

For many years I wore Iron Age boots, then they went to hell, then the Carolina boots they wore well but didnt fit my feet, and for the last 30 years or so, I wore Matterhorn boots, all were hard ( steel) toes. The Matterhorn wore well and the 10 inch were water proof. The only issue I had was the ribbed toe, designed for the mining industry, that caught up on the tram of the tractor. But for out and about cutting wood and doing things that could squish your toes, they did a good job.

 

[Botamon]

I have several pairs of Danner boots...hiking, working, etc. They just fit, and they just last!

 

[Gary Olson]

I started wearing Redwings when I was a kid pull on boots for years then lace ups for a long time. Was having lower back issues and feet issues doctor said throw the Redwings away and buy Keen's. Been wearing them well over twenty years now. Have always worn steel toe. Keen has lots of different styles.

Back and knee problems working in buildings with concrete floors. I switched to a European type shoe, Ecco, which is designed with more walking and less driving. Knee problems disappeared; took some time to adjust to the different foot ergonomics. The leather work shoes lasted a decade at least. I bought a pair of their boots; and the lacing is not holding up.

Do not get Ecco shoes resoled in the USA. The shoe is sent to a USA resoler who puts an American foot ergonomic on. Waste of money.

 

[Outnumbered]

Well I found out today there was a grand opening of Boot Barn here in Vermont so I went there and tried on 30 pairs of boots. Had a cool guy in a cowboy hat helped me out, flat out told me to not buy Keen shoes as they apparently fall apart so he didn't recommend those. He was recommending me some nice boots but they were like $400...I'm like yeah no, while they were nice just too much for me.

I settled on these.

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They are Danners. Waterproof. Real leather and has an alloy toe. I wanted composite but every boot that had composite toe wasn't comfortable to me.

I wore these around the store for a while and I'm like man these are damn comfortable. A close second was some Timberland Pros but they weren't as comfortable around the ankle as these Danners were.

$170. Not terrible, wasn't looking forward to buying pair of boots I'm gonna beat the hell out of but I want to be comfortable doing work and that's the most important thing.

He kept trying to get me to buy cowboy or "Western" boots but I'm like they won't look sexy when I wear shorts!!

Now I'm scared to wear them. Don't wanna get them dirty!

I Picked up a pair of Danner Boots last January at Duluth Trading for like $70.00. Excellent deal and comfortable boots.

 

[Old Machinist]

I'm a cheap lazy ol retired guy that tired of tying shoes.

Robot or human?

 

[BBFarmer]

Well I found out today there was a grand opening of Boot Barn here in Vermont so I went there and tried on 30 pairs of boots. Had a cool guy in a cowboy hat helped me out, flat out told me to not buy Keen shoes as they apparently fall apart so he didn't recommend those. He was recommending me some nice boots but they were like $400...I'm like yeah no, while they were nice just too much for me.

I settled on these.

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He kept trying to get me to buy cowboy or "Western" boots but I'm like they won't look sexy when I wear shorts!!

I forgot y'all bunch of northerners love wearing your hiking boots with shorts.

My good buddy from Maine does the same thing.

Ya weirdos lol

I will say I do love me some Danners though.