needing new boots

[PRDATR]

Boots that have hooks tend to wear out the laces over time.

[hunter4life]

Redwings. I have yet to find something that lasts as long.

[hoghntr]

I managed red wing store for few years and sold many boots to some seriously hard working people and i must stress cleaning and oiling are huge factors in boots survival also maiking sure the dry properly or leather just rots out. the 1155 was always real popular for work/western. If heel is worn at angle get them replaced so you dont walk leather over.. they can just replace heel. i am 6'2" and 260 so i tend to go through more heels/soles that your average buck fifty cowboy that is just how it goes and if dry rotting boot and heavy dude then well ya got a 6month boot no matter what brand.

 

It is important to have 2 pairs so you can rotate and have pair when 1 goes in for resole and if removeable soles slide them up each night so boot drys.

 

**Good boots should last for many years no matter the work cleaning boots more often for mining and concrete jobs a must.

 

**if buying red wing like many others they have made in china line of boots so check and see if stamped made in usa DO NOT BUY BRAND THEY CALL "WORX"

[Heat]

Here's a boot I would highly recommend:

 

http://www.chippewaboots.com/footwear/field/classic/20076/

 

I have a pair of the 6" Classic Apache Lacers and they may be the best boots I've ever worn. Tough, comfortable, light, great traction, long wearing. Full grain leather, Made with Pride in the USA! I wear them everywhere, from mowing the lawn, to the office, hunting, to Church, whatever! I killed my elk this year wearing these.

 

Other boots I wear on a regular basis are a pair of Justin wide toe, roper heel cowboy boots and I also wear some Redwing Chukka "shoe" boots. If you've ever met a guy from Yuma, he probably has a pair of these Redwings I'm talking about. I've never seen anyone else but guys from Yuma, Imperial County CA, and maybe Salinas wearing these boots. They are awesome for guys that get sticky stuff on their soles:

 

http://www.redwingshoes.com/red-wing-shoe/595-red-wing-shoes/595-red-wing-mens-chukka-brown

 

My go to hunting boots are Zamberlans but that is a whole 'nother thread!

 

I highly recommend buying leather boots Made in USA. Boots are one of the few products that you can still buy at a reasonable price that is still made here. Please help keep it that way by spending the few extra bucks on a quality American boot!

[hoghntr]

http://www.redwingshoes.com/footwear/page-3/maxnum-18

 

Also proper fit imperative specially if dropping 2-3 bills on a pair.. some red wing slip on boots come in sizes varying from 2 sizes narrower than avg (B width) to 4 sizes wider than avg (H width) they used to have one that even went to A width which is you guessed it 3 sz narrower than avg/norm.

 

All that aside i think differednt brands fit different feet better.. currently im in KEEN due to wide forefoot .. post millitary with carrying 60lbs less it was danner 650 last=is like floor plans that danner was perfect for skinny heel and low instep and and some killer boots built on that last. find the last that works for your foot where you are in life currently and stick with it but expect change with age, weight, injuries/medical issues

 

If getting steel toe buy toe guards or at least strip oil from toe w/acitone and light sandpaper then apply clear or black shoe goo this will protect leather from abrasive materials wearing through to stell when kneeling down..

 

**i more tip.. boots are for walking, boots are the tool you use to protect your feet.. hammers are for hammering. shovels are for digging.. moral is use proper tool for the job this wil help boots last longer. dont kick stuff with toe instead of using hammmer of some sort and dont dig holes with heel or toe. pry bars for lifting toe caps of boots are not!

[AxisWorks LLC]

Double-H boots

Another +1 for Double H. With the ICE soles they wear like iron!