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I just picked up a pair of Red Wing boots that are waterproof. Took my Superfeet insoles out of my old Payless boots (JUNK)
and man I'm styling now. These boots can also be resoled.
Has anyone tried Red Wing? My best friend/landlord just got some Ecco Tex boots that look pretty nice as well.
and man I'm styling now. These boots can also be resoled.
Has anyone tried Red Wing? My best friend/landlord just got some Ecco Tex boots that look pretty nice as well.
Chippewa boots, I had my Chippewas around for like 20 years. Of course the last 15 was only for yard work.
I wear the Danner Quarry GTX and love them. They have what's called the Dry Ice sole that has two types of rubber for excellent traction on ice. They have Gore Tex and 400 grams of thinsulate as well as a non metallic toe. Most of the high end line boots are made in Portland.
The Shop
I used to go through office chairs every 1.5 to 2 years. I was paying 100 to 150 dollars a chair. I finally stepped up and paid six bills for a Herman Miller Aeron office chair about 13 years ago. it is still going strong.
Ditto for suitcases. 25 plus years ago I had an 'in' at Halliburton so bought five pieces of luggage and a briefcase (remember when people carried those?) all at half price or less. All of these pieces will outlive me.
I used to get my boots at Big Lots and Payless but am now in a situation where I need to have waterproof boots in the winter time plus really appreciate the additional sole support. I've never felt boots like these Red Wings before.
On a related subject, what's up with special socks that cost 15 to 20 dollars a pair?
I purchase diehard boots at Sears and they seem to hold up better (IMO)
I'm on my feet all day in my shop(concrete floor) & they insulate my feet well
You can resole the red wings but what good is it if the uppers wear out?,
Herman used to be right up there with Danner as far as quality but not any more. Not since Walmart bought them out.
Hand made in Spokane.
Match them up with the new Kevlar laces that they make up in Canada and they never wear out.
My last few pairs of boots have been Carolina brand. They are very comfortable for my feet and last about 5 or 6 years. Cost is about $110-$120.
I was going thru Belle Fourche, SD and stopped in Pete's western wear and he talked me into trying a pair and I laughed at him. That was about 6 years ago and I have had maybe 14 different pair of work and cowboy boots since that time. Yes I have a lot of pair but I only wear boots in the states and flip flops down here on the island.
Oh and the Rocky's ^^^^ are a good boot as well they just didn't hold up to all the abuse I put them through.
Pit Row
Has anyone seen the Ecco hiking boots? These look good but obviously aren't resolable.
Down the road would like to get a pair of something along the lines of a Ecco boot. It has been awhile but for a long time I always had two pairs of the same shoes and boots so I could alternate days. Much better to let things dry out but duty calls so this isn't always an option for a lot of us.
Just a suggestion for you Rock, you may want to invest in a Peet boot dryer. Dries boots over night with very low heat and keeps you boots in good shape and gives you happy feet! A good investment
For the original question, Red Wing boots are well built just make sure that they fit right. The pair that i have fit a large volume foot. My mistake for not finding the right pair. I bought a pair of the Timberland Pro boots a few years ago and they definitely fit my foot much better and are standing up to the elements of drilling and ND very well.
I think that there are many well built boots out there, but they are all crap if they don't fit right
For the question about Ecco boots, I've had two pairs and would definitely buy them again.
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