Work boots

[Midn1ght Driv3r]

I've been looking at getting a new pair of work boots and I'm tired of going through cheap sets every few months. Anyone have recent experience using Red Wing? A lot of online reviews have been saying their quality has been going down over the years.

If Red Wing has really gone down, where would you recommend picking some up from? Looking for durability and comfort.

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I swear someone just made a thread about work boots.

 

[Clayton Bigsby]

I swear someone just made a thread about work boots.

Post the link then fat ass.... I did a search, this is the one I found.


I've been rocking wolverines this past year and seem to be holding up rather well( I usually wear two cheap pair out a year). The insoles have a three month warranty, leather/stitching is a year and they're a steel toe boot. I normally don't get steel toed boots because of the extra weight but to be honest, I didn't notice the toe until a cross tie slipped and dropped on my toes. The bad is the fact that they're made in china but even Georgia boot is made in china now....

 

[Jeffs FRC]

My current Redwings are a little over 2 years old with probably around 4500 hours of work time. They're getting a little torn up, but so damn comfortable I don't want to break another pair in...lol

My next pair will be Redwings again without hesitation.

 

[Clayton Bigsby]

That's what sold me on the wolverines. The fact that they already felt broke in and were only $150. Fabric on the insoles did come loose after 3 months but they're still comfortable. I hike in the mountains easily 5 miles at a time so the insole failure was expected. I did try on some red wings but they were heavy as fuck and more than I wanted to spend.

 

[Nccstud]

I also wear red wings and have nothing but good to say about them. The steel toe I have isn't a boot, but more like a tennis shoe. I prefer that over a boot and they have been very comfortable as well walking on concrete for 9 hours a day

 

[LoveSpank]

Keen and red wing for me. All depends on the time of year and sorels for the winter.

 

[Mr. SBF]

For work I use Timberline Pro and in winter time in snow conditions I use Rocky Blizzard Stalkers.
I also recently bought a pair of Under Armour boots hunting.

 

[Sprayin]

Don't buy the Chinese Red Wings.

What you want is the Non-steel toe #964 or steel-toe #2264

 

[syP]

what kind of work? I have an old pair of police boots, Daners ($170) that i wore DAILY (obviously new at the time). that lasted my 5 FULL years of working full time, sometimes two jobs.

I wear redwings ($190) now due to my trade, and needing a steel toe.

you get what you pay for.

 

[Clayton Bigsby]

Don't buy the Chinese Red Wings.

What you want is the Non-steel toe #964 or steel-toe #2264

What Brand? I didn't find any that wasn't made in china that was less than $250. I don't mind spending that much but couldn't find any that didn't feel like I had cinder blocks tied to my feet.

 

[Sprayin]

What Brand? I didn't find any that wasn't made in china that was less than $250. I don't mind spending that much but couldn't find any that didn't feel like I had cinder blocks tied to my feet.

Those are Red Wing. They have certain boots that are made in China. The ones I suggested are not and are the best.

 

[DanJ]

I had some redwing steel toes that weren't comfortable at all that I gave to my brother. The Irish Setter steel toes I got at the Redwing store feel great though. Year and a half of walking on railroad ballast and they are still in great shape except some cuts on the toes from catching them on the inside of rails. If you spend a lot of time on your feet I'd definitely recommend springing for the inserts that match the arch of your feet.

 

[IceCreamAssassin]

Just got a pair of Lowa boots this year. Nothing but good things to say about them, just another option as I'm not sure what exactly your needs are.

 

[torquelover]

I rock Timberlines. They're good on durability not so much comfort though.

I really don't care about durability, I want to save my feet, legs, hips etc. What's the most comfortable, supportive boot? I'm on concrete 60 hrs a week now.

 

[Jeffs FRC]

That's what sold me on the wolverines. The fact that they already felt broke in and were only $150. Fabric on the insoles did come loose after 3 months but they're still comfortable. I hike in the mountains easily 5 miles at a time so the insole failure was expected. I did try on some red wings but they were heavy as fuck and more than I wanted to spend.

I used to wear Wolverines years ago, and you are correct, they are super comfy right out of the box. Bad part is I could never even get a year of use out of them and they lost support and comfort as they aged.

I will admit the Redwings took a good couple weeks to break in, but once they are, they're comfy as hell and stay comfy. I think my boots were around $260ish when I bought them a couple years ago, but it's cheaper to buy Redwings than it is to buy a pair of Wolverines every 9 months.

 

[MrMezger996]

I picked up a pair of Duluth work boots with composite toe and they were very comfortable from day one. It's only been a few months but are holding up nice. I have wore Redwings, Wolverine, timberland (heavy as hell) and so far I feel the Duluth as superior.

 

[Jeffs FRC]

I picked up a pair of Duluth work boots with composite toe and they were very comfortable from day one. It's only been a few months but are holding up nice. I have wore Redwings, Wolverine, timberland (heavy as hell) and so far I feel the Duluth as superior.

Are they USA made? How much were they?

 

[Frank Dukes]

Thorogood has a pretty good reputation as made in USA work boots if that's something you care about. I have a pair that i rarely wear. I wear timberland pro's at work.. because free.99 they are super comfy though and usually last about 2-3 years of 40 hr work weeks.

 

[FESTER665]

Are they USA made? How much were they?

Guessing Grindstones with the composite toe... They are imported...

Site Search Results - Duluth Trading

I just got a pair of their Wild Boar Mocs, gotta start breaking those in.

 

[OffshoreDrilling]

Red wings are the only boots i've owned that have held up, but they are not that comfortable. We have a boot truck that shows up to work every monday and I can get a new pair as often as I need them at no cost to me, so i just get what's comfortable. I've had timberland pro series, doc martin, caterpillar and wolverines. None of them last more than 6 months. I spend a lot of time on ladders and always end up cracking the soles due to standing on my toes flexed constantly.

The wolverine composite toes are what i'm currently wearing and have been the best pair i've worn of the stuff i've tried in regards to comfort.

 

[guspech750]

I live by the adage, don't go cheap on your feet.

20 plus years of red wings for me. Nothing has withstood the beating I give boots better than my red wings.

It also helps that I clean and oil my boost regularly.


I've been wearing the 2414 model for most of my 20+ years. These are stupid comfortable. They do make a non steel toe of this model also as I have those at home.

http://www.redwingshoes.com/red-wing-shoe/2414-red-wing-shoes/2414-red-wing-mens-8-inch-boot-brown

 

[LoveSpank]

If u get RedWings u almost have to get New insoles, depending on the model.

 

[MrMezger996]

Are they USA made? How much were they?

Made in USA, I bought with the 30% off over $75 spent, regular price was about $140 I believe.

 

[blck10th]

I'm strictly a Thorogood guy. Made in Wisconsin. No break in period. Hold up well. Can be had for under $200 online.

Had a great pair of wings about 10 years ago. Wore them for 4 years. Went back wanted the same ones. They weren't the same. Cost for made in the USA was $250 and they were the worst boots I've ever worn.