Ive used redbacks, blundstone, keen and timberland pro.

I wanted to try redwings for a while now. I hope they last a long time.

This is my second pair so going from a 300$ pair of thorogoods up to a 600$ pair of franks ranier was obviously scary. This is my first time putting my feet in them and I can already tell my arch and lower back pain will cease to exist for my long days on concrete. I have zero buyers remorse after getting them and already want to purchase one of the other colors. Maybe after Christmas for my kids. 😈

Does anyone know any resources to help with purchasing steel toe boots? My kids and I very recently left an abusive home and we are just trying to keep our heads above water. My 18 year old son got a construction job to help us get on our feet. But he needs steel toe boots by tomorrow morning and we are broke. If anyone knows any resources, please let me know. If anyone is able to help we are 10000% ok with someone purchasing the boots online for pick up or something so you know that’s what the money is for.

TIA

Hi WorkBoots!

I can't decide on my next pair of work boots. I need a pair that I can stand on concrete for multiple hours a day.
I am a scientist, and I sometimes make measurements for up to 4 hours straight. I like boots for this task, as I can also do lab and field work in them. I previously had a pair of Red Wing Iron Rangers, and I thought they worked great for lab, field, and office work. However, they are 10 years old now, and I am looking for something new. This time, I am focusing specifically on funding a traditional work/hiker-style boot for days of standing still for long periods.

Right now, I am thinking of something like:

Thorogood Heritage Moc Toe Wedge Sole
Danner Radical 452
Red Wing Tru Hiker

Or I could just use my existing Hanwag Banks hiking boots and save some money.

Any thoughts, suggestions, or tips? Thanks!

Hey all. I’m looking for recommendations for boots. I’m a millwright and I’m hard on boots. In the past I’ve had thorogoods, which the soles wear out too quickly for my taste. I can wear down the outside of the heel in about 6 months and I’ll get delamination of the outer and midsole. In redwings I had the midsole start to separate from the upper after about a year and the stitching in the moc toe start to come apart (possibly welding spatter). The best wearing boots I’ve had yet are Danner bull runs, but they’re starting to separate at the stitching on the toe and the outsole has some melted rubber from doing hot work and walking over molten metal. I do like the extra room in the toe box from the stitch down construction too. Here are my requirements:

USA (preferably union) made

Tough as shit

Wedge sole (I do have to walk iron)

Steel or fiberglass shank

8 inch or taller

Waterproof

Safety Toe

Lace up, or Wellington (no square toes, I’m not an electrician)

I don’t know if I can stomach the cost of Nicks boots, so budget up to $400 I’d say

Does anyone know of people who give deep cleans to smelly boots? Mine reek but I like em so don’t really want to buy another pair. Even if they aren’t local I’ll pay a bit to freshen them up

I asked and this what Gemini spit out. I tend to agree having done roofing in my younger years and railroad carman/mechanical. What say you?