Trying to find a comfortable boot that lasts more than a year, I do mostly remodel from demo to final inspection.
Comfortable Work boots
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just picked up a new pair of Red Wing custom insoles yesterday to replace my year and a half old pair. you bake them in the oven and mold them to your feet before wearing. what a difference they make and they're guaranteed for a year.
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Just bought this pair of red wings, same as the last pair I had. They are the most comfortable boots I've had. A pair of Dakotas last me 4-6 months the redwings lasted me 15 months I'm going to send my old pair to get resoled and swap these boots out when it's time for repairs.
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I went other route. I checked backpacking forums for recommendation. So I have Kamik Nation wide for very cold weather and plan to buy one version of Columbia Bugaboot for weather that is to warm for Kamik but to cold for sneakers. Kamik are 200 gr Thininsulate pack boot and Bugaboot are 200 gr insulated "hiking" boots. I have already one Bugaboot 8" tall for my every day in mn winter and it is best boot that I had ever. Version for work will actually be Columbia Whitefield. It is like Bugaboot only 6"shaft and litlle more mesh for air.
I have owned those same boots.
Good boot. Comfortable.
Best part is the free laces.
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I've never met a pair of comfortable loggers.
Maybe I'm just not one for high heels...
I've been wearing these all year and they're great so far. http://www.amazon.com/Chippewa-Tough-Insulated-Lace-Up-Utility/dp/B00INUPF7W
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I always have at least two good pair of red wings to alternate, It gives the boots a chance to dry out without a bootdryer, and I hope a little less stink... and a chance to oil them every couple of weeks.
i like the newer inserts that have little ports that pump air around a little bit while you walk.
For less than a days pay you can have comfortable dry feet all day. and of course they are deductible.
And always carry an over night bag with a change of shoes/socks along with clean/dry clothes and underwear. Its silly driving an hour or 90 minutes home with wet feet.
i like the newer inserts that have little ports that pump air around a little bit while you walk.
For less than a days pay you can have comfortable dry feet all day. and of course they are deductible.
And always carry an over night bag with a change of shoes/socks along with clean/dry clothes and underwear. Its silly driving an hour or 90 minutes home with wet feet.
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Just bought my first pair of Georgia boots ($90) that slip (sort of) on and off. I like them because they are rugged yet they allow me to take off an on when entering my clients home.
Of course I also have a pair of not rugged walmart $20 clogs that allow me to do the same when I am not doing anything dangerous but most constantly go in and out of a clients home.
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Of course I also have a pair of not rugged walmart $20 clogs that allow me to do the same when I am not doing anything dangerous but most constantly go in and out of a clients home.
Georgia Giants for me too.
I don't do much in the way of carpentry or the other trades anymore. I get to sit at my desk on the 'puter all day (and loving it).
But when I do install the odd window or door, it's always Georgia Giants on my feet.
I sound like a ****ing commercial.
Andy.
I don't do much in the way of carpentry or the other trades anymore. I get to sit at my desk on the 'puter all day (and loving it).
But when I do install the odd window or door, it's always Georgia Giants on my feet.
I sound like a ****ing commercial.
Andy.
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My feet hurt just looking at those.
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Just picked these up. Probably the most comfortable work/ drive around boots I've owned even with the composite toe. Merrell.
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I like keens, but I wear through them too quick, but once they’re worn out I wear them around the shop or for inside work.
I like danners too, but they also don’t last forever.
I bought a pair of kenetreks recently. They’re not broke in yet, we’ll see how they do. I’ve only heard good things about them, pretty pricey though.
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I like danners too, but they also don’t last forever.
I bought a pair of kenetreks recently. They’re not broke in yet, we’ll see how they do. I’ve only heard good things about them, pretty pricey though.
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i've been wearing the keen targhee 2 boots for about 3 years.
they last a solid 2 years.
very comfortable & EXTREMELY LIGHT WEIGHT...
have held up well pouring concrete...
& are pretty dam waterproof...:thumbsup:
my old framing days i wore redwing irish setters...:thumbsup:
outstanding boots...
heavy site work, logging & fire fighting i wore the whites smoke jumper series...:thumbsup:
one hell of a pair of boots, especially after you broke them in...:thumbsup:
they last a solid 2 years.
very comfortable & EXTREMELY LIGHT WEIGHT...
have held up well pouring concrete...
& are pretty dam waterproof...:thumbsup:
my old framing days i wore redwing irish setters...:thumbsup:
outstanding boots...
heavy site work, logging & fire fighting i wore the whites smoke jumper series...:thumbsup:
one hell of a pair of boots, especially after you broke them in...:thumbsup:
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Here’s the line up. The keens are the high top tennis shoe style, I think they’re called the mid.
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I’ve gone through a few pair of what griz posted, mine last about 6 months or so. The waterproofing is good. Maybe they hold up better where there’s no winter.
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