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    6 yrs. ~12,000 work hours

    Buy good boots.

    11 Comments
    2024/11/28
    04:14 UTC

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    New steel toe Thorogood boots, my first pair.

    5 Comments
    2024/11/28
    02:53 UTC

    1

    Keen Cincinnati

    I have a wide toe box but when I get wides there usually too loose in the heel. If I go with regular size in the Cincinnati will the toe box still be wide or get the wides? Can’t try them on no one around me has them.

    1 Comment
    2024/11/28
    02:51 UTC

    2

    Thorogood metatarsal?

    Does thorogood make a boot with metatarsal? I normally wear redwing 4435 but they are on back order and I’m needing a new pair before the end of the year. Looking to make the switch and try thorogood.

    2 Comments
    2024/11/27
    19:06 UTC

    71

    New Boots 8” Thorogoods

    Got a new pair of 8” thorogood boots on sale for 208$, wasn’t a bad price and would be my first pair. Let’s see how they end up working out for me!

    16 Comments
    2024/11/27
    02:22 UTC

    10

    Boot laces

    I can bet some of you are aware of this.. LL Bean will make new pairs of laces from a variety of colors and with metal tips for only $4 a pair. It doesn't matter the length, only 4$ and they feel like a good quality. I went to the LL Bean in Dedham Ma.

    2 Comments
    2024/11/26
    18:36 UTC

    1

    Sanitation

    What are good boots for driving and trash route?

    3 Comments
    2024/11/26
    17:21 UTC

    1

    I’m wanting to get a pair of thorogoods but we ain’t got a dealer anywhere near us how are the sizes compared to Merrel?

    I’ve heard a lot of great stuff about the thorogood gen-flex2 so I’m wanting to get em but I don’t know on sizes how they are. I usually wear an 11-11.5 depending on how wide they are, 11.5 in Merrels. Thanks for any advice

    3 Comments
    2024/11/26
    16:04 UTC

    1

    Timberland PRO Endurance 6”

    What’s your guys opinion on them? How do they feel on your feet?

    How do they compare to other Boots such as Thorogood and Byson? Other boots?

    1 Comment
    2024/11/26
    05:37 UTC

    9

    ID on boots?

    4 Comments
    2024/11/26
    01:40 UTC

    1

    Need suggestions

    Looking for a new pair, really like Carolina the mic toe and loggers, but the loggers are too heavy and the heal is too much and the moc toes don’t grip in the mud, have really considered the jk ot’s but I’m a cattle rancher and the manure is hell on leather so can’t justify spending that much for them to get ruined, would like suggestions for a lightweight more traditional style lug soled boot that’s good for very wide feet

    5 Comments
    2024/11/26
    01:25 UTC

    1

    USA Brunt

    Anyone tried them? I had a pair of original Marins, comfy but didn’t last worth a damn. I watched the Rose Anvil video on them I might give them another go.

    12 Comments
    2024/11/26
    00:51 UTC

    1

    Steel toe cap pressing into the top of my foot when I walk.

    Just got some Blundstone 172 Chelseas with a steel toe for work. I sized up 1 whole size from redwings and I have some heel slippage so I ordered a half size down which should come in a few days, but what I'm most concerned about is the top edge of the steel toe cap pressing into the top of my foot when I take steps or go up stairs. I've never worn steel toes so I was just wondering if this is normal and if better sizing/thicker socks will do the trick. These boots are for occasional work in a machine shop to be compliant with new safety regulations so I'm not going to be in them daily doing a bunch of heavy work, but Chelseas in general are going to be the best style for me since I need to go from office to shop fairly regularly and want something I can slip on and off. Any advice is appreciated, thanks.

    6 Comments
    2024/11/25
    22:23 UTC

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    Winter work boots

    Needing some opinions on winter work boots.

    Requirements: -under $150 -safety toe -oil slip resistant -well insulated

    I get a boot allowance for work and want to double dip for my outdoor boots at home. I live in central Wisconsin so something that will keep my toes warm while snow blowing would be great but also comfy enough for being on my feet all day at work.

    2 Comments
    2024/11/25
    16:50 UTC

    1

    Can sombedoy help me?

    Are TIMBERLAND PRO HELIX HD 6 dielectric? Please help

    1 Comment
    2024/11/25
    14:41 UTC

    1

    Boots for UPS

    Hey y’all! Few questions on getting new boots for my new role in my job. I now drive a route, and it’s a tough one. I need some new boots for it: I have to be able to move quickly, as there are lots of loose dogs; I have to climb many mountains and go through lots of mud and particularly dirty, rural areas; I have to climb in and out of my package car frequently, quickly, and without slippage on high density suburbs and city streets too.

    My boots now are a pair of Danner Mountain 600 Leaf GTXs, and while I love them, they’re definitely more of a hiking boot. These are my first pair of Danners, but I do really like them, and was looking at the Danner Crafters or Danner Calipers as possible good replacements. I have a very long gait, a bouncy stride, and a pretty high arch. I’m not dying for a new pair of Danners, but I do like what I see from them now, though I’m open to any suggestions y’all might have. My only strong preferences are they have to be brown leather, not particularly heavy, and at least 6” in height. I appreciate y’all’s help!

    6 Comments
    2024/11/25
    02:02 UTC

    3

    Wolverine lutun all weather hiking boots/ slip resistant or not?

    4 Comments
    2024/11/25
    01:40 UTC

    1

    Wolverine lutun boots

    Are these boots slip resistant, I'm unable to find a definitive answer from various vendors.

    0 Comments
    2024/11/25
    01:34 UTC

    1

    Need suggestions

    I have been wearing Carolina loggers but the heal is too much and they are too heavy, really looked into a pair of jk overtimes, but am a cattle rancher and manure destroys leather and I can justify ruining a 400 dollar pair of boots, also have very wide feet and skinny ankles

    6 Comments
    2024/11/25
    00:56 UTC

    89

    Gotta love free boots

    Company gives a yearly $225 voucher for work boots, picked up these thorogoods for around 200. worked 10 hours in them today and they feel great!

    26 Comments
    2024/11/25
    00:29 UTC

    2

    Light weight work shoes

    Any recommendations for light weight work shoes? I’m was an automotive technician, thank you in advanced

    5 Comments
    2024/11/24
    22:35 UTC

    1

    Boot oil / conditioner recommendation

    Any recommendations for a good oil conditioner that won’t darken the leather? I have a pair of tobacco Thorogood moc toes.

    I’ve been told that Huberds shoe grease is good but it darkens the leather so will probably avoid.

    2 Comments
    2024/11/24
    19:51 UTC

    2

    Black Friday composite toe shoes sales info?

    I'm looking to buy my first pair of comp toe shoes. Specifically looking for cheapness, anything that'd not make the metal detector go off and comfort, not in that order. I've brought a few steel toe boots in the past and I'd prefer to not wear any boots ever again. Looking through this subreddit then Google again, I might settle between Keen, Timberland and Fila. The ones I saw were around $50 on Google.

    Anyway, please post any sales, Black Friday or not and any comp toe boots tips you may have. Anything helps.

    13 Comments
    2024/11/24
    19:47 UTC

    4

    8 or 6 inch

    I’m debating on getting 8 inch never have had them besides snow boots. I’m in public works and do a lot of walking but also driving. Wondering how the 8 inch are with truck driving? Thanks

    32 Comments
    2024/11/24
    16:25 UTC

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