3 months in and this…

I can't seem to find steel-toe boots that don't destroy my pinkie toes, which I assume is because they are too tight. Whatever size I tried so far doesn't seem to make a difference. I am not a big shoe person so I am not sure what's going on here. Here is what I have worn over the last year:

Adidas Ultraboost. 9.5
What I wear on a day-to-day basis. The shoe is pretty light and made out of mesh-like material so I imagine it is gonna be comfortable no matter my shoe size. Pretty sure my feet are a bit bigger than the soles. Over the years the fabric where my pinkies are pretty much got destroyed though. I can post a picture if needed.

Thorogood Midnight 8″. 9.5 D
First steel toes. Was tolerable for a few weeks at the construction site and I was hoping I would break in, but no. I think my feet got swollen over time since it was my first physical job where I had to walk around and stand still for 12 hours a day, and it made the sizing worse. No problem with the length, it is just hurting my pinkies and corner of big toes so bad it is the only thing I can focus on while working, which makes the whole shift a living nightmare.

I went to a cobbler and got it stretched thrice, relieved it a bit but still hurt like a motherfucker after a few hours of use. Especially horrible when you have back-to-back 12-hour shifts for 5-6 days.

• Timberland Pro Sawhorse 6". 9.5 Medium
• Timberland Pro Sawhorse 6". 10 Wide
• Thorogood Midnight 8″. 10 EE
• Irish Setter Hopkins 6". 10.5 EE
• Thorogood Midnight 8″. 10.5 EE
• Reebok Work Fusion Flexweave. 10 E

Every Single One. Same shit. Hurts my pinkies, the left foot is okayish with some of them but the right foot always feels my pinky toe rubbing against the corner of the boot. Length wise 10.5 is way too big, my heels start moving when I go above 10, but 9.5 or 10 is good usually.

Thorogood American Heritage 6". 10 3E
The last one I tried, made me so disappointed and pushed me to make this post. I was hoping I was finally going to feel comfortable with a steel-toe boot since it is the widest boot I tried so far. Nope, as soon as I put on the boot I could already feel it rubbing against my pinky toe.

Not sure what to do at this point. I imagine going wider sizes will make finding a boot harder and harder. I don't have unusually freakish feet. They look pretty normal to me, can't figure out why I am struggling to be comfortable with boots on. I have a bunch of insoles and thick socks I tried the boots on with, helps, but barely, never got over the pain.

I still have the Thorogood M 9.5 D, Adidas Ultraboost. 9.5, and will refund Thorogood Heritage 10 3E tomorrow if any pictures are needed. Thank you.

Left to right- Red wing 606- Red wing 2156- Liberty footwear - Whites Millwood - Carolina ferric - Danner steel yard

Been in LE for 8 years now on patrol and I’ve transitioned to an investigations position. I’ve used 5.11 in the past as they have lasted and I had to wear black high polish boots. The requirements for my new position are much more lax. I’m looking for a highly breathable boot, preferably minimal colors, that last. I run warm and just want cool, comfortable feet for being outside in the heat. They do not need to be waterproof or have any toe protection. Would prefer a boot but open to a shoe as well. I wear a women’s 11.5 which is almost impossible to find (hence the user name) so definitely don’t mind a men’s boot recommendation 😂TIA

EDIT: I don’t necessarily need a typical LEO boot, considering Altra/Merrell/Keen/Vasque/Ultrarange Vans/Viktos/Altama. I just need breathable and not hot.

Any one got any good reccs for a classic looking cowboy boot with steel toe. I work in a warehouse and walking on concrete all day, would like something comfy

I like the Dan Post Albuquerque I found on Sheplers site

Hello, I'm starting my first construction job and am able to pick one of these 4 boots for free. If anyone has any opinions or advice that would be greatly appreciated, thanks!

Option #1: https://www.carhartt.com/product/800045/6-steel-toe-wedge-boot?categoryCode=

Option #2: https://www.carhartt.com/product/800992/rugged-flex-6-steel-toe-work-boot?categoryCode=

Option #3: https://www.timberland.com/en-us/p/timberland-pro/mens-footwear-10171/mens-direct-attach-6-steel-toe-waterproof-work-boot-TB165016713

Option #4: https://www.wolverine.com/US/en/floorhand-waterproof-steel-toe-6-inch-work-boot/26878M.html?dwvar_26878M_color=W10694#cgid=men-footwear-work-safety-toe&start=1

Has anyone had issues with Carolina’s quality control in the last 6-8+ months? I’ve had to warranty 3 pairs with my local store recently. First pair was CA5821, lasted a week before the soles split in multiple places, exchanged them for a pair of CA9852 and again, multiple sole splits within a week. I exchanged them again for another pair of the 9852 since they were super comfortable and had everything I needed… these ones lasted one day of flagging traffic, so literally just from standing in place all day. My local store advised to stop buying Carolina, and I’ve contacted them in every way possible with zero response. Super upsetting coming from the CA9532 Pitstop Loggers, which have been the most comfortable, longest lasting boot I’ve ever, sadly discontinued.

Been wearing this boot since 1996 or so. Still may favorite 🤘

I had the Timberland white ledge mid-ankle for the last 6 months and used them for basically anything work, running, working out, and daily activities. Sadly my dog wrecked them and I need a new pair around the same price, are there any recommendations for similar or even better boots for these uses that I mentioned above in the same price range? I have put my eyes on the Bluesteel Parkers zip which is the same price as a new pair of Timberlands where I'm from. Any recommendations and corrections are gladly appreciated im pretty new to this stuff. Thanks a lot! (Sorry for bad English, not my main language)

First 24 hours…so far so good.

I’ve had these boots for about 2.25 years working in a machine shop. Only issue I’ve had is the back stitching have blown out on both sides and the boots are too wide since I’ve lost weight. Looking for a replacement that’s still moc toe without the vertical stitching on the back. Steel/comp toe fine and so is soft toe. Went to a boot store yesterday couldn’t find anything else I’d want to wear. Not into loggers. Willing to spend a fair amount if they’re worth it.

Looking for a lace to toe, 8 inch with safety toe with a budget of $300. Suggestions?

Bought the Cincinnati 8 inch Lace up carbin Moc toe.i thought they were made in the USA. They're not. Did I mess up or are they comfortable.

Looking for recommendations for a comfortable safety toe boot that will last long hours on my feet outdoors. I do environmental sampling and monitoring so I traverse many different types of ground, in all types of weather. I’ve had wolverines for landscaping and they lasted me for years, Danner for hiking and they were very comfortable as well, but this time I’m balling on company budget ~200.

Excited to break these in and see what the hype is about, pretty comfy right out of the box

So I have two pairs of danner bull runs, in both colors.

I took the black ones to work as I was running late, and after work they were dusty and the soles were a greyish/ black. Now I know some of you guys will say something like, "Well you took them to work, of course they are gonna get dirty". And I know that the sole will get dirty and what not. But both bull runs are just meant for casual wear and not work and I want them to look nice. Until the sole has smoothed out or the shank exposes itself. then I will get them resoled with a vibram sole that matches the color of the boot (black).

For now though. I will need to be cleaning their wedge soles. What should I use? I tried to use a toothbrush and dawn, and toothpaste and it did very little.

On a side note, was it worth it to buy two of them for 220$? I saw that alot of peoples have shat on these boots, but I have seen nothing wrong or felt anything wrong with them. But, I certainly will agree that the MSRP for these are too high for what they give. After getting to see and wear some irish setter ashbys. aside from that. If anyone else has had a pair of bull runs. How have they been for you?

Hello I work as a residential painter and my boots are well on their way out. I stand most of the time or I’m kneeling for long periods of time. I sometimes kneel all day. I need help deciding which boots to go with for mainly comfort in those areas.

I need some boots that kind of like these?

https://www.ariat.com/P28836_M_FOO.html?dwvar_P28836__M__FOO_Size=8.5&dwvar_P28836__M__FOO_color=DISTRESSED_BROWN&dwvar_P28836__M__FOO_width=D_Medium

I just bought these ARIAT shoes and they are little tight. I need something a little better please help. I work out in landscaping and I need something durable and waterproof

Looking for boots to help with my PF pain. Ive been dealing with heel pain for over a year now and suspect my old work boots along with standing in concrete for 8 hours a day may have something to do with it. My work requires steel toe boots that go above the ankle. Thanks!