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I hear that they are very comfy. My last pair of boots were Wolverines, and lasted me about 2 years, paid $79 for them.
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You shouldn't. But, that is all I ever wore on the drilling rigs and in the steel mill. They are pretty much industry standard.
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because, that's why
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They are the best work boots you can buy. Whether its worth it or not is debatable though.
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I would never buy a 75 dollar boot unless it was a name brand on sale. 75 dollar boot i would wear out in under a year
Steel toes? What work are you in? Steal toe can have its disavantages, have they gotten lighter?
Research reviews, make sure it comes with a warranty on it
A good boot should last you at least 3 or 4 years.
Ive had one pair for 7 years
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Steel toes? What work are you in? Steal toe can have its disavantages, have they gotten lighter?
dont laugh...
I install networking infrastructures during the construction phases of new buildings... so STB's are required.
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buy them if you need them.
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Steel toes? What work are you in? Steal toe can have its disavantages, have they gotten lighter?
dont laugh...
I install networking infrastructures during the construction phases of new buildings... so STB's are required.
Nice, go for a lighter style, do they have hiking boots with steal toe or does it have to be a boot?
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If your feet are comfortable, the rest of your body will be too.
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there are hiker boots, but I prefer boot looking boots. I need 6" boots minimum while onsite.
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Steel toes? What work are you in? Steal toe can have its disavantages, have they gotten lighter?
dont laugh...
I install networking infrastructures during the construction phases of new buildings... so STB's are required.
Why would we laugh -- that is a "real job." And why skimp on boots? You can probably tax-deduct them as well.
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I already know that they are tax deductable.
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that's all my dad ever wore when he was a machinist.
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During my tenure as Flight Deck Coordinator back in the day, I wore Red Wing steel toe boots and they were absolutely amazing! The surface of an aircraft carrier flight deck is beyond uncomfortable and awfully hard on boots but those Red Wings held up to it and felt like I was wearing a pair of slippers. They are so good that most of the F/A-18 squadrons on the west coast buy them for you.
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I've had a pair for more than 20 years. Still wear them, they are still comfortable, they still look nice.
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Buy em' wearing steel toed boots is a pain anyway might as well get something that is comfortable.
I'd suggest shoes but if you need the boots get a pair you like to wear after all your in them for 8-10 hours a day.
By the time you get to work and home I wear Tarantula boots since they are no slip kinda nice in wet enviorments. Proabably around $100 here in Canada. Normally used to last 1-2 years it really depends how hard you are on them. Sounds like yours should last a while.
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if you like them and want them, buy them
I'm like you, I like my wolverines. Going on 4 years having them now.
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because good quality boots are worth it.
especially if you work long shifts in them.
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I wear either Danner or Georgia boots. Not fond of Redwing. I have had better luck with Georgia boots holding up in the mud, rain, concrete than anything else. Good boots are going to cost almost $200 at a minimum, anything under $100 is junk that will not hold up to a serious job site. I always get steel toe as well. My next pair will probably be Danner Rainforest boots, almost $300. However, they are double layers of leather and extra heavy triple stitching.
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If you use them for work, then they are worth it
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I wear either Danner or Georgia boots. Not fond of Redwing. I have had better luck with Georgia boots holding up in the mud, rain, concrete than anything else. Good boots are going to cost almost $200 at a minimum, anything under $100 is junk that will not hold up to a serious job site. I always get steel toe as well. My next pair will probably be Danner Rainforest boots, almost $300. However, they are double layers of leather and extra heavy triple stitching.
I have owned two pairs of Georgia boots.
They are awesome would buy again.
Danners are good also,I had some desert combat boots issued to me by navy supply.
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Most over rated workbook brand on Earth.
If you care about getting quality boots, there are a lot of other options.
If you want a label over the safety of your feet, go ahead and get red wings...
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Outside of gloves, boots are the most important part of your work uniform.
They are also notorious for being a "you get what you pay for" item.
I only wear Red Wings or Doc Martins now, after several years of bargain boots falling apart in 2-3 months, and have never been disappointed with either.
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Steel toes? What work are you in? Steal toe can have its disavantages, have they gotten lighter?
dont laugh...
I install networking infrastructures during the construction phases of new buildings... so STB's are required.
Oh wow.. never mind. I thought you were doing real work.
Get something like New Balance's steel toed tenis shoes. Dunhams I think they're called...
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lol physical labor
have fun cutting your toes off with steel toed boots
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Doc Martens
Get three pair, rotate if you wear daily and keep them clean and mink oiled. You will get years of use out of them.
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I still have my toes and i have never seen or heard of anyone losing their toes because of steel toe boots. Sure the odd freak accident occurs but it isnt a common accident.
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lol physical labor
I NOE RITE? ONLY MOUTHBREATHING RETARDS DO PHYSICAL WORK!
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mightbe's out to steal your toes.
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Sgian_Dubh posted:
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lol physical labor
I NOE RITE? ONLY MOUTHBREATHING RETARDS DO PHYSICAL WORK!
glad I am the crew leader then!
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Quality and reputation?
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I'm on my 2nd pair of red wings. My first pair was improperly sized due to my impatience. Had them for about two year and I walked through the sole. Instead of getting a new sole for $70 I bought a brand new pair that was the proper size and the burgundy color I wanted. Ran me $175 and another $40 for the orthotic insoles from Red Wings. Took a month to break them in and I've had them for two years. I'm going to send them out to get resoled and polished. When I went into the Red Wing store to talk to them about it, they took my boots and polished them for free, gave me a few pairs of laces and sent me on my way.
tl;dr Great customer service, boots last forever and getting them resoled is cheaper than buying new boots.
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I hear that they are very comfy. My last pair of boots were Wolverines, and lasted me about 2 years, paid $79 for them.
I have a few pairs of Chippewa, one's 12 y/o and the other is 6 y/o (steel toe)
still comfortable and not ready to be replaced.
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