BEST Pair of Work Boots?

[JGrefenstette]

I know there are hundreds of choices out there to choose from when it comes to work boots. when it comes to you like best however,... . well..... i have my opinions, and im sure yall got yours, so lets hear some of em.



Ill start it off:



My every day work boot: John Deere Wellington(that means they're "pull on's" for yall yankees ) (made by Georgia Boot) Most comfortable boot ive ever worn. Full grain leather, with 'tractor' tread sole.



My hunting and dirty work boot: Georgia Boot "Mud Dog" Wellingtons



Lets hear what you got?

 

[bmoeller]

Right now, some crappy el cheapo lace-ups from WalMart. Was the only choice at the time when the last pair took a dump. Was out in the middle of KS at the time.



I prefer Wellingtons or cowboy boots. With my big feet, they can be hard to come by.

 

[Matt400]

I just bought these from Danner Boot



I choked on the price till I wore them for a week, well worth every penny for me. I spend 8-10 hrs a day on concrete. These are oil resistant, slip resistant, light weight, cushy sole with a hard but not steel toe.

 

[EBolgiano]

Red Wing Pecos here. Been wearing this style for 20 years. Kinda like the Cummins, when you find a good thing you stick with it!

 

[RRees]

I have a pair of Danner Grand Slams, but they aren't work boots. They're more like play boots in the winter time.

 

[Ross]

Justin Workboots

These are the best I've found; last quite a while and are very comfortable.



Justin Work Boots

 

[donnier]

When I was working for the City of LA water dept, I had to wear steeltoed boots for construction.

The ones I always went with were the pullons from Wal mart.

They were comfortable and lasted as long as the higher priced boots.

 

[BGlidewell]

work boots should be selected by the demands of the type of work. For example, the best type of work boot for a person who needs to remove them to get in and out of a vehichle from a muddy area might not be lace-ups like paratrooper boots





that said,



"really expensive" and "work boot" (like over 80 smakers) dont seem to have paid off for me. I'm always too concerned about messing them up to really use them. I'd buy the cheapest I could get away with that are comfortable and suited for the use in mind.

 

[Patriot Diesel]

I usually buy Timberland work boots which I've had great luck with. I have a pair at home that are 10+ years old and still going strong.



A year or so ago I wanted a new pair of work boots that I could beat the crap out of and then throw away. I decided to go with the cheapo Walmart Herman Survivors. They are $49 a pair.



I figured they wouldn't compare to my Timberlands. A year later they are holding up great and are every bit as comfortable as any of my Timberlands are.



I was very surprised with their performance. I would buy another pair in a second.

 

[JGrefenstette]

Right now, some crappy el cheapo lace-ups from WalMart. Was the only choice at the time when the last pair took a dump. Was out in the middle of KS at the time.



I prefer Wellingtons or cowboy boots. With my big feet, they can be hard to come by.

I work at Tractor Supply Co. , dont know if there is a store near you or not?, however, we carry wellingtons in sizes up to 14, and if i remeber right, i think one of our brand names might even go to 16? Not sure though. But even if your store doesent have them in stock they can order them and get them in with in a week or 2.

 

[obert]

Ditto the redwings. Have an old pair of loggers for spare, still love wearing them, but they are too farr worn for evryday now.

I am very hard on boots, 1 year is average life expetancy for me. Loved the redwings, but alot of other options for that short of life. Had some walmart (Brahma) boots, they were mediocre, wolverines ok, and geogia heeled pull-ons from TSC. all ok, but the soles gave out as well as the uppers. Currently in some Justin lacers at 1. 5 years, uppers still in good condition, but the soles have recently began to die. For some reason I crush the heel, and it puts my foot in a hell of a cant (all but RW Loggers did this). Justins were best value so far though, considering they were comfy out the store on day one all they way to now, even with severe wear. Justin has some loggers i think Ill get next.

 

[Tony D]

20 years Active Duty Army and aiming for 30... . the best boots I've ever worn are made by Belleville.



http://www.bellevilleshoe.com/federal/federal_5.htm

 

[Rodboy]

I worked at a western wear store in San Angelo when I was going to college and we sold all kinds of work boots, from Justin, Red Wing, and Ariat, to rocky, John Deer, and Wolverine. I think at one time we were selling 10 different brands of Boots. Out af all the boots more people came back and said good things about the Ariats than any other. We also had less of them than any other returned for some reason and we sold more of them than all of the others combined almost. The Justins and Red Wings were good but they just didn't last as long. I have a pair of Ariats that I just can't wear out. I have had them for 6 years and still wear them. I have bought another pair and can't wear them out either. If I needed another pair I would buy them and not even look at another.

 

[2-ND TIME]

Work boots

Well the BEST work boots made are. VIBERG boots made in Victoria BC. I should Include there e-mail but it is up stairs. They have an option of water buffalo it stands up very well and are very comfortable. I am going to get two more made soon when I get the orthotics. Do get two pair of work boots at the same time that way the other pair can dry and it adds lots of usage to them.

 

[randrade]

work boots

I have had real good luck with

www.whitesboots.com

I have a couple pair of 10" smoke jumpers, and a pair of the packers. They are a bit expensive but I figure I spend at least 12 hrs a day wearing them they are pretty reasonable. Plus you can have them rebuilt

 

[the whale dog]

I Go with the white bootes also You can draw your foot and measure your calf and foot and they make em to fit. I worked in a concrete plant the other guys went to walmart 5 times a year my whites last 4. 5 years then I quit used them another year and then sent them back to be rebuilt the soles are stiff so if you spend time on a ladder they support your feet. I bought my first linemans boots from them 18 years ago still got em and use when doing a lot of climbing Thats my vote

 

[CumminsChick]

i work over 70 hours a week on a construction sight meaning most days are over 12 hour days. i have to have a comfortable yet durable work boot. i wear Red Wings Worx and love them. this is my first pair of them and not my last. i've had them over 3 years now and i'm rough on them. i have to wear steel toe working on a military post (which is good since i was not hired on because of my acuracy to swing a hammer) and they have to be water/weather proof. i concentrate on concrete and getting buildings outta the ground so i put them through concrete, mud, dirt, sand and the occasional walk on steel for inspections... . they work. (and come in small enough sizes for lil girlie feet like mine)

 

[dpuckett]

I have a pair of Double H packers I've had for almost 2 years. They look crappy, but are still in real good shape. I got new heels put on them to replace the leather that rotted out in MS last September. I got a pair of their workboots (similar to justin's work boots), for the job I had that required steel toes, and they were comfortable- steel toe didnt bother me near as much as others. I wont go back to Justin or Wolverine. Both pairs are still quite comfortable, even the steel toes are livable for a day or two.



Daniel

 

[2-ND TIME]

Work boots

On the subject of boots has anyone found a good boot sole that will adhear to snow and cold steel. I have a pair from a very large store that sells hunting stuffs in the States the uppers are 1700 grm and the soles are terrable you can't stand on any compact snow. Goodyear sells tires with good adheation to compact snow they should sell a soles for boots with the same technology in it!

 

[Dl5treez]

On the subject of boots has anyone found a good boot sole that will adhear to snow and cold steel. I have a pair from a very large store that sells hunting stuffs in the States the uppers are 1700 grm and the soles are terrable you can't stand on any compact snow. Goodyear sells tires with good adheation to compact snow they should sell a soles for boots with the same technology in it!

Got a pair of Columbia waterproof snow boots that are great on snow, and slippery surfaces in general.