What BOOTS are the best.

[IntegrityGuy]

I absolutely love the wolverine boots i have but the sols wear out in half a season. I am just wondering what boots do you guys wear and what would you reccomend.

[Nick's Lawn Care]

Wesco's: https://www.westcoastshoe.com/wesco/

Nick

[atasteofnature]

this is a thread i wanted to start a while back and totally spaced it. The same here about the wolverines. I hope to see alot of responses on opinons.

[4.3mudder]

My good ol caterpillers, these things have been through hell. The one on the right, where it is cut open, was from a chainsaw, ya, I sometimes wore sandals whiling using one, not no more! And notice the screws holding the sole on those screws are all around the boots. They keep your feet warm, sometimes to warm, and you feet sweat. Overall great boots.

[Nick's Lawn Care]

My good ol caterpillers, these things have been through hell. The one on the right, where it is cut open, was from a chainsaw, ya, I sometimes wore sandals whiling using one, not no more! And notice the screws holding the sole on those screws are all around the boots. They keep your feet warm, sometimes to warm, and you feet sweat. Overall great boots.

Thats the first boot I've seen with screws holding it together...

Nick



P.S. I think it's time for a new pair...

[DLAWNS]

I get Brahmas from Walmart. They're like $30 or $40 and I go through a couple a season, but I've had better boots and I've trashed them just as quick. So I just get the Wal-mart ones because they're cheap and comfortable.

[4.3mudder]

Thats the first boot I've seen with screws holding it together...

Nick



P.S. I think it's time for a new pair...

Your probably right on that, I'm going to be looking into that very very soon. :laugh: But, they got their money's worth. :laugh:

[nosparkplugs]

Red Wing boots & shoes are all my feet have known since I was 16. I have each boot resoled as needed. With some TLC Red Wing leather uppers will last? dare I say forever; cause I cannot wear my uppers out.

Red Wing "WORX" are made in china for Red Wing, and cannot be resoled

All Red Wing boots are made in USA, and can be resoled for around $75.00 that includes a Vibram sole

[grassman177]

i currently use the two pair of wovlerines a year. demolich the sole half year. i used to use the lawn grips for a few years but the soles are pathetically weak. other than that they were the best thing i have worn. i wrote them about my opinion but they said that was the best they coulddo. oh well. no more for me at like 119$ a pair. i used to use caterpillar boots and they were the toughest but very heavy.

[IRRITECH]

I have worn Merill, Wolverine, Rocky, Timberland, etc. I buy high end Goretex only now. They usually last 6 months. About $200-$300/Year in boots. I have tried the Wal-Mart shoes and my feet said NO! Take care of your feet. Yeah it cost me alot but my feet are happy. I also wear good wool blend socks year round, and no, my feet don't get hot or sweaty. That's what the Goretex will do for you.

[djagusch]

Red Wing boots & shoes are all my feet have known since I was 16. I have each boot resoled as needed. With some TLC Red Wing leather uppers will last? dare I say forever; cause I cannot wear my uppers out.

Red Wing "WORX" are made in china for Red Wing, and cannot be resoled

All Red Wing boots are made in USA, and can be resoled for around $75.00 that includes a Vibram sole

Holy crap! I'm going to agree with nosparkplugs for once.

Red Wings are great boots. I grew up in Red Wing MN and know many of the employees. Great company for the town. They have been in biz for 100 plus years now. They do have some boots made in china now but I think every company does that to do that to hit certain price points.

In the fall I got a new insulated set with the super sole 2 which is pretty comfortable. They cost $275 but worth every dollar.

[KCfireman]

Red Wing boots & shoes are all my feet have known since I was 16. I have each boot resoled as needed. With some TLC Red Wing leather uppers will last? dare I say forever; cause I cannot wear my uppers out.

Red Wing "WORX" are made in china for Red Wing, and cannot be resoled

All Red Wing boots are made in USA, and can be resoled for around $75.00 that includes a Vibram soleI have to agree with you on that. They are the best boots in the industry. That's all i use when im around the firehouse.

[King Cuts Landscaping]

Check out Carhartt work boots (red wing owns carhartt so you know the boots are good) Style #3935. Light weight, warm, dry, very comfortable all around great boots.

[DuallyVette]

My favorite boots are Vasque Boots (Sundowners) I've been buying them since 1978. They use to be made in Italy ($270 in 1978) now they're about $160, but made in China, and not nearly the same boot. I've tried several other brands, but I haven't found any I liked better.

[nosparkplugs]

My favorite boots are Vasque Boots (Sundowners) I've been buying them since 1978. They use to be made in Italy ($270 in 1978) now they're about $160, but made in China, and not nearly the same boot. I've tried several other brands, but I haven't found any I liked better.

Red Wing now owns Vasque boots. I have a pair too:laugh:

[modedicebox]

Red Wing now owns Vasque boots. I have a pair too:laugh:

Red Wing's are the best

[CrystalCreek]

Red Wing boots & shoes are all my feet have known since I was 16. I have each boot resoled as needed. With some TLC Red Wing leather uppers will last? dare I say forever; cause I cannot wear my uppers out.

Red Wing "WORX" are made in china for Red Wing, and cannot be resoled

All Red Wing boots are made in USA, and can be resoled for around $75.00 that includes a Vibram sole

I too will only use Red Wing. Damn expensive, but worth every penny. $289 for a pair. I bought 2 pairs for work. Switch off every other day. I get a full season out of them. Oil the leathers every month. They look like ch!t, but they wont quite. I have a third pair for around the house or if both pairs are wet. They are so stiff that they hurt. I need to start breaking them in. Red Wings Rule!

[Big C]

Timberland Pro series...they are the best that I have owned so far!

[nosparkplugs]

My dog ate my digital camera mini-USB cable their expensive to replace too!:dizzy:, no uploading:cry: or I would load some pics of all my Red Wing boots lined up:dizzy:

[grassman177]

i wore redwings back int he early days and they killed me. ahted everything about them. it is odd for me to hear som many people like them. tha is why there are so many different boots and shoes though. different feet for everyone.

[Woody82986]

I swear by Ariat work boots.

[btammo]

I wear Carolinas (logger boot) and my foremen liked them so that is what i buy them...I just got 2 years out of my last pair and they are still ok to wear. Tread is down on them now and they are no longer waterproof because the steel toe finally wore through. The only pair of boots i never had to "Break in". Tried to get the identical boot last week and they dont make that style anymore. Go figure.!

[KAG]

Chippewa - They cost about $100 a pair off of ebay. Really good boots. I have been wearing Chippewa boots for 30 yrs now. I wore the same pair for over 9 years once. Just kept sending them in every few years and Chippewa re-soled them.

[Valk]

Workboots? What kind of work? Answering the phone all day? Sitting on a Z/standing on a sulky most of the day? Or walking behind a WB, trimming/edging/sweeping all day long? I'm in the last group, fwiw, and enjoy the exercise.

Our feet are our foundation...and if you can get away with comfortably wearing/buying cheap workboots then you'll save some money.

Having tried "workboots" - I found that a more rugged hiker better suited my needs for traversing uneven terrains AND leaving my feet less fatigued at the end of a long day.

Features I want: COMFORT, traction on hills/slopes, water resistant, durability, heat tolerance.

GoreTex XCR (eXtreme Comfort Range) is a fabric that adds water resistance while better coping with heat dissipation - making for a cooler experience in the Summer months.

http://www.vasque.com/products/m-breeze.cfm

These Vasque's (owned by Red Wing) have proven to be the best all around workboot so far for me. I've tried Hi-Tec, Ecco, Red Wing, Wolverine, quite a few cheapies as well. Find what shoes/boots work well for you and your feet...cuz everything above your foundation (ankles on up to hat!) may very well depend on them to a greater degree than you may think/perceive.

If you want a workboot/hiker with a steel toe then check out Red Wing or Danner. Both make rugged hikers with a steel toe.
$0.02

[White Gardens]

My favorite boots are Vasque Boots (Sundowners) I've been buying them since 1978. They use to be made in Italy ($270 in 1978) now they're about $160, but made in China, and not nearly the same boot. I've tried several other brands, but I haven't found any I liked better.

I love Vasque too, and yes they are owned now by redwing. The Vasque was too wide for my foot so I tried ASOLO hiking boots.

Awesome, I can get 1.5 seasons out of a $160 pair for the Fusion GTX gortex boots. Nothing else lasted longer than half a season.

[IntegrityGuy]

Workboots? What kind of work? Answering the phone all day? Sitting on a Z/standing on a sulky most of the day? Or walking behind a WB, trimming/edging/sweeping all day long? I'm in the last group, fwiw, and enjoy the exercise.

Our feet are our foundation...and if you can get away with comfortably wearing/buying cheap workboots then you'll save some money.

Having tried "workboots" - I found that a more rugged hiker better suited my needs for traversing uneven terrains AND leaving my feet less fatigued at the end of a long day.

Features I want: COMFORT, traction on hills/slopes, water resistant, durability, heat tolerance.

GoreTex XCR (eXtreme Comfort Range) is a fabric that adds water resistance while better coping with heat dissipation - making for a cooler experience in the Summer months.

http://www.vasque.com/products/m-breeze.cfm

These Vasque's (owned by Red Wing) have proven to be the best all around workboot so far for me. I've tried Hi-Tec, Ecco, Red Wing, Wolverine, quite a few cheapies as well. Find what shoes/boots work well for you and your feet...cuz everything above your foundation (ankles on up to hat!) may very well depend on them to a greater degree than you may think/perceive.

If you want a workboot/hiker with a steel toe then check out Red Wing or Danner. Both make rugged hikers with a steel toe.
$0.02


Well, boots for mowing mulching and basically any general labor.

So far i believe red wing is winning and im going to have to check those out.

[JS Landscaping]

I currently wear Chippewa Loggers. They took a little while to break in but now they are amazing. Been climbing in them everyday and my feet still are comfortable. Wore em down to NYC once and it was a lot of walking and I was one of the only ones who's feet didnt hurt. Great boots.

[Paradise Yard Service]

Here ya go! Try something different. The Lehigh proprietory steel toe is ts-100. Lots of wiggile room. I was into the Red Wings but then these came along. Model #1515. Lehigh was bought out by 'Rocky Brands' but Lehigh has managed to keep the most popular models.

https://www.lehighsafetyshoes.com/products/details.aspx?productId=7&lehighproductId=15001515&Gender=01&pageno=11

Aloha

[LawnTamer]

I think it is interesting that so many of you wear heavy boots. If it works for you, then that is great. I have found running shoes to be the most comfy shoes to work in. I walk a lot, mowing, doing fert apps. I love the light weight and the breathability of the running shoes. I never get hot feet.

[Southernlandscape343]

I bought a pair of survivor boots from walmart. On both boots there is absolutly no tread anymore. The bottom of the boots is a soft foam material. I'm actually wearing a pair of the survivor boots that my dad got about a year ago that don't fit him right so he doesn't wear them. They actually have real soles and are great. Except for they arn't steel toe. I had the back of the trailer come down on my right foot earlier..didn't feel too good. If I had the steel toe boots on I wouldn't have felt a thing.

[POPO4995]

CAT boots. Pay about $90 and got 2 pairs going on 3 years for one, 2 for the other pair. No problems.

[IntegrityGuy]

Here ya go! Try something different. The Lehigh proprietory steel toe is ts-100. Lots of wiggile room. I was into the Red Wings but then these came along. Model #1515. Lehigh was bought out by 'Rocky Brands' but Lehigh has managed to keep the most popular models.

https://www.lehighsafetyshoes.com/products/details.aspx?productId=7&lehighproductId=15001515&Gender=01&pageno=11

Aloha

how much do they cost?

[IntegrityGuy]

thnaks everyone for the suggestions. i think i am going to go with redwing model number 1421 ( the one in the picture, they look comfy)

[Valk]

Those 1421's are insulated...will likely get pretty warm inside.
.02

[The Elements Group]

Dunhams made by New Balance, water proof, cushion sole, leather slip on's, have lasted me all season and i think i can get one more out of them.. they are comfortable, lightwieght, durable and most of all water proof .. not to mention, i can just slip them on and off

[White Gardens]

For Guys who like tennis shoes....


These boots are light, and still give you toe protection and fully waterproof and breathable.

Also, there is a stiff plastic "shank" in the sole that prevents foreign objects from penetrating your sole.

http://www.travelcountry.com/shop/asolo/hiking-boots/asolo-fsn-95-gtx-mens.html


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[Southernlandscape343]

Yall wearing jeans and boots this summer?

[DRBLawnBuster]

redwing boots are the best i have had my pair for 2 yaers now and hold up great i perfer the 606 6" red wing boot

[Nick's Lawn Care]

thnaks everyone for the suggestions. i think i am going to go with redwing model number 1421 ( the one in the picture, they look comfy)


Those look like girl boots...:laugh::laugh:

just yankin your chain:laugh:

[Woody82986]

Yall wearing jeans and boots this summer?

I have days that I wear shorts and running shoes because I'm just doing small residentials but a couple days a week I do the larger properties and I wear jeans and boots for those.

[4.3mudder]

Sounds like I'm the only one that wears Cats. Oh well then, I'm special.

[Classified]

Looks like im in the far minority here but I have a pair of lawngrips that I used last year and loved them. They are light and very comfortable. I will probably get another season out of them as long as I waterproof them again, they were starting to leak towards the end of the season. The soles have plenty of tread on them for one more season.

[paradise32258]

lawngrips brutus , there great, and they stand behind there warranty to. they sent me a new pair after the soles were seperating after 3 monthes, i used to wear the cats but found that my kness and lower back were killin me, since i've switched i like the lawn grips .. pricey but hey isnt everything and if i can get 1 season out of 1 pair instead of 2 or 3 pairs of another brand then its all good.

[kjslawn]

I think it is interesting that so many of you wear heavy boots. If it works for you, then that is great. I have found running shoes to be the most comfy shoes to work in. I walk a lot, mowing, doing fert apps. I love the light weight and the breathability of the running shoes. I never get hot feet.

I agree 70 a pair 3 pair a yr

[White Gardens]

Sounds like I'm the only one that wears Cats. Oh well then, I'm special.

If my memory serves me correctly, CATS are made by Wolverine.

[IntegrityGuy]

Yall wearing jeans and boots this summer?

i dont care if little pieces of rock and grass are hitting my legs as long as i stay cool. i wear my red buisness t-shirt with tan kaki shorts. but i wear jeans when i mulch so my legs dont smell like sh!t all day.

[King Cuts Landscaping]

Check out Carhartt work boots (red wing owns carhartt so you know the boots are good) Style #3935. Light weight, warm, dry, very comfortable all around great boots.

No one wears Carhartt work boots???? they are great boots!!!

[lawnprosteveo]

Ive had a pair of the old school Timberlands for about 6 months and have been happy with them. Danners have been good too.

[4.3mudder]

i dont care if little pieces of rock and grass are hitting my legs as long as i stay cool. i wear my red buisness t-shirt with tan kaki shorts. but i wear jeans when i mulch so my legs dont smell like sh!t all day.

Better watch out for the dog doo doo, or your gonna be pissed.

[Drew Gemma]

I loused to wear Rocky's but they wear out in about 3 months! So now I wera danners which last about a year but in the last three years the price went from $90.00 a pair to $200.00.

[White Gardens]

Ive had a pair of the old school Timberlands for about 6 months and have been happy with them. Danners have been good too.


Danners are awesome !!! Doesn't Danner make logging boots too?

That is who made some boots for the US Military.

God, I can't believe I sold boots in College, glad I didn't turn out like Al Bundy.:laugh:

[john_incircuit]

My favorite boots are Vasque Boots (Sundowners) I've been buying them since 1978. They use to be made in Italy ($270 in 1978) now they're about $160, but made in China, and not nearly the same boot. I've tried several other brands, but I haven't found any I liked better.

I had the Vasque Sundowners for many years, but you are right, they went downhill quickly once they moved the production out. Now, I use the "Alico" boots, made in Italy. An outstanding boot, made the old fashion way.

[bryant lawn & landscape]

I used to wear Redwing before switching to Danner for the last few pair. Danners are super comfortable out of the box. They make good snake boots too. I've got a stack of both brands in the closet that have good leather, but the soles wore out in 6 months. I may have to look into resoling.

[KACYDS]

Since all I do is spray and fertilize, I needed a waterproof shoe. Tried these LaCrosse Hawthorne, and they are the most comfortable shoe I ever worn. It does an excellent job keeping your feet dry.

Bought them at the begining of last year, and they still have plenty sole on them for this year.

[DuallyVette]

I had the Vasque Sundowners for many years, but you are right, they went downhill quickly once they moved the production out. Now, I use the "Alico" boots, made in Italy. An outstanding boot, made the old fashion way.

I hadn't heard of Alico boots. I googled them. They have good deals at Sierra Trading Post. I've bought stuff from them before...a good deal.

[georgiagrass]

I wear LawnGrips. They are by far the most comfortable boot I have ever worn. I feel better knowing that there is a steel toe, and they are reasonably waterproof. I like the sole design; it gives me pretty good traction. The sole is somewhat soft/gummy like some of the Red Wings so they don't last forever, but the softness adds to the cushioning. They are very roomy in the toe area, so my toes don't feel like they need to be liberated at the end of the day. Not cheap, but well worth it.

[EagleGrounds]

I get Brahmas from Walmart. They're like $30 or $40 and I go through a couple a season, but I've had better boots and I've trashed them just as quick. So I just get the Wal-mart ones because they're cheap and comfortable.


Yea ive got a pair of them, they are comfortable and have lasted me two years now, the only issue ive had is the insole (i think, the part your foor stands on lol) came loose, but i epoxied it down and went back to work!

[Optimum Lawn]

Ive been using Terra boots....got a couple of years out of them.
http://www.terrafootwear.com/buy/index.php
Been using this style
http://www.terrafootwear.com/products/product_detail.php?parent=131&cat=137&page=0&pid=533
and will be starting the season with a new pair.

Made in Canada:canadaflag: to boot.

[lawnspecialties]

I've had everything from Wal-Mart to LawnGrips to Merrells, etc.. For the past three years I've only had RedWings and won't buy anything else.

I bought a pair of RedWings last August and lately, the sole has started to split in the side. Very unusual. I stopped by the RedWing store yesterday and showed them. No questions asked, they swapped them out for a new pair on the spot.

Top quality, comfort, and customer service. You don't find that too often these days.:waving:

[Two Seasons]

Red Wing boots & shoes are all my feet have known since I was 16. I have each boot resoled as needed. With some TLC Red Wing leather uppers will last? dare I say forever; cause I cannot wear my uppers out.

Red Wing "WORX" are made in china for Red Wing, and cannot be resoled

All Red Wing boots are made in USA, and can be resoled for around $75.00 that includes a Vibram sole

Wow, something we agree on NSP :). Redwing is the best boot I've ever owned. Wife is now a believer too!

[Two Seasons]

Red Wing boots & shoes are all my feet have known since I was 16. I have each boot resoled as needed. With some TLC Red Wing leather uppers will last? dare I say forever; cause I cannot wear my uppers out.

Red Wing "WORX" are made in china for Red Wing, and cannot be resoled

All Red Wing boots are made in USA, and can be resoled for around $75.00 that includes a Vibram sole

Wow, something we agree on NSP :). Redwing is the best boot I've ever owned. Wife is now a believer too!

[4.3mudder]

Do the redwing boots come with steel toe?

[Two Seasons]

Do the redwing boots come with steel toe?

Yes, but IMO steel toes wreck your feet. Less comfortable too.

[4.3mudder]

Yes, but IMO steel toes wreck your feet. Less comfortable too.

Well, there have been many instances at which I'm glad i had steel inside. i chainsaw slashed part of my shoe on my right foot where my bid toe is, and also handling 100 pound logs at some jobs.

[Paradise Yard Service]

Yes, but IMO steel toes wreck your feet. Less comfortable too.

Thats why I like the Lehighs with the TS-100 steel toe. They surpass the ANSI rating and have lots of wiggle room. Too many near misses in my life means I will not step foot on any job without my Lehigh's!

Aloha

[Cracker]

Danner gore-tex boots - none better

[METRO FS]

I have tried a lot of brands and have been disappointed in just as many. I stick with Red wing or Hermans for work boots and a lightweight Timberland for kickin' around. My grandfather bought me a shoe kit back in the '70s and I still have the original horse hair brush from that kit. He taught me to take care of the leather in only way...good oil. Here's what he taught me.

- Warm the oven up to it's lowest setting
- Put your boots on a pan and stick them in the oven for 5 minutes
to let the pores open in the leather
- Pull the boots out and rub them down good and hard with mink oil
- Let them dry (pores close trapping oil) and then brush off excess with
horsehair brush

In the winter I use sno-seal which works pretty good too. Many of you may already know this but maybe it will help someone. Even with the waterproof liners of today the leather still needs to conditioned in order to last.

[PerfectEarth]

Redwing only. I have 4 pairs in rotation- two insulated for winter, two are fall and spring boots. GoreTex only!

[Triplex]

I've got a pair of Timberlands that I'm mostly happy with, but I've found that the soles get damaged easily if you stomp on a shovel. They're fine for mowing, but I'd guess someone who does a lot of shrub installation would probably wreck them in a few weeks.

I used to keep a revolving set of old sneakers for working in wet ground, since a revolving set of boots would have eaten up my whole paycheck. I'd wear my boots whenever they were dry enough, which would sometimes be every second or third day.

[mgt379]

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/product/standard-item.jsp?id=0054380812858a&navCount=2&podId=0054380&parentId=cat601939&masterpathid=&navAction=jump&cmCat=MainCatcat20564-cat601939&catalogCode=IK&rid=&parentType=index&indexId=cat601939&hasJS=true

Geat Boots if you dont like high tops.(for really cruddy work i use timberland pro series with the rubber toe) but these cabelas ones have them beat hands down for comfortability they have plenty of wigel room and the hiker boots like this come wide for comfort (so im told) these were on clerance at cabelas last week for 25 bucks and there great!!!

[jerryslandscaping]

Redwings are awesome boots I love them

[Midstate Lawncare]

Summer: Merrell shoes only!
Fall and estimates/meetings: uninsulated redwings
Winter and Spring: Carolina 8" loggers no steel toe 600 gram thinsulate 4x4's

[bock]

These are the ultimate boot. Lightweight, Rugged Impact Resistant Sole, Gor-tex (Breathable & waterproof for the dewy grass in the morning), Excellent Traction and NO LACES. The only disadvantage is string trimming with shorts on, they fill up with debris. However, I service with pants all the time and they work awesome!!! They are $99!

http://www.chippewaboots.com/boots/searchdefault.asp?id=25000&search1.x=0&search1.y=0&Color=&Insulated=&Waterproof=&Safety+Toe=&Leather=&Outsole=&sDiv=04&perpage=6

[turfman120]

danner is great , friend of mine is a cop in knoxville ,all she wears,told me ,not cheap but i buy 2 pair a year and rotate them daily you will tell a difference no matter what brand gives them a chance to breath too

[turfman120]

:walking: gotta take care of our [dogs] they help us make our familes have homes,but i suggest danner boots law enforcement issuse these and theyare great

[Holleys Landscaping]

bought a pair of steel toed carhardt's from TSC. great boots, have had them almost a year and they are still in one piece, nice and warm in the winter too, suprisingly

[honeydopm]

Last year i went through 2 pair of Brahmas and a pair of timberlands so i decided to see what the Red Wing hype was all about and today was my first full day wearing them. Needless to say these boots are well worth every penny and im glad that i will be wearing American made products from here on out!!

[2brothersyardcare]

i love mt timberland's

[cbegap]

I have been using Merrell Chameleon Stretch II. Not waterproof at all but they breath really well and dry fast. The thing I like is they have a neoprene sock instead of a tongue that keeps almost all of the grass and stuff out of your shoes. Not for use when cutting wood etc., but I like them for cutting grass. Light, comfortable and supportive.

[timmac]

danner hiking boots.