What work boots are best for lawncare?

[randyhutch]

Looking to buy a new pair of work boots, just seeing what brand and model everyone prefers for this industry?

Danner
Wolverine
Red Wing
Rocky
Timberland Pro
Cabelas
Carhartt
Chippewa
Justin
LaCrosse
Georgia
Irish Setter
Worx

[Premier landscaping south]

"Georgia Boot" best I have worn. Well worth the coin.

[rreyn1812]

"Georgia Boot" best I have worn. Well worth the coin.

I second the Georgia Boot vote!!! Everyone's feet are different, but for mine I have found the Georgia's to be one of the best. Not cheap, but solid, and you get what you pay for! :):)

[Hoy landscaping]

wal mart $45 steel toe work boots. i always get them on sale so there like 20 bucks! they hold up really well for the price. im running mine on 2 years

[lawnprosteveo]

Ive tried Danner, Wolverine, Rockies, Timberland Pro, Timberland (old school style), and Merrill. Danner was the most comfortable but really expensive. Timberland (not Pro) was the best bang for the buck in my opinion. If you can part with the cash, give Danner a try. Lotsa guys wear Redwings...I may try them next time.

[willretire@40]

I wear stihl shoes. comfy for me.
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[Mike Blevins]

I don't wear boots, I wear addidas running shoes. I buy them before the mowing season and throw them away after.

[nicholsmowingservice]

I ran Georgia boots for several years, loved them. I got a pair of schmits last year and love them too. Red wings are nice, but for a rip off of a price...

[nicholsmowingservice]

I forgot to mention i always get the slip on kind too, no laces... Keeps the grass and dirt away from your foot and socks. Obviously you cant wear them with shorts but i wear pants every day.

[Tyler's Lawn Maintenance]

Justin slide-on work boots are by far the most comfortable I have ever worn. I have tried Rockys a few years ago, and Timberlands for the last couple of years up until this year. I love my Justins. Just slide 'em on and go. No laces.

[nicholsmowingservice]

Right on, no laces is the way to go..

[Greg78]

I don't wear boots, I wear addidas running shoes. I buy them before the mowing season and throw them away after.

I do the same. Used Reebok one year, last year used Adidas, and this year I used New Balance. I like the New Balance the best so far, this pair still looks and feel okay they might make it another year.

[clean_cut]

Do you still feel safe enough with out the protection of the boot, especially while trimming, and other possibly dangerous things?

[grassman177]

i used to use expensive boots including the lawngrips. they never alsted any longer or were better than the cheapos i now get at wally world.

dont get me wrong, i am not all cheap, jsut for mowing etc where the going gets tough i have seen no differnece so i thought i would save money

[LewisLawn]

i have used timberland pro my favorite until i started digging around a flower bed with them and wore the sole off in 15 minutes, they protected my feet well and cleaned up easily...I have had carolina steel toe and redwing w/out steel toe basically same boot(appearance) have had both for 15 years wear them daily they haven't missed a beat...if you looked at them today you would think they were only a couple months old. I can't do the walmart thing those boots are to wide....I looked at ordering a pair of wesco boots can't justify the price....I also owned a pair of Rocky boots, not for mowing interior of the boot broke down in just a few weeks

[Glenn Lawn Care]

red wing steel toe. a little pricey but well worth it. i just bought a new pair yesterday, they were on sale!:walking:

[Jason Rose]

Vasque. They are made by redwing. They are more of a hiking boot than a traditional work boot but they are lightweight, waterproof, and yet breathe so your feet don't melt in the heat. I bought a pair last spring after throwing hundreds of dollars away on several pair of boots that I just couldn't wear without my feel just killing me after a few hours. I could wear the Vasque boots from 7 am till 11 pm and not think twice about it. I could walk all day behind a mower or trimming and my feet felt fine.

here they are: http://www.vasque.com/vasque-shoe/7462-vasque/7462-vasque-mens-breeze-gtx-brown

They were recommnded to me by another LS member (valk) who wears them too.

[PLS-Tx]

Redwings, very nice.

I wore Wolverines for several years and I liked them, then I got a pair of Redwings, I like like them much better.

I have tried on a pair of Danners, very comfy. I may get a pair, I'm still choking on the price $169.

[cmlandscapeconstruction]

Stihl for me

[PLS-Tx]

Stihl for me

What's that?

[cutterschoice24]

redwings for me no stell toe and 8 inch so the bigger ones they sell them to the loggers take a little to getting used too but they work great and my back and body feels better i would highly recommend them

[BTM Lawn Maintenance L.L.C]

Redwings=comfort....:walking:

[Hoy landscaping]

Justin slide-on work boots are by far the most comfortable I have ever worn. I have tried Rockys a few years ago, and Timberlands for the last couple of years up until this year. I love my Justins. Just slide 'em on and go. No laces.

yep. i do the same most of the time! i go get em at tractor supply every February and they last until the next February! NO LACES!

[Greg78]

Do you still feel safe enough with out the protection of the boot, especially while trimming, and other possibly dangerous things?

Never had any issues. I did see were one guy on here got it with an edger. You have to be aware of your surroundings at all times and watch were you put your hands and feet.

In another life I worked really close with OSHA and IIRC 99.7% of all incidents could have been avoided by the operator, the other .3% were out of operators control.

Speaking of OSHA steel toe is probably a requirement. If I can I'll look it up.

[Greg78]

Couldn't find a definitive PPE list. From OSHA's website:

Lawn and Landscape Maintenance: This activity includes such tasks as mowing, pruning, fertilizing, general clean-up, blowing, and providing safe transport for crew to and from the job site.

Primary hazards include*
Solutions below.

* Cuts and amputations
Keep clear of rotating mower and brush-cutting blades.

* Hand injuries
Wear gloves.

* Chemical exposure
Read and obey Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) form information/Implement effective hazard communication program that includes employee training.

* Eye injury
Wear protective goggles when using blowers.

*Hearing loss
Wear ear protection when using power equipment.

* Ergonomics
Maintain comfortable mower settings/Use safe-lifting techniques.

* Vehicle accidents
Train drivers.

[STIHL GUY]

i wear timberland pro steel toe

[Premier landscaping south]

Looking to buy a new pair of work boots, just seeing what brand and model everyone prefers for this industry?

Danner
Wolverine
Red Wing
Rocky
Timberland Pro
Cabelas
Carhartt
Chippewa
Justin
LaCrosse
Georgia
Irish Setter
Worx

What brand did you decide on?

[randyhutch]

Wen't with Danner 8" Workman Boots, seem very well made and comfortable so far, we'll see how they hold up.

[jbturf]

been wearing magnums for years, lightest weight boot ive found
run thru 1 pair a year

[extremerc76]

caterpillar alaska steel toe for me, im on my third set. a little heavy but they are very comfortable

[luis@NJ]

Timberland pro for me but i wanna try Redwing boots sometime.

[JosephLawnCare]

Redwing 8 inch, no steel toe for me. $200 bucks but worth it. Also what's this stihl name that popped up on this thread? Anyone gotta link?
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[bobcat48]

Timberland pro for me too.

[STIHL GUY]

i just got new Caterpillar steel toes. they are really comfortable

[LawnboyTim]

I've got a pair of Timberland Pro's that are 4 seasons old and I love them.

[mac125]

Wesco. Cheap boots are for cheap people. You only get one set of feet...treat them right.

[4b landscape]

MUCK BOOTS!! not only because i sell them but they are light and comfy!! the wellie classic pull ons!

[mowerdude777]

wal mart $45 steel toe work boots. i always get them on sale so there like 20 bucks! they hold up really well for the price. im running mine on 2 years

Same here I like my hermans I have 2 pairs now I may get a third one soon since my steel toed ones are pretty beat up

[pjnlandscape]

I wear Timberland Pro Series 6 inch steel toes and love them.


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[razor1]

I usually wear Brahma steel toe, well made and inexpensive. One pair lasted me 4 years.

[SangerLawn]

wal mart $45 steel toe work boots. i always get them on sale so there like 20 bucks! they hold up really well for the price. im running mine on 2 years

I agree about good boots. I don’t get 2 years out of them though….I normally have to buy new ones about once a year

[Banda Landscaping]

redwings hands down

[LawnmastersMikejr]

I had Redwings and loved them but they were heavy. I now wear Ariat slip ons and also have a pair of their lacers. The quality is just as good as the Redwings and they weigh alot less. The price is around the same, around $130.

[Cummins343]

I love my redwings!

[lawnprosteveo]

I love my redwings!What type of Redwings do you like the best?

[Cummins343]

What type of Redwings do you like the best?I can't tell ya off the top of my head. Their about 4yrs old, brown leather, high top!:weightlifter:

[bryant lawn & landscape]

Used to wear redwings, now Danner for me.

[Lugnut]

Georgia loggers for me. Redwing loggers are ok too but I wasn't impressed with how my last pair held up. Seems they went downhill right when the tag went from made in usa to made in china

[GroundEffects125]

I dont like ga boots anymore because the heals are cardboard i had a old pair and witnessed it my self. It seems like the heals always mess up. I just bought a pair of iris settlers, they are light, kangerro leather, and have and are gore-tex.

[creativedan]

Irish Setter by Red Wing hiking boot lightweight and comfy $160+/-

[NorthTXlawnguy]

I have worn many: Danner, Wolverine, Timberland and Timberland pro, even some Doc Martens, but my favorites are my slip on Red Wings (American made version $$ but worth it).
As has been said, whatever fits you and feels best is what to go with after you try a few and figure it out. I also wear cross trainiers sometimes in the summer heat when I wear shorts.

[MowinginEureka]

Wolverine Compressor™ Waterproof Insulated 8" Boot
Item #W02085

I have had three pairs, love em, last a year to a year and a half walking constantly.

[mowerdude777]

Just got a new pair Dickies jobmasters I love them they are a lot nicer then hermans

[tigerfan88]

the stihl boots mentioned are probably the lawngrips that some stihl dealers sell. not sure who makes them, but i bought a pair last fall and really like them.

[joef450snowplow]

tims pro suck if the get banged up cuz then the waterproofing wears off i like redwing loggers best boot i ever got but i still like my tims for in the spring and summer

[blakerugg]

i have redwings for winter and summer i have some AMAZING GI marine corps boots....the real deal, not something from a surplus store. what the men and women overseas are wearing...and theyre vented and extremely comfortable and durable and can be re-soled.

[Lawn Freak]

In the summer I wear the Brahma steel toed boots, been wearing those for the last four years probably and replace them each season.

For the winter I wear Muck, they come up almost to my knees and I have a set of Yaktrax (http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/links/link.jsp;jsessionid=L3U12OG0MSSGXLAQBBJCCOVMCAEFGIWE?id=0060219831137a&type=product&cmCat=froogle&cm_ven=data_feed&cm_cat=froogle&cm_pla=0610106&cm_ite=0060219831137a&_requestid=47729) on them for doing snow. Just like walking on dry pavement. I really like the Muck boots for the winter because they keep my feet really warm.

[rlee]

When doing rough jobs I prefer my gov't issue intermediate/cold weather desert boots (Yeah I earned mine! Hawijah, Kirkuk province, Iraq) but when just doing normal maint. I like my merrell hiking boots. They are comfy and light weight. I get them at gander mountain.

[clydebusa]

[QUOTE=TAC;3351052]Redwings, very nice.

I wore Wolverines for several years and I liked them, then I got a pair of Redwings, I like like them much better.



I agree with Redwings

[Mike's LawnCare Landscape]

I'm trying out a pair of Red Wings now and so far like them.

[LB1234]

I prefer carolina's.

The worst worst I ever owned was Catepillar. I returned them after about 2 hours. most uncomfortable boot I have EVER worn.

[don_don91]

ga boots are the best in my opinion slip on ones that is. very comfortable i've had the pair i got now for four years and they are still good

[LR3]

Danner all the way.

[shooterm]

Expensive but try Carhartt. I stopped buying Redwings about five years ago even though I got a great discount on them. Things might have got better with them over the years but I couldn't keep any of the stitching in them. The Carhartt's I have now are three years old and still great boots(only have my steel toes showing. They've held up thru wet trench work and blacktop tar. Only wierd negative is I've laced them so many times I think I've sharpened the eyelets so I go thru shoelaces like crazy.

[360ci]

I started a thread on this as well a couple weeks back; didn't see this one:

http://www.lawnsite.com/showthread.php?t=304975

[Grass Cake]

Wesco. Cheap boots are for cheap people. You only get one set of feet...treat them right.

gtfo.....i'm not saying they are the most comfortable, but cheap (price/quality) THEY ARE NOT!

There's a reason 9-1/2 out of 10 utility lineman wear them.

the missing 1/2 percent are wannabe lineman btw.

[Brothers_Landscaping]

I have been know for going through a pair of boots every 3-4 months, but in july I got a pair of steel toe wolverines that I still have, kinda trashed though :)... I also got a pair of Carolinas in december for snow removal, and they are amazing

[helidriver]

Wolverines! dollar for dollar....Wolverines.

[southerngreenscape]

i wear new balance shoes, but also croc makes a very light most comfortable boot that i ever wore, i don't like wearing heavy boots when i am doing lawn maintenance.

[360ci]

Wolverines! dollar for dollar....Wolverines.

I checked out the Canadian website, not a lot available in size 14....arg.

i wear new balance shoes, but also croc makes a very light most comfortable boot that i ever wore, i don't like wearing heavy boots when i am doing lawn maintenance.

I don't like heavy boots either, I prefer hikers, with or without steel toe doesn't bother me but I prefer to have the heavier toes, even if it's harder rubberized. I almost might go with a shoe this year. Low cut hikers in size 14 are hard to find these days and I don't want to custom order unless I absolutely have to, as if they don't fit good, I'll be ticked.

I phoned Marks Work Wear House in town here in regard to the Red Wing hikers, and the associate ordered a size 14 for me and he said if I didn't want them, chances are very high that they'll sell within a couple days time. It kills me that they have demand for bigfoot folks, but they carry mostly sizes 8-12. Arg.