I'd rather have full waterproof. Not just the toe cap.

 

Interested to see where this goes, since I need new work footwear as well.

 

I have wore them for 3 consecutive seasons. The first two were great and lasted nearly a year each. This last pair I bought in spring of 2023 is already retired. They entire sole has torn off from toe to mid foot.

I really liked them and want to continue to wear them but I cannot afford $100 plus for shoes that didn't last six months. I want to order another pair and see if I got a lemon or not.
Maybe someone else will chime in and tell me if their quality has went down

 

Buy cheap AmazonChina light, breathable running shoe style shoes for dry and keep a cheapo waterproof on hand for wet. How long are you really slogging around in wet?

Toss when sole wears. Im done buying pricey shoes and boots. Sole wears the same as China Cheapos and that's when I toss anyway. We prolly do alot more walking than most you kids as we actually walk behind Walks and push mowers all day

And you don't need steel toe if you're just mowing

 

That makes a lot of sense. I mainly just want some sort of trail running type thing with good grip. And my main mower is a walk behind, so I do get my step count in!

 

Im having a hard time finding anything that fits well.
Plus I want water proof, tired of these new fangled breathable crap. My feet are wet with in 15 steps through dew wet grass.

 

Im having a hard time finding anything that fits well.
Plus I want water proof, tired of these new fangled breathable crap. My feet are wet with in 15 steps through dew wet grass.
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Adidas makes some nice goretex trail running shoes. I found some at Dick's and tried them on. Seemed stiff and due to some pain in my foot that week, they didn't come home. I'd like to try them again now that foot pain is gone.

 

Everything is a trade off. Waterproof and breathable is somewhat of a contradiction.

Gore tex will come closer but will still be hotter.

I'd pick hotter over wet feet any day though. Mesh tennis shoes are like a sponge in the dew. In a perfect world I'd change from water proof to mesh at lunch time... but that's never going to happen...

 

Shoot theres some old fashiom guys out there with leather boots still in the summer. I love my boots but when Im mowing i wear a waterproof hiking style shoe. Keen, merrel, timberland, wolverine, have tried all of them.

 

Yup , im sporting some old redwings
8” leather , repaired soles 2x , they have been long lived. Starting to finally deteriorate on the insides.
I went to get another pair and of course discontinued.
The sales clerk handed me what “replaced” them . Yeah not the same and I could not even get my foot in them because of my “steep instep” well that what the sales clerk told me.
He had me put my feet on the fancy sizing thingAbob and came up with 8.5 DD? Of course on back order.

 

Slip on steel toe work boots are my go to. Cant remeber last time i tied shoelaces

 

Which ones

 

I went ahead and ordered a pair of the Kujo's. What the heck, it's worth rolling the dice I guess. Only one life to live, and $125 isn't too much to gamble on, especially with free returns.

Bought the previously mentioned Timberland's (again) as well.

If the Kujo's work out, then I'll just keep both in the truck, and choose which to wear that day. I'll report back after a while.

 

If you want an ok pair of shoes, Kujo are probably ok. If you want a decent pair, timberlands or the like.

I take a different approach to shoes though. I’m an avid outdoorsman and one thing I’ve learned is life is a lot more fun if your feet are happy. And you only get one set of feet.

I only buy European made boots. A lot of guys are “I only wear it if the tag says USA”. Well that’s great, but sometimes we don’t make the best stuff. Sure I like American made tools, but I know Germans and Italians make the finest cars. And therefore, Europeans make the finest footwear. They’ve been doing It for a long time.

my current mowing boot is a pair of Lowas. Been wearing them all this season with little to no signs of wearing out. Keep them oiled and they last. I stick to high end “backpacking” boots. That means they’re built to carry heavy loads, so bouncing along on my walk behind is cushioned.

I enjoy these boots enough I find myself wearing them on off days to work in the yard, hike, do construction etc.

 

Kujos are ok. I’d say if you’re only mowing and landscape maintenance they should last you awhile. Construction on the other hand, you might get a season out of them. I’m on my second pair in two years

 

I looked at the Lumas (after I'd already placed my orders for the others) and I didn't see any major stand out differences between those and the Timberlands to convince me at this point in time. They're still a cemented sole, leather upper boot with a fabric lining. Maybe they are 2x better, I don't know. Maybe the next time around, I'll look into them more.

I mow part time solo, about 12-18 hours a week. If the Kujos are comfortable, I expect to get 3-4 seasons out of them, especially if I'm rotating between them and the Timberlands in warmer/colder, dryer/wetter days. If the Kujo's suck at first try on, then I'll return them.

I'll probably try a quick sew & fix of my old Timberlands, and keep them as backups for caving trips, "other" outdoor use, etc...

 

I wear steel toe pull up boots for my 40-hour work week job. Definitely wouldn't want to be wearing them when out mowing part time. I'm using some Timberlands at the moment and seems pretty good. Although I'm new to this so not much time with them. I would have no issues spending good money on quality comfortable shoes when mowing.

 

I got a pair when they first came out, so I don't know how they've changed, but they made by feet really sweaty.

 

The Kujo's and the Timberland's both arrived on the same day actually.

A quick try on of the Kujos indoors, was all I really needed...

What's odd about my feet, is that according to a Brannock Device, I should really be wearing a size 9-9.5. But, I have a higher instep, and I guess my feet are slightly wider - a 10.5 usually "feels" just right. A size 11 if the shoe runs "smaller."

The Kujo's, in my "normal" 10.5 instantly felt pretty narrow. I felt pressure in my pinkie-toe, which is unusual in my "usual size." They also felt short in the insole - the balls of my feet felt pressure, as if the placement for the balls of your feel was very short. Oddly, they felt like there was adequate clearance in the front of the toes.

I quickly boxed them up, and dropped them off in the mail today. Unsure if I'll try another size, but leaning towards "probably not."




The quality seemed OK. They are made in China unfortunately. I'm not surprised, just slightly disappointed. I will say, if someone wants to try them, I might recommend sizing up a half-size, or perhaps a whole size if you prefer wider fit shoes, and or notice pressure in the balls of your feet.

 

Jashley73, If you dont mind me asking, what color Kujo did you choose? I'll explain after you reply, I think I might have a theory. I'm on my third pair because of fitment issues.

 

The Scag black & orange colors. I wear a lot of orange, figured I might as well match. I got my refund a week or two already.m

 

I wear leather boots for work in the summer. When I’m done I’m back in sandals or light shoes.
There are quite a few USA made work boots out there, have to be careful about which models because they usually have some made over seas. Thorogoods, Redwing, Carolina, Danner, White’s, are a few off the top of my head.

 

Thanks!
My first pair received were grey/green size 9.5 (my regular size). That pair felt a little big as in too long however everywhere else felt good, so I asked for an exchange to a size 9 but changing color to black/green. That next pair was tight, not so much in length but the top of my foot. I wore them for an hour thinking they would stretch but turns out they were just way too tight for me (couldnt return because I wore them). Purchased another black/green pair in 9.5 thinking they would fit like the first pair of green/grey 9.5s, They were only slightly larger than the 9's but still tight on the top of my foot. Now Im wondering if there is a pattern here with the black being made on the small side? Obviously not enough info to just assume black colors run small, but it's what I experienced. I am going to return/exchange the black 9.5's and see what happens next.
I have to say though, throughout this whole ordeal, Kujo has been very nice to me and their customer service was excellent and accommodating.

 

I second the trail running I just buy cheap trail shoes they're comfortable quarter of the price of some of these other shoes and usually lasts longer I just go to a shoe store near me and look at the clearance section regularly I won't spend more than $25 on a pair although the kudos look good. I do recommend the Cujo yard pants they have mesh on the back of the legs from the knees down they really are cool in the summertime I'm in Central Florida