Steel Toe Work Boots

[char]

I personally can't believe people are recommending Red Wings. I must have a totally different foot type than everyone else. They were the worst fitting boot I have ever worn.

Karl, a key thing to mention to the bootfitter you talk to is how you are destroying boots. Are you blowing out stitching? Are you wearing out soles?

I've worn Danners and Red Wings and neither compares to my West Coast's.

[train07]

Suppose you went ahead and ate the hotdog instead. Would the doctors be then forced to go though your shit in order to find and reattach what's left of the hotdog to your foot?

If they act quickly and kept your shit on ice, the hot dog could be saved.

[DJSapp]

If they act quickly and kept your shit on ice, the hot dog could be saved.

And eaten again?


eeeewwwwwwwwww

[train07]

no..the shit frozen dog gets reattached to your foot.

[Arty50]

I personally can't believe people are recommending Red Wings. I must have a totally different foot type than everyone else. They were the worst fitting boot I have ever worn.

Granted, it's been a while since I bought a pair, but they used to have different widths in addition to different lengths. So provided the salesperson knows what the hell their doing, they should be able to fit most anyone.

[P_McPoser]

Red Wings blow, Cat's blow, steel toes blow, and a boot over 8 inches high blows... But that's just me. You're welcome.

Boots over 8" high don't blow so much in water over 8" deep. FWIW.

[P_McPoser]

we used to use red wing here back in the day, but their quality has gone to shit. we use a company called iron age now. they have lots of different styles and brands of boots and are a good deal price wise. we are a foundry/machine shop here, so they get exposed to both oil/grease and high heat. everybody who has bought these have had only good things to say about them.

I'll second the Iron Age stuff. Some of the miners at work use em, and if they use, they gotta be good. The Gergia's are posted are the shit though.

[P_McPoser]

I have some Cats which are very sold. But I am sure there are better higher end brands too.

About the steel toe... I have heard the theory that they are not safe. The logic is that if something really heavy lands on your foot (like a tree or machine), then the steel toe will either slice off your toes, or crimp them, making a very difficult job of getting your destroyed foot out of there. IE they could make a very bad accident worse. Now if you drop a hammer on your toes they would come in handy.

BS, I've seen a guy with Steel Toe / Metatarsals have his foot run over by a peice of heavy machinery, no injury....

[LiamAntony]

I had Wolverine Work boots before . These boots lasted less than a year. Both soles totally broke across the bottom. I have never seen anything like this! The last pair of boots lasted 3 years! Now I have Tımberland Pro Men's Endurance . It has durable features such as a safety-toe, non-slip rubber outer sole, plus, anti-fatigue technology make these work boots stand up to just about anything. Not only are they comfortable and great for those with back and knee problems, the 8” shaft offers substantial support for your ankles. However, I would suggest selecting half a size larger than your average shoe size, as they tend to run small.

[media310]

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