Work Boot Recommendations

[bowhunter1023]

Boots are hard to come by in this town and I'm leary of ordering online. I need to replace my Ariat slip ons that finally gave up the ghost. I think I'm ready for some lace ups and will go back to a safety toe after buying that new weedeater blade. Any Thorogood fans out there? How is the sizing if you have owned a pair? I like this pair, any maybe prefer a 6" over the 8" for hot weather.

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The reviews on the lace ups said the tongues were too big and awkward to get positioned comfortably and that's the truth. I tried on the 6" and 8" versions today and definitely disliked the tongue. They had this pair of Wellingtons on sale at our local uniform supply store. Steel toes, comfortable, on sale, bought locally, and American made, so they check all the boxes expect being waterproof. I'll lather them up with the appropriate waterproofing material to help fight off the moisture, but I'm pleased so far. Just put 2 hours of chainsaw/farm chores on them and I'm not disappointed.

 

[Dustinb80]

Never had an issue with the tongue on my thorogood, but I see where it could be an issue

 

[bowhunter1023]

Never had an issue with the tongue on my thorogood, but I see where it could be an issue

Well they're made for Barney Rubble feet, so that makes sense

 

[whitetailjunky3]

I have both the 57s and the wellingtons i use to switch every week as they wear different. I find myself wearing the wellingtons a lot more now tho. Not sure if they are more comfortable or easy to put on hungover in the morning lol. I have had both over a year and still like new minus some scuffs. Waterproofing I have found hard and they can be cold in the winter outside. I work at a water plant doing maintenance so I put them to the test. We get a new pair every year in April. Haven’t figured out what I want this year but I would highly recommend either of those boots.

 

["J"]

What the best dressed millennial is wearing….

 

[MoonLab]

Well, it’s time for a new pair. Had the Dan post for 2 years.

Almost bought these boots today… but decided to keep looking around, if nothing then I’ll go back to get em

 

[giles]

I've owned a few pairs of Carolina's. Pretty good boot back in the day. But I still think it's hard to beat those white sole boots for being on concrete all day.

 

[giles]

I have a pair of fire-rated Thorogood boots for controlled burns and they are 100% awful. Terrible fit. Honestly the worst pair of work boots I've ever owned.

If you want something in that style, though, Irish Setter makes a very similar boot. The uplander, maybe? I can't remember the exact name. Coworker is on his second pair and loves them. Hard to go wrong with Irish Setters.

Tom is right about the custom made boots. You can't beat the quality and fit. It's just a matter of whether or not you want to pay that kind of money. I've got a pair of Wesco boots for wildland firefighting. They are a custom boot and were about 500 bucks if I remember right. Crazy expensive... but superior quality.

For "everyday" work boots without a heel, I would look pretty hard at the Irish Setters.

** Edit... it's the Irish Setter "Wingshooter" **

These ones BC

 

[MoonLab]

These ones BC

Hmmm I’ll look into it and see the feel of it.

 

[Dustinb80]

Sounds familiar, like I mentioned them earlier today...

 

[bowhunter1023]

Some work boots are different than others I have these Dan Posts in black full-quill ostrich and love them. Literally one of the best footbeds of any shoe or boot I've ever worn. I've wanted a caiman version for almost 2 years, so I saved some gift cards up and made it happen. These are my "power boots" for when I've got important functions to attend and want to make a statement. Just so happens I'll get to do just that at high brow function tonight. Won't be many fellers in jeans and boots there that's for sure!

 

[giles]

From Ariat I went with Dan Post because they just didn't last. I could not find the comfort in them. So I went back to the Ariat work boot a couple of times. Really disappointing lifespan with them. Only getting about 8 months out of a pair before the heel slips. (Gortex liner inside) Not wearing out from the inside, but slipping away from the boot on the inside.

Before we left for Christmas it happened again. So she ordered me another pair. They came and the left foot was completely a different size/fit. So we returned them in exchange for another pair. The right foot was a little tight for my liking. I figured it would wear in. It hasn't in the half a dozen times I've worn them. Only about 2 hours each time. I still think they'll break in, I'm just not enjoying the process. The heel in them is alot tighter now too. Maybe they have fixed the other issue with this, but my hobit doesn't hardly fit in it now.

Today we rained out and ended up in a store with tons of boots while looking for FR clothing. I walked out with a pair of Georgia boots. I haven't owned a pair of this brand since I was active duty. They were very light, waterproof and my club foot fit in them. Add the sale and I pulled the trigger. Time will tell.

 

[Hedgelj]

@giles

Boots

www.selfrelianceoutfitters.com

if you want more

 

[giles]

@giles

Boots

www.selfrelianceoutfitters.com

if you want more

Good to know what boot it is now, thanks.

 

[jagermeister]

Interesting. I’ve actually had really good luck with all three pairs of Ariats that I’ve owned. Mine have never failed or fallen apart. I’ve only replaced them after they’ve simply lost their comfort.

 

[giles]

They also raised the price on them. Just can't justify paying $220 for a boot to be destroyed in 8 months. I also started wearing Chore's for when I'm in water. Boots still lasted the same.

 

[jagermeister]

They also raised the price on them. Just can't justify paying $220 for a boot to be destroyed in 8 months. I also started wearing Chore's for when I'm in water. Boots still lasted the same.

Yea that’s crazy. I think mine are the Groundbreaker version? Plain toe. I paid less than $150 for a pair. I really hope the price of them didn’t go up that high.

 

[Bowkills]

week 3, im in love with ariats. I tried slip ons at the store but there is 0 way i could wear them. They seem like they would get to hot and id slip out of them and socks would slide down.These are the 1st boot the soles held together. They broke down from the inside out vs mortar and concrete eating most of them. Hoping this pair lasts like the 1st.

 

[5Cent]

My favorite out of them all...DP, Carhartt, Carolina, Justin, Red Wings, Irish Setters, Ariat, Durango, etc......Timberland Pros. Heavy, but fit fits the bill and they just seem to last longer than others.

Durango square toes are my go to casual boot due to how lightweight they are.

 

[Left field]

Really looking at twisted X for work ,especially since they have waterproof boots , doesn’t stay waterproof long in my line of work but their popular & comfortable