Work Boots

[TSimons9]

Another vote for redwings. USA made, rebuildable, and extremely comfortable after a break in period of a few days. I would recommend adding insoles to them as they do not come with insoles.

 

[Randy11]

Thorogoods are all I use any more
Construction
I think they are the only American made as well

There are lots of US made boots.

 

[98XJRC]

I'm in boots 5-6 days a week typically. I'm a commercial site manager for a residential home builder and primarily do apartments and smaller commercial buildings. I'm hard on boots but not blacktop guy hard on boots. I prefer 8" boots and haven't worn anything but for work in over 15 years. I like the ankle support compared to a 6".

Over the years I've worn Carolina Loggers which while a good boot I hated being in mud with them. Not from a traction standpoint, but because of the weight once packed full of mud. They broke in fairly quickly and really didn't have any issues with them.

Danner Quarry USA where great boots and at the time made in the US with globally sourced materials. The inside of the boot was lined and the initial comfort was better then that of the Carolina. I typically wore a pair out in a little over a year. I tried the Danner Vicious and wasn't as big of a fan due to the glue on sole vs stich down.

I then went to Thorogood and in general had a good experience. I felt as though the vibram sole was a little too soft and was wore flat before a year mark. Had new soles put on and two weeks later wore through to the steel toe on one of the boots. I continued to wear them and retired them after another year due to the sole once again being worn down.

I'm now 14 months into a pair of Origin boots. The soles have plenty of life left and the leather is still in fantastic shape. I did just have any issue with the heel starting to separate, but a quick trip to a cobbler and they are stitched back on ready to keep going. These are by far the toughest boots I've owned to break in and took a solid 8-12 weeks of being worn to finally break in. I've been extremely pleased with them and will be purchasing another pair when I finally wear them out.

 

[Jamr]

I have worn Whites for most of my career (25 years in the timber industry) but have switched to wearing Crispi. Much lighter and way more comfortable. Pretty much worn daily.

 

[SwampDonkey55]

Diesel mechanic. Always had Redwings until I purchased a pair of Danner boots. Even with toe guards, the redwings would rip out @ steel toe but the Danners last considerably longer.

Diesel mechanic as well, how long are those Danners lasting for you? I’ve been wanting to try some but don’t want to spend that kind of cash on boots that’ll only last me 6 months like everything else I’ve tried in the past


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[IdahoBeav]

If money is no object and you want the absolute best, check out Nicks Boots out of Spokane.

 

[Holydogcrap]

If money isn’t a concern Nicks or Franks is always my answer for boots.


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[NCTrees]

Nicks. Highly recommend finding certified dealer and get a custom built pair.

 

[woods89]

I do residential construction, and I'm a big fan of the 6" Thorogood wedge sole.

 

[idig4au]

Wesco job master.

 

[huntsman22]

Redwing Pecos Wellington slip-ons. Still made here... Framing/concrete contractor, and these are all I've worn for years.....

 

[longspeak74]

Irish Setters, comfortable and water proof.
Landscape design/build

 

[Gettin’by]

Residential construction/remodeling. Wore Thorogood’s for a long while. 2 years ago I switched to the Keen Cincinnati and found them more comfortable because of the wide toe box. They lasted just as long as the Thorogood’s and cost quite a bit less.

Keen just released the Liberty and I’ll be switching to that my next pair. USA made and similar to Thorogood, but with a wider toe.

 

[IDLassie]

take a look at Brunt. Work boots 6" no steel toes unless you want them. Water proof or not.

 

[Blcktail56]

I had a pair of crispi Laponias and beat the hell out of them for a year and a half or so and loved them. Working construction you are hard on boots and they took it well for a long time. I regret not taking better care of them as far as greasing them and all that. We are in the PNW so it’s very wet most of the year and worked in mud and nastiness in them. I recently had to get a new pair of boots and needed safety toe of some sort so I just got a pair of redwings and I am a big fan of them so far

 

[Rusty Shackelford]

The Keen San Jose have been great for me. On my 3rd pair and only because work buys me a new pair each year. I still wear the first pair I bought.

 

[greyghostnw]

Wingshooter XD | IrishSetter

The Wingshooter XD 8-inch safety toe boot brings iconic styling and durability to Xtreme-Duty jobs that put workers to the test all day long.

www.irishsetterboots.com

 

[JustABritCrazy]

Work as a forester. Been at it for over 40 years. Whites and Nicks top notch. Can’t wear them, anymore. Logger high heel to hard on my knees. Switched to Kenetrek Mountain Guide uninsulated. Get about two years out of a pair. Had one set rebuild. Wasn’t happy with the results. Thing I learned about most outdoor gear, boots included, you get what you pay for. Want something that lasts and is comfortable you need to lay out $350 to $500 minimum.

 

[Nimbus73]

I used to wear slip on of various brands but in recent years will my bad ankles and feet I have gone strictly to lace ups. Like many before me have stated, for me, Redwings are hard to beat despite the price. I'm fortunate my employer gives a boot allowance so it makes the Redwings my go to brand.

 

[zr600]

I have two pairs of nicks one pair I were everyday as my shoes basically unless I’m in shorts or playing ball. Other pair is a steel toe nicks work boots they were great had a resole once so far and now they need a rebuild. Currently were Jks for work and they are just as good. I think Nicks, Jk, Drew’s, or Franks. Have only owned the nicks and JK but think the others are made the same basically.