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Soliciting opinions on good work boots

red 69 runner said:
Been wearing Red Wings for over 20 years.usually get 2 or 3 years out of a pair.but thats all you can expect when you wear them everyday
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I'm with you, I work outside in construction everyday and they seem to last the best of anything I have ever tried. Keep them kiwi'd and they will last you a long time..
 
I did not read the every post but I had been a tech working on concrete floors for nearly 40 years. For many years I was buying the cheap K-Mart $30 dollar work shoes that only lasted about 3 months. This was one big mistake I made for years and as I now have very bad knees and alot of back problems I should have listened to some of my friends and bought the good $100 to $200 dollar work shoes since I was on my feet 10 hrs a day on concrete. The last 5 to 10 years I did break down and finally bought a very good work shoe/boot that I liked and was a very good shoe for my body. I bought them from the Matco tool man as they were "Redbacks" and were about $130 to $150 dollars over the years. I bought the pull on boots and really liked them as they were good for my feet and body and were comfortable. Ron
 
I bought a set Redwing boots ( the Irish setter ones) about six months ago so far so good. They were comfortable right from the start Make sure to mink oil them up and they will last a long time.
 
Irish Setter/Red Wing for me. Had a pair of Cats.... worst pair of work boots I ever had! year's back I just wore elcheapo Kmart type of boots..... BIG MISTAKE. Good work boots pay for themselves
 
steve from staten island said:
383, I hate to tell you its old age.LOL. I have the same issue. Cheap boots don't cut it anymore,as we get old so do our feet.
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Yes thats true. But I like most young men when I was from 20 to about 40 thought I was invinceable and did not need good boots. Boy was I wrong as when you work on concrete 10 hrs a day it will take its toll on you over the years if you dont wear good shoes as its good for your knees and back and most of your body. I have had my share of health problems over the years and a very bad car crash in 1982 that banged me up real bad and it all adds up as to why I live on disability now. Ron
 
Been think about these Boots, Red wing Iron Rangers ..
any reviews....

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Randalls; waterproof, made to fit your foot. Choice of materials and soles. Made in the USA; If you wear them out; randall will replace them free. If your boots develop a leak, they will fix them free; if they can't they will make you a new pair at no cost.
I own 5 pairs; best boots I ever owned.

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Thats a boot!!! Good old fashioned American Quality. Its to bad id ruin them in my line of work but as a outdoor boot thats really first class. I was impressed with the way they fit them,would be great for a older guy like myself with all sorts of bumps on my feet LOL
 
I wouldn't worry about ruining them; mine are a joy to wear. Its all about comfort. NO BS, if you can wear them out Randall will replace them. I know, they replaced my hunting boots. Cost: shipping one way.
Can't beat that; boots don't have to broke in since they fit your foot perfectly. Best money I ever spent on boots.

Also, Nike has a 2 year warranty on their sneakers. FYI, my sole came off, got a new pair free.
 
In the Lineman trade over 30 years-I know boots lol. Red wings at first but then an old Lineman told me about Halls. Check out hallssafety.com, USA made small company started by a Lineman, regular, waterproof, insulated, EH hazard, etc. They are not lightweight nor cheap, but they are premium. I generally have a winter boot and a summer boot and will get 3 yrs out of them. Line work ain't easy on boots, Trust me.
 
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Just pickup a pair of Red wings.. Had them on all Day & I can't get them off...​
 
Been wearing Red Wing 202's for years.
They are still made in the states.
I refuse to wear Chinese boots!
Some red wings are made overseas, but some are still
Made here.
 
Ive had Wolverine, Keen, Red Wing, Carolina, Georgia and Timberland in the last 5 years and cannot get more than 1 season out of any of them. The souls start to separate and the heels wear through. I'm open to suggestion
 
BeeKool said:
Ive had Wolverine, Keen, Red Wing, Carolina, Georgia and Timberland in the last 5 years and cannot get more than 1 season out of any of them. The souls start to separate and the heels wear through. I'm open to suggestion
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I agree. You couldn't give me a pair of red wings. 6 months and they are junk. I have found the CAT boots at Fleet Farm in Ankeny to last almost a year. I am in the 18hrs a day 7 days a week in all conditions. I wont pay top dollar for the big names anymore. They suck like the rest.
 
PP1RT said:
I agree. You couldn't give me a pair of red wings. 6 months and they are junk. I have found the CAT boots at Fleet Farm in Ankeny to last almost a year. I am in the 18hrs a day 7 days a week in all conditions. I wont pay top dollar for the big names anymore. They suck like the rest.
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Fleet Farm is where I've been buying my boots, there and Brown Shoe Fit. Ive had Cats last almost a year. Lasted longer than the rest.I won't wear safety toes.
 
Steel toe required for me. About 4 months on this pair.

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I used to love red wings but the last couple seemed to have changed in quality. Timberland pro has been my pic lately. Not all Red Wings are made in U S
and it seems even the ones that are have changed in quality.
 
I have worn CAT for about 20 years, not the lightest boot out there, or the most expensive, but I have been really lucky so far! I did manage to kill one pair in about a year, but I was doing asphalt for 8 hours a day, and they did not like the high heat or diesel all over them. Tried some other brands but just never felt comfortable in them, so I went back to what works for me!
 
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