Comfortable work boots

[booger]

Looking for thoughts on the most comfortable work boots out there in CP land. Preferably looking for pull on cowboy boot type with no laces. Have always worn Georgia boot before but I don't get the ankle support anymore. Always had the lace ups too but wanted opinions on pull on types. What's your brand? Wolverine, Dr. Martens, Rocky?

Sell me something you Al Bundies.

[Brock]

Originally Posted by Bugeater

10 years? Seriously? With daily use?

10 years of what? Trekking the amazon? Probably not. Working in a machine shop? yes, definitely.

[booger]

Originally Posted by Buehler445

Boots are like 250 and the insoles from the chiropractor are like 250. If you're body isn't junk, you don't have to lace up 500.

The lace ups have good ankle support. If it is really bad you should try some sort of ankle wrap.

http://www.roadrunnersports.com/rrs/products/PRO005/

I have this one and like it a lot. It gives you some support without much motion restriction or binding/cutting. If you really torque the ankle it won't stop it like a really restrictive job, but for everyday stuff it is really good and has all-day comfort.

that's a good idea, thanks! Still got the plain old leather lace up support.

[booger]

Originally Posted by Buehler445

Are you ****ing kidding me?

I see that isn't reflected in the price.

I read it on the amazon.com comments. Almost puked

[booger]

Originally Posted by Buehler445

Seriously though, try a pair of eccos. One time. If they suck, you can neg rep me to oblivion.

I'll have to research them to find a retailer to try on a pair and knock off a bank to finance it.

I guess "you get what you pay for" holds true to it's name today as much as ever.

[Bugeater]

Originally Posted by booger

I'll have to research them to find a retailer to try on a pair and knock off a bank to finance it.

I guess "you get what you pay for" holds true to it's name today as much as ever.

True, but just because something has a high price doesn't mean it's worth it.

[booger]

Originally Posted by Brock

10 years of what? Trekking the amazon? Probably not. Working in a machine shop? yes, definitely.

I'd tell you guys i was hunting anaconda way down south but i'd be BSing. Mark me down for machine shop.

[booger]

Originally Posted by Bugeater

IIRC I paid around $80 for them. They weren't top of the line but I've had cheaper boots with better soles on them. It's kind of a shame because other than that they are solid.

I'm in the same boat right now, I need a new pair and I'm not against spending some coin on them but I want to be damn sure what I buy is going to be worth it.

That's what pisses me off is the tread wear of the soles. Them little bastards in singapore just can't seem to get it right.

[Buehler445]

Originally Posted by booger

That's what pisses me off is the tread wear of the soles. Them little bastards in singapore just can't seem to get it right.

Hey don't hate them. They just sew what they're told to sew.

[booger]

Originally Posted by Bugeater

True, but just because something has a high price doesn't mean it's worth it.

I know what you mean. I recently lost 130 lbs...threw the bitch in the river.

[booger]

Originally Posted by Buehler445

Hey don't hate them. They just sew what they're told to sew.

their engineering department needs a swift kick in the rear

[Bwana]

I just bought a new pair of Keen aluminum toe work boots last week. I kept hearing the workers at Exxon and Conoco bragging about them, so I gave them a shot. There were saying they were the only boots they could work in all day and have their feet feel good by the end of the day and I have to tell you, they were right. The model I bought, was the Portland PR. I paid $179, but you may be able to find a better deal. I didn't have time to shop around last week.

http://www.onlineshoes.com/mens-keen...ack-p_id231819

[Groves]

Well, if you're gonna spend the cash anyways.

http://www.whitesboots.com/

[Bwana]

Originally Posted by Groves

Well, if you're gonna spend the cash anyways.

http://www.whitesboots.com/

I own a pair of Whites as well, great boots, but the Keens are more comfortable.

[Extra Point]

Try these on for virtual size:

Made in USA: http://www.redwingshoes.com/red-wing...nch-boot-black

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Red-Wings-St...item4602391f1e
Buy it Now: $110 free shipping

[booger]

Originally Posted by Bwana

I just bought a new pair of Keen aluminum toe work boots last week. I kept hearing the workers at Exxon and Conoco bragging about them, so I gave them a shot. There were saying they were the only boots they could work in all day and have their feet feel good by the end of the day and I have to tell you, they were right. The model I bought, was the Portland PR. I paid $179, but you may be able to find a better deal. I didn't have time to shop around last week.

http://www.onlineshoes.com/mens-keen...ack-p_id231819

didn't even know they made them out of aluminum. 'Meets ANSI Z41 PT99 standards' was good to see. That would suck on some of them if it wasn't a strong enough toe. Light weight aluminum makes sense. Beats the shit out of pig iron which my Georgia boots feel like most days.

Thanks!