Work boots

[lannie]

Are Danner work boots "legal" work boots in Canada. Do they have the green CSA triangle ?

[petew]

I only buy Redwings now for the last 15 years. Super comfort, and they wear very good. I get at least 3 years from a pair . I am an Industrial Pipefitter, lots of sharp steel, concrete, sparks and mud , oil and chemicals.
I only use a bees wax waterproof, like snow seal or snow guard.
I buy them from the Redwing store only. They look after you for a proper fit, and lifetime service, and free laces.

[Scottmisfits]

I was a guy that was real easy on boots, didn’t matter what I got, catapiller, Dakota, Walmart junk, it was over two years. Then all of a sudden that changed. In the course of three years I had over a dozen pairs of boots. All fell apart and returned to Marks. Then I found Helly Hanson boots. Fiberglass shank and toe, light, weather resistant, cleaned up easy, and like wearing slippers. Then they started falling apart and I couldn’t get that model again.

That’s when I went back to Red Wing. My first experience was horrible. They even relaxed my boots for me the first time. Fast forward 15 years, I got the 6” with goretex. Almost $400 out the door. At work I was averaging almost 18 km a night according to my tracker in my watch/phone. I took my Helly Hanson’s just in case and I’m glad I did. I wore the Red Wings for a couple of hours and had to change them out because my feet were killing me. I did this for a few nights (night shift at the time, minimum 13 hours shifts) and said screw it. I went and got the cheapest, softest, hopefully easiest on my feet insoles and cut them to fit. Instantly they were better. 13 hour days weren’t a problem anymore.
I’m not in my boots that long in a day right now but they’re still comfortable if I have to go to the store after work or what not.

Long story short, my next pair of boots will be Red Wings. I always like having two pair of boots so I might look at another pair later this summer as well. Maybe grab the new pair and get toe caps put on my current pair. And possibly the soles redone because after 18km a day, they’re pretty light on tread left under the ball of the foot.

[obsessed1]

Originally Posted by pikergolf

This is an 8 yr old thread.

Grrrrr. I hate that.....how the heck did I not notice

[TBark]

Best boots are the one the guy bought when this thread was started, if still in use, ha.
But anyways, Redwings number 1, Keen Hamilton’s number 2.

TBark

[mindoutside]

Try timberland or Helly Hansen. Solid two year boots if they fit properly... Which is key to a good boot lasting a long time. Also, proper lacing will help them last.

I don't think anyone should keep a pair of boots more then two years if its a boot they use everyday (5/7). Doesn't matter which brand. Boots take a beating everyday from pounding and if you want to protect your feet, knees and back, you will need new ones every one to two years anyways. I guess new insoles could stretch out the life though.

Like above, the best thing you can do is make sure it fits perfect. Just a little room on all your toes (about less than half a thumb width), sides are not squishing your feet or caving in on the sides. One most over looked thing to look for is if its properly laced as you would working, that the heel of the shoe always moves with the heel of your foot. I.E no sliding heel inside your boot.

[Nova]

I wish I could go back 8 years ago to when this thread was started and an 8" steel toed work boot was good enough. Not sure if internal metatarsal guards even existed at that time, they are all the rage now and each and every one of them belongs in the garbage.

I miss my red wing 2414.

[Scottmisfits]

Originally Posted by Nova

I wish I could go back 8 years ago to when this thread was started and an 8" steel toed work boot was good enough. Not sure if internal metatarsal guards even existed at that time, they are all the rage now and each and every one of them belongs in the garbage.

I miss my red wing 2414.

I’ve really only seen those on the ones marketed towards welders, more to save the laces. I really had no idea what they were for until I just looked it up. I had a piece of 2” schedule 80 fall on my foot right above the toe cap. That was light duty for a couple of weeks. Those might of helped but I still can’t see putting them on.

I just wish Red Wing would get on the carbon/fiberglass bandwagon. After running a few pairs of boots that were fiberglass I’m really hating the extra heft of the steel toe/shank. The extra weight is hard on my hips and I’ve been noticing my arthritis flare up more.

[JohnyWalter]

Since the topic was resurrected Ariat Men's Workhog Pull-on Waterproof Pro Work Boot!
Great fit. Very comfortable to wear. I work in HVAC, and standing on ladders all day used to kill my feet. With these great boots, I can go all day and not have aching feet when I get home. They fit great, a little snug at first but after a few weeks they opened right up. They are waterproof, but I'd still recommend going over them with Hubberds or mink oil beforehand. They are NOT insulated, so while they are great to wear during the summer, (they get a little warm, but what leather boots don't), winter I've found they're good down to about 20 degrees. All said, I'd definitely buy these again. Only reason this got a 4 star is because I've only had them for a few months and can't speak to the longevity. Will update in about a year.