Best work boot/shoes.

[Riverbound]

Well the trusty old skate shoes just aren't cutting it any more so looking to get a new pair of work boots/shoes. Those in the know what are the best to look for?

 

[Luvnlife]

C-mon River. Red Wings. I've worn them for over twenty two years and thats all. Go in try them on find a style and you will love the service. Union discount if that applies. I wear lace up, tall, smooth sole.

 

[CampbellCarl]

Define 'WORK'.........as in digging trenches? Supervising a job site? Driving to the river? Footwear to wear at RoadRunner?

What is WORK to you?

 

[Riverbound]

Define 'WORK'.........as in digging trenches? Supervising a job site? Driving to the river? Footwear to wear at RoadRunner?

What is WORK to you?

Hvac. Lots of ladders. Roofs etc. on my feet most of the day. For all the other stuff it's flip flops

 

[Soldout]

When I was a wire running monkey I wore the georgia romeos. Comfy and easy to kick off in a customers house.

 

[Hammer]

If your doing service, I'd look into keens, they're really comfortable durable and double as a desert boot . I wear red wings but I'm on a construction site all day. If I was doing service I'd be wearing my keens hands down

 

[PokerRun388]

Hvac. Lots of ladders. Roofs etc. on my feet most of the day. For all the other stuff it's flip flops

For that type of work is it required to wear work boots for protection? Otherwise I'm also on my feet all day, and I perfer to wear a good pair of running shoe's... Big time support and cushion, works best for me.:thumbsup

 

[Luvnlife]

Hvac. Lots of ladders. Roofs etc. on my feet most of the day. For all the other stuff it's flip flops

If you go to a Red Wing store they will ask you what kind of work you do and then reccomend boots that others in the trade use. Really I was surprised at what they thought to ask that makes the differance in areas like what material the soles are made of.:thumbsup

 

[boatnam2]

I have tried them all and get them for free through work so money isnt a factor...I get the florsheims...

 

[Outdrive1]

What are you looking for? Protection? Durability? Something that will last?

I had a job years back that required steel toes, Red Wings seemed to be the most popular. I wore Docs without steel toes and noone ever checked. I love Docs, they are just comfortable.

At my shop now, I'm on my feet all day. I wear Nike walking shoes. It's the only shoe that doesn't make my feet ache. They last about 6 months.

 

[Luvnlife]

If your doing service, I'd look into keens, they're really comfortable durable and double as a desert boot . I wear red wings but I'm on a construction site all day. If I was doing service I'd be wearing my keens hands down

For that type of work is it required to wear work boots for protection? Otherwise I'm also on my feet all day, and I perfer to wear a good pair of running shoe's... Big time support and cushion, works best for me.:thumbsup

You guys might be surpised at all the differant styles they have. Loggers, linemans, hunting, hiking all the way to soft sided warehouse boots.

 

[75 Spectra V-Drive]

Redwings... the Schaida of work boots....I can't afford either

 

[flyingcolors]

redwing, without a second thought!

 

[Stainless]

Agree with PR, and you might consider hiking boot without aggressive tread. Especially climbing ladders all day and kneeling down.

 

[PokerRun388]

You guys might be surpised at all the differant styles they have. Loggers, linemans, hunting, hiking all the way to soft sided warehouse boots.

I'll look into it for sure, thankyou for the tip. I've tried cross trainers, walking shoes etc....My feet always seemed sore, so I've been using Asic's Running Shoes for the last few years. I really like the support the running shoe's provide all day.:thumbsup.. Right now I have two pairs of the same shoe for work, and I just wear alternate shoes everyday.

 

[Hammer]

keenfootwear.com/us/en/wall/shoes/men/industrial

Start here, many types of boots, lifetime warranty at REI

 

[Luvnlife]

What are you looking for? Protection? Durability? Something that will last?

I had a job years back that required steel toes, Red Wings seemed to be the most popular. I wore Docs without steel toes and noone ever checked. I love Docs, they are just comfortable.

At my shop now, I'm on my feet all day. I wear Nike walking shoes. It's the only shoe that doesn't make my feet ache. They last about 6 months.

I hate steel toe. None of the boots felt right. I did a job at an airport and had to have hard toe, not steel toe. They had tobe composite toe as not to set off the metal detectors. Hated those too.

 

[whiteworks]

Some good hiking boots are the hot ticket, light weight, good support designed to be on your feet all day. Vasque are the shit, redwing also has a nice hiking boot, ugly as sin but great. Whatever you do stay away from diehard or that type of boot, those things are shit and will kill your feet. I have a pairof oxblood redwings that I have resoled a few times now, I keep them around for looks

Did you get Karen sorted?

 

[J.T.]

Good pAir of orthotic inserts help too

 

[KENDOG689]

VanDroren.40+ years,good stuff!:champagne:

 

[BigCity47]

Heres a few skate shoe work boot look alikes if you wear pants like i do at work, its much harder to tell...:thumbsup

http://www.zumiez.com/shoes/guys-shoes/dvs-militia-jj-snow-tan-and-gum-skate-shoe.html

http://www.zumiez.com/shoes/guys-shoes/dvs-militia-tan-boot.html

http://www.zumiez.com/shoes/guys-shoes/supra-vaider-timbo-wheat-nubuck-shoe.html


I wear the third ones!

 

[Tank]

I've owned two sets of "Eagle" work boots. First pair I bought (and still wear time to time) I purchased 18 years ago. They weren't steal toed so I bought a second pair that were about 9 years ago. Still in great shape. Just gotta re-sole them from time to time. They're comfy enough (just spent the last 17 days in a row on my feet in them for 15 hours a day with out issue. They're the typical fireman black boot with zippers up the middle. Great boot and not too much money.

 

[Hammer]

In RB's profession comfort is key, he won't necessarily be on a construction site everyday but needs a in between boot, not a all leather work boot and not a tennis shoe.

 

[Mrs.Racer277]

Ask Nord he is the expert. Sean has gotten work boots from him before. :thumbsup:thumbsup

 

[boatnam2]

I've owned two sets of "Eagle" work boots. First pair I bought (and still wear time to time) I purchased 18 years ago. They weren't steal toed so I bought a second pair that were about 9 years ago. Still in great shape. Just gotta re-sole them from time to time. They're comfy enough (just spent the last 17 days in a row on my feet in them for 15 hours a day with out issue. They're the typical fireman black boot with zippers up the middle. Great boot and not too much money.

Tried a few pairs of eagle pretty comfy...

 

[Riverbound]

What are you looking for? Protection? Durability? Something that will last?

I had a job years back that required steel toes, Red Wings seemed to be the most popular. I wore Docs without steel toes and noone ever checked. I love Docs, they are just comfortable.

At my shop now, I'm on my feet all day. I wear Nike walking shoes. It's the only shoe that doesn't make my feet ache. They last about 6 months.

I wore my docs for a couple weeks and the aggressive tread didn't seem to work well for what I need. So far the best thing I have found has been skate shoes but I I through them like crazy. Tried my walking shoes and they just got tore up right away.

 

[PokerRun388]

RB, I have 2 pairs of this exact shoe. I alternate pairs daily. I have to wear black for work. But the point is they provide great support..LOL. Running Shoe, 2160 model.

 

[Mrs.Racer277]

I wore my docs for a couple weeks and the aggressive tread didn't seem to work well for what I need. So far the best thing I have found has been skate shoes but I I through them like crazy. Tried my walking shoes and they just got tore up right away.

Oakley also makes some good work shoes.

 

[Outdrive1]

I wore my docs for a couple weeks and the aggressive tread didn't seem to work well for what I need. So far the best thing I have found has been skate shoes but I I through them like crazy. Tried my walking shoes and they just got tore up right away.

Skate shoes go wear out fast. My feet start to ache right away. When I said Nike walking shoes, I meant like a cross trainer. The running shoes are too light and aggressive. The cross trainers seem to work well for me.

Your probably going to want a professional shoe like a RedWing. Something low top that law enforcement might wear??? They aren't cheap.

 

[Luvnlife]

Good pAir of orthotic inserts help too

I have those for my gd planter facitis:grumble::grumble:

 

[mariley85]

casual, work, yard work, off roading, whatever. the best.

red wing 595

 

[djunkie]

What size foot you got Billdo? I just got a pair of these for work. Yes they're steel toe'd

 

[CornWater]

Look at wolverine also... They've come a long way.

 

[Riverbound]

RB, I have 2 pairs of this exact shoe. I alternate pairs daily. I have to wear black for work. But the point is they provide great support..LOL. Running Shoe, 2160 model.

How do they hold up to all the fry grease and. Mopping floors?

 

[Riverbound]

What size foot you got Billdo? I just got a pair of these for work. Yes they're steel toe'd

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My brother has the same shoe. I was thinking of going something like that.

 

[boatnam2]

What size foot you got Billdo? I just got a pair of these for work. Yes they're steel toe'd

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Do you go to redwing store in wlimington?

 

[Riverbound]

Skate shoes go wear out fast. My feet start to ache right away. When I said Nike walking shoes, I meant like a cross trainer. The running shoes are too light and aggressive. The cross trainers seem to work well for me.

Your probably going to want a professional shoe like a RedWing. Something low top that law enforcement might wear??? They aren't cheap.

It's my feet. I'm ok with spending the $$. Just like buying $60 flip flops and $200+ sunglasses. Certain things just aren worth citing corners on.

 

[PokerRun388]

How do they hold up to all the fry grease and. Mopping floors?

Not sure, but I can tell you..... They will hold up just fine at "weekday 2hr business meetings" at Rudy's.

 

[Riverbound]

Redwings... the Schaida of work boots....I can't afford either

So by that you mean....
Old technology
Must get rebuilt when you get it.
Gets more looks than use
????

 

[djunkie]

Do you go to redwing store in wlimington?

No I use my yearly voucher at Urban Feet in San Pedro. I ordered these Converse online though. I just turned in the receipt and they reimbursed me.

 

[djunkie]

It's my feet. I'm ok with spending the $$. Just like buying $60 flip flops and $200+ sunglasses. Certain things just aren worth citing corners on.

Dummy, what size shoe do you wear?

 

[Phebus]

Dummy, what size shoe do you wear?

When he's coming or going?

 

[boatnam2]

Yea i go to the little store down the street form isaacs mexican food...pretty good selection...

 

[Riverbound]

Dummy, what size shoe do you wear?

10.5

 

[djunkie]

10.5

When do you need a pair by? Find a pair of Redwings you like and let me know which ones and size they. I'll see what I can do.

 

[Riverbound]

When do you need a pair by? Find a pair of Redwings you like and let me know which ones and size they. I'll see what I can do.

Will do. no needed time just figured I would start doing some homework the trusty old skate shoes are on their last leg. been looking at Red Wings and found a couple that I like...just need to go try them on and size them.

 

[Hammer]

What size foot you got Billdo? I just got a pair of these for work. Yes they're steel toe'd

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What kind of " work boots" are those ?

 

[djunkie]

What kind of " work boots" are those ?

Converse.

 

[boatnam2]

Got about 4 pairs of low milage florsheims 10.5 steel toe slightly used...Save yourself the break in

 

[Riverbound]

What kind of " work boots" are those ?

Converse.

My brother has the same DC shoes. a Steel toe skate shoe.....would be beneficial in a bar if things got out of hand.