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[Sniperhandle]

I have flat feet and had problems with boots until I started wearing "Redback boots" from Australia, They also lasted for years if you glue toe savers on the steel toes. They are a little expensive, But a cheap price to pay to reduce the horrible foot pain I had with other boots.

Doesn't look like the toe saver brand is available anymore, But here are some that look very similar, They make your boots last for years without having the steel toe start showing from dragging them on concrete.

https://www.amazon.com/JobSite-Heavy-Duty-Boot-Guards/dp/B00TY2MR10/?tag=accuratescom-20

 

[Judd]

I wear tennis shoes and put those thick foam mats in front of every machine. I don’t deal with anything heavy enough to need boots in the shop.

 

[LVLAaron]

For shoes... I'm going to go to a boot barn and look at some danner or thorogood type boots. If I ever take a proper vacation I'd visit some place like Nicks Boots and get some hand made real shoes.

In the mean time...


2 ton mini split and tools for install ordered and on the way. It's getting warm out, folks!

 

[joshb]

For shoes... I'm going to go to a boot barn and look at some danner or thorogood type boots. If I ever take a proper vacation I'd visit some place like Nicks Boots and get some hand made real shoes.

In the mean time...


2 ton mini split and tools for install ordered and on the way. It's getting warm out, folks!

I crushed my left foot when I was 22. Fell off a ladder 15 years ago and broke both my heels. I officially have bad feet!
These two boots have served me well. Take a good look at them. The Ecco boots are the best.

 

[Jud96]

I’m a big Thorogood fan. I wear a pair of 8” mac toe steel toes with defined heal (required) at work. Then come home and wear a pair of 6” mac toe soft toe wedge soles in my shop and work at home. The wedge soles are so comfortable and I highly recommend them. I’m a big believer in good boots. I’m in boots 9-16 hours every day and my feet don’t bother me and I work on concrete all day everyday.

 

[ELR LVR]

Updates

* I need a solid pair of work boots. Something comfortable on the feet.
* After wanting a track saw for 15 years... I broke down and got one. If you do any work with carbohydrate based fibrous materials, get one.




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As for boots
Aside from going custom, I found Danner Ft. Lewis 10" boots are the single most comfortable boot I have ever had
They were the kind of boots - I looked forward to putting my feet in every day
I actually did not want to take them off at the end of the day
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The soles are a little more stiff/springy which give a nice solid energetic feel
rather than cheap boots which have crap rubber and give wayy/squish too much for decent sole support
I got a EE size because I like toe room, and it was the right choice
they're ruggedly built but not overly heavy
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Every person that has used this boot will agree
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Also some boots such as synthetics, always make my feet feel wet, get athletes foot more often etc
The Danner's being leather, and natural, breathed much better

 

[jimmymac]

I spent 40 years prowling around chemical plants, steel mills, refineries, and other industrial facilities. There was a lot of climbing involved, constant standing and walking. I have tried all manner of boots in that time. The best, bar none for long wearing comfort and close to zero break in are Keen. They will not last as long as some other brands because the soles are soft, but your feet will thank you. They carried over the comfort of their hiking boots into safety boots with steel or composite toes. If you do not require safety toes, just about any one of their hikers will be better than just about anything out there. You can thank me later.

 

[waverly]

For shoes... I'm going to go to a boot barn and look at some danner or thorogood type boots. If I ever take a proper vacation I'd visit some place like Nicks Boots and get some hand made real shoes.

In the mean time...


2 ton mini split and tools for install ordered and on the way. It's getting warm out, folks!

Might want to take a look at Wolverine DuraShocks as well. When I worked I had 2 pair of these (and still do even though I don’t work anymore). I still put them on when I going to work in my shop now.

 

[ricco1949]

Only time I put on work boots with steel toe is cutting/splitting fire wood these days.

Anything more than my Skechers Slip Ins is too much weight for these old worn out legs.

 

[Walt Krafft]

Wolverine Durashocks. Wearing a pair now. I have been using them for 30 years, usually getting about 5 years from a pair. They have lots of options depending on your needs or wants. I like waterproof with soles that will not pickup a bunch of mud.

 

[JFrank]

I’m wearing Sketcher’s these days, there’s no point in not being comfortable.

 

[Kracken McGraw]

https://beckboots.com/products/14-with-diamond-stitching
I thought you guys said Boots.

 

[WSnyder]

I’m wearing Sketcher’s these days, there’s no point in not being comfortable.

I’m in Dudes most of the time

https://www.heydude.com/p/wally-funk-patriot/45428.html?cgid=wally-collection&cid=2LX

 

[D55]

Waiting to see how you furnish your new home.

 

[LVLAaron]

I’m in Dudes most of the time

https://www.heydude.com/p/wally-funk-patriot/45428.html?cgid=wally-collection&cid=2LX

Have to keep those far away from the shop. The soft soles pick up every little metal shaving and ruin floors.

 

[DShortt]

Have to keep those far away from the shop. The soft soles pick up every little metal shaving and ruin floors.

Can't argue that point.

Also can't argue the distress my feet give me if I attempt to wear uncomfortable footwear any more than absolutely necessary.

My current position/employer requires me to wear steel-toe boots for 8 hours per day. I wear what makes my feet comfortable the remaining hours of the day.