Question about Boots.....

[blaze383]

So I just got a new job that requires steel toed boots, I have never been the type to wear working boots of any sort just dressier things. I was wondering if you guys could tell me what you wear or some better name brands rather than me just looking I want to hear what you actually have to say.....I'm not looking to break my bank account and would like to stay under $100 bucks, im assuming that will get me a decent pair.....mainly looking for them to be somewhat lightweight as I will be moving non-stop and something comfortable and built well of course. Any help is appreciated //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

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[M Cook 10+ year member]

Timberland for boots. But they may be a little expensive for you, but they are worth it. Looking at around $150 for a good pair.

 

[vgeek 10+ year member]

Wolverine is fairly good, but don't go by brand. Go to the store and try some on and feel what is most comfortable. With boots, that is what matters most. If a $40 pair is most comfortable to you, then get them, but don't expect them to last as long a name brand pair, but that is made up in the pricing.

 

[blazeplacid 10+ year member]

doc martens

http://www.dmusastore.com/search.aspx?SearchTerm=7B32&DMSessionID=SUMMIT_610087091

these are proably the most comfortable boots ive worn, and they look nice....for the first few weeks

the brown ones look nicer and you can get em for $100 or less in a store

 

[blaze383]

Yea I dont want anything to fall apart on me, i'd rather spend more becuase it will be worth it in the long run....only intend on buying this one pair. I have had Timberland's before but not in a work boot....im probabaly gonna go shop today and get a pair just wanted some ideas of what I may like...Thanks keep em comin guys.

 

[Toone 10+ year member]

Make sure there osha certified

 

[duece212 5,000+ posts]

redwings, they are gonna be more than 100 bucks but last a damn long time

 

[blaze383]

I'm gonna be at Ingles warehouse.....it doesnt look like it's the hardest job or the easiest either.....I never seen anyone stop for a second so I will prob just try to find the most comfortable and lightweight ones.

 

[jdawg 5,000+ posts]

doc martens
http://www.dmusastore.com/search.aspx?SearchTerm=7B32&DMSessionID=SUMMIT_610087091

these are proably the most comfortable boots ive worn, and they look nice....for the first few weeks

the brown ones look nicer and you can get em for $100 or less in a store

skinhead

 

[97gp 5,000+ posts]

Get some tims

 

[davidfre21 5,000+ posts]

i get the $30 ones from walmart, and i usually try to avoid wearing them while at work

 

[gymfreak101 10+ year member]

I am in the military and wear steel toes every single day and by far the best boot is the Belleville 330 st. Its as comfortable as a tennis shoe. I wear the navy aviation ones on the bottom right of the link here.

http://www.bellevilleshoe.com/shop.php

better link and they can be had for about 70 dollars

http://www.bellevilleshoe.com/product.php?current_product=7

 

[306stang 10+ year member]

redwings, they are gonna be more than 100 bucks but last a damn long time

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redwings are some of the most comfortable boots out there. if you want a steel toed boots you better be prepared to spend more than $100 if you want them to be comfortable.

i've got http://www.redwingshoes.com/productdetails.aspx?prodid=1196

and love them. you can step on small rocks/stones and not even feel them. out the door they were around $230 but worth every penny.

 

[grimreper912003 5,000+ posts]

I hvae Irish Setters. I have had this pair for 3 years, the pair before for 2 years. Great boots IMHO. Owned by Redwing IIRC.

Buy Expensive boots. So worth it. I paid $200 for my pair but the last forever like said.

 

[kraco 10+ year member]

From my 10 years experience - Wolverines are most comfortable, Red Wings last longer, but will hurt bad in the first month, Dr. Martens are in between, and last of all stay away from cheap boots aka wal-mart.