Best work boots??

This is what I wear now. Also, put your boots on a boot dryer everynight and they don't get the funk. I've had my Thorogoods for a year now, and still no stink!

 

When I changed jobs 6 years ago, I had to start wearing safety toe boots. I tried 13 different boots over a 2 year period before I bit the bullet and ordered Thorogoods. I have never seen them in a store to try on or look at. At $240, it was tough to take the plunge and order a pair but everyone swore by them... I have had 3 pairs now and still wear my original pair around the house.

 

I'm pretty sure I saw Thorogoods are Union made too that's a plus

 

I'll stay non-political, but they are all made right here in the good ol' Wisconsin. I forgot that my fire department turnout boots are Thorogoods also. I've literally beat the shit out of those and they are still good to go. Although it's time for a new pair as I've worn through the toes and exposed the steel toe in them.

 

In the under $200 category, I think Keen has everyone beat (in the value range) when it comes to providing a good quality work boot that is actually comfortable to work in.
There's a lot of good brands in the higher priced ranges, generally comes down to personal preferences and foot sizes.

 

I'll be avoiding Thorogoods then

 

This is true. My feet love Red Wings. I keep trying something new, just to learn, and have been disappointed every time.

 

Say what you want about a Union boot but when I needed tech support, I called, gave them the model # of boot I had, asked what sole I needed, and he gave me the part #. And never had a problem with quality.... I will continue to buy my American made, Union made, high leather quality, sole retaining, non-back hurting, high dollar boot...

 

Something's wrong with your pair. I hose my danner GTX down with a pressure washer and my feet stay dry.

 

Everything..... I tried;
Converse x 2
Ariat x 1
Wolverine x1
Justin x 1
HH x 2
and others I can't even remember.... I pair I wore 2 or 3 weeks and gave away. 2 pairs the sole fell off.

Your "price" comments are totally off base. If I pay $120-$160 for boots and my feet hurt, boot falls apart, rubs blisters, back hurts, stitching comes apart, or any other issue, how much did the boot really cost. I pay $200-$240 for a pair of Thorogood, wear them 70-90 hours per week, wear them for a year, retire them and keep them in my closet, and have multiple pairs of boots I love wearing. How is your comment about "high dollar" valid? It's not. I spent more than $1500 in 2 years, which was $750 per year. Now I spend $220ish per year.....

 

any beebers try on Chippewa for casual/cold weather (not snow) boots? That might be my next purchase for NYC winters..

http://www.chippewaboots.com/

 

Fixed it for ya. We agree to disagree. I don't care if the easter bunny makes Thorogood boots at the North Pole, I like their boots, and they happen to be Union.

 

Same. 13 EEEEEE is a summbitch to find.

xlfeet.com doesn't suck. Slow shipping, but once you get them they're OK.

 

Well I'm glad that is settled and you apologized. I have too much crap to get done to continue. Let me know if you need a link to the website.

 

Ha ha. Good stuff.....