Work Boots - Name your Brand

[MinuteMan47]

I spent last Friday sloshing around in the mud and water puddles and I ruined the pair of boots I had been wearing to work.

I had a pair of Ariat Ramblers, they weren't intended to be work boots, but I loved them so much that I wore them all the time. I really liked the fact that I can just slip them on.

Here's a link...

Ariat Men's Rambler Cowboy Boots - Square Toe

So, after a year and a half of wearing the Ramblers I'm now in desperate need of a new pair of work boots.

Should I stick with the Ariats, or switch to a new brand? What's your favorites? Give me the brand name, and the style if you know it.

 

[lovemachine]

RedWing. I'll NEVER buy anything other than Redwing. I wear mine to hell and back. And this is no exaggeration. I've ran 2 miles in a pair of steel toe. I wear mine to the Badlands when I go 4-wheeling and Jeepin'. I've walked thru mud and water. I wear them everyday at work, and I work in a machine shop. The last pair I had lasted 5 years. The pair I have now 3 years and going strong.

I love them.

 

[OneBadV8]

Danner


Nothing else needs to be said

 

[tyler34]

LOWA! if they are good enough to climb everest and for special forces, then they are good enough for me. I guarantee they will be the most comfortable boots you ever wear or I'll buy them from you(if they are 10.5)

LOWA Boots USA / Welcome!

 

[norman428]

Timberland.

Timberland US - rugged boots, boat shoes, outerwear and clothing

 

[Jack Ryan]

I spent last Friday sloshing around in the mud and water puddles and I ruined the pair of boots I had been wearing to work.

I had a pair of Ariat Ramblers, they weren't intended to be work boots, but I loved them so much that I wore them all the time. I really liked the fact that I can just slip them on.

Here's a link...

Ariat Men's Rambler Cowboy Boots - Square Toe

So, after a year and a half of wearing the Ramblers I'm now in desperate need of a new pair of work boots.

Should I stick with the Ariats, or switch to a new brand? What's your favorites? Give me the brand name, and the style if you know it.

Red Wings are the best there is if you need boots.

Any one who owns shoes or boots needs a PEET boot drier more than they need a second pair of foot wear.

 

[tom1025]

Redwing. I where my boots 14 hours a day rain, shine or snow. After 4 years of abuse they are still going strong.

 

[badwolf.usmc]

Bates 50501 Men's Lightweight PT/OCS USMC Boot from Quantico Boot

I like the Bates 50501s, they are lighter than my running shoes. Too bad the left sole cracked after only 1 year of use, still work great though.

 

[hischj]

I tried Red Wings once and hated them. I wore them around the house for two weeks to break them in and still hurt my feet. Been wearing wolverines since I was 11 or 12 because that's what dad wore. I don't know if another brand will ever stack up.

 

[SundayShooter]

I wear Bates work boots with side zipper and composite safety toe. Way lighter than a steel toe and won't conduct electricity(or set off those evil metal detectors). Once you try side zippers, I am afraid that you will forever forsake lace up boots. As I get older, easier is my motto.

 

[Goosepond Monster]

I have quite a few pairs of 'work' boots. Redwing and Wolverine are the traditional work boots, but I also have a couple pair of Converse and a pair of Timberland Pro that are hiking-type boots with a safety toe. Out of those I've worn the Redwings more than the others. I will say that Wolverine does make a good boot.

 

[sparky241]

i really like hyetest boots. they are comfortable and last

 

[cbseniour]

Timberland, Merrel

 

[Cwood]

Rocky Duty Boots

Rocky AlphaForce Zipper Composite Toe Duty Boot, 0006173 , Rocky - Rocky Outdoor Gear

 

[westfork]

i like thorogood boots. steel toe. very comfortable right out of the box. not a big popular name like the others i've seen on here, but dang good boots. i'm on my third pair. my previous two are still wearable and waterproof still even. my boots get abused really bad.

 

[MinuteMan47]

Yep. I've had Red Wings in the past, they seem to be popular so far in the poll.

I could still wear the Ariat boots I have, but it's gonna take some work to get rid of the awful stench.


Keep the good replies coming

 

[Armed Citizen]

RedWing. I'll NEVER buy anything other than Redwing. I wear mine to hell and back. And this is no exaggeration. I've ran 2 miles in a pair of steel toe. I wear mine to the Badlands when I go 4-wheeling and Jeepin'. I've walked thru mud and water. I wear them everyday at work, and I work in a machine shop. The last pair I had lasted 5 years. The pair I have now 3 years and going strong.

I love them.

Odor-eaters

I also wear Red-Wings and they are awesome and durable boots. The more they are worn the better they are broken in. Great shoe, a little tight at first, atleast my size 14's are. They suck the first couple of weeks.

 

[J man]

I bought a pair of Dickies many many years ago and hated how they fit. I have to wear steel toe for work and wear Work One which are American made.

 

[lawrra]

I've had Timberland Pro, Doc Martens, and Worx by Red Wings. They all had metatarsal guards and the Worx have gone 8 months, but they started falling apart after 5 months. The other boots had to be replaced after 6 months.

 

[Fireaxes]

I've tried tons of different boots. I like Red Wing and Doc Marten industrial. I've got Bates, thurogood, rocky and so on.