Boots

[Dean C.]

OK, so I bought some good boots, Danner. Now to care for them properly. What to condition them with. I bought some Atsko. Any other ideas?

https://www.amazon.com/Atsko-Sno-Se...rd_wg=62GcR&psc=1&refRID=46QT0C9TBN44NK0FXVA1

https://www.amazon.com/Red-Wing-Her...=UTF8&qid=1514844962&sr=8-6&keywords=mink+oil


https://www.amazon.com/Cedar-Elemen...5053&sr=8-6&keywords=cedar+elements+shoe+tree


Personally on my black / brown welted boots I use the above, not 100% sure how well shoe trees will work with the Danners but I love them in my Red Wing Heritage boots and my Allen Edmonds.

 

[Tactically Fat]

Look at Wolverine 1000 mile boots for a very good boot that can be pressed into "dressy" and "work" applications.

 

[red_zr24x4]

OK, so I bought some good boots, Danner. Now to care for them properly. What to condition them with. I bought some Atsko. Any other ideas?

https://www.amazon.com/Atsko-Sno-Se...rd_wg=62GcR&psc=1&refRID=46QT0C9TBN44NK0FXVA1

I used neats foot oil on mine. Conditions them and helps keep them waterproof. I also use a boot dryer almost everyday to keep the moisture out of them.
I normally buy Rocky or Wolverines

 

[Expat]

I used SnoSeal for many years on my outdoor boots to good effect. Since the daughter ran away from home, I don't have a blow dryer though to melt the wax into them. I use mink oil now on my Red Wing hunting boots because that is what they recommended when I bought them.

 

[rhino]

How often should you apply treatments to boots? I know if you do it to holsters or sheaths too often, it makes them too soft.

 

[red_zr24x4]

I work in the dirt,mud and water. You'll know by the looks of them when its time, I usually do it once a month

 

[Gabriel]

I gave up on Danners a few years ago as I kept buying the same model (Striker) over and over for work as they wore out. The quality with each pair has gone down considerably and now all my footwear is Salomon.

 

[Itchytriggerfinger]

If you need something that's warm, looks good with dress pants, and are comfortable to wear you should check out Clark's. They're having a big sale right now with an additional 20% off the clearance prices. I've got dress boots, snow boots, and waterproof boots. If you've never owned a pair, go down a size. They only stores left around here are the outlet in Edinburgh and the store at Circle Center Mall. I probably own more than a dozen pair of Clarks but I only buy them twice a year when they're on clearance.

Boots Under $100 - Clarks® Shoes Official Site

 

[Cameramonkey]

Nelson Uniform in G’castle I know has them in stock, don’t know of anyone else?

And Nelson is an INGO supporter last I looked and offers a discount to INGO members. I still need to venture up that way. My 25yo HiTecs area about worn out. No, they arent THAT good; I just take VERY good care of them and dont wear them all the time. I need to find me a decent pair of black 8" boots without a side zip* that have a moderately aggressive sole and can take a shine. (nylon uppers are OK)

*by the time I get a boot cinched down to what feels comfy and gives me the support I need, the zipper binds up and is more hassle to try to zip than to use speed laces.

 

[bacon#1]

Finally got my boots yesterday. Applied the snow seal last night. Wore them today for about 12 hours. Should have never waited this long for quality footwear. One more question, what foot dryer to buy? Really want something that I can take my boots off, put them on the dryer, and not mess with them until the next morning.

This is what I ended up buying. Surprisingly comfortable. Years ago I burnt through many pairs of Caterpillars.

Danner - Quarry USA Black

 

[bwframe]

I've always packed my wet boots with wadded newspaper. Sucks the moisture right up.

 

[Dean C.]

Finally got my boots yesterday. Applied the snow seal last night. Wore them today for about 12 hours. Should have never waited this long for quality footwear. One more question, what foot dryer to buy? Really want something that I can take my boots off, put them on the dryer, and not mess with them until the next morning.

This is what I ended up buying. Surprisingly comfortable. Years ago I burnt through many pairs of Caterpillars.

Danner - Quarry USA Black

I do not own one but this seems like the ticket you are looking for


https://www.amazon.com/PEET-Dryer-O...TF8&qid=1515636414&sr=8-4&keywords=boot+dryer

 

[Cameramonkey]

Finally got my boots yesterday. Applied the snow seal last night. Wore them today for about 12 hours. Should have never waited this long for quality footwear. One more question, what foot dryer to buy? Really want something that I can take my boots off, put them on the dryer, and not mess with them until the next morning.

This is what I ended up buying. Surprisingly comfortable. Years ago I burnt through many pairs of Caterpillars.

Danner - Quarry USA Black

Quick aside. On my phone I followed the link to the boots. That was about 30 minutes ago.

I just got a text from my wife who is on facebook. the ad for that boot popped up on her fb feed as a suggested ad. (she knows Im looking for new boots EDIT:and apparently so does FB)

Yep, they're watching.

OK, Carry on.

 

[natdscott]

Yeahhhh...don't think too hard about WHICH boot dryer to buy.

They are all the same concept. Get the one that is the color you want, and won't burn down your sh#$.

-Nate

 

[Dean C.]

Finally caved and ordered a pair of boots due to the crazy weather, went with the Danner Sierra's basically a less "tactical" version of the Acadia with speed-loops instead of eyelets (I prefer speed-loops) got them from Nelson & Co they beat everyone else by almost $50 after the INGO discount!

https://nelsonuniform.com/products/sierra_8-inch_200_gram_insulated_boots?variant=48774732935

 

[bacon#1]

Thanks all!

bwframe, what's this "newspaper" thing you speak of?

 

[actaeon277]

Finally got my boots yesterday. Applied the snow seal last night. Wore them today for about 12 hours. Should have never waited this long for quality footwear. One more question, what foot dryer to buy? Really want something that I can take my boots off, put them on the dryer, and not mess with them until the next morning.

This is what I ended up buying. Surprisingly comfortable. Years ago I burnt through many pairs of Caterpillars.

Danner - Quarry USA Black

What you wear on your feet is VERY important.
I learned that after a crappy, cheap pair of boots.

 

[chezuki]

Finally caved and ordered a pair of boots due to the crazy weather, went with the Danner Sierra's basically a less "tactical" version of the Acadia with speed-loops instead of eyelets (I prefer speed-loops) got them from Nelson & Co they beat everyone else by almost $50 after the INGO discount!

https://nelsonuniform.com/products/sierra_8-inch_200_gram_insulated_boots?variant=48774732935

Maybe you’ll get lucky they will arrive before spring.

 

[Dean C.]

Maybe you’ll get lucky they will arrive before spring.

I am interested in this story if you care to share , though for my sake I hope they show up soon.

 

[bacon#1]

What you wear on your feet is VERY important.
I learned that after a crappy, cheap pair of boots.

Amen to that. It's still early, but no blisters, sore spots, back pain, or any discomfort after 2 days. Heck I would work out in them.

Wife is a nurse, I'm going to tell her to order a pair. Forget Dansko