I need boots!!

[rmabrey]

Looking for a new pair of boots for work, as the ones I have are only 6 inch and I would like more ankle support.

What I need is something black, POLISHABLE, 8-10 inch (this sounds bad already), non-slip, and waterproof.

Ive been looking at Galls, and 5.11 so far but nothing with good reviews.


I have up to $80 to pay for these, so save me some money if possible

 

[Hoosierdood]

You should ask Frank. He might have an extra pair laying around.

 

[rmabrey]

You should ask Frank. He might have an extra pair laying around.

And all this time I thought you put rowdy patients in a rear naked choke hold.......Jack boots would a nice alternative

 

[Frank_N_Stein]

You should ask Frank. He might have an extra pair laying around.

I just ordered a new pair, but they cost a little more than $80. I'm going to bronze the old ones to preserve all the fond memories I have of the necks I've stepped on while wearing them.

 

[iamaclone45]

Thats a pretty low budget if you expect to get all those features, and still have a boot that is comfortable.

I’ve been wearing these Danner’s for the past few years and they are just as comfortable as my tennis shoes.

Danner - Striker? II 45 GTX® Uniform Boots - Boots

I’ve also heard good things about these:

HAIX Airpower X1 U.S. - Rescue Boots and Station Boots, HAIX-BOOTSTORE.COM

Unfortunately, both are WAY out of your price range. I’ve learned over the years, that if I want my feet to feel good at the end of my shift then I’m going to have to pay some $$$ for decent boots.

 

[rmabrey]

$80 is simply my reimbursement. Im not opposed to spending more if they are worth it.

And to add I do get 25% of 5.11 boots but most reviews say they crack, or the soles blow out in a few months of regular wear

 

[Sylvain]

Looking for a new pair of boots for work, as the ones I have are only 6 inch and I would like more ankle support.

What I need is something black, POLISHABLE, 8-10 inch (this sounds bad already), non-slip, and waterproof.

Ive been looking at Galls, and 5.11 so far but nothing with good reviews.


I have up to $80 to pay for these, so save me some money if possible

Also at first at first I tought the tread was called "I need boobs!".
$80 would be really cheap for a boob job.

 

[Frank_N_Stein]

If I were you I'd look for a boot that can be re-soled. I have had the same pair of Danner Acadias since early 2003 and I get new soles every year or two.

 

[snapping turtle]

You sound like a pair of wall mart boots are in your price range. 80 DOLLARS FOR 8-10 INCH BOOTS and you are in the bottom teir of the boots in price.

I would just remove polishable and add comfortable and another 100 dollars. Look for the jack or lumberjack/linemans boots.

Timberland just got bought out, I expect to see some sales on the brand as things change out. You will not get the hard use out of the timberlands (about 2 years for me) but they have the comfort and the composite toe's required for me at a cheap price.

 

[gunman41mag]

Looking for a new pair of boots for work, as the ones I have are only 6 inch and I would like more ankle support.

What I need is something black, POLISHABLE, 8-10 inch (this sounds bad already), non-slip, and waterproof.

Ive been looking at Galls, and 5.11 so far but nothing with good reviews.


I have up to $80 to pay for these, so save me some money if possible

My wife bought me 2 pairs of water-proof non-slip boots from SKECHERS for $75 for both pairs

 

[Stschil]

You sound like a pair of wall mart boots are in your price range. 80 DOLLARS FOR 8-10 INCH BOOTS and you are in the bottom teir of the boots in price.

I would just remove polishable and add comfortable and another 100 dollars. Look for the jack or lumberjack/linemans boots.

Timberland just got bought out, I expect to see some sales on the brand as things change out. You will not get the hard use out of the timberlands (about 2 years for me) but they have the comfort and the composite toe's required for me at a cheap price.

My Stepdaughter works for Timberland in their marketing dpt. According to her, all the higher ups are saying the buy out was not a piracy deal and the new owners want to continue with the same business model, styles, etc. So I wouldnt look for those massive close outs very hard.

As for boots, I've had good wear out of Rocky's over the years, but you'll spend at least $150

 

[Hammerhead]

I just bought a pair of these. I wore them all day a few days ago, and I expected my feet to be all sweaty and funky when I pulled them off. No dice. They were dry and so were the insoles. They're more than you're asking for, but they're worth it.

 

[snapping turtle]

I just bought a pair of these. I wore them all day a few days ago, and I expected my feet to be all sweaty and funky when I pulled them off. No dice. They were dry and so were the insoles. They're more than you're asking for, but they're worth it.

I bet those goodyear soles mark up the floors real well.

 

[Blackhawk2001]

OP what's your boot size?

 

[Ricnzak]

I wear Red Wings. The state clearance store is on the South side of Indy. I know thats a long way to drive for a pair of boots.

 

[Lancem]

Thats a pretty low budget if you expect to get all those features, and still have a boot that is comfortable.

I’ve been wearing these Danner’s for the past few years and they are just as comfortable as my tennis shoes.

Danner - Striker? II 45 GTX® Uniform Boots - Boots

Unfortunately, both are WAY out of your price range. I’ve learned over the years, that if I want my feet to feel good at the end of my shift then I’m going to have to pay some $$$ for decent boots.

I agree with spending the $ for the better boot, they last longer, and are more comfortable all around. I have a pair of the Strikers that I wear around home and a pair of these for "outdoors"
Danner - Grouse? Hunting Boots - Boots

These are the same thing in black with a different sole,
Danner - Acadia® Mens/Womens Uniform Boots - Boots

More than you want to pay probably but you'd never be sorry you did.

 

[dieselman]

I really like my 5.11 ATAC Storm boots.