Work Boots.....

[Car Guy]

I'm looking for some 'real world' opinions on work boots that are of quality. I currently have Red Wings; I'm happy with them but they only last about a year and there toast.....

Never really tried any other brands (besides the el-cheapo Farm-n-Fleet brand :punch: ) so I figured I'd ask instead of just buying a new pair and finding out they aren't what I expected......


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[Yeehaw]

i got a pair of just wrangler steel toes and have had them for almost a year, they seem alright..or else i heard cat isnt too bad

[nismodave]

If you use your boots 5 days a week, they will USUSALLY only last a year.

I have used Wolveines for 10 years, and they have served me well in the summer months. Winter months outdoor Rocky boots FTW.

I had a pair of Red Wings and they lasted under a year.

[Russ Jerome]

There's a new work boot store off 94 and Silvernail, just west
of that little airport by Peterbuilt. Been wanting to check it out,
sounds like they just sell work boots.

[Ricky Bobby]

red wing is what TWC supplies us with and they usually only last a yr cause we do wear them 5days a week for 10+hrs and they are awesome in all weather

[UnderPSI]

Wesco boots are the best boots I have ever owned. Lasted for ever and fit perfect because they are made to fit your feet. By far the best in my opinion for climbing, for general work boots I always get Redwing.

Just a side note, One pair of redwing boots lasts about a year. Two pairs of redwing boots alternating days will last three years.

[Breecher_7]

Redwings are awesome, but I wouldnt give up my wolverine durashoks for anything, about as nice as you can get and under $200

[Rocket Power]

IO don't know if you need steel toe or not but I do for work.

I had Red wings for a while but the last 3 pairs I've gotten have been Timberland's with the titanium toe. They are comfortable right away, and light.
http://www.timberland.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2269763&cp=1762199.1780842.2453766&parentPage=family

I get more wear out of them than other boots I've had. The toes go first on all the boots I get because I am kneeling on the cement a lot working on the cars, but I wear them even when I am not working, which I didn't do with any of my other boots.

I get mine at Rogan's in Racine ( and they are usually running their buy one get another 1/2 off deal so I pick up a pair of shoes too:thumbsup )

[70challenger452]

the old red wings work great for me, plus I think the business started out in wisconsin so thats always a plus

[redpony06]

Well I have been working in a factory for about 5 yrs now and have come to a conclusion about work boots.......
1. LaCross boots SUCK!!!
2. Skechers have lasted me for about 2 1/2 yrs now but I'm not sure they make them in boys sizes
3. Try Timberland I have heard that they work and last a long time or try Carolina or Carhartt just came out with a new line of work boots

[Silver350]

I only have Red wings, So far I got two years of use out of them but I will be looking for something new soon. I dont know if I am going to get the same shoes or possibly try something else so this information would help me also.