Best in Boots (?)

[GhostFist]

Was clonking around a horrible pair of what seemed like concrete blocks as safety shoes for a while looking for the best most comfy pair of boots I could buy. I'm required to have CSA approved green patch work boots or shoes while in the studio. Discomfort got the better of me and my patience wore out. I broke down and bought a pair of Blundstones.

Been about a week working in these Australian leprechaun shoes and they're doing an ok job, I'm still in the breaking in periond. Steel toes but suprisingly light and well balanced, the kevlar sole shank contributes a great deal to their comfort.

I'm not saying these are the best ever but they're pretty comfy for in the studio and working all day.

What in your opinion is the best pair of boots out there?

 

[Ken Nagrod]

The first day or two of anything I buy for my feet seem comfortable.  Then it's down hill.  [big grin] 

Got a website for that brand?

 

[WarnerConstCo.]

I have not worn a pair of boots in years. 

Last one's I had were some Red Wings.

I have been wearing Merrill's for several years now.

 

[waho6o9]

Wolverine Durashocks with the plastic toe instead of steel toe. So comfortable, you'll  be amazed. Yup.  [smile]

 

[Ken Nagrod]

I have not worn a pair of boots in years.  

Last one's I had were some Red Wings.

I have been wearing Merrill's for several years now.

Do you mean this?  Merrell

 

[GhostFist]

Here's the website for the pair i got
www.blundstone.com/

 

[Brice Burrell]

I have not worn a pair of boots in years........ 

Never liked boots, running shoes for me.  I've got a couple of pair of light weight Merrell hiking boots for the snowy days.

 

[vwdave]

Boots are for cold weather. I wear merrells too and vans. I pick up my vans at the outlet store, ugly colors but for $10 a pair who cares.

 

[Ken Nagrod]

That's pretty interesting.  Never thought about inquiring with others on here about this subject.  Dave knows I wear my Red Wings to practically everything.  I wear the steel toe hiking boots most of the year and the heavy weight insulated ones during the coldest days or in snow.  The only other time I wear them is demolition due to the stainless steel sole protection for nail penetration.  Learned the hard way in the beginning of my career.

 

[FestoolMike]

Wolverine Durashocks with the plastic toe instead of steel toe. So comfortable, you'll  be amazed. Yup.  [smile]

I have to agree... these are my favorite boot.  They are extremely light and yet they perform as intended... keeping your toes in one piece and your ankle supported.  They are a bit pricey, but these are things that you will wear all day everyday.  Better get some that make you feel good.

The other thing that I like is that they seem to be cool on the feet.  I hate it when my feet get too warm.  These seem to keep your feet cooler.

http://www.wolverine.com/US/en-US/Product.mvc.aspx/7579M/0/Mens/Wolverine-DuraShocks-SR-Direct-Attach-6-inch-Boot?dimensions=0

 

[Eli]

I wear the blundstone steels, or a pair of Timberland Pro hi-top sneakers, either for rigging or big sites, industrials, etc. General carpentry I wear New Balance Cross trainers. There's really good safety toe sneakers out now. Diadora makes a super light comp toe, as does Puma.

 

[Sparktrician]

Best in boots, eh? 

[big grin]

 

[bijeshj]

I am not a professional but when I spend full days in my garage on the weekends - kills my legs. I have been using "Bates" boots for the last 6 months based on info I got over the internet - and it has been really great. They are fairly light weight and comfortable.

 

[mattfc]

Best in boots, eh? 

[big grin]

At least make sure it involves a powertool!

 

[lambeater]

Used to be able to buy steel toed doc's at Marks workware but haven't been able to find any for about the last year. I do throw on a pair of sheep boots in the yard though. [laughing] [laughing]

Lambeater

 

[tjbier]

I wear Thorogood wedge soles for trimming (strictly interior use)  with the safety toe, nice boot.
Some Timberland "work hikers" for spring/fall muddy sites... nice and light, safety toe as well
And tennis shoes any other time that I can.

 

[Sparktrician]

Best in boots, eh? 

[big grin]

At least make sure it involves a powertool!

With "Puss-n-Boots" like that, power tools are way, way down on my list of priorities. 

[big grin]

 

[jmbfestool]

Boots?  Never wear Boots any more just trainers!  Especially on roof a lot safer with flexible foot wear than boots which often cause you to trip over on a roof. 

JMB

 

[mastercabman]

DR Martins for me.

 

[GhostFist]

Doc martins are garbage since they started making them in china. As far as other shoes, ya I wear runners when I can get away with it, on this job I'm required to have green patch safety shoes which means steel/composite toes and a shank in the sole.

First week with the blundstones and I must say they're getting more comfy, best thing is the easy on easy off thing. best feeling just kicking the boots off or simply pulling them on. Impressed with how well they secure around your feet. 10 hrs a day 7 days a week on a concrete floor is a sure test for safety shoes and so far these are passing.

oh and very very flexible with the kevlar shank as I said.