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Who makes a good pair of boots? #8189843 10/25/13 Joined: Jul 2012 Posts: 4,776 Alabama LeroyJenkins OP Campfire Tracker OP LeroyJenkins Campfire Tracker Joined: Jul 2012 Posts: 4,776 Alabama I need a pair of boots, preferably made in the US. Not schit-kickers, or anything that resembles a cowboy boot. Just comfortable, plain, brown leather that works with khaki trousers. Any ideas? The factory of the future will have only two employees, a man and a dog. The man will be there to feed the dog. The dog will be there to keep the man from touching the equipment. � WARREN G. BENNIS

Re: Who makes a good pair of boots? LeroyJenkins #8189892 10/25/13 Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 4,831 Sierra Nevadas, Ca. pira114 Campfire Tracker pira114 Campfire Tracker Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 4,831 Sierra Nevadas, Ca. For every day wear I like the US made Justins. Not for working though. Stay away from the cheap Justins made in China. Easiest way to tell the difference is the price.

Re: Who makes a good pair of boots? pira114 #8189911 10/25/13 Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 29,921 Likes: 10 Burns/Hines, Oregon, USA 1minute Campfire Ranger 1minute Campfire Ranger Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 29,921 Likes: 10 Burns/Hines, Oregon, USA Whites in Spokane Wa. Triple stitched and can be rebuilt. Custom fits available too. I've worn them work and play for 30+ years and will likely never wear out my dress boots. Last edited by 1minute; 10/25/13. 1Minute

Re: Who makes a good pair of boots? 1minute #8189922 10/25/13 Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 171 NewMex S salsola Campfire Member salsola Campfire Member S Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 171 NewMex Red Wing http://www.redwingshoes.com/footwear/filter-Pull-On http://www.redwingheritage.com/boots#&f=

Re: Who makes a good pair of boots? salsola #8189938 10/25/13 Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 5,659 Md Hotload Campfire Tracker Hotload Campfire Tracker Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 5,659 Md Originally Posted by salsola Red Wing http://www.redwingshoes.com/footwear/filter-Pull-On http://www.redwingheritage.com/boots#&f= +1 "Far better it is to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even though checkered by failure, than to take rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy much nor suffer much" Teddy Roosevelt

Re: Who makes a good pair of boots? Hotload #8189965 10/25/13 Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 39,301 Oregon City, OR S Scott F Campfire 'Bwana Scott F Campfire 'Bwana S Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 39,301 Oregon City, OR I have worn Redwing, Whites and Double H. When this current pair of Whites wears out I will switch back to Double H. They wear well and break in without any pain. The Whites about crippled me getting them broke in. Both pair of Double H I just put on and went to work. I like these. LOGGERS The first time I shot myself in the head... Meniere's Sucks Big Time!!!

Re: Who makes a good pair of boots? salsola #8189966 10/25/13 Joined: Sep 2012 Posts: 18,243 North Central Idaho FieldGrade Campfire Ranger FieldGrade Campfire Ranger Joined: Sep 2012 Posts: 18,243 North Central Idaho Another vote for Red Wings. Their #875 6" boot is the most comfortable made IMO. Been wearing em for 40+ yrs. Their #866 Pecos boot is another good one if you like a slip on. http://www.redwingheritage.com/boot...ing-heritage-mens-6-inch-boot-boot-brown http://www.redwingshoes.com/red-win...-red-wing-mens-9-inch-pull-on-boot-brown

Re: Who makes a good pair of boots? Hotload #8189967 10/25/13 Joined: May 2010 Posts: 3,200 gods counrty R rickmenefee Campfire Tracker rickmenefee Campfire Tracker R Joined: May 2010 Posts: 3,200 gods counrty Ecco

Re: Who makes a good pair of boots? salsola #8189969 10/25/13 Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 35,293 Minnesota N northern_dave Campfire 'Bwana northern_dave Campfire 'Bwana N Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 35,293 Minnesota Wesco jobmaster? Something clever here.

Re: Who makes a good pair of boots? northern_dave #8189984 10/25/13 Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 15,380 907novacancynenana atvalaska Campfire Ranger atvalaska Campfire Ranger Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 15,380 907novacancynenana keen I work harder than a ugly stripper....

Re: Who makes a good pair of boots? FieldGrade #8189993 10/25/13 Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 8,179 Western Pennsylvania D donsm70 Campfire Outfitter donsm70 Campfire Outfitter D Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 8,179 Western Pennsylvania Originally Posted by FieldGrade Another vote for Red Wings. Their #875 6" boot is the most comfortable made IMO. Been wearing em for 40+ yrs. Their #866 Pecos boot is another good one if you like a slip on. http://www.redwingheritage.com/boot...ing-heritage-mens-6-inch-boot-boot-brown http://www.redwingshoes.com/red-win...-red-wing-mens-9-inch-pull-on-boot-brown I really like my Red Wings. donsm70 Life Member...Safari Club International Life Member...Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Life Member...Keystone Country Elk Alliance Life Member...National Rifle Association

Re: Who makes a good pair of boots? northern_dave #8190005 10/25/13 Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 6,171 Rancho Altacucawanda, CA S smarquez Campfire Tracker smarquez Campfire Tracker S Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 6,171 Rancho Altacucawanda, CA Originally Posted by northern_dave Wesco jobmaster? I wouldn't think anything west coast would be popular here. Fight fire, save lives, laugh in the face of danger. Stupid always finds a way.

Re: Who makes a good pair of boots? LeroyJenkins #8190036 10/25/13 Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 2,759 Wesconsin Cheesehunter Campfire Regular Cheesehunter Campfire Regular Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 2,759 Wesconsin The Russell Moccasin Co makes a decent boot. Have an A1 Day!

Re: Who makes a good pair of boots? Cheesehunter #8190057 10/25/13 Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 15,565 Michigun 2muchgun Campfire Ranger 2muchgun Campfire Ranger Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 15,565 Michigun I've ben wearing a pair of Thorogoods lately that I like a lot...... http://www.weinbrennerusa.com/ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UrgpZ0fUixs

Re: Who makes a good pair of boots? LeroyJenkins #8190061 10/25/13 Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 16,164 Likes: 8 S.W. Wis. aalf Campfire Ranger aalf Campfire Ranger Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 16,164 Likes: 8 S.W. Wis. Originally Posted by George_in_SD khaki trousers. Snork.....

Re: Who makes a good pair of boots? aalf #8190093 10/25/13 Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 2,759 Wesconsin Cheesehunter Campfire Regular Cheesehunter Campfire Regular Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 2,759 Wesconsin Originally Posted by aalf Originally Posted by George_in_SD khaki trousers. Snork..... Have an A1 Day!

Re: Who makes a good pair of boots? LeroyJenkins #8190197 10/25/13 Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 46,745 Just The Tip T tzone Campfire 'Bwana tzone Campfire 'Bwana T Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 46,745 Just The Tip Redwing. I've been using the USA made RW's for years and I always will. I have literally thousands of hours on them and they keep going, with propper care. They are simply the most comfortable footwear I own and wear them when I'm not at work as well. Camp is where you make it.

Re: Who makes a good pair of boots? atvalaska #8190201 10/25/13 Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 46,745 Just The Tip T tzone Campfire 'Bwana tzone Campfire 'Bwana T Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 46,745 Just The Tip Originally Posted by atvalaska keen Screw Keen and his Chicom boots. Camp is where you make it.

Re: Who makes a good pair of boots? tzone #8190245 10/25/13 Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 35,293 Minnesota N northern_dave Campfire 'Bwana northern_dave Campfire 'Bwana N Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 35,293 Minnesota who's keen? Something clever here.

Re: Who makes a good pair of boots? Cheesehunter #8190247 10/25/13 Joined: Jul 2012 Posts: 4,776 Alabama LeroyJenkins OP Campfire Tracker OP LeroyJenkins Campfire Tracker Joined: Jul 2012 Posts: 4,776 Alabama Originally Posted by Cheesehunter Originally Posted by aalf Originally Posted by George_in_SD khaki trousers. Snork..... Indeed, indeed. You guys giggle when someone says duty? Laffin' The factory of the future will have only two employees, a man and a dog. The man will be there to feed the dog. The dog will be there to keep the man from touching the equipment. � WARREN G. BENNIS

Re: Who makes a good pair of boots? smarquez #8190253 10/25/13 Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 35,293 Minnesota N northern_dave Campfire 'Bwana northern_dave Campfire 'Bwana N Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 35,293 Minnesota Originally Posted by smarquez Originally Posted by northern_dave Wesco jobmaster? I wouldn't think anything west coast would be popular here. I dunno, loggers like em. pretty good seller on baileys. Something clever here.

Re: Who makes a good pair of boots? LeroyJenkins #8190260 10/25/13 Joined: Jul 2012 Posts: 4,776 Alabama LeroyJenkins OP Campfire Tracker OP LeroyJenkins Campfire Tracker Joined: Jul 2012 Posts: 4,776 Alabama I like Ecco's but not many, if any are still made in the US. Red Wing looks like the ticket; are the soles removable in any of em' ? Have to put my [bleep] orthotics in there. The factory of the future will have only two employees, a man and a dog. The man will be there to feed the dog. The dog will be there to keep the man from touching the equipment. � WARREN G. BENNIS

Re: Who makes a good pair of boots? LeroyJenkins #8190262 10/25/13 Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 35,293 Minnesota N northern_dave Campfire 'Bwana northern_dave Campfire 'Bwana N Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 35,293 Minnesota Originally Posted by George_in_SD Originally Posted by Cheesehunter Originally Posted by aalf Originally Posted by George_in_SD khaki trousers. Snork..... Indeed, indeed. You guys giggle when someone says duty? Laffin' balls.... Something clever here.

Re: Who makes a good pair of boots? LeroyJenkins #8190267 10/25/13 Joined: Jul 2012 Posts: 4,776 Alabama LeroyJenkins OP Campfire Tracker OP LeroyJenkins Campfire Tracker Joined: Jul 2012 Posts: 4,776 Alabama I should buff my nomenclature, the insoles, not the sole of the boot. The factory of the future will have only two employees, a man and a dog. The man will be there to feed the dog. The dog will be there to keep the man from touching the equipment. � WARREN G. BENNIS

Re: Who makes a good pair of boots? LeroyJenkins #8190268 10/25/13 Joined: Jul 2012 Posts: 4,776 Alabama LeroyJenkins OP Campfire Tracker OP LeroyJenkins Campfire Tracker Joined: Jul 2012 Posts: 4,776 Alabama Northern - I have my moments (grin) The factory of the future will have only two employees, a man and a dog. The man will be there to feed the dog. The dog will be there to keep the man from touching the equipment. � WARREN G. BENNIS

Re: Who makes a good pair of boots? northern_dave #8190274 10/25/13 Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 19,034 Likes: 1 Central MS BigDave39355 Campfire Ranger BigDave39355 Campfire Ranger Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 19,034 Likes: 1 Central MS +1 double h, lot of theirs are USA made, a few aren't though. +1 redwing, but for Steel toe only. I like a nice pair of square toe western boots for daily wear. Mind you not the gold tipped roach kickers. Check out Anderson Bean for those. Dave Dave �The man who complains about the way the ball bounces is likely to be the one who dropped it.� Lou Holtz

Re: Who makes a good pair of boots? LeroyJenkins #8190275 10/25/13 Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 3,379 Midwest acooper1983 Campfire Tracker acooper1983 Campfire Tracker Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 3,379 Midwest Originally Posted by George_in_SD I need a pair of boots, preferably made in the US. Not schit-kickers, or anything that resembles a cowboy boot. Just comfortable, plain, brown leather that works with khaki trousers. Any ideas? Throughgood made in milwaukee wisc. All there leather is from american steers as well. and thy are CHEAP. I wear there wedge sole for work and they are the best quality most comfortable work boot ever. I kill chit. "The Heathens nest"

Re: Who makes a good pair of boots? acooper1983 #8190287 10/25/13 Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 3,379 Midwest acooper1983 Campfire Tracker acooper1983 Campfire Tracker Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 3,379 Midwest fyi, I have since converted at LEAST 50 other electricians that i work with from redwings TO the thorogoods. The local mom n pop shoe store carries them and they are thier biggest seller, and the local trades keep that place in business buying them. They are also 100% rebuildable. I kill chit. "The Heathens nest"

Re: Who makes a good pair of boots? acooper1983 #8190295 10/25/13 Joined: Jul 2012 Posts: 4,776 Alabama LeroyJenkins OP Campfire Tracker OP LeroyJenkins Campfire Tracker Joined: Jul 2012 Posts: 4,776 Alabama I got all excited until I read 'Union Made', but I can look past that if they work The factory of the future will have only two employees, a man and a dog. The man will be there to feed the dog. The dog will be there to keep the man from touching the equipment. � WARREN G. BENNIS

Re: Who makes a good pair of boots? LeroyJenkins #8190312 10/25/13 Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 35,293 Minnesota N northern_dave Campfire 'Bwana northern_dave Campfire 'Bwana N Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 35,293 Minnesota I been kickin around in a pair of USA made boots called "Work one" I think I have 2 full years on them, possibly 2.5 I like em just fine. Danner acadia is another decent boot you can kick a mans ass with and also be pretty comfortable in. If you get the USMC ones you'll be peeling chicks off'n your legs all day long, it's insane, like something off one of those axe deodorant commercials. Something clever here.

Re: Who makes a good pair of boots? northern_dave #8190329 10/25/13 Joined: Mar 2012 Posts: 6,519 Woodland Park, Colorado WyColoCowboy Campfire Tracker WyColoCowboy Campfire Tracker Joined: Mar 2012 Posts: 6,519 Woodland Park, Colorado Love my Danner boots. Make sure you get the ones manufactured in the USA. Still great quality. The Chicom versions not nearly as good. "And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor."

Re: Who makes a good pair of boots? WyColoCowboy #8190339 10/25/13 Joined: Jul 2012 Posts: 4,776 Alabama LeroyJenkins OP Campfire Tracker OP LeroyJenkins Campfire Tracker Joined: Jul 2012 Posts: 4,776 Alabama I rock danners for hiking/hunting and love em' The factory of the future will have only two employees, a man and a dog. The man will be there to feed the dog. The dog will be there to keep the man from touching the equipment. � WARREN G. BENNIS

Re: Who makes a good pair of boots? WyColoCowboy #8190345 10/25/13 Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 35,293 Minnesota N northern_dave Campfire 'Bwana northern_dave Campfire 'Bwana N Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 35,293 Minnesota My boy just got a pair or desert acadias, He loves em. I have a worn out pair in black and an old heavy ass pair of danner elk hunters. I also have a pair of the glued on tenni shoe danners, chicom pronghorns. They fell apart in less that a year So yes, another firm believer in the stitch down USA boots here. Besides, who's ass you gonna kick with a pair of those glued together rubber squeaky toy booties on your feet? Something clever here.

Re: Who makes a good pair of boots? northern_dave #8190351 10/25/13 Joined: Jul 2012 Posts: 4,776 Alabama LeroyJenkins OP Campfire Tracker OP LeroyJenkins Campfire Tracker Joined: Jul 2012 Posts: 4,776 Alabama Northern - I guess just the guy wearing moccasins (grin) The factory of the future will have only two employees, a man and a dog. The man will be there to feed the dog. The dog will be there to keep the man from touching the equipment. � WARREN G. BENNIS

Re: Who makes a good pair of boots? LeroyJenkins #8190400 10/25/13 Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 1,697 Alaska, Ea. Wa. pak Campfire Regular pak Campfire Regular Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 1,697 Alaska, Ea. Wa. I have and wear white's, red wing, danner, xtratuffs and bunny boots. I make an insole with 1/8" cork sheet backed with gorilla tape cut to fit each boot. This thin layer of cork transforms the comfort level of all my footwear. It is also a vapor barrier between my foot and the boot. These also dry very quickly. Every day use a pair will last 2-3 weeks. Many of the brands mentioned here are excellent. 'Often mistaken, never in doubt' 'Ignorance more frequently begets confidence than does knowledge' Darwin

Re: Who makes a good pair of boots? pak #8190443 10/25/13 Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,177 Clancy, Montana FishN4Eyes Campfire Regular FishN4Eyes Campfire Regular Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,177 Clancy, Montana I've had two pairs of Ecco's (not sure where they are made so maybe not an option). Both pairs easily lasted 3 years each and I have both pairs still, they are just a bit too scuffed up for work but they are some of the most comfortable, long lasting shoes/boots I've had. I've been considering trying their hiking boots since I've had such good luck with the damn things. Not real cheap, I think I paid about $ 220 for each pair.

Re: Who makes a good pair of boots? FishN4Eyes #8190507 10/25/13 Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 33,856 E eyeball Campfire 'Bwana eyeball Campfire 'Bwana E Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 33,856 Big 5 has some over the ankle, leather/ nylon Nevados short boots that have a slightly aggressive sole that is real comfortable walking, driving or hiking the hills. Not bad at all for about $30. The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time by the blood of patriots and tyrants. If being stupid allows me to believe in Him, I'd wish to be a retard. Eisenhower and G Washington should be good company.

Re: Who makes a good pair of boots? eyeball #8190522 10/25/13 Joined: Jul 2012 Posts: 77 New England S sjc Campfire Greenhorn sjc Campfire Greenhorn S Joined: Jul 2012 Posts: 77 New England Russell's WESCO Hoffman Can't go wrong with any of the above three for boots made in the USA.

Re: Who makes a good pair of boots? sjc #8190525 10/25/13 Joined: Jul 2012 Posts: 4,776 Alabama LeroyJenkins OP Campfire Tracker OP LeroyJenkins Campfire Tracker Joined: Jul 2012 Posts: 4,776 Alabama On a side note, anybody make boots out of kangaroo leather? The factory of the future will have only two employees, a man and a dog. The man will be there to feed the dog. The dog will be there to keep the man from touching the equipment. � WARREN G. BENNIS

Re: Who makes a good pair of boots? sjc #8190526 10/25/13 Joined: Jul 2012 Posts: 4,776 Alabama LeroyJenkins OP Campfire Tracker OP LeroyJenkins Campfire Tracker Joined: Jul 2012 Posts: 4,776 Alabama Originally Posted by sjc Russell's WESCO Hoffman Can't go wrong with any of the above three for boots made in the USA. Russell moccasins? The factory of the future will have only two employees, a man and a dog. The man will be there to feed the dog. The dog will be there to keep the man from touching the equipment. � WARREN G. BENNIS

Re: Who makes a good pair of boots? LeroyJenkins #8190541 10/25/13 Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 35,293 Minnesota N northern_dave Campfire 'Bwana northern_dave Campfire 'Bwana N Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 35,293 Minnesota Originally Posted by George_in_SD On a side note, anybody make boots out of kangaroo leather? I have a pair of cowboy boots made out of elephant foreskin. Those are handy, if you stroke em a bit they turn into hip boots. But don't use em for cold water wading.. shrinkage... wet feet... terrible.. Something clever here.

Re: Who makes a good pair of boots? atvalaska #8190542 10/25/13 Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 79,321 Likes: 2 B Bristoe Campfire Oracle Bristoe Campfire Oracle B Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 79,321 Likes: 2 Whites

Re: Who makes a good pair of boots? LeroyJenkins #8190547 10/25/13 Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 33,856 E eyeball Campfire 'Bwana eyeball Campfire 'Bwana E Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 33,856 Originally Posted by George_in_SD On a side note, anybody make boots out of kangaroo leather? Yea. I really like my Browning Featherweight Roos. They are insulated. I have some Russell Mocs with lined leather shaft and they feel good on my feet all day long. I can chase blue quail in the desert on and off all day and driving home at night they still feel good on my feet like good soft gloves. 10 B # 7695 with softer Vibram Gumlite shallow tread soles. Buy them tight and they stretch to fit like a glove. Not the best for steep terrain though. Last edited by eyeball; 10/25/13. The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time by the blood of patriots and tyrants. If being stupid allows me to believe in Him, I'd wish to be a retard. Eisenhower and G Washington should be good company.

Re: Who makes a good pair of boots? eyeball #8190552 10/25/13 Joined: Jul 2012 Posts: 4,776 Alabama LeroyJenkins OP Campfire Tracker OP LeroyJenkins Campfire Tracker Joined: Jul 2012 Posts: 4,776 Alabama Northern - I see what you did there The factory of the future will have only two employees, a man and a dog. The man will be there to feed the dog. The dog will be there to keep the man from touching the equipment. � WARREN G. BENNIS

Re: Who makes a good pair of boots? LeroyJenkins #8190556 10/25/13 Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 3,379 Midwest acooper1983 Campfire Tracker acooper1983 Campfire Tracker Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 3,379 Midwest Originally Posted by George_in_SD I got all excited until I read 'Union Made', but I can look past that if they work like unions or not, their members put a lot of money in the economy. also, they do work ;-) I kill chit. "The Heathens nest"

Re: Who makes a good pair of boots? eyeball #8190559 10/25/13 Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 47,213 Likes: 6 south texas-Corpus Christi stxhunter Campfire 'Bwana stxhunter Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 47,213 Likes: 6 south texas-Corpus Christi God bless Texas----------------------- Old 300 I will remain what i am until the day I die- A HUNTER......Sitting Bull Its not how you pick the booger.. but where you put it !! Roger V Hunter

Re: Who makes a good pair of boots? stxhunter #8190561 10/25/13 Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 35,293 Minnesota N northern_dave Campfire 'Bwana northern_dave Campfire 'Bwana N Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 35,293 Minnesota Pimpin aint easy. Something clever here.

Re: Who makes a good pair of boots? northern_dave #8190562 10/25/13 Joined: Jul 2012 Posts: 4,776 Alabama LeroyJenkins OP Campfire Tracker OP LeroyJenkins Campfire Tracker Joined: Jul 2012 Posts: 4,776 Alabama Skiing sure is The factory of the future will have only two employees, a man and a dog. The man will be there to feed the dog. The dog will be there to keep the man from touching the equipment. � WARREN G. BENNIS

Re: Who makes a good pair of boots? acooper1983 #8190563 10/25/13 Joined: Sep 2013 Posts: 4 C cjbecker New Member cjbecker New Member C Joined: Sep 2013 Posts: 4 I really like my limmer boots. They are a one piece outer leather that is Norwegian welt construction. The liners are also leather and they are rebuildable. They are kinda pricey, but they last forever. One of the best customer service I have ever had. http://www.limmerboot.com/

Re: Who makes a good pair of boots? LeroyJenkins #8190564 10/25/13 Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 35,293 Minnesota N northern_dave Campfire 'Bwana northern_dave Campfire 'Bwana N Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 35,293 Minnesota It does look like he should be standing at the edge of a dock yelling "Hit it!" Something clever here.

Re: Who makes a good pair of boots? northern_dave #8190565 10/25/13 Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 33,856 E eyeball Campfire 'Bwana eyeball Campfire 'Bwana E Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 33,856 Awright, Roger. The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time by the blood of patriots and tyrants. If being stupid allows me to believe in Him, I'd wish to be a retard. Eisenhower and G Washington should be good company.

Re: Who makes a good pair of boots? cjbecker #8190568 10/25/13 Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 35,293 Minnesota N northern_dave Campfire 'Bwana northern_dave Campfire 'Bwana N Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 35,293 Minnesota Originally Posted by cjbecker I really like my limmer boots. They are a one piece outer leather that is Norwegian welt construction. The liners are also leather and they are rebuildable. They are kinda pricey, but they last forever. One of the best customer service I have ever had. http://www.limmerboot.com/ looka there George... you smoked one out of lurker status. Welcome becker. Something clever here.

Re: Who makes a good pair of boots? northern_dave #8190571 10/25/13 Joined: Jul 2012 Posts: 4,776 Alabama LeroyJenkins OP Campfire Tracker OP LeroyJenkins Campfire Tracker Joined: Jul 2012 Posts: 4,776 Alabama Beer in one hand, rope in the other. I can picture it now The factory of the future will have only two employees, a man and a dog. The man will be there to feed the dog. The dog will be there to keep the man from touching the equipment. � WARREN G. BENNIS

Re: Who makes a good pair of boots? LeroyJenkins #8190572 10/25/13 Joined: Jul 2012 Posts: 4,776 Alabama LeroyJenkins OP Campfire Tracker OP LeroyJenkins Campfire Tracker Joined: Jul 2012 Posts: 4,776 Alabama Indeed, welcome The factory of the future will have only two employees, a man and a dog. The man will be there to feed the dog. The dog will be there to keep the man from touching the equipment. � WARREN G. BENNIS

Re: Who makes a good pair of boots? atvalaska #8190577 10/25/13 Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 21,810 CO D djs Campfire Ranger djs Campfire Ranger D Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 21,810 CO EXCELLENT quality boots! Go to Whites (Spokane, WA) see: http://www.whitesboots.com/

Re: Who makes a good pair of boots? cjbecker #8190580 10/25/13 Joined: Jul 2012 Posts: 4,776 Alabama LeroyJenkins OP Campfire Tracker OP LeroyJenkins Campfire Tracker Joined: Jul 2012 Posts: 4,776 Alabama Originally Posted by cjbecker I really like my limmer boots. They are a one piece outer leather that is Norwegian welt construction. The liners are also leather and they are rebuildable. They are kinda pricey, but they last forever. One of the best customer service I have ever had. http://www.limmerboot.com/ Looks like a nice product, by my gosh their website is really tough to poke around on. The factory of the future will have only two employees, a man and a dog. The man will be there to feed the dog. The dog will be there to keep the man from touching the equipment. � WARREN G. BENNIS

Re: Who makes a good pair of boots? stxhunter #8190582 10/25/13 Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 21,810 CO D djs Campfire Ranger djs Campfire Ranger D Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 21,810 CO Originally Posted by stxhunter You sure that's not a Mexican- Norwegian on skis?

Re: Who makes a good pair of boots? djs #8190584 10/25/13 Joined: Jul 2012 Posts: 4,776 Alabama LeroyJenkins OP Campfire Tracker OP LeroyJenkins Campfire Tracker Joined: Jul 2012 Posts: 4,776 Alabama Originally Posted by djs EXCELLENT quality boots! Go to Whites (Spokane, WA) see: http://www.whitesboots.com/ What do these run a pair? [Contact us for a price] is all I can find The factory of the future will have only two employees, a man and a dog. The man will be there to feed the dog. The dog will be there to keep the man from touching the equipment. � WARREN G. BENNIS

Re: Who makes a good pair of boots? LeroyJenkins #8190602 10/25/13 Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,678 Minnesota B Berettaman Campfire Regular Berettaman Campfire Regular B Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,678 Minnesota Count me as someone who did NOT have good luck with Redwings. Both boots fell apart in about a year and a half. The seems just came apart. Redwing of course, did nothing. I like my USA Danners and Schnees. If I am going to have a really long had day in my boots, I reach for the Schnees, but I dont have a bad thing to say about the Danners at all. The Schnees are just a little more refined. What you do today is important, you are trading a day in the rest of your life for it.

Re: Who makes a good pair of boots? northern_dave #8190639 10/25/13 Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 7,441 Wtxj Campfire Tracker Wtxj Campfire Tracker Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 7,441 Originally Posted by northern_dave Originally Posted by George_in_SD Originally Posted by Cheesehunter Originally Posted by aalf [quote=George_in_SD] khaki trousers. Snork..... Laffin' khaki trousers= boss ~Molɔ̀ːn Labé Skýla~

Re: Who makes a good pair of boots? Wtxj #8190658 10/25/13 Joined: Jul 2012 Posts: 4,776 Alabama LeroyJenkins OP Campfire Tracker OP LeroyJenkins Campfire Tracker Joined: Jul 2012 Posts: 4,776 Alabama (grin) The factory of the future will have only two employees, a man and a dog. The man will be there to feed the dog. The dog will be there to keep the man from touching the equipment. � WARREN G. BENNIS

Re: Who makes a good pair of boots? LeroyJenkins #8191098 10/25/13 Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 7,732 Alabama 4 444Matt Campfire Outfitter 444Matt Campfire Outfitter 4 Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 7,732 Alabama Been in my Red Wings for almost two years now. I'm sold. Twice the price of what I was wearing, but I've gotten twice the service out of them by far.

Re: Who makes a good pair of boots? 444Matt #8192047 10/25/13 Joined: Jul 2012 Posts: 4,776 Alabama LeroyJenkins OP Campfire Tracker OP LeroyJenkins Campfire Tracker Joined: Jul 2012 Posts: 4,776 Alabama Indeed, who sells them around here Matt? The factory of the future will have only two employees, a man and a dog. The man will be there to feed the dog. The dog will be there to keep the man from touching the equipment. � WARREN G. BENNIS

Re: Who makes a good pair of boots? LeroyJenkins #8192089 10/25/13 Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 7,951 Likes: 5 Georgia J JMR40 Campfire Outfitter JMR40 Campfire Outfitter J Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 7,951 Likes: 5 Georgia My son is in the electrical apprentice program. Someone passed out some 20% off coupons for Redwing work boots in his class a couple of months back. Turns out he needed boot anyway and he bought a pair. Neither he nor I am impressed. Not bad boots, certainly better than typical boots, but overpriced and over rated. He has been wearing Keens for the last 2 years and feels they are a much better boot. USA made too, at least the safety toe work boots are. I've worn Danners, Lowas, Asolos, as well as several better made hikers that I felt were better boots at about the same price. Without knowing what you are going to wear them for it is hard to say. Most people don't really want the truth. They just want constant reassurance that what they believe is the truth.

Re: Who makes a good pair of boots? LeroyJenkins #8192099 10/25/13 Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 1,272 Montana Henry McCann Campfire Regular Henry McCann Campfire Regular Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 1,272 Montana "Besides, who's ass you gonna kick with a pair of those glued together rubber squeaky toy booties on your feet?" Northern Dave...thanks for the laugh!

Re: Who makes a good pair of boots? JMR40 #8192115 10/25/13 Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 58 Smith Creek, FL J JWC07 Campfire Greenhorn JWC07 Campfire Greenhorn J Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 58 Smith Creek, FL I like Thorogoods. They've been great boots for me. I like the made in USA aspect (union or not union, American made so doesn't really matter to me) and mine have held up well to daily construction site wear. Plus the've been comfortable. They pretty much cost the same as china made [bleep] big name brands. I only have experience with their steel toe work boots but they make several styles that might be more in line with what you're looking for. They're definitely worth checking out.

Re: Who makes a good pair of boots? Henry McCann #8192117 10/25/13 Joined: Jul 2012 Posts: 4,776 Alabama LeroyJenkins OP Campfire Tracker OP LeroyJenkins Campfire Tracker Joined: Jul 2012 Posts: 4,776 Alabama JMR: Just a cushy job at a desk. I need boots with support for my heel; cost is not an object. Also, insole must be removable, as to allow for orthotics. Also, FYI don't [bleep] up your feet. Laffin' The factory of the future will have only two employees, a man and a dog. The man will be there to feed the dog. The dog will be there to keep the man from touching the equipment. � WARREN G. BENNIS

Re: Who makes a good pair of boots? JWC07 #8192121 10/25/13 Joined: Jul 2012 Posts: 4,776 Alabama LeroyJenkins OP Campfire Tracker OP LeroyJenkins Campfire Tracker Joined: Jul 2012 Posts: 4,776 Alabama Originally Posted by JWC07 I like Thorogoods. They've been great boots for me. I like the made in USA aspect (union or not union, American made so doesn't really matter to me) and mine have held up well to daily construction site wear. Plus the've been comfortable. They pretty much cost the same as china made [bleep] big name brands. I only have experience with their steel toe work boots but they make several styles that might be more in line with what you're looking for. They're definitely worth checking out. Thorogoods, Whites, Redwings and Justins have been a consistent pick. The factory of the future will have only two employees, a man and a dog. The man will be there to feed the dog. The dog will be there to keep the man from touching the equipment. � WARREN G. BENNIS

Re: Who makes a good pair of boots? Berettaman #8192131 10/25/13 Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 1,811 Northern Arizona S StripBuckHunter Campfire Regular StripBuckHunter Campfire Regular S Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 1,811 Northern Arizona Originally Posted by Berettaman Count me as someone who did NOT have good luck with Redwings. Both boots fell apart in about a year and a half. The seems just came apart. Redwing of course, did nothing. I like my USA Danners and Schnees. If I am going to have a really long had day in my boots, I reach for the Schnees, but I dont have a bad thing to say about the Danners at all. The Schnees are just a little more refined. We have strayed on this thread from the OP who described "boots with khaki trousers'..........which makes no sense whatsoever. I always used to use Redwings........they never fell apart and would last for 2-3 years.........until the footbeds were lousy and non-existent. Then my feet hurt like hell.....with older age. Then I switched to Kenetreks.............which are TERRIFIC!! They fit right away with no break in necessary! Expensive but worth it. I just simply replace them instead of sending them back to be resoled. My daily 3 mile walks are done in their Hardscrabble Hikers. Confucius say: He who angers you.......controls you. My Lifestance is one of Secular Humanism.

Re: Who makes a good pair of boots? Cheesehunter #8192136 10/25/13 Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 33,971 VA 2 SC byc Campfire 'Bwana byc Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 33,971 VA 2 SC Originally Posted by Cheesehunter Originally Posted by aalf Originally Posted by George_in_SD khaki trousers. Snork..... Khaki's and Dingos! Oh yeah! Double snork Proud to be a true Sandlapper!! Go Nats!!!!

Re: Who makes a good pair of boots? StripBuckHunter #8192139 10/25/13 Joined: Jul 2012 Posts: 4,776 Alabama LeroyJenkins OP Campfire Tracker OP LeroyJenkins Campfire Tracker Joined: Jul 2012 Posts: 4,776 Alabama Perhaps my point is lost on you; boots that feign business casual or better. Laffin' Typical shoes don't have enough support in the ankle or heel for my preferences. Boots are the preferred vehicle; ankle high or 5" can pretend as typical 'work' shoes, given an appropriate trouser length. Laffin'; John Holmes spittin' hur. The factory of the future will have only two employees, a man and a dog. The man will be there to feed the dog. The dog will be there to keep the man from touching the equipment. � WARREN G. BENNIS

Re: Who makes a good pair of boots? byc #8192141 10/25/13 Joined: Jul 2012 Posts: 4,776 Alabama LeroyJenkins OP Campfire Tracker OP LeroyJenkins Campfire Tracker Joined: Jul 2012 Posts: 4,776 Alabama Originally Posted by byc Originally Posted by Cheesehunter Originally Posted by aalf Originally Posted by George_in_SD khaki trousers. Snork..... Khaki's and Dingos! Oh yeah! Double snork Striaght laffin! If I would have known 'khaki's and trousers' would have produced such a ruckus I would have performed earlier. (grin) The factory of the future will have only two employees, a man and a dog. The man will be there to feed the dog. The dog will be there to keep the man from touching the equipment. � WARREN G. BENNIS

Re: Who makes a good pair of boots? LeroyJenkins #8192148 10/25/13 Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 1,811 Northern Arizona S StripBuckHunter Campfire Regular StripBuckHunter Campfire Regular S Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 1,811 Northern Arizona Sheet George, Ya got nothin' lost on me, partner. I wear my Kenetreks and another pair of ankle-high Redwings at my office JUST-AS-MUCH-AS-I-CAN while everyone asked themselves "WTF"? I get the same lousy pay raise and non-promotion regardless. Don't wear Dockers......either. Confucius say: He who angers you.......controls you. My Lifestance is one of Secular Humanism.

Re: Who makes a good pair of boots? LeroyJenkins #8192172 10/25/13 Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 24,396 Likes: 1 7 700LH Campfire Ranger 700LH Campfire Ranger 7 Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 24,396 Likes: 1 Whites or WESCO's both quality boots, as good as it gets, have had some from both companies. The WESCO;s were custom built. Redwings are OK just not the quality or as well a built boot as the other two, have worn out three pair I think. Danner Arcadia's may be ok, never had a pair, but their loggers are not what they once were, I have bought my last pair if them, have had three. Fact is the White Company boots I own now will probably be replaced with the same, if I ever wear them out. They do take time to break in, but once they do, you have some good shoes on your feet. Edit; side note here, I have a pair of "packer" style 10" boots I paid two bucks for at a yard sale, almost new. I have had guys ask me if they are White's, although they are not quite the quality of a White boot, I do wish I knew what they were, there is not tag or name of any kind on them, but I sure would buy another pair. Last edited by 700LH; 10/26/13.

Re: Who makes a good pair of boots? byc #8192253 10/26/13 Joined: Sep 2013 Posts: 5,866 Crack whore hollow Tn. S seal_billy Campfire Tracker seal_billy Campfire Tracker S Joined: Sep 2013 Posts: 5,866 Crack whore hollow Tn. O boy boots are a serious subjuct, like shot size debates or deer rounds. The longest lasting boot I have found has been Chippewa boots. They aren't comfortable at first but the don't wear out they wear in. I wear a 11 4E so boots are hard for me to find cause my foot is so wide. I tried red wings, while they were ok quality boots their widest boot wasn't wide at all and was horribly uncomfortable. My current boots are ariat boots and I'm noot really impressed with them. I have had them for six months and the foot bed is flat worn out. Everbody at work seems to like danner boots. Last edited by seal_billy; 10/26/13. Eating fried chicken and watermelon since 1972. You tell me how I ought to be, yet you don't even know your own sexuality,, the philosopher,,, you know so much about nothing at all. Chuck Schuldiner

Re: Who makes a good pair of boots? LeroyJenkins #8192869 10/26/13 Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 7,732 Alabama 4 444Matt Campfire Outfitter 444Matt Campfire Outfitter 4 Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 7,732 Alabama Originally Posted by George_in_SD Indeed, who sells them around here Matt? There is a RedWing dealer/store on HWY 31 in the Pelham/Hoover area.

Re: Who makes a good pair of boots? LeroyJenkins #8192896 10/26/13 Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 33,971 VA 2 SC byc Campfire 'Bwana byc Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 33,971 VA 2 SC Originally Posted by George_in_SD Perhaps my point is lost on you; boots that feign business casual or better. Laffin' Typical shoes don't have enough support in the ankle or heel for my preferences. Boots are the preferred vehicle; ankle high or 5" can pretend as typical 'work' shoes, given an appropriate trouser length. Laffin'; John Holmes spittin' hur. If that's what you're looking then put on a pair of Mephistos. They're not cheap and made in France but they sure feel just right on your feet. Proud to be a true Sandlapper!! Go Nats!!!!

Re: Who makes a good pair of boots? acooper1983 #8192914 10/26/13 Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 1,917 IN C Cretch Campfire Regular Cretch Campfire Regular C Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 1,917 IN [/quote] Throughgood made in milwaukee wisc. All there leather is from american steers as well. and thy are CHEAP. I wear there wedge sole for work and they are the best quality most comfortable work boot ever.[/quote] Some are and some are not. The last pair of Throughgoods I got for work say "made in china" on them. 3825 24336

Re: Who makes a good pair of boots? Cretch #8192969 10/26/13 Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 6,171 Rancho Altacucawanda, CA S smarquez Campfire Tracker smarquez Campfire Tracker S Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 6,171 Rancho Altacucawanda, CA I have some made in USA Redwing loggers about 10-12 years old. Once they broke in they were hard to beat. I used them for brush fires. I broke my foot on a dirt bike and that left my foot kinda deformed and I can't get my foot in. I really liked those boots. I then got the White Hathorn which is the on shelf boot. I think the construction may be better on the Hathorn but the fit and comfort, the Redwing was better for my foot. Fight fire, save lives, laugh in the face of danger. Stupid always finds a way.

Re: Who makes a good pair of boots? smarquez #8193122 10/26/13 Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 3,379 Midwest acooper1983 Campfire Tracker acooper1983 Campfire Tracker Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 3,379 Midwest heres my well worn 2yr old Thorogoods roughly 4300working hours on these boots, on concrete/gravel/dirt/mud/steel. I brush them off and keep them oiled and thats really about it. just thought they might help some fellers that dont like looking at stock photos. I kill chit. "The Heathens nest"

Re: Who makes a good pair of boots? Cretch #8193132 10/26/13 Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 3,379 Midwest acooper1983 Campfire Tracker acooper1983 Campfire Tracker Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 3,379 Midwest Originally Posted by Cretch Throughgood made in milwaukee wisc. All there leather is from american steers as well. and thy are CHEAP. I wear there wedge sole for work and they are the best quality most comfortable work boot ever.[/quote] Some are and some are not. The last pair of Throughgoods I got for work say "made in china" on them. [/quote] if you go to their website they brake it down into what is made in the US and what is not. most of the leather work boots are made here. not sure what style you got I kill chit. "The Heathens nest"

Re: Who makes a good pair of boots? acooper1983 #8193172 10/26/13 Joined: Apr 2001 Posts: 12,895 North Wales, UK Pete E Campfire Outfitter Pete E Campfire Outfitter Joined: Apr 2001 Posts: 12,895 North Wales, UK I am surprised nobody has mentioned Timberland? Are they no longer considered a decent "everyday" boot? Anyway, if you are wearing Khaki trousers, the only correct choice would be desert boots! Men of Harlech

Re: Who makes a good pair of boots? Pete E #8193432 10/26/13 Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 16,164 Likes: 8 S.W. Wis. aalf Campfire Ranger aalf Campfire Ranger Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 16,164 Likes: 8 S.W. Wis. Originally Posted by Pete E If you are wearing Khaki trousers, the only correct choice would be desert boots 4" heels.

Re: Who makes a good pair of boots? aalf #8193528 10/26/13 Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 4,220 VA W WayneShaw Campfire Tracker WayneShaw Campfire Tracker W Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 4,220 VA I wore Wolverene Durashocks for many years. Always could put one a new pair and never hd an issue. They stopped making the particular model I liked, dammit. Anyway, the County I worked for started a contract with Red Wing, so I no longer had my pick. after 3 months, they still hurt my feet, never have felt right, and never will buy another. I get a new pair every two years paid for, don't know what I'll do next time, but it won't be RW. Gonna look up Thourogoods though.....