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A man who never made a mistake, never made anything.
A co worker asked me how I know how to do so many things. I told him "ive just screwed up more stuff than you" lol
Or hid sometimes.
My Papaw wore the Redwing boots everyday from the time I was old enough to remember until he passed. His lasted many years (especially the uppers) but, as you said, different use! For the majority of my life he was "retired" which meant he farmed and raised cattle and catfish. Funny how those old Redwings are an image that will always stick with me, and any time I see someone with a similar pair, I think of him.
I know someone who stepped on a 1/2"crown staple with sneakers on.The glue from the sneaker construction was pushed up into his foot,long story short he ended up having surgery to scrape the infection off the bone in his foot that was degrading from infection.Good boots are a true value in the long run.
Gotta wear the new balance not some cheap ass Payless sneaker
I sold hundreds of pairs of those moc toe boots in the early 1960's while working at Kinney Shoes in high school. The stock number was 834. Great boots and good memories. Thanks for reminding me.
Oh, my word! Jim was a rancher who drove a school bus. Neil was a well-known jazz drummer who owned Dixonville store with his wife and drove school bus, our route to be exact. Both those guys made sure the bus was safe- there was no bullying on their buses-ever! The Hatfield's flower garden every year with the date? Betty and Doris-what women. I didn't even get the women's movement of my college days because EVERY woman I knew was strong and doing just what she wanted. Strong men, strong women. Thanks for the wonderful Dixonville memories.
Love the way this guy talks and tells his stories.....wish I had a Dad ,Uncle or Grandfather like him....
Wanted to say thank you and you're a wonderful person for sharing all your knowledge over the years. Of many different things that you do. I am a visual learner and you explain things really well.
Am I the only one who, if he finds the perfect boot, will buy several pairs because he knows that in 2 years they won't exist and be impossible to find and have several back-ups?
traderjoes I wish I would have done that with a pair of Chippewas, loved them had two pairs went to buy the third... No longer in production. Haven't found a great replacement yet, some good ones but not a great one
traderjoes I did that this fall I bought 3 pairs and they should last me to 2019 summer or more
your not alone👍
Chips are great boots.
Buy two pairs. One pair to wear while the other is being resoled. :)
Thorogood 814-4200 for me. Worn them for the last 15 years as a contractor, and they have been the absolute best of all worlds.
This is proof that the essential Craftsman could talk about anything and I would enjoy it. It's amazing. I felt like I knew all the people who were mentioned, and now I need a freaking pair of boots...
Redwing, Minnesota just down 20 miles down the Mississippi river from my grandfather's apple orchard in Prescott, WI. We all wore Redwing boots back in the 70s.
Have you considered selling "Essential Craftsman" stickers? Personally, I'm not likely to buy a shirt but always love a good sticker for the toolbox!
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I'd buy a sticker too!
As a marine technician I've settled on 6" Timberland Pro comp toe boots. Not too bad on price, waterproof, and I put some Dr Scholl's heavy duty insoles in them which makes em comfortable to wear every day
I love this channel , this man is grit and gentleman personified, many should take note , you don’t need foul language falling from your lips every other word to make your point and know what you’re talking about .
I got my first job when I was eleven years old, ( paying job that is ) working on the farm. I needed a pair of boots so I asked my dad what kind to get. He said that was what I had to figure out, that every persons feet are different, they walk differently, they work differently, no two are alike !
But he also told me to take care of my feet and not be afraid to try different boots until I found ones that work for me, best advice I ever got !
Thanks for sharing and take care.
I live in Maui and slippers (flip flops) are standard for all phases of construction past framing.
My grandfather was a carpenter. He wore nothing but Red Wing Moc Toe boots. Every day of his life. I remember every day after dinner. he would sit down on the couch. Unlace his boots, pop in a pinch of Copenhagen snuff and watch the news. Once the boots were off, he was done working for the day.
Have cruised timber for 45 years - your leather moc toe recommendations are spot on - soles are easy on your feet & light weight.
2 things are boot gospel to me (1) Never, ever buy a boot without lacing hooks - a must. (2) Don't spend big bucks on high dollar oils - rub toilet wax rings into the leather & use a blow dryer to melt deep into the leather.
Do you get new or used wax rings? :-) What you wear depends on what you're doing. Spent a good portion of my career working around welding and cutting operations, a boot without laces is better for that, nothing to catch the hot slag. Ever had a piece of molten slag get in your boot, you'll want to get them off FAST, laces get in the way, a few seconds can be the difference between a minor burn and being out of work for a few days.
thorogoods are my favorite
The only ones I buy
Ib4wp Yup. Made in USA, good price and decent quality.
Ib4wp always wanted to try those.,
I had a pair once. The same ones that are issued to SWAT. Didnt last me 6 months...
I own 2 pairs that I alternate daily. Best boots I've ever owned and I would put them on par with red wings for 60% of the price for a comparable boot.
It's funny how these things get embedded in our brains, it can be so really helpful to try and understand how our perspectives were formed at childhood especially when those conceptions were formed very early on
I Love my Red Wing's. Tractor supply makes this glue on rubber toe protector. They work great and last 6months or better. They are under $5.00 and I still have my 5 year old red wing work boots. Plus I have steel toes too for logging and such with these same protection thingys.. there awesome.
The enightenment of my shoe buying was when I discovered plastic glue on toe caps. Bought them 6 at a time. Allowed my toe scrapeing and didn't cost me a new pair of steel toed work boots. Vibran soles....always
I am a true believer in a good shoe. I am not married to a certain brand but as I have heard a man say spend the most money on your boots and your bed because if your not in one your in the other. This is so true. As a farmer and greenhouse owner if you walk as many miles a day as I do you better stay in a good boot or your feet will haunt you. Really enjoyed this video.
I did the KMart thing for a long time, until my Dad sent me a spare pair of "Military issue" boots he had bought just before retiring. I liked them so much, that when I finally wore them out and destroyed them, I went to Bates' website, bought a pair of "paratrooper boots" and have not looked back. I have ankle problems and wear boots most of the time. The right boot is so important and once you finally find it, it's worth every penny to stick with them. On a side note.... if you're going to spend big on a set of really good boots, and they have polishing or other care requirements, learn. Learn the right way to care for them and take the extra time. I bought my most recent pair in February, and six months later (After working on concrete, riding motorcycles, dropping trees, welding... etc), they still look like I've barely used them.
Great episode Nate! Looking forward to your next!!
Got my very first pair of 6 inch Moc Toe Red Wing boots at 16 years old. About four years later now and getting them re-soled with Vibram soles instead of the Red Wing classic soles. Hands down my favorite boots I have ever owned, I was always taught that if you take care of your boots they'll take care of you. Dad couldn't have been more right.
I bought my first pair of Carhart boots last spring. Surprisingly, they've held-up very well.
I'm an industrial mechanic at a factory. A pair of walmart boots last between a few weeks to a few months. I got a pair of store brand boots from tractor supply based on a co workers recommendation. Almost 2 years now and I'm shocked they are still holding up.
Mike Hough i work facility maintenance and renovations and the Wal-Mart brand boots would always split at the seems right about the 8 month mark. I picked up a pair of dickies brand water proof 8 inch leathers, right next to the Wal-Mart brand and ibe had them almost three years now. The only caveat is they were god awful for a week or two until they stretched out and formed to my feet.
I work at sears and I love watching someone who doesn't throw shade at a perfectly good work boot.
your storytelling ability is uniquely great.
We're about the same age and my dad was a carpenter for 40 years. As you're talking about K-mart and Redwing I'm thinking about my dad getting his boots at Sears for most of those 40 years. Had to chuckle when it turned out that you like that boot as well. Meanwhile, I enjoy your videos. Keep up the good work.
Just bought some New Balance 989. Composite toe, tons of ANSI safety ratings (down live wire, oil & gas, oil slip, toe cap). Extremely light. Tons of grip. Works great on and off a ladder. Relieved heel so you can get in and out fast while still having roll protection. Vented around the rear of the ankle so no sweat. Short enough top that you can wear normal socks. I only have a couple days on them so far, but so far they are excellent. They are essentially a hiking boot with a ton of safety and comfort features. They are made for pounding concrete in an industrial setting.
I wear redwings for telecommunications work. The stitched boots made by them can be resoled
loving the practical advice! Makes me miss spending time with the carpenters and tradesmen I knew growing up. You are preserving some great knowledge with these videos! Keep up the great work!
After seeing this video a while back I took your advice and honestly they are the best boot for the money and don't leave me feet sore at all
Strange color bands in this video
+John Tantalo - Eh? You mean like Simply Red, Deacon Blue or The White Stripes?
has a nice vintage look
Glad you said this I thought my eyes were going wonky.
I was thinking he was using some bad led lamps that were too bright and bluish
oh thank god it's not my eyes. my whole face is swollen from some medical stuff I'm dealin with and this did worry me for a second
I got the 8in. top moc toe boot habit from my maternal grandfather who was a carpenter at the textile co. JP Stevens.
Also, on a lark, I bought a pair of steel toe Skechers work boots, for under $80, and they were one of the best boots I've ever had. I went through building a 360,000 sq ft VA office building, a $65M elementary school, and about 22 houses, before I retired them.
That's a good price. I have a pair of RW 899s that were my first boot once I stopped growing. I've had them for about 4 years now, and I just had my first set of eyelets installed. The lower is fine, the sole still has tread, but the tongue is getting pretty beat. I never really liked the crepe soles, but I guess they have their place. I try to oil them monthly or every other month, which I think is one of the most under discuessed but most important aspects of a boot.
I've had the same pair of wolverines for 2 years now and I love them
How many hours per week do u work?
My first came from K Mart we used them around cattle which ate them in a couple months...later on working in the shop I wore Carolina 8" for several years until they stopped making the ones I wore..I used Browning Feather lite boots for hunting and Redwings for working..Cherokee logger boots for Wildland Firefighting...Then I discovered Red Dawgs by Baileys...now I use their 10" logger boot and 8" work boots...I always use vibram soles....
Two occasions in my life convinced to ALWAYS wear boots. 1. The first time a nail went into my foot. 3 1/2" nail through my sneaker into my foot... 2. It is pouring down rain and my shoes are soaked like I'm standing in a lake. I said never again will I be hurt or wet on the job. Danner boots are my go to - 3 different styles on 3 different pairs for different work occasions. Wonderfully comfortable and take a lot of abuse.
HI, I like your videos. My personal favorite work boot is the red wing 2414. They are expensive but they hold up for me 2-3 years depending on the work I do and how well I take care of them.
By far the best boots I ever wore were given to me in Navy boot camp. Unfortunately the Navy has since changed to a new design.
Jupiter-Jesus if memory serves, they were called chukkas. At any rate, it was a Russian design. Google up the Navy uniform standards from around 2006.
I work for the navy in Hawaii and used to be issued black work boots that were issued to the Sailors. Loved those boots. No longer available but I'd buy them if I could in a second.
My dad grew up in Powers and my mom in Myrtlepoint. It is great to here stories from that area.
I have worked in the Ag and Oil industries and now my daily work consists of working in both, I have gone through so many boots I can't even count. I picked up a pair of Wolverine steel toes because they were comfortable and I figured they would be done for in 3 months. I've got about 7 months on them and while the leather is worn they still are very comfortable and they provide great traction on slick surfaces. If they make the year mark I'm going to dip them in gold and get a new pair
With a size 15 3XE I looked in desperation for w work boot (construction finish work, ladders) and finally found a boot man that knew what he was doing. Red Wing the last 15 years. Custom insoles and I keep getting them re-soled at half the price of new.
Who else is a Keen guy here? Ive wore wolverines for the last 4 years they are solid👍 just recently switched to Keen. So far the comfort is unbelievable, now let's see how long they last
Redwing 877's the only boot I'll wear. Thorogood is a close second.
It's true that the moc toe does give the most room in the toe box, but the only other thing to consider is that it is a two piece toe. Meaning it is made of the sides as one piece and the top and another. That two piece aspect is why it's roomier. But it's also a weak point for water to get in. Anytime you have any kind of seam, water can get through it, regardless of leather treatment. If you going to work in dry environments, that's fine. If there's times you are in wet environments, you will get water inside them. It's not always a bad thing and it does give interior moisture a way out too. It's just good to be aware of it
Im a carpenter and i always buy K mart boots. In my 17 year career I have never had a pair of work boots or tennis shoes last longer than 6- 8 months. But I still believe that i have spent less in my career on the cheap ones and get the "new shoe" smell every time I buy them. Work boots stink especially if they ever get wet. Some day I do want to buy some good ones just to see if they last longer. Thanks for sharing this with us.
Joe Shmoe same here. I prefer Walmart boots tho. Had a pair last me 3 years once and they only cost $60
As a landscape installer my favorite boot is the Danner Bull Run. They’re easy to clean due to the stitch down sole rather than having a welt. Toe opens easily but I know how to stitch it closed by now.
Hi my name is Christopher. I have been watching your videos for a while and have learned many new skills in carpentry ( thanks)... I've also heard mention of Swords being made for family .. I am new to blacksmithing and have just recently acquired a beautiful anvil . With many tool notches up the base. Thanks again for that information I was very puzzled. If I could be so bold has to ask for a video on the art of Sword making or even a small tutorial It would be greatly appreciated. Thanks again Chris
I was a Redwing guy....I switched after 30 years to Georgia Boot which has them beat in price, comfort and product wear...their leather SPR (shit,piss,rain) is awesome
outsidescrewball Georgia boot. Made in China.
My old ragged-out pair of Red Wing steel-toed boots have saved my little, ugly phalanges more times that I even know. Also, I'm not sure this is standard for all but mine also had some kind of steel plate in the instep... there is no fun stepping on a rusty nail. But it did brightened my day when they would dent that thin steel plate and not skewer the tender side of my foot.
After years and years of work boots that I had worn of every brand, I finally settled on the Wolverine brand boot because of the no break-in period...
Worst reason I ever heard. No offense.
I could listen to you talk about this - all day.
great videos sir
Viberg boots out of Victoria BC Canada, great, old school, boots that last and last suitable for loggers, construction and linemen.
+1 on Viberg, 10 years on mine, full resole a couple years ago for 60 bucks. Cost 400 plus new. Hurts a bit at the time but seems like a bargain now...
It's funny how we mirror our mentors in life. Same as my pop finding that old spud wrench so handy, he always wore a set of moc toe work boots as well. I have a nice set of Redwing mocs that I love and have definitely put through their paces, but these days with old hips and knees I find myself grabbing a touch hiking boot more often than not. Keen Durand, made in USA, tough as a work boot, but comfortable as a tennis shoe. I only wish they would have been available when my pop was around and doing his Millwright work so I could have bought him a pair to try. I'll never disown my moc toe boots though, they'll be around as long as I'm around.
I wear Survivors by Herman. They are cheap $46 from Walmart. They last only a year and a half but, I can wear them all day on a hike, if needed, the day I get them. AND they are steel toe!
timberland gridworks, im concrete forming and pouring a litle bit they are excellent on rebar and ladders and schafaulding
8'' DIE HARDS baby!! sears better get it together and start restocking them
the link that you provided to the boots created a massive amount of pop ups that nearly made me stomp my phone out.
Infandous Ktenology stop whining and crying. Is your PC a toaster?
It's a link to Sears - if there's anything malicious there, it's the fault of Sears hosting bad advertisements, not EC. Also, install ad blockers.
The problem is with your device. I clicked the link and it took me directly to the sears website, diehard suretrack boot. No pop-up.
Here it is more subtle, I couldn't see a link but when I returned and clicked the Sears site called me a tourist. _Moi!_
Agreed. No problem with my Mac/Safari browser.
Sears/Die Hard boots huh! Poor Sears. I wonder if these boots will be around much longer.
I've got Craftsman tools I bought from them fifty years ago (circa 1967) that are functionally still like new. No other tools I've bought are like that. I hope the company that bought Craftsman continues that tradition.
I'm battling with plantar fasciitis and no matter how good I though my boots were, they still needed a special insole. Until I purchased my first set of Cat Excavator boots. I'm convinced they are doing a great job of protecting my feet and healing them; however, I'm a heavy guy and I go through insoles like crazy. I want the oem Cat insoles that come with these boots and can't find them anywhere.
Ariat works great for me. 3 yrs plus in oil mud grime and they are still boots.
Crocs #1!
I like the timberlands with the all flat bottom .
This seems to be the best for plumbing work .
The latest boot I bought and now my favorite: Justin Boots, pull on, steel toe, gaucho. Very comfortable and tough sole.
Red Wing's US-made #606 is my work boot... Granted, I'm not working in a trade currently, but I get at least 5-6 years of daily wear out of a pair. I oil them a couple of times per month and when the sole finally wears through, it's time to send them in to be resoled and relegated to my "hard use" pair.
I love my Redback boots.
My Ariats have lasted me 3 years working on the farm and also working in a pallet shop and they are still holding up well
Sears used to sell an 8 inch steel toe thinsulate work boot. I'd bought them and wore them since the mid 90's. Swore by them but I could never afford more than a $40 work boot. Wasn't until much later that I understood that you actually save money by spending more when it comes to a quality product.
Marcus de la Cruz i was the same, then i started buying the 90 dollar dickies at Wal-Mart and ive has this pair three years now.
After wearing out and rolling over crepe soled work shoes I now go with "Bearpaw" low hiking shoes. They're comfortable and $25 a pair at Big 5. I go through 3-4 pair a year. I have the Thorogood crepe sole oxfords for casual wear. Red Wing US made at nearly $300 a little to rich for my blood.
Hey Scott, I've been doing all sorts of carpentry work for years. I've worn red wing, a variety of the hiking shoes (I like Merrill's the best of that lot), but far and away, the best, most comfortable boot that I have worn is LL Bean Katahdin engineer boots- PLAIN TOE. After the initial break in period of about a week, these boots feel like slippers, yet they are tough.
Bean does offer a boot similar to the plain toe.... I think it's a toe cap type thing. I have burned thru 3 pairs of these in 3 years ( the toe cap stitching wore out) but thankfully, Bean replaced them.... yep. 3 times. My argument was that a $200 pair of boots should last longer than a year. Bean agreed.
Anyway, if you or anyone reading this is interested in a GREAT pair of boots, give LL Bean Katahdin engineer boots a whirl. Comfy, tough, look great, and you simply can't beat Bean's no hassle guarantee.
Love the videos. Keep em coming.
Btw, bought myself a birthday gift per your recommendation.....I got a 14oz Stilletto. OMG!!!!!! What a treat. Thanks for that tip.
Thanks for doing what you do.
Scott Curtis
Mt. Wolf, PA
Great Video! My work boot of choice is Keen. I absolutely love them so far. Steel toe, water proof, black, with a big rubber kicker on the front. Lasted me about a year so far on concrete factory floors, and now as an apprentice electrician, and going strong. Only downside with these particular Keens, I assume because of the good thick leather combined with waterproofing, is that they do NOT breathe at all. Had to buy smelly good inserts made of charcoal, and cedar to try and mitigate the sweat. I still love these things to death.
I was admiring your boots last vjo, thinking to myself that man is serious about everything he does.
I'm a carpenter in the us army (12w) yes it's a thing and my favorite boots are the rocky s2v they work great and last about a year of hard use there comfy and the bottom is nice and sticky for working on steep roofs
8" is now discontinued. Sears is gone. So now what do you wear? Thanks!
This.
@@ianturnbow7011 These nutz.
Sandals.
@@ianturnbow7011 No need for that Ian.
Danner boots for me. I wear the Powderhorn boots. Light with the right amount of stiffness and resoleable. Downside is price, they are very exspensive but for me having just the right boot that keeps my feet from hurting is priceless.
a boot that comes with a GOOD insole is hard to come by. if you find a boot with a decent insole that happens to last about as long as the boot lasts, that's a huge win
Love the shoutout to the "lineman"! I fully understand the value of a great workboot since I, at times make my money with my feet climbing poles so I love my Wesco brand boots. they get work regularly 12-14 hours a day 6-7 days a week.
Rigger boots on the big sites, shipyards and fabrication workshops. Cheap sneakers on the roof. Gumboots on the farm. Socks round the house (shiny floors.... awesome).
I wish Knapp shoes and boots were still around. They were the best.
The Diehards today are NOT the Diehards of the 80's and 90's. They are Chinese junk that the soles disintegrate and crumble especially in the Florida UV & Heat. The sad thing is that the beautiful reddish brown leather of the 1980's Diehards has swung full circle to the fake noggahyde look of the cheap K-Mart boots you started wearing. Probably because K-Mart married Sears...
Agreed those 8" Moc Toe boots were the classic look of the nineteen hundreds
STICKER SHOCK.....I purchased a pair of moc toes put out by Browning. I'm sure they were made by an outsourced name brand manufacturer. I remember I paid $85 for them at the now defunct Gander Mountain. I like the ankle support for hard work, and even hiking, hunting etc. Love those boots! After about 10 years it comes time for a resole. Dropped them off and went to pick them up a few days later. I was stunned when the bill came out to 70 bucks. I thought gheesh I could have bout a new pair for what....$30 more. Then I got to thinkin, maybe not my first time reroof cost me $2,600, the 2nd 17 years later cost me $10,000. I'm sure those soles had petroleum products in them, thus the huge cost increases for resole.
in WV, a lot of coal miners wear Matterhorn. I'm the self employed semi truck owner operator/ mechanic (and everything else that goes with operating a business) and I wear the pull on red wing Pecos style. 100% made in USA with USA materials, of course.
Great Chanel! However I do not understand the dislike for Redwing! I have always had the Red Wing 875 6". I wheel beer for a living. I walk 5-10 miles a day delivering beer with a handcart and it handles the abuse and elements with no problem! Sure there is wear and tear but I put these boots on at 4am and sometimes don't take them off till 7pm and it feels like I have been wearing slippers the whole time. To each there own! Keep up the good work!
"Thorough good " comfortable out of the box. Red wings are good but damn it hurts when you're breaking them in.
Yeah but damn they fit like it was made for your feet only once broken in
Red Wing 877's are a great boot. However, in order to get the best boot, you MUST be certain you are getting the "heritage" series boot. They make two different qualities of boot, that look the same, but are far from the same quality. Also, red Wing has what they call the "work boot sole". It has the look of the waffle sole, but has a hard rubber layer on the bottom, just like sears die hard boot. The rubber layer makes the sole last three times longer, at least. In the correct configuration, of the heritage series 877, and the work boot sole, you can't get a better moc toe 8" work boot. Just my opinion.
Yes, love my 877's~
I love it! I do have a pair of Red Wing 8" with cushion cuff, insole and soles. They are great. I was a bricklayer and have had these shoes over 15 years. Those soles are in pretty good shape except where I was standing on a rope to maintain tension and it slipped and my sole suffered a deep slot cut just in front of the right heel. I still wear them. My first work shoes? Montgomery Ward cork sole hard heel and NO cushion at all insole. Round toes which after a while were easy to get smashed against my toes. Politics, Religion and Work Shoes...Ha Ha, I love it, Greg (retired meticulous arranger of artistic burnt clay products)
I'm tried several different makes of boots through the years. When really got serious about boots I wore wolverines for the better part of a decade. Then I tried timberlands. Next I wore caterpillars. They all had attributes that I desired at each phase of my career. The wolverines had good shock absorption for working on concrete floors for long periods of time but they did not hold up well over time. The timberlands were decent tough work boots but they were uncomfortable to wear while driving from projects to project in. The caterpillars were comfortable to wear whole driving and are significantly lighter than the timberlands. None of them offered good arch support and as a result I developed planter facititis from a collapsed arch. Now I've found what is for my purposes the penultimate work boot. Mongrel from Australia. The model I've worn for nearly a year corrected my arch issue and they are rugged, light and as an extra benefit they have a side zipper (in addition to laces) that makes them quick and easy to both slip into and take off. I'll be ordering them for the foreseeable future.
I tried to like Red Wing. Three pair worth of different styles if memory serves me. Expensive lesson to learn that I do not care for them. Sears... Hate to say it but that company's days are numbered. Danner boots have been my work boot of choice for quite a while now, but still have their shortcomings. My daily driver have been Ariat's forever. When a pair wear out I always try on other brands but every time the Ariat fits me the best.
Just showed my wife your videos
I rock Red Wings. Partly because I get a discount through an affiliation with my work and because they have been the best boots that I’ve found for my feet. I’ve not been happy with Wolverines, Carhart, Die-Hard, etc.
I’ve also heard great things about Danner but I believe those are mostly for logging. The ones that I’ve seen look too tall for my liking.
There should be a poll attached to this video.
I’m I’m in hvac and I’m supposed to wear steel toes but I found I open up the toes in 2 months I accidentally got or should I say my boss got me some regular toed boots before we went to a job and it’s been two years now with no damage good as new
Wait, people frame in your area while wearing something without a hard toe cap? I can't imagine being on a job site without a hard toed boot.
A good leather boot with ablative patches glued on over the most common scuff areas isn't the prettiest thing in the world, but they sure are useful and can last awhile.
Suprisingly good quality combat boots (not the fake ones, get them from a military surplus store) are tough as hell and don't take long to break in
I love those stories! There's a local cobbler here in Bridgewater NS Canada still and he will put alittle epoxy on the toe almost like how some modern Boots use rubber now. I tried that on my toe and my heel a couple spots I know I was hard on especially when ur taking boots off they can fail if ur like me and pry it off with my foot after its loosened lol. The expoxy has been working excellent and has seemed to really make my boot last alittle better :) it must be one of those old salts tricks
Great video. My suggestion Get Tuff toe on the red wings and a vibram resole. Boots will last waaaaay longer
this video may keep sears open another month. good job
Beds and boots... always buy the best you can afford: if you're not in one you're in the other... Best advice anyone ever gave me.
Oh, what a subject! I can't wait to see your recommendation. I have large feet so i'm hoping this company will carry my size.
Portland, Oregon carpenter checking in. Saucony vegan jazz sneakers with wool socks. Cruelty free, $40, and super comfy.