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Re: Boots - General Work
« Reply #20 on: January 19, 2010, 11:01:22 am »
I am a huge White's bbot fan. I have one pair that I have had rebuilt 3 times over 20 years. I personally like their "Packer" laceup cowboy style in a 12" top, with the mini-Vibram sole. For hard forestry work and fire fighting, their Smokejumper is very popular. Not cheap, but made in Spokane, WA and the best, IMHO.
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« Reply #21 on: January 20, 2010, 12:13:25 am »
Just love my Red Wing Wellington Boots. Usually get new soles and heels several times before they wear out in about 5 years.
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« Reply #22 on: January 20, 2010, 03:37:48 am »
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« Reply #23 on: January 20, 2010, 07:32:11 am »
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« Reply #25 on: January 20, 2010, 09:55:09 am »
I must be an odd ball. Have a real wide foot. Georgia Boot is all I can find that fit. I keep 2 pair and swap out every day. You won't find them at wal mart
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« Reply #26 on: January 20, 2010, 11:19:12 am »
I wear Chippewa work boots and Cabelas hunting boots for dressier occasions. Both have served me very well.

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« Reply #27 on: January 20, 2010, 01:25:10 pm »
I wear my Red Wings for work and dress up.


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« Reply #28 on: January 20, 2010, 02:50:45 pm »
Wudman, if you get sticker-shock at the Redwing store, look for a cop store and check out Magnum boots.  The pair I have on look much like military jungle boots, but they are Goretex.  They are pretty deep into their 3rd year of daily wear and going strong.  Mighty comfy and very little break-in was needed.  The great part was, they were $57!  This pair is not steel-toed.  I can't wear those as I have feet shaped like a duck's! :D :D :D
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« Reply #29 on: January 23, 2010, 08:21:57 pm »
Gotta check out Bellevilles!  They make all kinds. I've used them for a few years (ever since red wing and others went overseas)  Made in USA!   I believe it is what our military uses.
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« Reply #30 on: January 27, 2010, 02:18:59 am »
I was so frustrated with my redwing show laces that were worn out and refused to stayed tied more than 10 minutes.  I was so frustrated I went into the Redwing store in a huff, frustrated.  The guy gave me a new set of laces for free (I didn't know that they did that), but was worried I'd still have the same problem.  Well I found out that the laces are impregnated with something to give them more friction against each other and now they stayed tied!  To my shock, someone already solved this problem.  Thank goodness!  Attaboy Redwing.
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« Reply #31 on: January 27, 2010, 06:09:20 am »
Redwing here   I use the slipons and get 2-3 years out of them. I do construction work so I'm on concrete alot. I also farm so they get hard use out in the fields.

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« Reply #32 on: January 27, 2010, 07:18:40 am »
I have a pair of Thoroughgoods.They are a structural firefighting boot,eight inches high, They meet all safety reqirements.Downside to them is they have hard sole that is slippery in the sub-zero weather.They are made in the staes.

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« Reply #33 on: January 27, 2010, 08:52:13 am »
I wear Timberland Pro model boots I get through work. Steel- toed, easy to break in, and fairly good cushioning on the sole.

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« Reply #34 on: January 27, 2010, 08:37:27 pm »
I had a pair of hard soles once and couldn't stand up on packed snow on roads. Worst things I ever had on my feet.



I have to put my Teflon shoes on, .




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« Reply #35 on: January 28, 2010, 04:31:13 am »
 smiley_mad_crazy Just madness.

Pre-commercial thinning pays off. :)

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« Reply #36 on: April 04, 2010, 08:44:19 am »
Here's what I use for operating a brush saw. Just ordered a new pair today. They are water proof as well when working in the alder/moss type ground to.

http://www.deakin.com/shop/products/?p=1518

I can only get them there as the local saw and boot shops don't order them anymore. One guy says it's getting hard to sell logger's boots. He's the biggest saw dealer in the area, chainsaws and brush saws. These boots are made in Vernon, BC. Most thinners wear those rubber boot type chainsaw boots. They don't give much support and are too hot for me. Hard on the feet I find and chafe the legs. This shop always bought the Swede brands and they are about $100 more and no better.

Pre-commercial thinning pays off. :)

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« Reply #37 on: April 04, 2010, 09:05:49 am »
I like my Magnums.  They're very similar to the old jungle boots the Army had.  I have feet shaped like a duck and need the wide toe, and the sole is thick but flexible.  I've worn this pair daily for almost 3 years and the tops are finally wearing out, but the soles are still like new.  They were only $55. :)
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« Reply #38 on: April 04, 2010, 09:10:51 am »
I should add that softwood thinning is very hard on boots. Your walking on stubs anywhere from pencil sized to 6", but mostly around 2" and fairly dense. That will rip the best pair of boots up within a season.

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« Reply #39 on: April 04, 2010, 07:09:42 pm »
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