Boots - General Work

[Toolman]

Bought a pair of Irish Setters at Bass Pro 2 1/2 yrs. ago. The only American made boot they had. Paid $180 for them only because I had a $100 gift card! They are the most comfortable and well made boot I ever owned. I was at Bass Pro a couple months ago to get a pair of chest waders and see that they no longer carry those Setters. I guess they lasted too long. All of the boots they sell are China made now.

[Ivey]

Bought a pair of Red Wing tactical, I like.

[captain_crunch]

If you want a good pair of boots check oue White Boots made in Oregon USA. Not cheap but hand made
Brian

[Papa Bang]

I used to use  Whites in the late 70's and early 80's and I like the high arch but the last couple or pair did not hold up well. I have a pair of Meindl 800 gram from Cabela's that I have worn every day in the winter for six years and although they look pretty ragged they don't leak. The bad part is that they are $300.00 but some models with less insulation are less money. They are made in Germany not China.

[SwampDonkey]

For my workboots I use mink oil/grease on them. Keeps the leather from drying out. With those boots I linked to, the leather stays good because of that. But, the rubber is what blows and I tried using epoxy to repair, which is strong in itself, but once the rubber loses connectedness it keeps ripping out. Wish I could just get some rubber to dip the boots in, because it's a shame to toss them out because of the rubber.  I'll have to try some tire patches or something.

[DanG]

SD, have you tried Shoe Goo?  It's made for repairing rubber shoes.

[Gary_C]

For my workbooks I use mink oil/grease on them.

Does it make the pages stick together?   

I'll second the Shoe Goo idea.

[SwampDonkey]

Doesn't hold Dang, the epoxy holds but it also pulls more rubber from the boot after about 2 days. 

[bill m]

I have used inner tube patches to fix my rubber boots. They last about 2 years.

[Ironwood]

My feet are fatigued ALOT lately. I have had Thoughgood that had "cushion" soles in the past that REALLY helped. I talked to the top of the line dealer and he said Redwing will be coming out w/ a very cushion"y" style sole soon. This layer is just above the vibram sole. He carries both Thoughgoods and Redwing, and some other good lines.
 

 Look for the new Redwings.

 Ironwood

[SwampDonkey]

Tire patching (maybe not their words) is what the boot shop uses they told me.