The ones in the pic are the shit. Take a minute to break in but once they do they are comfy as hell.

>>694664274
Ive owned caterpillar, wolverines, dr. Martens, and a couple shotty walmart ones. So far dr. Marten have been the most comfortable, though a tad bit hevy, the bottom doesnt wear uneven like most work boots and they are pretty beeathable, the stiching sucks, and if you kneel down alot the tip of the leather wears and opens from smll rocks. Like i said they are super comfortable though, like your feet wont hurt or feel sore aftrr a long day at work, and when you switch to house shoes you cant notice the difference, im gonna try red wings in about 3 months because of their suppossed tough hide

I just bought my first pair of redwings. Not worth it. Not bad boots by any stretch but not worth the $260 I spent by any means. You could get way more bang for the buck. My next boots will be Timberland Pros. I'm a pipefitter on my feet all day, every day. Long hours, so it's important to me.

Lightweight is desirable too.

>mfw every image I have is >4mb

Also a working class anon. Believe it our not have had the same pair of Docs for almost 3 years and they are holding up great.

Doc actually makes real boots aswel. Not just the fashion shit you see hipsters and poser punks wearing.

>>694664824

That was just a stock image of red wings. Seems like the reviews are slowly getting worse on that brand.

>>694664886
I do a ton of kneeling and standing in rough terrain.

>>694664901
This is kinda how I feel but I haven't been thinking about this subject very long


Thanks for the replies.

>>694664901
Same /bro here. One major thing that pissed me off was when I got home, I laced em up saw made in China on the tag. Really Redwing? I paid $260 for some high quality American made boots. Not what I got. Not worth it. Again, not bad boots, but dollar for dollar, not worth it.

I've been in a trade that mandates steel toes and shanks for 15 years. I swear by Caterpillar "Derrick's" they are built tough, i buy a new pair every 3 years or so. mostly because they start to look bad, not that they become structurally unsound. Great boots

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>>694664274
>>694664824

ITT: faggots,

get on my level,

>>694665232

Can you attest to the stitching? Other anon mentioned they kinda fall apart with heavy kneeling.

Heard 3 good things about docs so far. I kinda wrote them off at first because of the reputation of not even being work boots

>>694665460
Nigger im working in commercial hvac, not at fucking auschwitz

I don't care 1 shit about how they look. I'm no a fashion fag when I'm pulling nails or doing drywall mudding so as long as they hold up I don't mind the finish wearing.

>>694665460
Nigger im working in commercial consturction, not at the fucking matrix

>>694665568

Thank you for this, lol

>>694665460

This looks the type of thing you'd wear at some homosexual Nazi orgy

Unless that's what you're into

>>694665568
LOL

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>>694664274
These work bretty gud

>>694665806

>the reason I'm ordering a pair right now

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>>694665523
>industrial series
I shit you not, not more than a year old
Comfortableas fuck though

>>694665893

What are they

>>694665460
Great boot but get the one without the zipper.

>>694666056
Those are bates lites, my son. A favorite of the Marine corps.

>>694665951

Doesn't this bother you? How much were they?

They look kinda tall which seems like it would be hotter. That is one of my main needs

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I wear these for work and find them very comfy and they have a zipper on the side which is good. They are electrical shoes however which my work thinks I need but if I'm hit with 700 volts I doubt my shoes matter...

>>694664274
Marine here.
If you own 1 boot, make it a Wiggys boot.
No fucking around, best boot made. All in the insulation.

I'm a mechanic. I've had really good luck with Georgia Boots in the past. I ordered a set of Timberland Pro Pitboss boots when Amazon had the 30% off the other day to try out. My one set of Red Wings were not comfortable, looked like shot in a month (bad for a $300 pair of boots), and barely lasted a year. The Georgia Boots seem to last 2-3 years. The Timberlands will be the cheapest pair by far that I have bought in the last ten years.

>>694666201
Steel sole? I really need nail proof as I've picked up a lot lately

Do they get hot? Looks pretty big and heavy

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>>694665568
Also commercial hvac. RTUs, Lieberts, and chillers. July... can't keep up. Every year...

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Chippewa boots. Lasted me 2 years. On my 2nd pair

I've had the same pair of work boots now for 6 years. They look like ass but god damn are they ever still comfy as fuck. Got steel toes, steel shank, static and electricity dissipation, and comes up over the ankle just enough to stop you from wrecking your ankles and the lower shin against shit falling on it.

I wouldn't trade them for anything else, ever.

>>694665568
Nigger I'm working on general havoc, not suckling bitchtits

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>>694665568
>>694665773
>>694665806

unbelievable faggots,

you just can't fill the boots your daddy wore huh?

no... it's call "comfort" and "cushioning"

no one gives a fuck about durability anymore.

no one.

>>694666466
No steel in this boot. But it's really light. And they have little holes that pump air in.

>>694664274
Whites are the best boots made. Get something made for your feet, not something off the shelf.

>>694665523

No stitching issues yet.

Would take a picture but they are out in my car. I can work in them all day and not feel a thing. I usually work up to 60 - 70 hours a week sometimes and no worries.

They aren't the best for water proofing though. There are definitely worse out there, but they're alright.

>>694666272
Yeah it fucking bothers me, i had just went through some other docs, where i made hole on the tipfrom kneeling on rocks, ibought these cause of tje hard plastic on front, but shit.... they were 150, but i cant switch, theyre just so fucking comfortable and not hot at all, i can jump off the top of my van and it wont hurt me at all, the soles and bottom of boots are well made, xcept the fucking stitching,

>>694664274
Red wings? You gotta earn those son

>>694666704

Those boots are like 10 stories high nigger did you even read the part about staying cool?

>>694665327

That specific boot is there original classic model. Still made in the US and durable, simple, with great stitching. Bought mine 3 years ago, so can't attest to the current model.

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>>694664274
look no more-keen

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>>694666194

i will, just as back ups though, they take way to long to put on,

if someone were to make a waterproof verson of this, it would be pretty much the end all be all of boots with our current technology.

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>>694664274

I work/hike in a pair of Vasque Breeze GTX boots.

Really comfy, real durable (fell down a waterfall with a pair on and they came out unscathed), breathe really well, and they're even a little waterproof which is nice.

I don't know if they make a model that has nail proof soles since it isn't really necessary at my work; but they're great boots.

>>694666471
How bout them sweet oveetime and emergency calls

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>>694664274
Clarks GSX hiking boot. I am on my third pair. Swim/run/bike/cartwheel. whatever. these will secure your mobility.

>>694667029
Is that a boot? When is a boot a shoe?

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Nick's boots

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best general purpose construction boot

>that i know of,

>>694664274
If you were really a working man you'd be getting em at the thrift store. We don't get paid much bud.

Chippewas. They're a tad pricey but they'll last you a lifetime.

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>>694665523

>>694667029
>>694667211

You really want/need leather half way up your calf?

I've had higher boots and I definitely prefer a lower cut. They're more comfortable and they give you better mobility.

>>694664274
I have some amazing red wings steel toe that lasted 3 years most comfy boots on this planet

>>694664274

Timberland Pros

Residential HVAC, great to work in, just ok to drive in.

Worth the price.

>>694664274
These are the last work boots I bought, I like them.

http://www.batesfootwear.com/US/en/gx-8-desert-composite-toe-side-zip-boot/20130M.html

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>>694664274

Boatman here

>>694667549
How are those attics treating you fellow hvac fag

Piss on them.
You've never walked in a man's bootees until you've pissed on them.
Famous quote.

>>694666421
Jesus.

If you work on an oil rig in the arctic: http://www.wiggys.com/clothing-outerwear/fire-retardant-work-wear/nomex-fire-retardant-composit-toe-pack-boots/

These look nice though.
http://www.wiggys.com/footwear/new-lamilite-boots/

Used to wear redwings. Gave canada west boots a try and will never go back. I never buy boots with any sort of lining in them. Shit just collects sweat and starts to smell and rips within 6 months. Unlined leather boots are the best. Water proof boots aren't worth it. Better off getting a separate pair of rubber work boots of you need them. Been wearing steel toes for 14 years and my best advice is avoid cheap shit and buy something made in the USA, Canada or uk.

>>694667522
>whatever

Protection is to be considered on my part.

>>694667413

I am a laborer in northern California. I post my skill set online and accept work as they call in. I am currently charging 16 bucks an hour for any work. Would also love some input on how expensive other laborer or tradesmen are comparitively

>>694664274
Get a pair of slip on red wings with wiggle room all around your foot. Used mine on oil rigs and now as a factory inspector. Get leather and get mink oil and take care of them they will last forever. I've walked through streams mud shit and more and never noticed they are good to go.

>>694664274
Nail proof sole doesn't really exist, sharpened steel spikes go through anything except steel plate, not a comfortable insole.

Breathable is also going to be tough in common workbooots.

Best factory produced boots are probably the Red Wing Heritage brand. These are the USA made versions of the classic Redwing designs. Mass production was shipped to China, but angry blowback caused them to open their US factory back up in a limited capacity. Choose your soles according to what you walk on most of the time. If its dirt, go with knobby style, if its mostly pavement or concrete, go with the white vibram stuff. Most important, don't buy them online. Haul your ass into a boot store and buy them.

There are also high end custom boots, look at brands like White's and Nick's. These are custom made to your feet. You are putting $500+ on them, but they are by far the best fit/ quality that can be had. Used quite a lot by smoke jumpers, loggers, woodland firefighters, etc, guys that really push their equipment and depend on it to keep them alive and working.

>>694665460
Are you gonna invade Poland in those boots?

>>694667670
hows the men's bathroom treating you

>>694664274
I sold work boots for 6 years, then spent the last 7 years needing them for my own job. The thing about "durability" is it really depends on the user. I've personally gone through a pair of 165 dollar wolverines in 6 months of hard work, and it took 3 years to wear out my 80 dollar caterpillar brand boots. The wolverines were much more comfortable, but the durability was from the type of job I was doing at the times I had them.

In the last 16 years I've never heard anybody actually happy to have bought redwings.

>>694664274
What does NEWT mean?

>>694666704
>not valuing durability
Voting with your $ fir poorly made disposable garbage
Youre a shit human being
Go live in china.

If you work around water, get boots with goretex/exodry. Walking with wet feet fucking sucks.

Mine have a kevlar sole and carbon toes. They're light compared to other metal toe/sole boots.
And get kevlar laces. It might sound stupid just like that, but I used to go through 3-4 pair of laces and year and now I'm going on my second year with the kevlar laces and they still look brand new (without the dirt and mud of course).
>>694667413
>his boss doesn't pay his boots
Stop working for burnouts, guy.

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>>694667712

>I never buy boots with any sort of lining in them.

preach it brother,

commercial HVAC here.
redwings have been the best so far. i have the goretex insulated ones for winter standing in snow up on roofs all day and they are great. comfortable all day too.

looking at getting another pair for summer that breathe more cause my blundstones are shit

>>694667670

Depends if its a condo or not, I'm in comfy cool crawlspaces replacing capacitors left and right.

>>694667589
Same.
Except my boat is a little waterlogged m16.

Still gotta keep the white soles on though.

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>>694664274
I swear by redwing boots. Been wearing then for years. I can usually wear one pair for 2-3 years and the soles usually wear out before the leather. Pic related. Is my current pair.

>>694667029
How much does each boot weigh?

>>694664274
I'm not sure about what specific brands.Spend as much as you can and make sure they have cushioned soles. Durability does not exist but comfort does. Get good thick socks aswell.

>>694667109
72 hours last week. On pace for about the same. So sick of Server rooms melting down, cotton wood blankets, and people bitching about the price of R22. Looks like next week is gonna hit the 100s. Gonna be the busiest week yet.

>>694665568
Top Zozzle

Whitecollarfag here my shoes smell like death help!

>>694668114
Thats why we use wiggys. Only insulation that actually does what its suppoosed to.

>>694667948
When im not sucking cock in a mens restroom im in an attic changing evp coils, capacitors, and blower motors, sometimes boards too, but those are rear

STC
>canadafag

>>694664274
Footwear salesman here

Chinook Tarantula around 100 bucks depending on store.
Durable, the inner part of the shoe has a breathable mesh inside and it stops sweating up to a point.
its a steel toe with a 2400lb of pressure resistance.

>>694667522
Those are called sneakers you dumb fuck

>>694667816
Construction in Jersey. i make 15/hr. Boss makes closer to 80/hr

>>694668181
Lucky bastard, deep south texas here, no crawlsaces, straight inferno in there

Worked with my father's contracting business for years and gone through various brands and styles of work boots. The higher end Dakota boots are usually most comfortable but there don't last all. All I basically look for is something with a steel toe and shank (regulations here in Canada). It's the steel shank that makes them nail proof. Really expensive ones use carbon fiber in place of steel

>>694668114
i have rubber boots for camping and fucking around in the river. I need to buy a good pair of paintballing footwear, I hate the sand everywhere and fucking up my good shoes everytime I go.

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>>694667924
>>694667991

you all are just fucking jealous that my boots are crazy durable, provide ankle support, protection, DON'T HAVE BULLSHIT FABRIC LINING IN THEM and only look better with age,

you keep it up with your bullshit 8 inch fabric and fake leather tennis shoes disguised as boots.

>>694668357
Only way to stop footwear from getting stinky long term is to never wear the same pair two days in a row. If they never dry out properly they will start to get funky.

>>694664274
steel toes are to protect your foor incase you kick something sharp
they do not protect from things falling

I work engineering at a plant and wear a pair of Timberland Pros. They're great, don't even feel different from any other shoe. Only complaint is they're a fucking nightmare to drive more than 2 hours in (fucks up your heel). I have an hour commute though and that doesn't bother me at all.

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Frye are the most comfortable but don't last for shit. I think they're no longer made for work but instead purely style.
Redwing Heritage are the most durable but you have to beat the shit out of them to break them in.
Wolverine are comfortable and durable for less than half the price of the other two. Buy them knowing they're basically a disposable item.
Caterpillar the same as above
Cole Haan comfortable as shit, more durable than Frye and stylish as fuck. Probably don't want to wear if you're worried about scuffing your boots

Probably any ~100-150 dollar boot would suffice if you want to replace them every few months.

>>694665363

Only the Redwing Heritage line is made in america. Expect to pay 300 plus for the real Redwing

>>694668554
They are actually pretty good quality hiking boots (I owned a pair I would do multi week hikes in), but they are definitely not real work boots.

>>694667413
I work farm labor on a farm in California for $11 an hour. New boots are a must, fag

>>694667816
I work 11 hours a day for Canadian min wage. I do anything from roofing to flooring to just general labour. I'm as typical a working man as it gets.

>>694668508
Footwear salesman means you've never worked in said work boots at a labor job.

Your opinion is merely corporate advertisement dribble tour store pushed.

Go outside. The men are talking.

>>694667816
Ismnstrumentation technician. 45 an hour.

>>694668828
That is truly a shit wage for hard work. In the midwest I'm making 15 an hour doing easy as fuck warehouse work.

>>694668723
Do you actually work with your boots or you just take them out of the closet for the Pride Parade?

>>694664274
deal with sweaty feet faggot, apple cider foot bath after work everyday. Dont be faggot.

>>694668988
Apparently my autopia correct doesn't know instrumentation

>>694668285
The company i work for is small, so the businessowner nd i have an understanding, any emergency call, we go half and hlf

>>694668725
Thanks fag, I will try this. And thanks for not a cuck neckbeard response

>>694668757
i have dropped plywood and hammers and shit like that on my feet while wearing boots that would have hurt while not wearing them, so they do work for short falls

>>694668579

Try posting your experience on craigslist. I get so much work I'm going to start asking for 17 on my next jobs.

I like original SWAT boots they last me about a year.

>>694668723
>>no steel toe
gtfo

>>694668828
I did hay bailing on a farm for a few months a while back. Thrift boots worked fine. Just had to make sure they had steel toes. Most people on this thread haven't worked a day of their life. They're just niggers that wanna look "cool" in their new timberlands.

>>694667707
thats like a fucking expedition gear manufacturer dude.
like most of their stuff is made for military and antarctica and rig workers.
theyre up in grand junction. ...they actually make your shit when you order it.

>>694666300
They do make a difference and can save your life, also if your working on electrical it's always good to use screwdrivers with rubber handles.

>>694664274
Best work boot = timberland titans. Nothing else is even close regardless of price.

>>694668725
Just get foot powder dude. It's like a buck and a half for a fuckton.

>>694668723
lol you are confused about a great many things

>>694668870
I have worked as a electrician for multiple years until the economic crash made my company goes out of business. sooooooo I like how you make assumptions without litterally any knowledge.
Also, I was here to help you.

>>694669207
That doesnt sound like a bad idea. For a bit more i have work under him because im a convicted felon. Stole 13 grand from a pharmacy. Anyway. After thats straightened out i can get insurance and fire up my own jobs safely.

>>694666516
2 years is shit lifetime. i got a pair of Wolverine Chesapeake 3 years ago and they still have plenty of life left in them. alot more comfortable and durable than the pair of caterpillars ive had for going on 6 years. been in the cable industry for 7 years now, company buys us new boots every year but i still wear my first pair of wolverines every day.

Thanks everyone I really appreciate the input.

Normally I check reddit first for reviews because /b/ has a hard time focusing, but I had to leave because they all just started flaming eachother and never discussed boots at all lol.

I wear red wing Pecos . No lace pull ons. But I'm a pipewelder and laces burn. Best boops I've worn. I know alot of guys like danners better but they are spendy

Georgia Boot. I didnt even need to break them in and they were still comfy as hell.

>>694669231
>2016
> still using steel
>cause its fun to have a frozen piece of steel sucking heat out of your toes all winter

>if you're not using a carbon composite toe, you're doin it wong

>>694665893

I went to the site and the whole fucking thing is covered in american flags and bullshit, looks like a fucking toby keith music video. no fucking thanks.

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>>694669019

there my daily walkers, i walk, i work, i sleep, i fuck, i do everything in these boots,

protip, don't do what i do, don't have only one pair of boots, get at least two and switch them out every other day, it will double the life of both boots,

believe it or not boots need to rest

>>694669231

yeah yeah, take what i can get right now, when i pull 400 dollars out of my vagina to get some wesco's i will, but until then this is the best i got.

>>694669546

Dude the people who hire me don't even ask my last name except in the rare case I take a check instead of cash. I worked for a cop while I had a warrant 2 weeks ago lol

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>>694669492

like what?

>>694669742
>high tech carbon toe space boots
>everyday working man

You can only pick one.

>>694669348
>red wings
>timberland
you must think Chevy makes the best automobiles in the world too because it's the best thing that happens to be at your local car dealer

fuck this walmart-tier shit

>>694669742

>not reading op
>talking about retaining heat

Nigger wtf I don't give a single shit if my feet are cold, only if they are hot

>>694669871
Im just sketched about people not paying me. And without a license or insurance i can get sued ontop of not getting paid if they ever decided to push it.

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>>694669580

2 years of everyday use is a miracle to get out of boots, especially when your dumb and only have one pair,

and especially especially if your 200 pounds and above, believe you me, the heavier you are, the shorter the life span is on your boot, rubber and leather.

>>694669818
>doubles the life of both of the boots

That's how math works, use something half as often, it lasts twice as long

>>694670108

Look into a mechanics lein

thorogood boots aren't bad, but a little pricey, and aren't good if you work around oil often. decently comfortable but if your feet roll outward they don't give good support id give 6.5/10

>>694667816
597 pipe fitter Chicago.
$47/hr on the check
$6/hr into 401k
$148/year of pension
Free Top Tier health insurance

Unionize. Value your skillset. If not, by being the cheapest, it's a constant race to the bottom.

>>694664274
red wings are the shit. best workboots out there. the steeltoe is tough on flexibility. I got these:

http://www.redwingshoes.com/red-wing-shoe/1425-red-wing-shoes/1425-red-wing-mens-6-inch-boot-brown

def the best boots i ever bought

>>694670064
lol

>>694670115

>your dumb

Rocky makes awesome work boots. My first pair of waterproof, steel-toe Rangers lasted about 8 years before the sole started to detach. I'm a flatbed trucker.

http://www.rockyboots.com/rocky-mens-boots/rocky-ranger-steel-toe-gore-tex-waterproof-insulated-outdoor-boot/FQ0006223.html?dwvar_FQ0006223_color=20#prefn1=gender&sz=24&prefv1=Men%27s&start=1

>>694668508
If you sell work boots you don't actually know what makes a good boot. Every feature mis the boots have is just marketing bs. Even soft insoles are shit imo. Harder insoles support your feet better and hurt your feet less once you get used to them. Switched from soft Bullshit Dr Scholls type insoles to harder superfeet insoles and have never looked back
Mesh and lining and shot on the boot wI'll keep your feet dry to an extent. It doesn't stop your feet from sweating it just absorbs it. Shit gets disgusting after awhile and always ends up ripping. The more individual pieces of leather a boot has the worse it is. Shit tier boots are pieced together from scraps and have more seams to fail.

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>>694665568
genuine lel

>>694669451
Thanks fag...good advise now I know why this is the only place I have gone for years. Ok let's get back to the sick, twisted, offensive, and racist shit I am used to. Thank you /b/

>>694667413
I have done many days work in cheap boots. That blister from yesterday has just popped but you have to walk on it for 8 hours, not fun.

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>>694670226

i'm seriously not good at the math,

i think your being serious, but i'm not sure,

>the light that burns twice as brightly burns half as long,

seems to check out

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O5MDGMvrSJc

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>>694668219
This anon is the only person I this thread whose work boots look like they actually see any real work.
Get on our level, faggots.

>>694670260
Minneapolis 539 fitter (welder) here brother. Hope you guys are swimming in work like we are right now

>>694670115
my redwings are 4 years old, used daily in a shop doing 12s. I'm 210. Probably won't need a resole for another year.

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TERRA BOOTS

>>694664274
Whatever brand new pair of boots they have every couple days at goodwill. Seriously. $4 for a brand new pair of any and all boots. Use em, use em up, give no fucks ever..

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Warehouse guy here. Walk 50-60 miles a week. I used the Danner Crafter 6 inch boot. Not breathable. Feet were dripping in sweat at the end of the day, and I wear injinji toe socks made with nuwool. The boots were too heavy, had poor arch support (ended up with plantar fasciitis) and are made on Vietnam.

I had good luck with a pair of Irish Setter Havoc 6inch goretex boots. They are made in China though. I'm currently wearing Hoka One One Bondi 4s since its summer, light and breathable. Need a work boot with the same qualities, but resolable...

>>694670701
Absolutely. Bringing in some travelers. BP and Citgo. Millions of man hours.

>>694664274
>Shit at Walmart
>Lifetime warranty
>Steel toe
>Cheep $40-$50
>Had mine for two years

went through fire academy with them so they got wet and shit.

>>694668830
are you from New Brunswick of Alberta

>>694664274
>>>/fa/

>>694668357
Change socks twice daily, use lotrimin foot powder, buy a pair of shoe trees. Color safe bleach on socks if you can. If you have mocassin foot (variation of athletes foot) do all of the above and use a urea crew at a 20 or 40% concentration, do an Epsom salt foot bath every other day and use a pumice stone. It'll eventually go away.

>>694670571
Pfft. Your steel isn't even showing yet.

Get back to work.

>>694671161
Neither. Gatineau.

>>694671161
Meech Lake. I mtb at camp fortune.

>>694670985
Ya I hear flint hills here is supposed to be manning up again soon but after the shit they pulled this spring (brought in 500 fitter s and welders then cut 250 the first week) they may have a hard time making it. I heard the marathon plant is gearing up soon too here. It's nice to be flooded in work again

>>694670440
Blisters are good. You'll get calluses eventually don't worry about it. Real men don't wear pussy ass boots that give you pedicures.

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>>694670571
I work inside tho

>>694671307
Let's see yours.

David?

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>>694671807
I've got a pair kinda like that.

>>694667589
>Boatman
David?

>>694664901
Not the case with me at all. Bought my first pair of redwings three years ago and i refuse to get any other brand unless im doing work where they will be absolutely destroyed (working with caustic chemicals, etc). if you choose to go with redwings, ask if they can be resoled. that will extend the life of the boots for years. finally getting mine done this weekend.

>>694671295
Thanks anon...all good advise this a 1% why I come to /b/ you are good faggots now let's get back to the sick shit...porn, gore, YLYL, racist shit, offensive shit...what a great group of faggots

>>694672525
Go with the Vibram.
Shit is cash.

>>694672693
your the gay person here

>>694672436
holy shit you need to clean/oil them fuckers.

>>694668219
currently wearing same pair in the photo. had them for two years so far. comfy as fuck

>>694671797
When you work 12 hour shifts and walk up to 20 miles pussy ass boots are worth it. Nice troll tho

>>694670571
Kek

>>694670115
Pretty much this.

No idea how you get 2 years out of your boots unless you don't do any fucking thing.

>>694672901
I'm not wearing them to church, dude.

>>694664886
Can confirm I have a pair of cats that are nice but not very comfortable.

>>694664274
I just got out of a job selling shoes recently, our biggest seller besides athletic shoes were work boots/safety-toe shoes. If you just need breathability and don't need a boot, I would recommend some of the Keen low ankle hikers that come in non leather. Otherwise what ever fits that comes in a non hard leather. The hard leathers like the shoes in the pick are better for staying dry and generally look nicer, but if you just need comfort try avoiding it because they don't breath as nicely. And if you do get a saftey toe shoe, they almost always come with either a composite or steel shank on the sole.

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REI merino expedition wool socks. They are naturally antibacterial to cut down on odor, thick as fuck for extra cushion and comfort. Cool in the summer and warm in the winter. They pull the moisture away from your feet.

They are like 8 bucks a pair but they will last longer than any other clothing item you buy. I get one pair for each day of the week.

>>694672957
Not trolling. I work 11h shifts in army surplus boots from the fuckin 80s. It used to hurt but it doesn't anymore cause it callused.

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>>694672940
Had a problem with mine. The way they were sewn on the back of my ankle caused a big sore. Had to take a pair of scissors to the inside of the boot itself and cut some of the material away. Pic related. Is my ankle.

>inb4 fat
No shit.

>inb4 potato quality pic

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Redwings or danner. These are redwings.

>>694672940
>>694672940
Same as mine except no metatarsal. I really like them, but the tongue of one is always trying to sit crooked.

>>694673270
yeah I get that but if you let the leather get that dry its going to crack. oiling isn't for looks its to protect them.

>>694673313
Oh, and for people going through a pair a year, that is really common if you are putting hard miles on them. People that get over two/three years aren't doing hard time on the shoe/boot. In the end, try to find a store that will let you try on a couple pairs first hand, don't be shy to just hang out for an hour to get a feel. The biggest thing, especially when you are looking for something you are going to be spending a lot of time with will be comfort for your foot.

>>694664274
Wanna go with rocky boots /b/ro

>>694673546
They get oily shit on them frequently enough. They have road base on them now.

>>694669580
When you have multiple pairs of boots they will last that long. Last pair I had could have gone longer if it didn't get such a bad crease in the leather

>>694667029
I also use light hikers for work shoes. Vasque and Merrill for hiking, cheap Hi Tecs from the sporting goods store for work, about $60 - $80.

Georgia Boots are great, as are Danners and Timberlands.

>>694673920
haha fair enough

>>694667816
I work as a contractor in foundations. I pay my guys 150 a day cash and pocket around 6-10 grand a month. Sometimes 20k is a few days if I'm doing large flatwork and I pay my guys 300 on those days. Start your own business, only way to live a comfortable life working like a man

I highly suggest White's boots.

>>694664274
you already posted the pic, my brand. have one pair for four years now still goin strong. the guy told me its like walkin on carpet all day and he was right as rain.

>>694673427
Broken in military boots are not comparable to cheap plastic Chinese boots from wallmart

>>694667833
>Nail proof sole doesn't really exist, sharpened steel spikes go through anything except steel plate, not a comfortable insole.

M-1966 jungle boots are damn comfortable and have steel shanks (which are nice for those of us with kickstart baiku).

Danner desert Arcadia I think they are called. Worked well for me in a tucson metal shop.

>>694674548
My first boots were hand me down Vietnam era combat boots. Shit lasted through Vietnam, 5 or 6 years of everyday wear by me. I only gave them up because after 2 resold gs they fit too tight. I miss those fucking boots.

>>694672899
Nope straight married and don't give a fuck who everybody else fucks

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I'm a BMW mechanic in SoCal, and the best boots I have ever had are Australian Redbacks slip ons

>>694664274
I personally go through a pair of boots every 4 month and also have sweaty feet. I work in the dirt primarily (journeyman Wireman) and wear Justin brand pull on square toe composite toe. Durable, reliable, and comfortable as Fuck. I found its not so much the boot that makes the foot sweat but the sock. Try Nike dry fit socks, they work wonders. Thorogood is also a very good brand of boot.

>>694675732
That is the most feminine work boot I have ever seen.

Why the fuck would anyone keep a pair of boots for 2-3 years. I work average 1800 hours per year. if I take 25 cents per hour ($450 per year). I buy 2 pairs of red wings per year. Throw that shit away. bunch of poor fags on here. BTW new socks every month too. take care of your feet!

Garamont is a good brand

>>694664274
The iron ranger is a solid boot about $300 bucks solid leather hand made oil proof cork sole. Basically 6 years walking in canadian weather, sun and snow, year round and the sole has worn only gently
Look 1 month wearing every single day to break in, now live in them, only scarifice is breathabilitt get nylon/cotton socks or terrycloth insoles. To suck up the sweat

Anyone who says redwingds arent worth is
1)doesnt have M.I.A redwings
2)hasnt had them(used them regularly) for more than 2 years

Wolverines fucking suck the leather sole will be gone in a year

>>694664274
red wings are badass boots.
i have a pair of Ariats and they've been one of my fav work boots. good support, nice and comfy. what will you be doing exactly? if you don't know if you need steel toes or not you should find out.

>>694667413
the hell you talking about? im a 2nd year apprentice HET and i pull 21-26/hr min, journyman for me is over 40, buddy is a pipefitter.steamfitter and his red seal wage is 40-50/hr

>>694676432
That's what I thought. But all the tool trucks carry them, so I figured why the hell not. I've had red wings, wolverines, and Caterpillar. None were as comfortable as these Redbacks

>>694667413
If you had a real job, they'd have a work shoe reimbursement program.

>>694676593
This. Look after your feet because they pay the bills.

>>694666925
you're wearing leather fucking boots, you aren't going to stay cool. oh and if you're working HVAC you are going to be working in hot fucking places. quit being such a faggot and buy you a pair of decent boots. if you aren't worried about money, any boot you spend over 200 dollars on will be comfy. if you don't want to spend that much get you a pair of Justins. comfy, durable, the best boot you'll buy for a 100 bucks.