If you can afford them Red wing is the way to go. I've worn many pairs of shitty boots, that's probably half the reason I walk funny now. I can't wait to get myself a pair of $200+ Red wings. It's not that much compared to what some of these people pay for the dunks and whatever vintage sneakers we wore as kids.
Everyone in my shop wears the moccasin red wings, no steel toe and a very limited tread but also slip resistant. I do Tile though so we aren’t doing welding lol. Only on side jobs Ill braze some copper but thats about all I am doing with fire.
@@Titantitan001 You don't braze copper, you solder it. Unless you're doing A/C lines then you use silver solder. M u knees couldn't do tile work, I'll stick to plumbing
I quit wearing steel toes a while back. I wear the same Ariat cowboy boots that Rip wears in Yellowstone. Most comfortable boot I've ever worked in. My grandpa always told me before he left this shitty world, don't go cheap on your boots or your bed, because if you're not in one you're in the other
Agreed I have Ariat boots ( comfy and durable). While the price up front feels like a lot, the long term cost is less than the sweatshop/ child labor shoes most people in the us wear.
@@layleedayne4772 a lot of the guys I work with wear those really cheap Walmart boots, and wonder why their backs and knees hurt. I try to tell them it's the boots on their feet but they ain't having it.
@@danielfinney4295 if it means anything to you I agree with you. If your feet aren't healthy those problems can work their way up the body especially if there's any injury. Lost of modern shoes too because they don't give at all out pressure or squeeze the foot too much that the arches start to drop which is bad. I've heard a few sports medicine professionals talk about it happening to their semipro athletes.
I also just remembered one of the biggest issues with steel toes is that the toe caps themselves are meant to fit both sides. They don't have a left and right form for them which can cause uneven pressure on the toes or cramp them.
Red wing is, in my opinion, the best boot available. Comfortable, tough, and the only boot i can squeeze 2 years out of. Timberland doesn't get enough recognition, they make awesome comfortable work boots as well. Glad to see them getting some love. I was surprised not to see any Carolina boots on here. They are a amazing boot, especially if your on a student budget.
Only one honest fella here. Anyone who works on their feet all day knows damn well there’s almost no such thing as comfortable enough to be called comfortable. Feet are gonna hurt the same no matter what after you been on em for 12+ hours
I've had my White's for 17 years. I have a pair of my father's White's boots I wear occasionally that are 52 years old. Both have been rebuilt a number of times over two careers that together spanned over 60 years. Add in Fox River socks made in Iowa for a combination that will serve you for a lifetime.
If youre on a budget get timb pros, comfy af, Thorogood USA 🇺🇸 all the way if you want something to last and comfy after break in, plus they can be restitched and new sole
I’ve worn Carolina’s for a couple years then gave Chippewa a try, I’m definitely satisfied with the Chippewas I have. I’ll probably end up buying more pairs in the future
I wore my Justin’s for 6 years until the sole came completely off very comfortable boots, my keen moc toes 3 years of wear and still very comfortable. I only bought my redwing Irish setter ashbys because my new position at work requires black boots
“If they ain’t comfy hit it with a hammer” some old head mentioned it to me in the shoe store when I was young. Turns out he’s right🤣😂the Justin drywall line is stiff as a gawd damn board. I went at em for about 30 minutes just twisting and compressing the leather. Now the most comfortable boots I own😂
That's a decent brand from what I hear. I always wanted to go with the Red wings though. I can't afford them I end up with Walmart or timberland, and 2nd hand. 🤷
I wore timberland pros. Went to buy replacement boots and the specific timberland pros were not in stock. So I got Ariats. They were not as comfortable as my 2 year old worn out timberland pros.
Twisted x for me I walk and climb 8-9 miles per shift and have great support and most comfortable boot I’ve ever worn, been wearing them for over 10 years and last more than red wing and ariat don’t like the thorogoods they are not comfortable at all and a pain to lace them up, Justin’s are for entry level people barely dipping their toes in the field and once they wear out they upgrade to other boots
The Durango rebel steel toe work boots are phenomenal very comfortable and seems durable and is good for a brick masonry job or any other job that is in the construction industry.
Depending on what conditions I’m in, I wear Ariat Boots, Carolina Work Boots, Wolverines, and Justin. I only have one pair of steel toe boots from Timberland. I do however prefer my Carolina boots since they are very comfortable for me and are not too heavy.
Red Wings are awesome. No arguing there. Just suprised no one mentioned the Brunt’s Got me a pair and have been throughly surprised. They are my go-to pair lately. 🇺🇸👍
I’ve never had a pair of red wings that lasted me longer than 6 months, don’t know if it’s because the salesman doesn’t know what I’m actually looking for or what but I’ll never buy red wings again. Id rather get the 50$ special from Walmart once a year. Standing in 1-2 inches of water all day.
@@therapinape9757 I got a pair of ariats and they are so comfortable and they've lasted 9 months so far Edit: They costed me $120 but that was on a 50% discount
Carolina's! I've been laying asphalt for a few decades and have tried them all but Carolina's seem to last the longest. 325 degree asphalt is hard on a boot to say the least!!! Lol. Like wearing slippers after the initial break-in
I wear my Red Wing 604 boots. Extremely comfortable with the SuperSole 2.0 on them. But I’ve been eyeing up a pair of Iron Rangers. Not for a work boot, just a going out with my Wife boot.
As much as id like to buy from smaller companies, for the price and durability you really cannot beat Ariat, never had a problem, and there rebar jeans arent too bad either
I wear justins everyday most comfortable pair of boots ive ever put on my feet trick is to get the right size. Ive had this current pair for about 4 years. Everytime they start to look a little rough i just hit em with some saddle soap and good as new that said the leather is starting to wear in certain spots im dreading having to get new ones and break them in.
