[AT] Old work boots ramble

[John Wilkens]

I thought I was funny because I was so attached to my 9" crepe sole 
Wolverine boots--untill following this string!  In the last 25 years I've 
worn out two pairs of these boots--which are by far the most confortable 
and durable boots I've ever worn....and I've had many working on the farm 
and in the woods for a living.  I'm on my third, and last pair now which 
I'm using sparingly because Wolverine discontinued this model.  'Bout broke 
my heart!  My shoe guy tried to get me one more pair but said the factory 
quit making them "because they wore too long."  Guess I'll look into 
Redwings.  John



At 09:32 PM 10/09/2004, you wrote:
>Dean:
>
>Now that was a really well written story and one that really brought back
>some good memories. I have an old set of 9" Redwing Boots that have the
>crepe soles, which are truly worn thin, but the leather is still good. They
>have to be at least 40 years old. I still wear them occasionally for old
>times sake. I have never purchased any other set of boots that have lasted
>as long or were more comfortable.
>
>Good wives and good boots are some of man's most cherished desires. Thanks
>for reminding me.
>
>Dean A. Van Peursem
>Snohomish, WA 98290
>
>I'm a walking storeroom of facts..... I've just lost the key to the
>storeroom door
>
>
>www.deerelegacy.com
>
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>
>
>-----Original Message-----
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>Subject: [AT] Old work boots ramble
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>Spent several hours trimming trees and cleaning out gutters
>today............(snip)
>
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