[AT] Old work boots ramble

[Mike Sloane]

George Willer wrote:

> John,
> 
> I have a pair that is only a couple years old.  I made the mistake of 
> wearing my older ones when I was working to change some tires with CaCl 
> in them.  They were totally ruined.  The leather shrunk and became stiff 
> as a board.  I didn't know they had been discontinued.
I have had good luck over the years with Rocky boots, but some of the 
guys who hunt a lot swear by La Crosse. I had a pair of La Crosse boots, 
and they fell apart. I have been buying steel toe boots and Vibram 
"yellow plug" soles, rather than the softer, lighter boots - they are 
not quite as comfortable, but you only need one heavy object to fall on 
your toes or step on one nail to appreciate the value of a tougher shell 
around you foot.

Mike
> 
> George Willer

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Mike Sloane
Allamuchy NJ
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