[AT] Work boots

[Dennis Johnson]

Spencer,

I tend to view things a bit different maybe because my use is different. I am not in the "muck" that much.
My favorite shoe is "Wolverine" steel toe slip on's. I normally have 3 pair - One a new "go to meeting" pair that is clean and not scratched that last like that for a year or year or more. Next, I take these when they are scratched up and no longer socially acceptable with my wife for "go to meeting" things, these become my everyday shoes for going to the shop, many work projects, etc. After that I have the 3 year old versions of these that I keep for welding projects, building projects where I scuff the toes, etc. Very comfortable shoes and work well for me.

For more serious "muck" projects, and working to clear my Oklahoma lot, I do have some real work boots. Typically I use the cheap WalMart or Academy low end boots which work fine and I leave them in the Cabin there just for that. I also have some other "oil field spec" 8" lace up boots to comply with various oilfield rules from some companies, but they are not as comfortable as the Wolverine's above so I only use them when required.

Thanks
Dennis


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> On Apr 18, 2015, at 8:19 AM, Spencer Yost <yostsw at atis.net> wrote:
> 
> I'm sitting here putting on my workboots this morning - The ones with the rear cuff torn up, the tongues torn up and the leather pulling away from the steel toe. I am so tired of work boots that don't last.  These are only a little over a year-old.
> 
> These are Timberlands, and came with great reviews on the Internet and the recommendation from a friend. However I'm very disappointed in them and in fact been disappointed in my last two or three.   The last boot that did well for me was actually a Vasque hiking boot, and lasted for years. But they don't make that kind anymore.
> 
> I figure if anyone in the world knows about work boots it's the folks on ATIS.  Can anyone recommend one for me?   One that lasts more than one season on the farm?
> 
> Thanks in advance,
> 
> Spencer
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