[AT] Work boots

[Gene Dotson]

    I agree with Ron on the USA made Red Wings. I switch between 2 pails 
that are at least 5 years old. I keep them water proof and the leather 
pliable with a couple applications a year with silicone spray or saddle oil 
which is silicone and lanolin. I believe the maintenance is a very important 
item as the water has a tendency to deteriorate the seams.

                    Gene




-----Original Message----- 
From: Ron Cook
Sent: Saturday, April 18, 2015 10:50 AM
To: Antique tractor email discussion group
Subject: Re: [AT] Work boots

I have to agree 100% with Cecil.  I typically get more than 5 and
sometimes as much as much as 10 years out of my Red Wings.  Now you are
going to comment that I obviously don't work.  I really do, but not in a
livestock environment.  That does make a difference.  The Red Wings all
have a date of manufacture on the label.  My current boots that are in
need of replacement were made in 2004, about a month before I bought
them.  I usually have two pair so I can trade off, and this pair was
involved in that situation.  Still way past one year use.  You need to
make sure you get the Red Wings that are made in the USA of USA
leathers.  They do have cheaper, somewhat offshore varieties.  My son,
the Customs Inspector, mistakenly purchased the cheaper ones and they
did not last to satisfy him and he is fussy about the origin now.  He
spends a lot of time on his feet on hard surface and is fussy about his
footwear.  He learned that from me.  I have been exclusively Red Wing
for over 40 years.

Ron Cook
Salix, IA

On 4/18/2015 8:37 AM, Cecil R Bearden wrote:
> Spencer:
> I have had all brands over the last 50 years, and the ones I always go
> beck to are Red Wings.  They are made from USA hides and built in Red
> Wing Minnesota, by US citizens.  I use a Red Wing store here in OKC that
> is managed by a fellow who grew up in Red Wing Minn.  The guy bleeds Red
> Wing tanning fluid..   He is also a certified pedorthist.   Since I have
> to have special braces on my boots for my back injury, I go to him and
> he saves me a bunch of money on orthotic inserts.   My insurance won't
> pay for any of the braces, so this guy has really saved me a bunch.
> My Red Wings last at least 3 years, and I abuse the heck out of them....
>
> Cecil in oKla
>
>
>
>
> On 4/18/2015 8:07 AM, Spencer Yost 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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