[AT] Work boots

[Mogrits]

I have two pairs of Ariat slip-on boots that I wear alternating days. If
you do find a pair of boots you like, immediately buy a duplicate pair and
wear them like that. They will last way more than twice as long by letting
them "rest" a day. Smell better, too!

My "boot guy" recommends "Tactical Research" brand boots now. They are
favored by law enforcement and resemble a military type desert boot. I have
a pair that I have not worn the "new" off of because I love my slip-ons so
much.

I have/had a pair of Justin slip-ons I wore forever, but the leather got
too supple and soft to offer any kind of support and I wore the heels down
to nubs.

Warren

On Sat, Apr 18, 2015 at 11:31 AM, Gene Dotson <gdotfly at gmail.com> wrote:

>     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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