[AT] Work boots

[pga2 at BasicISP.net]

Wolverine Durashock. My current pair is about 5-6 years old,
but keep in mind that I don't wear them every day. I wear them
less in summer unless I am going to do some heavy work. Mine
are what some call "engineers boots", pull on with a flat heel.
They come with a shock absorbing pad on the heel and sole and
a removable liner. Mine are not steel toe but those are also
available. I still have my first pair, but the soles were
damaged by chemicals we used in the make ready area of the
car dealership I worked in at the time. I found them very comfy
to wear every day in cool/cold weather but slightly less so
in hot weather. Easy on/off too. I got both pair of mine at
Tractor Supply for about $100. I no longer see them there but
there are other places to find them in my area. They have
served me well.

Phil in TX

P.S. They are a non-slip smooth sole, not lugged, so the mud
     sticks less.

--- yostsw at atis.net wrote:

From: Spencer Yost <yostsw at atis.net>
To: Antique tractor email discussion group <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>,        The SEL email discussion list <sel at lists.stationary-engine.com>
Subject: [AT] Work boots
Date: Sat, 18 Apr 2015 09:07:56 -0400

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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