[AT] Work boots

Sun Apr 19 11:41:17 PDT 2015

Spencer,  there is a farm supply store about 40 miles from
me that carries Carolina boots and Georgia boots but they
aren't listed as dealers for either.  I'm not sure where they
get them but they have a good selection.  My point is that
if you look around some you might find them somewhere in a
country store or feed store, etc.

Charlie

-----Original Message----- 
From: David Bruce
Sent: Sunday, April 19, 2015 11:32 AM
To: Antique tractor email discussion group
Subject: Re: [AT] Work boots

>From your work probably a few miles but timewise about equal to half
the state. I have never found a steel toe boot that will not blister the
tops of my toes. Obviously the fit. It is about time for me to buy some
more chore boots so reading this thread closely.

On 4/19/2015 10:09 AM, Spencer Yost wrote:
> Hey Charlie,
>
> I've heard good things about Carolina boots. Unfortunately Charlotte is 
> the closest retail location to me.  They do have a place in Roanoke VA 
> which is a bit closer and my sister lives there.   I may try to make these 
> last(duct tape (-:) until I go visit her.
>
> As you can tell, shoes and boots are one thing I won't buy online - I like 
> to check the fit.   I have occasionally bought a replacement of an 
> identical shoe online, but never a shoe/boot new to me.
>
> Spencer
>
>> On Apr 18, 2015, at 22:28, "charlie hill" <charliehill at embarqmail.com> 
>> wrote:
>>
>> I've never owned a pair of Red Wings but always wanted to try them.
>> I have a hard time finding them here and when I do they don't have them
>> wide enough for me.  I've also always wanted to have a pair of White's 
>> made
>> for me but never have.  The reason I like Carolina Boots is that they are
>> very
>> well made, old style, with solid heels and good soles plus all leather
>> construction
>> and they are reasonable.  What I said about major name brand boots
>> would not apply to a company like Red Wing.  I was talking about big name
>> stores
>> and companies that put their brand on some off shore made boot.
>> I like boots that are sewed and riveted together not glued and molded.
>>
>> Charlie
>>
>> -----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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