[AT] Work boots

[Thomas O Mehrkam]

Red Wing.

I used their cowboy work boots for every day wear.  Lasted years and years.

My previous pare of Red Wing Steal toe  lasted 20+ years.  Current pare 
three years old.  I have not used them that much recently.

I use them off show for Oil Exploration.



On 4/18/2015 11:36 AM, charlie hill wrote:
> Spencer,  I don't have any luck with fancy big name boots.
> Particularly lined and insulated ones.
> I always look for something from Carolina Boot or Georgia Boot
> and I want them to be all leather uppers, unlined with Goodyear
> welt so they can be repaired and resoled.
> Then keep them well oiled.  If Farmer is reading he is the real list
> expert on boots.
>
> Charlie
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Spencer Yost
> Sent: Saturday, April 18, 2015 9:07 AM
> To: Antique tractor email discussion group ; The SEL email discussion list
> Subject: [AT] Work boots
>
> 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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