[AT] Work boots

[Spencer Yost]

Sounds like red wing is where I need to look next.   My son had a pair of Cat boots from 1997 that really lasted, but a recent pair did not.   So I did not look at them the last time.

I am glad to see the Vasque are still around but the toes are not steel anymore.   The steel was never as thick as a work boot but I could still take a log to the toe or kick stuff and not feel it.

Thanks for all the input!



Spencer

> On Apr 18, 2015, at 19:18, Thomas O Mehrkam <tmehrkam at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> 
> 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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