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 | kubotachick
Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 116 illinois/wisconsin 
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2004-12-18 102489
After trail and error, i've found you can't go cheap with work boots, and in my professional opinion, you absolutely must buy Doc Martins (down with red wing)
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 | kwschumm
Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 5764 NW Oregon 
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2004-12-18 102490
I really dislike Rocky and Georgia Boot brand boots. I don't know what those companies are smoking but neither one seems to know that WIDE boots should be wider than MEDIUM width boots. My favorite so far has been Timberland, which have been very comfortable, but they don't seem to last as long as I would expect (adhesive problems). ....
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 | grassgod
Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 566 ct 
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2004-12-18 102492
i'VE ALWAYS LIVED BY THE SINARIO you get what you pay for. Chippouwa make's a very rugged boot. not the most comfy but you cant kill em'. Average price is about $125.00 per pair. The will last for years litterally. ....
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 | harvey
Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 1551 Moravia, NY 
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2004-12-19 102512
I like Danner. The problem with them now is: they have started importing some of their boots from China and still charge USA pricing. ....
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| Woodie
Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 109 Michigan lower
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2004-12-19 102532
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I took Timberland up on their replacement policy a few years ago sent the pair back to them and they replaceed them with no hassle (done twice now -no problem) ....
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 | Archdean
Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 279 Oklahoma
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2004-12-19 102534
I have a narrow foot and like Ariat for that and all other quality reasons, propbably look a bit odd for you Eastern Cowboys though!! ....
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 | dsg
Join Date: Jun 1999 Posts: 528 Franklin, Maine
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2004-12-19 102539
I really liked the last pair of Red Wings I had, but really dislike the new pair. Paid $225.00 for them, used them half a dozen times and they won't take em back so I'm stuck with them. Well, it's better than bare foot:)
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| hardwood
Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 3583 iowa
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2004-12-19 102546
Archdean; You and I must have came off a different assembly line. My feet are about as wide as they are long, so I've allways had trouble finding shoes that fit, both work and dress. Finaly got started with Florsheim for dress, they fit fine. For work shoes a near by shoe store in an Amish community must carry every size Red Wing known to man. They are very comfortable, light, and seem to wear forever. Frank. ....
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 | beagle
Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 1333 Michigan
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2004-12-19 102562
Red Wings or Wolverines. I've had a couple pair of Wolverines that were very comfortable. They don't have the durability of the Red Wings, but are darn comfy. ....
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 | oneace
Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 1490 south central pa
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2004-12-19 102563
I bought a pair of $200 Red Wings and they only lasted one month. The best luck I have had was a pair of clearance Caterpillar boots. They lasted about two years. ....
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| grassgod
Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 566 ct
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2004-12-19 102566
i had a pair of caterpillar a while back. They were very rugged but for some reason made my feet very soar. I wore them for months in hopes to break them in but it never got better. I finally gave them to a friend. ....
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| drh1983
Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 20 Cedar Rapids Ia
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2004-12-19 102571
I have had Red Wings for years, comfy but not durable.
I have tried Mac Tools boots and Snap-On boots. So far the
Snap-On boots have been the best..comfy & durable ....
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 | AV8R
Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 882 North Central Wisconsin 
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2004-12-19 102573
Like Frank said, the Red Wings are available is sssoooo many sizes and types, that all you need to do is find the right ones. I have averaged about 2 years per pair (in a machine/weld shop). Mine always wore out from the inside out.
Like a tractor, boot dealers mean alot too. A good dealer has not only the size and style selection, but the kowledge and skill to help fit you properly. I wore the same type for years, replacing every 2 or so, untill (because of a move) I had to go to a differant dealer who suggested a differant style. Wow, what a differance. Much more comfy. Since I don't work in the shop any more, I'll probably have these 'till I die! ....
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| grassgod
Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 566 ct
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2004-12-19 102574
About 5 years ago i had a pair of John Deere work boots...i got them on sale in a catalog. The were warm & durable exept the bottom rubber was too soft & the wore down but that was there only flaw. ....
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 | yooperpete
Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 1413 Northern Michigan
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2004-12-20 102590
For work boots, I agree with Beagle that Wolverine makes a really good workboot. If you get the model that has a Duroshock sole, you can feel the cushion compression on every step when standing or walking on concrete or hard surfaces. Mine have lasted for years.
For Hunting and general outdoor work in the cold months, I go with Rockies-DeerstalkerII. 1200 Grams of insulation and Vibram sole for traction.
I like Danner and Merrell boots for hiking and general knocking around. For washing vehicles and being in mud, I use "Muck Boots" they're full rubber outside with a light foam insulated inside.
I've also have a pair of RedWing/Irish Setter work boots that seem OK but nothing like the DuroShock Wolverines. ....
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| dsg
Join Date: Jun 1999 Posts: 528 Franklin, Maine
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2004-12-20 102628
Wouldn't it be nice if boot dealers were like tractor dealers, let ya try it out for a while before you buy:) Couple hundred is a lot to find out you made a mistake.
David ....
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