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Nuc
09-16-2011, 03:49 PM
The average pair of Timberlands lasts about 6 months for me and I am officially swearing them off. I'm looking for a 6" waterproof work boot, and I spend the majority of my day walking around a concrete deck, so it needs to be comfortable. Boot needs to last at least 2 years so I can justify the absurd cost of work boots.

I'm leaning towards Red Wing Classic 4425s (http://www.redwingshoes.com/red-wing-shoe/4425-red-wing-shoes/4425-red-wing-mens-6-inch-boot-brown) but I've never owned a pair of Red Wings and am basing this decision on what I've read on the internet.

Anyone have any experience with Danner, Red Wing, White's, or Wolverines?
Androidpk
09-16-2011, 03:50 PM
Check out Belleville, they're amazing.
AnticorRifling
09-16-2011, 03:55 PM
Check out Belleville, they're amazing.

I'll second Belleville.

I also loved my Bates.
Nuc
09-16-2011, 04:08 PM
Belleville looks like a really awesome boot but they don't make 6" boots. Bates is a cheap made in China version of the Made in USA Wolverines (so sayeth Google).
Reltov420
09-16-2011, 04:27 PM
Redwings or Vasque. I've been an arborist for 10 years, and comfortable boots are invaluable when you're in the air for 7-8 hours, redwings are my personal favorite, and cheaper than vasque boots. I also can beat up boots like no other, these last longer that your average boot. Much longer.
Androidpk
09-16-2011, 04:39 PM
Who wears a size 6?
Paradii
09-16-2011, 04:40 PM
Danners are nice, Wolverines suck. I've heard some good things about Red Wings but have never owned a pair.

I doubt they make what you are looking for, but I love some of the boots Keens make.
Paradii
09-16-2011, 04:41 PM
Who wears a size 6?

Size 6 =/ 6 inch boot, city boy.
AnticorRifling
09-16-2011, 04:45 PM
Belleville looks like a really awesome boot but they don't make 6" boots. Bates is a cheap made in China version of the Made in USA Wolverines (so sayeth Google).

Quite possible, I've never owned a pair of Wolverines but I've had a few pair of Bates and liked them.


Also I hate you because now I'm shopping for boots, saw a pair of 11" all leather paratroopers that will probably have to be purchased.
Nuc
09-16-2011, 04:46 PM
6" is the height of the boot.

Paradii: you like the Keen boots? I've never heard of them but they're made in the USA and there are a few dealers local to me, I can probably try a pair on.
Nuc
09-16-2011, 04:53 PM
Quite possible, I've never owned a pair of Wolverines but I've had a few pair of Bates and liked them.


Also I hate you because now I'm shopping for boots, saw a pair of 11" all leather paratroopers that will probably have to be purchased.

I spent the past hour looking at boots, I have no sympathy for you, and neither will my wallet after tomorrow.
Anothi
09-16-2011, 05:46 PM
I recently bought a pair of Wolverine "Durashocks". Made for standing/walking on concrete. Also Red Wings are a great pair of boots. I wore those for a solid 4 years and my feet were always comfortable.
Inspire
09-16-2011, 05:50 PM
Quite possible, I've never owned a pair of Wolverines but I've had a few pair of Bates and liked them.


Also I hate you because now I'm shopping for boots, saw a pair of 11" all leather paratroopers that will probably have to be purchased.


Women and their shoes....
Androidpk
09-16-2011, 06:49 PM
Size 6 =/ 6 inch boot, city boy.

Harsh.
Stanley Burrell
09-16-2011, 07:20 PM
Rough like Timberland wear (yeah!)

Me and the Clan and your Land Cruisers out there.

I really do like the Oakley S.I. boots and half-boots.
4a6c1
09-17-2011, 05:31 AM
Bates!

http://www.batesboots.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/bates-boots-2.jpg

I own these and LOVE them. I used them when I was guarding consistently. I still keep them in my car just in case and I have plans to take them hiking soon. Most comfortable shoes I have ever owned, other than my desert boots.
Paradii
09-17-2011, 03:01 PM
...God damn it, I am at work.
Androidpk
09-17-2011, 03:52 PM
If you're that excited just wait until you get home so you don't get fired, ok country boy?
Paradii
09-17-2011, 04:20 PM
Aw, someone is butthurt that they don't know how shoes are sized.
Ardwen
09-17-2011, 04:24 PM
Since Timberland is being bought out by VF corp, the same fine company that makes the low quality jeans sold in wal-mart, whatever good things anyone may have said about them are likely to change.
Androidpk
09-17-2011, 04:31 PM
Aw, someone is butthurt that they don't know how shoes are sized.

You're right, someone is butthurt, someone also doesn't have a sense of humor.