Work Boots

Sigsog226 said:
Got the Keens at Scioto Shoe Mart in Marion Ohio. I live in Marion, OH and am from Ky. There's alot of Redwing stores up around here and Columbus, but haven't found alot with different brands.
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What size?
(I'm always looking for EEE and have a hard time finding anything that wide.)
 
They have a ton of different sizes in the back. Im usual just a plain jane 10.5.

Pretty happy with the Keens, pretty much feels like a custom fit and the 8" pair feels like a short 8" (which i like). I personally like the looks of them, they take a long time covered in snow to start getting cold, very light weight, and the best part is made in the homeland.
 
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If you're ever in Asheville NC, discount shoe has about the largest selection of keens, and work boots for that matter that I have ever seen. thousands of types of boots and shoes. hundreds of keen models.


Cereal_killer said:
What local store did the Keens come from? I haven't found anywhere around here with any selection of Keen at all (gander mountain use to stock 2 male and 1 female keen boot and one m&f pair of hiking shoes but stopped stocking keen all together after the rebrand thing last spring) and they're my favorite boot & shoe brand.
To comply with BFC shills rules dont post the price or a link but just the store name is aloud.

Edited to add: after the gander mtn rebranding thing, AFAIK nothing has changed with Keen...


Currently I'm really liking my 5.11 ATAC side zip boots, next I'll be trying the under armor sides zips but with these 5.11's it doesn't seem like that will be happening all that soon.
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Wesco. West Coast Shoe and Boot Co. I'm on my second pair of 16" Highliners, got 'em in April last year. A week later I wore them to a huge gun and knife show, 6 hours walking on concrete, with no blisters or hot-spots, and no sore feet. First pair lasted me 8 years. Working, walking, hiking, fishing, whatever, I put 'em on at 6 in the morning and take them off at 10pm. All day, almost every day. Not steel toe, but for my work(electronics) and hobbies, this is not an issue.

I'd rather wear a pair of good thick heavy ass boots than a pair of cheap tennis shoes. In fact, I have a pair of tennis shoes that have lasted me five years so far, just because I hardly ever wear them for anything.
 
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Timberland Pro Rip Saw.

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Composite toe, puncture resistant, logger heel (obviously), padded throat and tongue for those of us with bony feet. Chinese made, unfortunately, but the most comfortable pair of boots I've ever had. No wear-in period.

I use this stuff on 'em.

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Picture is probably huge. It was mixed by a smokejumper to fight the fact that the red fire retardant they use is caustic, and dissolves leather. There's no boot in the world that will stand up to what I do (I emailed Danner, and they said they didn't have anything), but this helps.
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I like the look of these but boots typically make my feet sweat, it's a tough thing getting all those features AND remaining breathable.
 
shinyedges said:
I like the look of these but boots typically make my feet sweat, it's a tough thing getting all those features AND remaining breathable.
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I agree. I have to wear boots for work, but once works over, im in shoes.

However i have been looking around at different shoes/low profile boots for casual wear from different boot companies. I fell in love with the Keens i bought so much, that im planning to buy a pair that go below the ankles.
 
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Sigsog226 said:
I agree. I have to wear boots for work, but once works over, im in shoes.

However i have been looking around at different shoes/low profile boots for casual wear from different boot companies. I fell in love with the Keens i bought so much, that i want a pair that go below the ankles.
I do see a couple different pairs, but not any made in Oregan.
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I have to wear protective shoes at work too, I recently switched to these:

I'm in a machine shop, so these are perfect for being in concrete floors indoors. They have electrical protection, oil and slip resistance and a protective toe. But the big plus is they don't make my feet sweat. I was shocked how many different saftey toe shoes timberland makes. Some really casual options that keep your feet safe.
 
I like em. Its really cool that so many shoe/boot companies are bridging the gap in casual/hiking/work/etc..
 
Cereal_killer said:
What local store did the Keens come from? I haven't found anywhere around here with any selection of Keen at all (gander mountain use to stock 2 male and 1 female keen boot and one m&f pair of hiking shoes but stopped stocking keen all together after the rebrand thing last spring) and they're my favorite boot & shoe brand.
To comply with BFC shills rules dont post the price or a link but just the store name is aloud.

Edited to add: after the gander mtn rebranding thing, AFAIK nothing has changed with Keen...


Currently I'm really liking my 5.11 ATAC side zip boots, next I'll be trying the under armor sides zips but with these 5.11's it doesn't seem like that will be happening all that soon.
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I've bought mine at Sears but my local store no longer carries them.
 
shinyedges said:
I like the look of these but boots typically make my feet sweat, it's a tough thing getting all those features AND remaining breathable.
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I've given up trying to keep my feet from sweating. I wear very thick Merino wool socks in the winter, and very thin Under-Armor boot socks in the summer. The composite toe cap helps, because it doesn't conduct heat or cold, so I just have to deal with whatever is going on inside my boots. I can't wear pull-on boots because the socks are almost a half-size different in thickness, but I like lacers, anyway.

There are boots with Gore-Tex linings, and that stuff really is as good as the Internet says it is.
 
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I've given up trying to keep my feet from sweating. I wear very thick Merino wool socks in the winter, and very thin Under-Armor boot socks in the summer. The composite toe cap helps, because it doesn't conduct heat or cold, so I just have to deal with whatever is going on inside my boots. I can't wear pull-on boots because the socks are almost a half-size different in thickness, but I like lacers, anyway.

There are boots with Gore-Tex linings, and that stuff really is as good as the Internet says it is.
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I feel you, I have a farm and regularly cut wood even in the winter. I wear boots around the farm and used to wear them at work too before I got the saftey shoes.

I had been wearing a pair of wolverine pull on boots that were the bees knees except my feet sweat being in them 12+ hours a day.
 
If you never want to buy boots again, and you have the $, get a pair (or 2) of Nicks or Wescos.
They'll need to be resoled every few years so have a spare pair around. After several resoles, the lower parts of the boots
will be worn out and you can have them replaced by either company for half of what the boot originally cost. I don't use them for work, but my Nicks are built the way a boot should be built; all leather, Goodyear welting, and they're the most comfortable footwear I've ever owned. Not cheap, but definitely worth it. I don't think I'll ever need to purchase a new pair of boots again.
 
A bit of a Necro-thread but, Lowa leather hand made boots from the EU have been the best overall for my feed when I don't require a "steel toe". Timberland have a modest price generally, are super comfy and, are relatively cheap if you don't need to "LIVE" in your boots everyday or, buy two pairs and alternate days in them to let them dry out and recover from wear.

Alternating any boots between daily wears will extend their life far beyond their "on days" lifecycle if you are using mid-grade or better leather boots.

Danner and Merrell are highly recommended by a lot of people but, simply are not cut to fit my feet. Keen are super comfy if you can find some that are molded to fit your feet.

Lace up high top boots work best for me preventing water/sand/rock intrusion and, provide a lot more ankle support in addition to protection from hazards like rocks, steel, etc.
 
I was a huge fan of Doc Martens for years and years. However, my latest pair of work boots are made by Wolverine. These are my new go-to boots.
 
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