Whatever

Mine last a couple of years. I'll probably have to get a new pair next year, only because the soles are wearing down.

What brand do you wear?

 

Right now I have a pair of timberlands (they are technically a hiking boot not a work boot). I have worn most brands out there of hiking and work boots and most only last 6 to 9 months now. I am usually in the 100 to 150 dollar range as I can not see spending 300 bucks on a boot I am going to destroy in a year guaranteed.
Edit... this was my last pair of work boots (not a hiking boot)

 

Does the chlorine do that to the soles?

 

I dont walk through puddles of chemicals or pour it on them. I also use muriatic acid, but again I don't use it on the boots. That's just from walking.
Edit... also the only pair of boots I have seen do this. Normally they just wear flat.

 

Weird.

 

Thats pretty tough on boots. Some types of work will do that no matter what the boots. I have the same approach to cost but I'm not as hard. They wear down pretty good though and I replace them yearly to take care of my feet.

 

If you ever switch to tennis shoe type you may want to try these. I got them yesterday, composite toe, comfy as hell (for a work shoe)
Reebok

 

Don't forget, if you want your pic on the first post, let me know.

 

How high up do those go?

 

I pretty much refuse to buy Redwings anymore two pairs was enough to make me say no thanks. I'm allowed one new pair of shoes a year and now I just buy a basic Timberland slip on with a composite toe. I'm not around anything heavy anyways, but some people in the company like to go over kill because the company is paying 100%.

 

Same here. We're allowed $100 per year. The ones I buy are $86.
Tall boots make me sweat pretty bad and usually are rough on my back.

 

Thanks those are slick. Will look into. Would be nice to have a composite toe not in a boot.

 

Well better go change my front diff oil. I was going to change it when I did the rear, but since Toyota can't make the noise happen i'll assume the front diff is good enough for some Redline 85w90.

 

Here's the link if you want to check it out.

$89 Reebok Work Men's Dayod Safety Toe Skateboard Work Shoe, Black, 10.5 W US

https://www.amazon.com/Reebok-Work-...464075&s=gateway&sprefix=reebok+compos&sr=8-7

 

My right knee is a piece of crap and i spend a lot of time on ladders. I never saw the point in wearing heavy boots on ladders. The lighter shoes are easier on the knees. We're allowed up to $200

 

My left knee is shot. I just started wearing a knee brace a few days ago. The joys of getting old.

 

If you need comfy composite boots / shoes check out Keens.

 

Probably

 

Thanks I've got huge feet so first pair will be tested/ bought potentially in store.