Boots-Every man should have a pair

I wear dr martens 1460. Super confortable. Around 120$

 

Danner Logger for work.

Any trail-running shoe for hiking. Don't hike in boots if there is a trail; boots can be a good idea if you're hiking off-trail, ie hunting.

It's pretty hard to find a do-it-all boot... get a good boot and a comfy running shoe.

 

When I went to Afghanistan I wore a pair of black hawks. they had a zipper on the side, were water proof and desert ready with breathability. I love them. Very good for the rough terrain, rocks and thick sand.

 

http://www.blackhawk.com/product/Warrior-Wear-ZW5-5-Side-Zip-Boot,1064,20.htm

 

Georgia boots for everyday wear, i had a pair of wellingtons and now i got the mud dogs and i wear them every day, although i have a pair of cheep hitech's i use for hiking

 

Ive go 2 pair of Ariats like this 1 pair ive had for 4 years and theyre still going strong. about 100 bucks

 

Lots of good info. In a nutshell, they're not interchangable.

Work: Again, depends! I've used Chippewa's for > 10 years, going strong, replaced the sole once. Love them. Heavy and pricey. Redwings are their less pricey (still good quality)/lighter competition. These are good for EMS/Fire crews, maybe not so much construction.

Hiking: Columbia are fine. Mainly what fits your foot and what type of hiking. Day hikes with a light pack? Get some shoes, I like Merrill. Multi nighters in the Sierra's? Get something more substantial. I've had pretty good luck with the "cheap" jungle boots at the Army-navy stores. $20-30, last a few years, not too big a deal to toss them if they get banged up, expect to get some new insoles for them. Also been OK w/ Columbia, North Face and some brand I forget from LL Bean.

 

I hear that Red Wing makes some of the best boots on the planet. Maybe they have what you are looking for? Take care-
http://www.redwingshoes.com/

 

x2 on the georgia's. I Wear my wellingtons everyday.

 

Work Boot - Danner or Red wing (Best do it all)
Hiking Boot - Asolo(The make great shoes and light duty boot suitable for most hiking)
Everyday Wear - Ariat(I have a pair of pull ons easy on easy off keeps your feet dry and walking)

 

Anyone had these?

They are Chippewa's, I just got them for my birthday.

They are 8 inch oiled redwoods.
waterproof
steel toe
electrical hazard rated
and vibram outsole

 

Those look nice...............they have those in 6" ?

 

I do believe so.....

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41SEC88TQGL.jpg

 

Love my current caterpillar boots. Thinking about getting some of these next http://www.catfootwear.com/US/en-US...44M/0/Mens/Generator-6-inch-ST?featureId=1261

 

Red wing all the way. Go with the composite toe if you're in a cold climate. Same protection without frozen toes.

 

redwing is pretty gnar

 

They are nice but my experience with them was not favorable-they didn't stand up to my job-fell apart. The Timberland boot is by far the toughest boot I ever used. Add to that superior support and comfort, and they can take a beating from a hard working 250lb guy. I was in the meat business. Lots of blood (enzymes) lots of wet, lots of chemicals, lots of cold climate, lots of torque pushing and pulling heavy stuff-never split or nothing. If you want a great boot for outdoors that does all this and keeps your foot planted in the right way through it all-this is the brand and Sears carries the whole line-even hikers. Commercial over.

 

I agree with the thought that not one pair of boots will be good for every application. I have hiking boots, mountaineering boots, snowshoeing boots etc. What I do wear just about every day however is one of my three pairs of Blundstones. I have a pair of Classics in both brown (#500's) and black (#510's)...






And a pair of CSA work boots (#161's) for on duty.



I absolutely love how they feel, the ease of on and off and I've worn them doing everything from hiking to shovelling snow to attending weddings.

 

Holy huge pictures Batman! Sorry.