Boots

[BobLoblaw]

Everyone has a set (or multiple sets) they've owned for years and years. Some are shit kickers, some look better with age, and some feel like a part of you. I like purpose-built gear but sometimes boots can check most of my boxes. What do you guys prefer?


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[Luke]

My last two pairs have been ariats and they suck. I wanna try some double H's or tony lomas next.

If your talking about "tactical" boots I has no idea.

[BobLoblaw]

My last two pairs have been ariats and they suck. I wanna try some double H's or tony lomas next.

If your talking about "tactical" boots I has no idea.

Nah, just boots in general. I've had a pair of Dr. Martens that have lasted 15 years (still look good) and a pair of Merrell's that lasted 10 years but now need a fire bath.


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[Totem Polar]

Two words: Nick's and White's

[wsr]

Viberg....I have a pair that's comeing up on 12 years old ready for their 4 resole
They get worn daily about 7 months out of the year

[45dotACP]

Merrel Moabs...I have never worn anything more comfortable....and I'm on my feet 12 hours a day. My hospital does not allow me to wear them per the dress code, but I work nights and have considered exercising a little civil disobedience...

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[Maple Syrup Actual]

Viberg....I have a pair that's comeing up on 12 years old ready for their 4 resole
They get worn daily about 7 months out of the year

Total metal horns to the Viberg.

I have two pairs, one steel toe, one not. LOVE them.

But I have to admit that most days I slip on a pair of Ariat Heritage Roughriders.

http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a509/geordiepickard/TPI/2014-08-28101348_zps9ed7f232.jpg

[Jac]

I've been digging my Chippewa Apaches for the last couple years... They look good, and have served well as a pretty hard-use boot.

[Luke]

Is it just me or are most of these boots listed here meant for hipsters?

All I've done is google image search these names..

[wsr]

Total metal horns to the Viberg.

I have two pairs, one steel toe, one not. LOVE them.

But I have to admit that most days I slip on a pair of Ariat Heritage Roughriders.

http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a509/geordiepickard/TPI/2014-08-28101348_zps9ed7f232.jpg

Here a my viberg smokejumpershttp://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd11/rugglesm/20151107_190917_zpsrzirmtok.jpg (http://s224.photobucket.com/user/rugglesm/media/20151107_190917_zpsrzirmtok.jpg.html)

[Maple Syrup Actual]

Nice, those have seen some miles.

My dad bought a pair of Vibergs the year before I was born.

He still wears them.

[ReverendMeat]

https://www.bellevilleboot.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=96

Not a boot connoisseur but they hold up well and are comfortable. I wear them every day I work.

[Malamute]

The majority of the time its Hathorn Smoke Jumpers. Had worn Red Wing loggers, but the last several pair didnt last long, like less than a year for 2 pairs. The Hathorns are far better quality. Have one rebuild on them so far. If I get anything else it would be Whites.

Wear Sorrel pacs in cold weather, and sometimes some lightly insulated Danners. The danners arent close to the comfort of the Hathorns.

[Paladin]

My favorite boots are Lucchese boots had mine for 5 years don't wear them everyday but get more comfy every year!
Rick

[BehindBlueI's]

Redwings. They aren't lightweight, they aren't tactical, but they last.

[SeriousStudent]

ML Leddy in Midland Texas. Custom made almost 40 years ago, when they hand-carved a wooden model of my feet. Sharkskin lowers, elephant ear uppers.

I think they have been resoled 6 times, and have been reheeled 8 or 9 times. They have outlasted several beloved horses, and more cattle than I want to think about.

They are quite comfy.

[breakingtime91]

After wearing boots for a job, I prefer trail shows/hiking shoes. Right now, most of the time, I have saloman xa3d ultra 2s. The insoles wore out quickly but no big deal, 15 bucks later and I had fully comfortable/functional shoes again.

[Crawls]

Two words: Nick's and White's
I have a pair of Nick's Hotshots I wear for work and I believe they will be around long after I'm gone. In the time it took to break these boots in, I would have worn out other lesser boots. I don't think I'll ever buy a different brand of work boots.

[Cookie Monster]

Two words: Nick's and White's

No Whites, quality has dropped and Nicks can't keep up. The word is Wesco.

[Maple Syrup Actual]

Up here Wesco is sometimes referred to as "the American version of Viberg". That's pretty high praise.

[Crews]

Lucchese for the office, Doc Martin steel toes for offshore walking on steel grating, Twisted X leather soles for everyday, Orvis/Gokey for general outdoors, and live in a pair of Muck boots during hunting season. You can never have too many boots!

[CSW]

Total metal horns to the Viberg.

I have two pairs, one steel toe, one not. LOVE them.

But I have to admit that most days I slip on a pair of Ariat Heritage Roughriders.

http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a509/geordiepickard/TPI/2014-08-28101348_zps9ed7f232.jpg

A pair of Justin ropers just like those when ankle support is not critical, but a pair of Carolina loggers for workwear boots 90% of the time. My first pair of Carolina's were US made [old] and lasted close to 10 years.

[Aray]

I have been wearing boots from The Stewart Boot Company in South Tucson, Arizona for a very long time. My first pair I bought in 1990, roughout horse lower and standard horse tube, still have them 7 soles later. Second pair I bought, Horse lower, Elk tube I've had for 17 years. 5 soles on them.

http://www.tucsoninstyle.com/style/stewart-boots/

[LittleLebowski]

I'll have to dig up the Black Cadillacs. Some here will get that reference.

[SeriousStudent]

I'll have to dig up the Black Cadillacs. Some here will get that reference.

Yes, I still have a set like that. Got them resoled in Pohang with layer of live rubber, then the Vibram. Definitely worth it on a long hump.

I still have a set of jungle boots from NTA, too. Chuck and I were talking about them when he was here last month. Dogtags woven in the paracord laces.

Takes me back.

[Jay585]

No Whites, quality has dropped and Nicks can't keep up. The word is Wesco.

Oh? I hadn't heard about that (admittedly I don't follow the news on the boot industry much). Last I heard Whites was being acquired by some big shot company. Is there a link you could post regarding the quality of Whites? I was saving up to buy a pair of horsehide Whites (http://bakershoe.com/product/horse-hide-semi-dress-whites), but if the quality isn't there, I'll take my money elsewhere.

EDIT:

Owned a pair of Danner 200g insulated Rainforest boots. Worked well (2 seasons doing trail work in Alaska, then in Montana/Wyoming) but not worth the money, IMO.

[Cookie Monster]

4301I am no expert with the boots but in the circles I spend time in, folks used to all run Whites boots and moved to Nicks or mass produced synthetic boots (another story). I think it runs something like a large company bought them, moved them, and changed some processes (maybe making them better by automation?). There were a bunch more issues and returns, more quickly wearing out. This is for hard use logging type boots, dress shoes it might be just fine.

I got measured at the Wesco factory and bought some custom boots from them. Do some research and you might find different answers or a more complete story.




Oh? I hadn't heard about that (admittedly I don't follow the news on the boot industry much). Last I heard Whites was being acquired by some big shot company. Is there a link you could post regarding the quality of Whites? I was saving up to buy a pair of horsehide Whites (http://bakershoe.com/product/horse-hide-semi-dress-whites), but if the quality isn't there, I'll take my money elsewhere.

EDIT:

Owned a pair of Danner 200g insulated Rainforest boots. Worked well (2 seasons doing trail work in Alaska, then in Montana/Wyoming) but not worth the money, IMO.

[Totem Polar]

I live within 5 miles of both White's and Nick's so I might be biased, but both outfits are still turning out great boots, IMHO. Nothing against Wesco or Danner either; Oregon workers have to earn a living too.

[Jay585]

I am no expert with the boots but in the circles I spend time in, folks used to all run Whites boots and moved to Nicks or mass produced synthetic boots (another story). I think it runs something like a large company bought them, moved them, and changed some processes (maybe making them better by automation?). There were a bunch more issues and returns, more quickly wearing out. This is for hard use logging type boots, dress shoes it might be just fine.

I got measured at the Wesco factory and bought some custom boots from them. Do some research and you might find different answers or a more complete story.

Wildland firefighting? I ask because that's the type of stuff I'm hoping to do next season (that or USFS/NPS trail work type stuff).