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I haven't had to have a pair of steel toed boots in a long time and the ones that I had then were just to get me by(generic walmart crap more than likely). I'm needing to get a decent pair that will last me awhile but won't break the bank(<$250 preferred).

I'm looking for:

  • -Water proof
  • -Slip resistent
  • -Safety toe (Is composite good?)
  • -Oil resistant
  • -Prefer 8" height
  • -Flexible(kneeling to standing)

There's a good amount brands, types and opinions out there but what's your guys experience with? Seems like Redwing is about the go to for mid-high range boots.

I haven't had to have a pair of steel toed boots in a long time and the ones that I had then were just to get me by(generic walmart crap more than likely). I'm needing to get a decent pair that will last me awhile but won't break the bank(<$250 preferred). I'm looking for: - -Water proof - -Slip resistent - -Safety toe (Is composite good?) - -Oil resistant - -Prefer 8" height - -Flexible(kneeling to standing) There's a good amount brands, types and opinions out there but what's your guys experience with? Seems like Redwing is about the go to for mid-high range boots.

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[–] • 3 pts

i favor the doc martin industrial work boot, and CAT makes a good steel toe as well. both are about 150.00 USD.

[–] [deleted] • 1 pt

I'll scope those out as well. I've never liked Doc Martin but haven't had a need to check out their industrial line.

[–] • 2 pts

they are the most comfortable of the two, in my opinion, once you break them in.

[–] • 3 pts (edited )

I am a big fan of work boots.

Edit: In fact, I have a pair that I could not be happier with,

[–] [deleted] • 2 pts

The 4421s would be great but I'll need something more water resistant. It seems like redwing is the way to go though but wasn't sure if there were some other decent options.

[–] • 1 pt

I've been wearing them for 30+ years.

[–] • 1 pt

I've heard about these and next time I buy a pair of riding boots I think this might be the brand.

[–] • 1 pt (edited )

For motor cycle? Get Riding boots that supports your ankle.

I've low sided on my bike on trail... I was wearing mx boots tho. Slid like 20 feet with my foot/leg stuck underneath didn't feel a thing.

Lucky I didn't fuck up my knee from twisting.

Love them mx boots, I'd feel comfortable having a car drive over my feet wearing them.

But yeah get proper riding boots that at least go past your ankle up your calf. Just put your jeans over them.

[–] [deleted] • 1 pt

I was out fucking around offroad and had a kickstand pin my ankle to the ground. I'll get a set of mx boots at some point for sure.

[–] • 0 pt (edited )

Plus redwing backs up their boots, and can rebuild etc or whatever

I been by the plant many times where they make them

[–] • 2 pts

https://www.ariat.com/

I got these they lasted a year. They where comfortable. I didn't need steel toe or any of that though. I usually get red wings though. Don't be a cheap ass on boots. Good boots won't wear you out

[–] [deleted] • 2 pts

Ariat's Catalyst VX would be a nice boot. I've never heard of that brand befoe. Going to hit up a shop soon that carries them and just about every other decent brand. Agreed, I'd rather spend the extra and get a decent pair that are comfortable and will last. Learned my lesson years ago with hiking boots.

[–] • 2 pts

If you can't decide, you can't go wrong with red wings

[–] • 1 pt

Steel toe ftw I bough carbon fiber toe last time I bought a set and they did not hold up like steel.

[–] • 0 pt

Steel toes can fail pretty bad.... Composite flexs

You crush a steel toe, yeah not good. Never had a proplem with a composite toe

[–] [deleted] • 0 pt

Is the weight difference really noticeable? That really seems to be the only difference with toe material really.

[–] • 1 pt

Also in winter, steel gets cold

[–] • 1 pt

It was the carbon fiber was lighter but it just doesn't hold up to even shifting a bike for a few years

[–] [deleted] • 1 pt

Thanks. Was planning to use them for riding as well as work so that's good to know.

[–] • 1 pt

Semper Fi

[–] [deleted] • 0 pt

Had no clue. Found a company close by that sells them but looks like phone order only but I didn't realize that local company existed.

[–] • 1 pt

Redwings are good. I gotta pair but they can kill my feet... I have a shaped arches on my feet. Or Carhartt, its usually what I wear... Don't breath well tho and can get stinky

[–] • 1 pt

Depending on what you doing, make sure the sole can handle voltage, and have a steel shank I think it's called.

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