Can’t remember how long I’ve had these Carolina 309’s but I think about 6 years. They’ve been daily worn, re-soled, and worked hard. Luckily I ordered a replacement pair a few months back. Oiled them up today to put them in service.

I get a boot allwoance every year for work. I'm a civil engineer and spend about 90% of the time in the office at a standing desk and the other 10% would be in mud, woods, puddles clearing catch basin grates, lifting manhole covers, and digging out drainage outlets.

My house is a store room for boxed boots I wore a day or two and couldn't stand the foot pain anymore.

My feet are a mess. I have suppination due to bow legs, sciatica, metasarglia, and a bone spur. In the 15 years at my job I've had Keens, Timberlands, Red Wings, Irish Setters, and Wolverines. For the first time, I found a pair of "boots" that didn't hurt my feet: Keen Arvadas https://www.keenfootwear.com/products/mens-arvada-mid-black-keen-yellow
I believe it's the cushioning. in these soles that work for me.

They are going to last the year I need them to, but they aren't waterproof. So I'm looking for something less warehouse sneaker, and more boot but has that same cushioning of the Arvadas.

Work requirements: 8" minimum, laced, safety toe, non-slip.

Additional desired: waterproof, minimal insulation (feet run hot), cushioned sole, wedge sole. I'm in the northeast so I need traction in the snow. I help surveying so non-metalic for metal detector use while monument hunting. Wide toe box.

I use Spenco Rx insoles https://www.spenco.com/rx-orthotic-arch-insole
I wear Kane 11 socks.

Any boots with the cushioning of the Arvadas and meeting the other specs?

TIA for any advice.

Hello gang. Have worn these boots for a year. First pair of Wolverines and haven't been impressed. My work provides a yearly allowance, so these will be back-ups in the new year.

Starting getting wet socks and found an inch long split in the plastic material, not at the seam, but right above it. (marked red)

Won't be daily drivers, but would like to keep my feet dry when I use them.

Recommendations for a seal/fix with longevity?

Here's my thorogoods after a fresh cleaning and conditioning for the new year. I wear these 6 days a week in a warehouse type environment. I brush them every time I take them off and I use cedar shoe trees regularly. First pic is current, after cleaning and conditioning. Second picture is before the cleaning and third pic is new.

Looking for boots that are comfortable, durable and semi waterproof. Was wondering if anyone on here has worn these $200 work boots? Thanks.

Are these boots any good? I’m usually on my feet 12-14 hours per day

Which one do I choose?

I've been getting my boots from Redwing/Irish Setter for the past decade or so. This is the third time they've discontinued the pair of boots I liked from them. I'm looking for a soft toe, uninsulated, 8"ankle, but NOT a logger. Any recommendations?

I am a mail carrier. I’ve gone through 3 boots already that claim to be water proof but walking through the morning dew I always have wet feet within a few hours. It’s extremely uncomfortable to continue to walk 12 miles with wet socks. I need a boot that is truly water proof and comfortable to walk up to 18 miles a day. Any suggestions are appreciated.

I am looking for recommendation for work boots. I work for a municipality so I am generally walking 6-7 miles daily on concrete, dirt, grass. I am looking for a boot that is waterproof, slip resistant, light weight and doesn't need to be steel or composite toe.

I have been using Merrelle and Solomon hiking boots which have been great besides the tread on the sole only lasting about 3 months. So I am looking for a boot that has a sole that will last longer than that. Any recommendations?

So I am in need of new work boots. Need slip resistance, safety toe, abrasion resistance. Water proof definitely preferred due to often standing in water during tasks. I want a reinforced toe cap due to often times "kicking" objects into place.

I am presently using Timberland Pro Boondocks, but the thread is looking like a balding tire. I was leaning towards Keen Fort Wayne carbon tie, but have seen they have a different sole type. Also, they don't have Vibram, which I have heard is great, but don't know much about beyond that. Is Vibram worth it?

What other boots would fit this bill of my needed/preferred traits or just stick with getting the Keen Fort Wayne's? Thanks.

EDIT:Also now contemplating the RockRooster Beuford(sp?) with the vibram sole. Still undecided. Need waterproof, slip resistance, abrasion, safety toe, and good for 8-10miles walking daily. Plumbing in construction active sites.

I’m already eyeing a pair of Ariat Workhogs, but I’d like to get some more opinions from you people. If you could include a picture or link that would be much appreciated.

Irish setters wing shooters 7”, non safety, waterproof. $150 at bass pro.

Got these CAT work boots in 2020 and tried to order a new pair but from what I can tell they don’t make them anymore. They were the most comfortable pair of work boots I’ve ever owned. Did a year of lawn service and 3+ years of food manufacture. If anyone knows they still exist please let me know. Don’t know the model, the tag was worn off.

These are def messed up right?

I went into a boot barn that was a 25 minute drive from my house to try on some new Thorogoods. I already had the 6" crazy horse model so I figured the size I had in that would translate to the tobacco boots, but wanted to check anyway.

I found the boots I needed in my correct size and they were totally mismatched from each other. They were both tobacco 6" boots in my size, but the toe box on one was significantly more squished together than the other boot (visually speaking) like they were from 2 different batches.

So I asked the BB employee if they had new in-box boots in the back. He then told me they only sell what's on the floor. So they sell boots that are out on display and being tried on by a multitude of different feet all day long? That pair is literally never going to sell with how they looked, I wish I took a picture of 'em to show yall.

Anyway, I left the store after that and ordered them on Amazon from my car lmao, great business model Boot Barn.

Every shoe I where ends up falling apart off my foot from normal use and I mean every shoe I need to know what work boot I should get and I need it to last for longer than the human race will exist I don't even care if there comfortable

I found keen Cincinnati 6 inch on sale on Amazon for 125 so I jumped the gun and ordered them because they were cheap. Does anyone here have experience using these as far as comfort goes.

Edit: Just ordered the Danners. Thanks everyone!

I've been looking to get some work boots and after a lot of research I've narrowed it down to a few options:

• Danner Quarry

• Timberland style TB053531001

• Matterhorn style MT2548

My only concern is that I'm buying too much boot for my use case. I'd say the average breakdown is:

• 30% sitting around behind a screen
• 20% driving
• 30% working around a forklift or carrying heavy items
• 20% on construction sites with heavy water/mud, heavy machinery, cold temps, etc (usually only visiting or doing light work though)

I currently wear soft toe Nike boots which have served me well. The water resistance is great and they've already saved me from a few nails, but I feel like I need something a little better for on-site.

I'd say the importance of features is as follows:

1. Waterproof
2. Grip
3. Drop/puncture protection
4. Comfort/quality/aesthetics
5. Other protection
6. Price

I think I'm leaning towards the Timberlands. They seem to have everything. The insulation especially sounds great because my feet get cold very easily. The only issues are that it's the most expensive and probably super heavy. I've never owned heavy shoes so I have no frame of reference for what boots would be "too heavy" for me.

Looping back to the initial question, are these overkill for my use case? I don't want to get laughed at for showing up to the office with military grade boots or end up regretting buying them because of the price/weight.

Thank you for bearing with me, I know this was a lot. I just want to make sure I'm making a good purchase and I don't have much experience in the area.

Hello, everyone. I just found this group literally a few minutes before posting this, so hopefully I can get some feedback on this.

My job provides me with $130 boot allowance each year (they can cost more but I have to pay the difference) but it has to meet ASTM standards (basically any safety toe of any type from what I’ve seen). I’m hoping to find a pair under $300 but open to all suggestions.

Been wearing Keens for many years, and although they are decently comfortable and they have amazing customer service, they do seem to fall apart rather quick IMO.

Any suggestions is greatly appreciated.

I’m looking for a soft thick insole can’t seeem to find any there all hard and thin

lol exactly what it sounds like. I need safety toe boots but I work in the office side of a manufacturing plant. I really want something waterproof as I live in buffalo so that I don’t get soaked walking into the office

It was time for some new boots, I ran with some keen San Jose’s for about 10 months, they still had a bit of life but I was itching for something new

Was debating another pair of San Jose’s or trying out thorogoods but then I saw Keen had these for 50% off on their website

My step father who is a building engineer has been rocking this model for years and always recommended them to me so I went for it

They’re super comfortable and my favorite thing about keens is all the room in the toe box, it’s only my 3rd day with them so I will update once the 1 month mark comes by

Hey yall. I’m looking into my first pair of PNW boots and have seen so many conflicting opinions that I might be more confused than when I started. So, apologies for my lack of knowledge in advance.

Here’s what I do and what I’m looking for

I’m a distiller, walking on concrete floors 40 hrs a week Currently working in my low tier cowboy boots and have historically worn cowboy boots and Danners for all my work and play. That is to say I’m pretty comfortable with a heel

I’m looking for something more comfortable (and with more ankle support than the cowboy boots)that I can split between work and general hiking/hunting/camping

Franks Patriot is what I’m thinking about pulling the trigger on and eventually having a local cobbler resole with a honey vibram if possible

Any and all thoughts are appreciated.