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weedeater 07-15-2011 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by 1fastmerc (Post 286910)
Wondering what kind of work boots y'all recommend. I have wolverine gortex right now. I need a boot that's comfortable and dry. Preferable slip on. I was looking the Areat. However you spell it.

you don't work, so why you need work boots

Duck Butter 07-15-2011 05:50 PM

I have had all kinds, Justin, Wolverine, Georgia, and Red Wings but they were all slip ons. I did have some Georgia Mud Dogs but they were extremely hot and they tore after a few months. I really liked my Georgia steel toes (not mud dogs), now I don't need steel toes so I have a pair of Wolverines I really like, and a pair of Danner lace-ups. They are expensive but man I really like my Danners.

1fastmerc 07-15-2011 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by weedeater (Post 287105)
you don't work, so why you need work boots

Go back on vacation. It was so nice and quite. And talk about the pot calling the kettle black

slick143 07-15-2011 06:07 PM

Twisted X for sure

weedeater 07-15-2011 07:20 PM

I ordered Justin's that were water proof at Cottans and they lasted two yrs and there ain't many boots that last long where I work, had Twisted X and they did not make two months

SaltyShaw 07-15-2011 07:24 PM

Red Wing allllllll the way

Is it October Yet 07-15-2011 07:41 PM

What size you wear? I have some Redwings new in box. Size 11 waterproof and steel toe. I will get model in the am if you can fit in them. Sticker is $210. I'm looking to get $100, $110 delivered to Moss Bluff. My work paid for 75% that's why they are so cheap.

Keith_Stone 07-15-2011 07:50 PM

I wore the Doc Martin Lace up's good soles but weighed a ton. I have worn Red Wing Pecos, last a long time but I still found them on the heavy side. I bought the pair of Justins last year, they are still in great shape and feel much lighter on my feet than any of the other brands. I tired on the Ariats before I bought these my feet felt cramped in them.

tcglsu 07-15-2011 07:56 PM

I like rockys I been havin a pair for bout 4 years and I'm just now need sum more... Bout some Tony lamas last year I like them to but like the rockys better

carrolhebert 07-15-2011 08:05 PM

The best boot I have worn by far is a pair of Twisted X Boots they are lighter then any other steel toe out there mine ran me $160 at Ranch Outlet.

1fastmerc 07-15-2011 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Is it October Yet (Post 287160)
What size you wear? I have some Redwings new in box. Size 11 waterproof and steel toe. I will get model in the am if you can fit in them. Sticker is $210. I'm looking to get $100, $110 delivered to Moss Bluff. My work paid for 75% that's why they are so cheap.

I wear 11 1/2 or I would take you up on it.

booyagasha 07-15-2011 08:42 PM

....since almost everyone has a pair, what the best ways to break in a boot? i've found that tougher leathers like red wings take FOREVER to break in (the traditional way). I've heard wear 2-3 thick socks for the first couple days, but that seems uncomfortable. anyone tried wearing em in the shower?

personally, i like lace ups. they strap on tighter, and you're more agile than with slip ons. (of course if you have no need to be agile, you're gonna have slip ons)

weedeater 07-15-2011 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by booyagasha (Post 287201)
....since almost everyone has a pair, what the best ways to break in a boot? i've found that tougher leathers like red wings take FOREVER to break in (the traditional way). I've heard wear 2-3 thick socks for the first couple days, but that seems uncomfortable. anyone tried wearing em in the shower?

personally, i like lace ups. they strap on tighter, and you're more agile than with slip ons. (of course if you have no need to be agile, you're gonna have slip ons)

wipe them down with mink oil and wear and repeat a few times and they will get soft, I have put a pair in the washing machine then wipe down with mink oil and it worked good. I have heard of common them with water then wearing but I don't do the wet feet thing.

slick143 07-15-2011 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by weedeater (Post 287152)
I ordered Justin's that were water proof at Cottans and they lasted two yrs and there ain't many boots that last long where I work, had Twisted X and they did not make two months

I've have had my twisted X for almost a year and they are still going strong.

Top Dawg 07-15-2011 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by carrolhebert (Post 287179)
The best boot I have worn by far is a pair of Twisted X Boots they are lighter then any other steel toe out there mine ran me $160 at Ranch Outlet.

x1000. I've tried all kinds of slip on boots over the years. Last pair I bought a year ago and am still wearing now was my first pair of twisted x. I love em. Doc martins weigh a metric ton. Wolverines don't last. And not as light as twisted x. I had a pair of ariats before the twisted x they were comfortable but didnt last. I weld in mine and they're exposed to all kinds of chemicals. They are still tickin. I put some miles on em. I will not own a boot other than twisted x. Now my ostriches are ariat :)

1fastmerc 07-15-2011 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Keith_Stone (Post 287168)
I wore the Doc Martin Lace up's good soles but weighed a ton. I have worn Red Wing Pecos, last a long time but I still found them on the heavy side. I bought the pair of Justins last year, they are still in great shape and feel much lighter on my feet than any of the other brands. I tired on the Ariats before I bought these my feet felt cramped in them.

I tried a pair on tonight and thought the samething. Going to Cottons in da morning to try there.

weedeater 07-15-2011 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by slick143 (Post 287255)
I've have had my twisted X for almost a year and they are still going strong.

I am around some bad chemicals at work that maybe why they didn't last

weedeater 07-15-2011 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by 1fastmerc (Post 287257)
I tried a pair on tonight and thought the samething. Going to Cottons in da morning to try there.

I will try to get you the name off my Justins when i get home in da mornin

SaltyShaw 07-16-2011 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Is it October Yet (Post 287160)
What size you wear? I have some Redwings new in box. Size 11 waterproof and steel toe. I will get model in the am if you can fit in them. Sticker is $210. I'm looking to get $100, $110 delivered to Moss Bluff. My work paid for 75% that's why they are so cheap.

Thanks but no thanks man Anadarko buys my boots 100% get a new pair once a year :smokin:

jldsc 07-16-2011 07:10 AM

Im tryin out a pair of Cofra boots..super light and im all over the rigs with some oilbase mud and have had good luck so far


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