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Steel Toe Boots

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sethski
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I'm probably interning with the DOT this summer and they require steel toe boots. Never owned a pair before so I'm wondering if anyone has suggestions. They reimburse up to $100 so +k for suggestions in that price range.
Mar 19 2011 1:12PM
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corona
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dunno if it exists in US, but marks work warehouse actually has a surprisingly good assortment of steel toed boots. go there and try a bunch on.
Mar 19 2011 1:16PM
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PJS.
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Curbstompin?
Mar 19 2011 1:19PM
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japanada
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Try em on, like ski boots, they all fit a bit different. A cheap $40 pair of boots will have fallen apart in a few weeks. Invest in a nice pair of redwings and you will have a super comfortable, waterproof and looooong lasting pair.
Mar 19 2011 1:20PM
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zagfan5
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doesnt sears still sell pretty legit work boots?
Mar 19 2011 1:28PM
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soulskier
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Danner makes good boots
Mar 19 2011 1:29PM
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.travis.
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Do yourself a favor and check out Redwing boots. They're expensive as fuck but they'll last you years and years. You are always going to want to have a pair of boots around just in case, might as well get ones that last.
Mar 19 2011 1:41PM
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.travis.
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Oops,forgot to mention that CAT Footwear makes decent moderately priced boots too.
Mar 19 2011 1:42PM
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hoodratz47
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redwings are the shit..  i have a pair of insulated non steel toe boots and i payed 200 for them   but i have a life time warrenty on them   its awesome.    you can get new soles put on them.
Mar 19 2011 3:11PM
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yuck
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rockport boots are probably just over 100 (like 140ish) but they are sooo nice, comfortable and durable. I have a pair of rockports and they literally look the same as the day I bought them, despite being all worked in and comfy
Mar 19 2011 3:13PM
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BrewskiJr
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I got a pair of Timberland Pit Boss Steel Toe boots for my work. After 3 months of working 40 hours a week digging, weed wacking mowing and other shit theyre somewhat torn up. Dont buy a cheap pair. You'll regret it. Call Zappos and ask them for their recommendation. They have some of the best customer service people Ive ever met and they will help you out for sure.
Mar 19 2011 3:18PM
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molsongolden
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I bought a pair of steel toes for somewhere between $40-$60 at walmart and wore them while doing ironwork for 3 months and they held up fine. They are dirty as hell but they are still comfortable. Just make sure you get the cool construction worker colored ones and not some lame brown boots.
Mar 19 2011 3:24PM
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skiminnesota
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Timberland.

but theyre just like anything. buy the nice ones if you want them to last.

im in mine 40+ hours a week and they are baller.
Mar 19 2011 3:31PM
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Mr.Panda
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Danner, Worx, and Red Wings are the most common brands I saw when I worked for the City of Bellingham.


Try on as many as you can and DON'T GO CHEAP.


Here is mine and I love them:
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Had them for 3 or 4 years now. They smell like something crawled in them and died but they are still together and work fine.
Mar 19 2011 3:34PM
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I_liketobutter
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dont go cheap, ive had some 140$ timberlands and redwings. redwings are just plain old the shit, they last a whole lot longer. a nice pair of timberlands will be shot in about 4 months of 40hrs a week. make sure you get some superfeet or other good insole. a lot of red winds have no arch support straight from the store. its a lot of money when it all adds up, but having feet that hurt everyday, and then ur back, bc u have shitty boots isn't worth it. and again, they last forever, as do superfeet.
Mar 19 2011 4:16PM
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Inbred_Redneck
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Buy whatever fits your foot. I just went to the discount store and got some $70 wolverines when i cut trees. I wouldnt go for looks or get anything too pricey because they will get the shit beat out of them. I did tree cutting and demolition for one summer and they already look like hell.
Mar 19 2011 7:07PM
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triebby
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I really good pair of boots is going to be expensive, so be ready to spend at least $100, likely a bit more. Carolina and Red Wing are two of the top brands, the Timberland Pro line is decent and Carhartt boots are really good as well (they are made by Red Wing).

I have had a pair of Carhartt 8" er Lineman boots for a few years now and have been very happy with them. The only thing I've had to do since buying them is replace the laces which is to be expected. The boot itself is tough as nails. They are supportive, have great tread, are durable as hell, and they will keep me dry all day when I'm mowing and landscaping in the rain (I can't say the same for other boots I've owned). At the end of the day you have to go with what fits and feels good and meets your needs, but those brands are a good place to start.

One last thing to keep in mind, if you are buying a burlier boot that is mostly or all leather, it's going to have some break in time. The first week or so that I owned my Carhartt's was not fun. I had chaffing, some small blisters and just general discomfort. However, since they got broken in they have felt great. And I feel like I could kick in a concrete wall when I'm wearing them.
Mar 19 2011 7:40PM
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connory998
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whatever boots you get, make sure you get ones with a good solid rubber bit on the toes because if not that will be the first part to go, and rips will spread from there. also, before you wear them spray them with at least 2 coats of some sort of leather waterproofing spray, to help with water resistance and durability.
Mar 19 2011 9:31PM
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t-roy
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i'm a red wings fan. i got a 200 dollar pair of work boots for 10 bucks when i worked for the government.
Mar 19 2011 9:44PM
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JibtasticAvenger
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Get a pair of tims dude you cant go wrong
http://shop.timberland.com/product/index.jsp?productId=10965871&prodFindSrc=search&c=1106592

these would be perfect but a lil pricy
Mar 19 2011 9:59PM
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