Favorite boots

RENODMAX

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I have to get boots for school and am torn. I could spend like $200 on a pair of danners or bite the bullet and get a pair of whites but they are $$$. Been working on stupid subarus too stay afloat. What're you guys wearing for boots?Oh yeah I'm going to school so I can be a firefighter paramedic
 

JoshH

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I wear Red Wing work boots, but I'm not sure what you need them for.
 

MMLMM

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he'll want a tight fitting boot, that is comfortable and shock resistant. Also resistant to blood pathogens. He will be running in them a lot and they will be on all day long in conditions. A standard work boot is not the best. Look forward to spending around $200 on a pair, they are key to find the right size and fit.

Good luck Jordan and congrats into school.


edit: also look into a Kevlar toe, over steel, less weight, better looking better feel.
 
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Diesel Pilot

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I'm a big Rocky supporter since they are local. But I've been thinking about getting a pair of these.


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http://oakley.com/catalog/products/s-i-assault-boot-6-inch

I've heard good things but I don't have any experience with them.
 

dmaxfireman

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i used to wear rocky's at work, amazingly comfortable for the first few months but they wear down after 3-4 months and after that give no support. since i got promoted to engineer i just wear a pair of black sneakers, new balence iirc. i don't get into the medicals much anymore, just hussle equipment in for the medic and if we get a fire or a messy medical i put on my bunkers.

some dept's will let you wear black sneakers, others will say you need "polish-able" footwear. i really like the sneakers for driving, plus much easier to get on and off than boots, even the zipper ones.
 

dmaxfireman

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Justin, luchesse, Anderson bean, an nicona are my fav in cowboy boots!



ha ha ha i actually do have a pair of black cowboy boots i used for work before i started driving.......... a little to slick in the snow and ice in the winter though
 
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LT1BRD

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i have a pair of wolverines that have lasted about 3 years now...lightweight, steel toe, and cheap. i don't work in them every day anymore (different job) but i still get my use out of them on the weekends. for me, they are comfortable enough to wear all day, every day.
 

RENODMAX

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Haven't looked at bates. The whites are the bees knees but $430. I have a few pairs of redwings but these have to be black and all mine are brown
 

wikdlmm

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ha ha ha i actually do have a pair of black cowboy boots i used for work before i started driving.......... a little to slick in the snow and ice in the winter though

No no u need tan bottom white top square toes! It's a Texas thing but ladies love em!
 

dmaxfireman

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hahaha i'll put in a request to my chief...

"dear chief, i'd like to propose a dress code alteration........"

hahahahaha that would go over well :rofl::spit:
 

Turbotug

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Caterpillar boots for me. Specifically the Alaska FX in black.:)

I've probably had four pair over the years. Great wear (long life), super comfy, and not really that heavy for a steel toe. Also available in a non-steel toe..