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09/20/09, 07:06 PM
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what kind of boots should I get
My boots broke and the company said I can pick any boot to replace them.
What style do you think is the best all around farm/homesteading boot.
6", 8", waterproof, thinsulate, leather,steel toe, hiker, etc?
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09/20/09, 07:11 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by homstedinmyhead
My boots broke and the company said I can pick any boot to replace them.
What style do you think is the best all around farm/homesteading boot.
6", 8", waterproof, thinsulate, leather,steel toe, hiker, etc?
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I was a loyal Red Wing man until I bought some Carolina's. Both are good boots.
It all depends what the boss will approve. Safety toes? Electrical? Metatarsal guards?
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09/20/09, 07:19 PM
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I have to get them from wolverine. I have no restrictions on what I can get. But I was just wondering what people find to be the most comfortable and functional designs for around the farm or homestead. Thanks for the reply
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09/20/09, 07:31 PM
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i would try to find an 8 inch, waterproof leather with thinsulate lining. then again, maybe california doesn't get so cold you need it. steel toes are nice to have if you need them, but i always had to get them a bit wide because they pinched my toes a bit.
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09/20/09, 07:53 PM
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Thanks for the reply Meloc. Im gonna go with that. There are so many options that I got kinda overwhelmed. Hopefully Ill be returning to the east coast when i find a job there so im gonna get the thinsulate
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09/20/09, 08:05 PM
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Muckboots are my favorite...I have the tack, chore and garden style....love them all 
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09/20/09, 08:20 PM
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Don't forget to get a can of Hubberd's Shoe Grease to waterproof them and condition the leather.
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09/20/09, 10:10 PM
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Circle Double H. Best I ever wore
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09/21/09, 06:10 AM
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Danner Acadia are the best.
Put a thick coat of Sno-Seal on the boots, in the crease of the welt and seams. Then set it in a warm place to soak in.
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09/21/09, 06:34 AM
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Justin Workboots, leather, 8 inch- summer; Muck boots-muddy/ winter; Wolverines- winter to cut wood/ logs (steel toe, insulated).
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09/21/09, 07:46 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jirwin
Justin Workboots, leather, 8 inch- summer; Muck boots-muddy/ winter; Wolverines- winter to cut wood/ logs (steel toe, insulated).
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Justin's are WAY too narrow in the toe box!
My suggestion is the brand isn't as important, as the FIT. Da shoes have to fit your feet, and then replace the insoles with Spenco Polysorb.
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09/21/09, 08:06 AM
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If you don't really have a need for steel toes I'd pass on em,they add unnecessary weight they pinch your toes when you squat down and in cold climates your gonna have some cold happy feet.
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09/21/09, 11:26 AM
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I always buy expensive ones. I like the 8" boots for support to my ankle. I buy insulated, water proof, and steel toe.
I usually pay around $150 a pair, and they last me almost 3 years. IMpretty hard on them. IM in manure almost every day, Im on and off tractors, walking through scrap iron piles, and wade throuhg deep snow all winter.
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09/21/09, 11:34 AM
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I will never again buy boots that are not waterproof. All it took was one long day in the winter when my feet got wet from snow. It hurt so bad I thought I would lose my toes. Nothing worse than working with wet feet in boots.
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09/21/09, 05:52 PM
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Wet Feet yuck!
I second there is nothing worse than wet feet in boots or shoes or anything. The only time I want my feet to be wet is if I'm showering or swimming. I carry 2-3 pair of extra socks and at least 1 extra pair of boots or sneakers in my vehicle at all times.
As far as boots go, Wolverine Gore-Tex with Thinsulate are my all time favorite....always dry/warm inside and not too bulky. The ones with the darker brownish smooth leather, and cordura? inserts on the sides.
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09/21/09, 10:25 PM
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OK the kind of boot really depends on you. Hiking boots tend to have a higher arch, more cushioning and better traction. While 6" work boots tend to have a flatter insole and tend to be heavier boots. The tread is good in the mud but not much else. I would recommend a boot that has Gor-tex in them. Gor-tex is a liner that keeps the boots waterproof and breathable at the same time. As far as insulation remember you can always throw on an extra pair of socks but you cant take them off. The best thing that I can say is to try them on. Every boot (within the same style) can run a little different and you might have to try on 2 or 3 pair of the same boots to get a perfect pair. Im sorry for rambling but I hope this helps. I have worked for Timberland for 10 years now so Im partial to them, but thats me.
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09/22/09, 05:44 AM
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We have 9 pairs of muck boots. Love them. Just don't use them in concrete (we're pouring slab right now.)
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09/22/09, 07:25 AM
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well i do know that the us government as well as police and other emergency responders buy Wolverine brand boots from Big Rapids, Michigan..they just got a new contract to expand their factory to produce more government boots..so hey..i guess they must be really good !
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09/23/09, 04:46 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ronbre
well i do know that the us government as well as police and other emergency responders buy Wolverine brand boots from Big Rapids, Michigan..they just got a new contract to expand their factory to produce more government boots..so hey..i guess they must be really good !
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Or Wolverine sold them really cheap! The government sometimes buys good, but they ALWAYS buy cheap.
That wasn't meant as a flame on Wolverine's quality either!
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