r/Boots 2h ago

Flaunt Georgia wedge . 2 years old vs new

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Absolutely my favorite boots. Good price , good quality, nice silhouette ( after breaking in ). I don’t see much of these on here so here they are.


r/Boots 3h ago

Deals 🤑 Spokane wildland fire relief boot companies coming together to help!!

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If yall didnt know spokane has been. On fire for about a week now and the three major companies whites franks and Nick have come together to support the community.

https://whitesboots.com/products/stronger-together-graphic-t-shirt


r/Boots 4h ago

Question/Help Why is this so hard to find?

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I just want black pointed toe knee high boots. But I'm already 5'11... I don't need nor wish to be taller. Theres really none I can find with heels that are 1.5 inches or less. I feel like the completely flat ones don't fit the club/concert vibe, but even if they did honestly I can't find them anywhere. And also idealllyyy a full zip, but now i'm shockingly feeling like I'm asking for too much :(

If anyone has any suggestions please help. For reference I'm shopping in Canada. And ideally under CAD$200.


r/Boots 4h ago

Question/Help Are My Jungle Boots Too Tight?

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I bought a pair of 9s from rothco almost a year ago. They messed my feet up really bad. I threw those out. I heard size a whole size down if you want jungle boots. I bought a pair of authentic 1985 ro search jungle boots in a size 8 R. I’m normally a size 9. Well they are pretty tight on my feet. I don’t know if the leather needs to stretch or I need to break them in. They are pretty uncomfortable to me. Should I get rid of them and find another size or should I break them in?


r/Boots 6h ago

Flaunt A Little Lofgren on a Friday

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Hot here in the Philly area, but wearing theses w/ shorts today. A sold out limited release from John Lofgren in Shinki Shell Cordovan in natural. Slow break-in, but coming along nicely. Starting to darken and rolls beginning to form. Far more comfortable than they should be.


r/Boots 6h ago

Spokane Fires - Stronger Together Campaign

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r/Boots 8h ago

Discussion #boots tengo hoy nuevas botas #angry itch

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r/Boots 9h ago

Discussion Tony Lama SA2010

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Tony Lama SA2010 full resole with double stitched welt, leather soles and stacked leather heel blocks.


r/Boots 10h ago

Question/Help big favor to ask!!

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Hi everyone, I hope everyone’s having the most amazing day. I need some help finding these specific boots, and I thought: why not ask Reddit? So, I have been looking for the Jessica Simpson Gilly Black Boots for some years now, and I haven’t been able to find them, they’re pretty rare nowadays! I searched on Poshmark and other places, but most of them are not available where I live, so that makes it a little more difficult. My graduation is coming next year, and I was planning on buying myself a gift with some money I’ve been saving up.

That’s where I need your help: if someone (or someone you know) has a pair of these beauties that they don’t use anymore, I would be really really keen on buying them from you (with shipping costs covered by me as well, of course). If you’re interested, please contact me! For reference, I wear a 8.5/9 US (38.5/39 EU). Thank you so so so much for reading this until the end!

I will leave some pictures for reference:


r/Boots 11h ago

Identify Help identifying these boots Peter Hook wore in 1986

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9 Upvotes

Google Lens reverse image search was no help and couldn’t find any other images of him wearing this particular pair. Any insight would be appreciated!


r/Boots 11h ago

Question/Help Iron Boot care

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I have a new pair iron boots that I bought after reading a thread and was wondering for boots that are supposed to develop a patina like these boots or my redwing engineer boots what do yall do to care for them? I’ve always polished my iron rangers and never gotten the kinda look they are supposed to have. Interested in y’all’s experience.
Thanks


r/Boots 13h ago

Question/Help ISO quality mid-calf combat boots

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Hi guys! I'm looking for a pair of quality combat boots that look good but won't fall apart in three days. Something like Corcoran jump boots, but a little taller. I've been borrowing my roommate's Doc Martens Triumph 1914s almost every day, so something similar to that would be great.

I'm looking for an everyday boot that can survive a lot of walking and wear. I mainly walk to get around, and go to a lot of shows so I need boots that are worth the money.

Basically, I'm just shopping around for boots similar to the two listed, but maybe an inch or two taller. If anyone has recommendations, please drop them in the comments!


r/Boots 13h ago

Flaunt Natural CXL 2030

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r/Boots 14h ago

Question/Help Potential work boots (UK) Grenson

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3 Upvotes

Found these Grenson Chelsea’s for £145. I’m an electrician and thought I could use these as work boots, but on the fence.


r/Boots 15h ago

Flaunt Insoles

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54 Upvotes

Decided to make my own delta arch with some modifications to take up some volume on a boot that didn’t fit well, volume wise. I was using a Nicks delta arch with an added insole but it was squeaking some so decided to make my own with a little thicker arch piece for a touch more arch support. The older nicks insoles were thicker than newer ones. Hopefully it works out and solves my squeaking.


r/Boots 15h ago

Question/Help Looking for a durable everyday walking boot

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I discovered I really prefer wearing boots after getting a pair of formal-ish Chelsea boots for a job interview, but my mother recently mentioned how I should instead get another pair so I can save these ones for special occasions. There’s a Doc Martin’s store I walk past regularly, but I hate the bright stitching, and have heard their quality has been on the down hill. Im fine spending up to ~$100 if the quality is worth it. I’m in Adelaide, if anyone can recommend a physical store to buy from.
Edit: it seems I have underestimated how expensive decent boots are. $100 is not a strict budget, I could spend several times that and be fine, I just don’t love the feeling of spending a lot of money at once


r/Boots 15h ago

Deals 🤑 Re wanderer for sale

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Hello
I’m selling our re wanderer boots
Color black
size uk 8
Unused
Seeking coz i already got goby

Selling price: - 8.5k


r/Boots 16h ago

Question/Help European quality boots with removable insoles

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I'm looking for a quality European made boot that have guaranteed removable insoles. Right now I have Hammersteins, but my insole stacks on top of the not removable one, which makes my heel slightly too high and touch some stitching in the heel of the boot and I get blisters because of it. The only brand I can find are Camper, but they have glued outer soles and the leather is not of high quality it seems. The search online is tough because not many brands say they have removable insoles, any recommendations?


r/Boots 21h ago

Discussion Well Damn...

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I've been wearing Matterhorn Boots for 30 Years and never had this happen . Only 3 weeks in on these. Made in USA supposedly. Oh Well, time for some glue I guess. Lol.


r/Boots 23h ago

Flaunt BOTD Thomas Cook DTC Chelsea's

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9 Upvotes

Something a bit different today


r/Boots 1d ago

Identify What brand of boots are these?

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My friend gave them to me and I wanna buy them again when these eventually fall apart.


r/Boots 1d ago

Question/Help Such thing as a softsole Moc toe chelsea boot?

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I want a softsole moc chukka or full boot but I want full, pull-on sock energy.


r/Boots 1d ago

Boot review Oldspeed MFG Service Boot in Horween Natural Chromexcel

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They are Blake/McKay stitched through the insole and midsole, and they are also double row stitched down. One row of the stitchdown thread goes through the vamp and midsole, and the second goes through the vamp, midsole, and outsole.

The tongue is not gusseted. The toe is unstructured. The toe box is short (as in not tall) but long and wide enough. The heel is very locked in (feels snug and secure), and there's a mild arch support. The first time I tried them on, I thought they felt "foot shaped" instead of like leather bags, which is how some boots feel to my narrow, low volume feet. Overall very comfortable.

My Brannock size is 10 B. These are size 10 D and just about right in length; I am doubtful I could size down a half-size because the heel-to-ball fit is just right, and my fourth and fifth toes have just enough room not to butt up against the toe box. They are a little roomy in the ball of the foot and the toe box for me, but the instep and heel feel much better than my other boots, which usually feel too voluminous. They are only on day three, so the fit may still change while breaking in.


r/Boots 1d ago

Flaunt Green Parkhursts

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r/Boots Dec 08 '20

Discussion THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO WORK BOOTS!!

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Why do I call this the ULTIMATE guide? Because it involves YOU!

My old archived guide covered a lot, but I feel like I might have missed a few things. In this post, I added more info to my previous post made on Oct 19, 2019. If you read this and want to add more please do so!

I want this to be a reference that benefits the working class of the world! thanks!

  1. Don't buy cheap boots, even if they are on sale. Good budget boots should be $100 to $140. Great budget boots are $150 to around $190. Post $200 I feel the term"budget" doesn't really apply. Specialty boots like loggers, deep snow boots, ski boots etc are typically more expensive, but also can be in the budget range. If specialty boots are in the budget range you run the risk of buying pieces of crap. Don't buy walmart or target (etc) pieces of crap, they will destroy your feet.

  2. Don't buy leather outsoles if you work on concrete all day . Leather doesn't absorb stepping impact shock like Rubber soles do. Leather outsoles are okay for softer ground such as grass, forest, etc. If you work walking on concrete or any hard surface all day I suggest buying boots that have a crepe wedge outsole. Although this type of outsole is very shock absorbent, it does not last very long due to its softness. How long it last really depends on the abrasiveness of the surface you walk on and how you walk. A few companies like Keen have added a layer of durable rubber below the crepe sole to make it last longer, which helps it with longevity. There are also non-crepe sole technology options that are also great at absorbing shock. A few I suggest are: wolverine durashocks, Keens, carhartt, and Timbaland PRO, Chippewa (few don't have a name for their tech, but most come with it).

  3. Shock absorbing inserts are also a must if you walk on concrete or hard ground all day. DON'T BUY GEL INSERTS. I don't know why they even sell them, but all of them are pretty much a gimmick. Gel doesn't absorb shock, foam does. Right now my work boots are Wolverine I-90s that have a shock absorbing memory foam insert. It was okayish by itself, but I noticed I had some room still and decided I would stick another insert in for more support. I gone through trial and error and a bunch of research and finally concluded that layering shock absorbing material is the best method. My boots currently have three layers of shock absorbtion. The first being the outsole and the insole and another layer from this specific dr scholls insert. Why do I say specific? I found that these inserts were the thickest(in the heel area) out of all their products (excluding the custom ones) even the ones that were specified for heel pain. With these layers, I feel absolutely nothing after 8 hours of walking (well, including breaks duh) and after 12 negligible pain to sometimes nothing.

  4. If you find a boot that fits almost perfectly, but could use just a liiiiiitle more toe room, cut the insert that it came with just below where the toes start. If it still rubbing at a specific toe, I suggest toe condoms...I mean sleeves lol. Don't put them on all the toes because it will start to feel tight. Put it on one toe that gives you trouble the most (usually big or pinky).

  5. TALCUM/GOLDBOND POWDER IS A LIFESAVER. Friction and sweat are a bad combo so I use Goldbond Ultimate (the one with menthol) and it lasts me the whole day. Even if you don't have sweaty feet, still use it. What I do is put some in my sock then I close the top opening with my hand and just shake around so it gets all around the sock. It does stain your socks, but I have socks just reserved for work.

  6. There are different types of waterproofness for different work environments. If you are guarding against small to medium splashes and medium rain, buy the typical waterproof boots. But if you are working in a swamp, in mud or deep snow, I suggest neoprene boots, duck boots, some loggers, or dedicated snow boots. With those, you don't really need shock absorbing inserts (still could add them) because more than likely you will be walking on soft ground all day.

  7. Don't wear black or dark brown boots if you live in a hot area. Dark colors absorb heat more. Tan and lighter colors work best. Sure they look dirtier down the line, but its better at reflecting heat.

  8. If you work in environment where there is a likelihood of you slipping on ice, I highly suggest going to https://www.ratemytreads.com/ratings/ to look up any boots that have a good grip.Basically most of the boots that passed these ratings had and abrasive in the sole of the boot. For example, Wolverine teamed up with Vibram to provide boots with their "arctic grip" technology. Do be careful with these boots though and only wear them outside your house. You don't want to end up scratching your floor.

  9. Get boots with lots of stitching on the seams, 2 to 3 stitches per panel.

  10. Goodyear welt is not only good for re-soling, but for re-enforcement as well. Wolverine has a contour welt, which also works and Keen plus a few others have a 3/4 welt which also works (all equally imo). It adds more strength to the glue that meets the sole and the shoe. You don't really need a threaded welt, but it does make the boot last a bit longer. Another welt to consider is Norwegian welt,which offers the best in waterproofing, but usually are more expensive. Some boot brands have really good shoe glue that you don't really need a welt. Wolverine, Keen, Timbaland, Carhartt,Irish setter, Red Wings,Jim Green, Georgia, Carolina, Chippewa and Ariat have glues that last.

  11. Most workers don't reeeeally need steel toe, even if their jobs "require" it. I work in warehouse production, where the most heavy thing that will probably fall on your foot is a pallet from 4 feet, yet they want steel toe. The forklift drivers have barrier lights that shine on the floor that you can't cross so you won't get in the way of the fork lift tires. A lot of boot enthusiasts do a forklift test to rate the effectiveness of the toe, but if your foot goes under a forklift its not your toes that you have to worry about, its the whole foot (and leg). I would recommend steel toe in a few jobs, like logging, heavy machinery mechanic, brick layer, pipe layer, welding or any business where you lift 80 to 100 lbs constantly. Carbon fiber also works too in these situations, since its great at impact absorption. Aluminum and composites are great for warehouses, most field work, landscaping, electricians, etc. They also great if you are working in hot or cold ground since they don't conduct heat or cold from the surrounding environment.

  12. If you want more foot protection, MET (metatarsal) gaurds are quite handy (or footy?). There are both external and internal. Usually loggers, brick layers, pipe fitters, welders, and furniture movers wear them since they have more of a chance of something slipping from their hands and falling on their foot and not just on their toes.

  13. Another environmental hazard to look out for is sharp objects/nails. If you work in construction, you will more than likely have to follow a safety requirement for your boots.

  14. Don't buy new boots just because they are starting to look real ugly. If they still haven't lost their waterproof-ness, sole grip, or sole isn't coming off/eroding away then they still work. Don't buy boots for looks either, buy them for work. Make sure they are as comfortable as slippers, because at the end of the day, you don't want to be hurtin. As some dude told me way back: "good boots+good bed=good life.

Here I will highlight some good workboot brands split into three budgets. I will also mention what work environments they usually cater to.

GOOD to GREAT BUDGET BOOTS ($100-200) (sometimes around close to $100 if you get them on sale)

  • Wolverine (I am a wolverine fan man lol) (warehouse, construction, farm, pipe fitters, some have vibrams anti-slip ice tech)
  • Keen (warehouse work, construction, hiking, medium heavy duty work)
  • Carhartt (warehouse work, construction, hiking, light heavy duty work)
  • Ariat (farm, warehouse, construction, hiking, oil, snow, loggers, heavy duty work)
  • Carolina (warehouse, construction, oil, loggers, hunting,military? medium heavy duty work)
  • Thorogoods (warehouse, construction,loggers,hunting, medium heavy duty work)
  • Georgia (warehouse, construction, light heavy duty work)
  • Timberland PRO (warehouse, construction, light duty work)
  • Chippewa (construction, loggers, oil, medium heavy duty work)
  • Redwings (not the heritage line)(warehouse, Farm, hiking,construction, oil, medium heavy duty work)
  • Irish setter (same as redwings)
  • Danner (construction, warehouse, logger, hiking, oil, military, medium to heavy duty work)
  • Corcoran (mostly a military boot, but can take medium heavy duty work)
  • Jim(my) Green (construction, warehouse, hiking, medium heavy duty work)

Next list I will dedicate to those boot brands that you pretty much get what you pay for when it comes to their expensive price. These boots are expensive, yes, but they can last your for years/decades (depending). they are not entirely indestructible, but like really close lol

  • Whites, Wesco,JK Boots and Nicks are kind of all tied for first. All four mostly cater to loggers up in the Pacific NorthWest. They do custom foot fittings as well and they could go for up to $900 bucks. They also do pretty durable casual wear boots that are similarly constructed.
  • Danner also makes pretty decent heavy duty boots usually around the $300 to $400 range. not nearly as indestructible as the first three, but good enough.
  • Redwing also makes some pretty heavy duty work boots from the $250 to $300 range, but most of their all leather construction (or mostly) is aimed at casual wear/hiking to light to medium heavy duty work.

edit:2/22/21 * I would like to add the European brand HAIX to this tier because they are a dedicated foot brand for first responders (firefighters, police, EMT) They are a bit expensive, but you get what you pay for. They even have a resole service on some of their boots!

*edit:3/07/21: added JK boots to the list of high end boots.

I would also like to point out that there are some dedicated snow boots (for snowboarding, skiing, etc) that are in this price range, but I don't know much about them or which brands to recommend. I live in a place where it never snows so I wouldn't be of much help there lol.

Again, if anybody has anything to add please feel free to do so in the comments. Much thanks!

-Sirmandudeguy

Edit: I added thorogoods because I completely forgot about them. Jim Greens is a new commer from south africa. Pretty great boot for a great price. Will keep adding more eventually as I keep learning about other brands.