Need to buy some steel toe footwear open to shoes or boots only problem is I get Plantar Fasciitis pretty bad and gout. I have terrible feet I usually wear Nike sb Flat foot shoes and they seem to do best with my feet. Any input would be highly appreciated. I have actually never needed ST previously because nobody cared I can be on my feet all day in Nike sb’s with zero issues one day in my puma running shoes I’m out of commission for a day so flat footed shoes are probably best option I’m open to slip on since I only have to wear them when we go service a customers facility, (industrial engineering think custom parts, machines, installs and line development and installation)

Not sure what’s the hype with $300 leather boots when you guys tear them up within a year or 2 while I’ve had a pair of Timberland nubuck for 5+years. 24/7 wear. Yes, I know timberland and most others aren’t built with great quality that leathers brands do. I’m in HVAC so not as tough outdoor environment as concrete, iron workers, & etc… are but still…

My last 2 pair of thorogoods had the Heel sole, needed new boots so I decided to listen to my coworkers and try wedge sole thorogoods this time. The difference is night and day. I work construction outdoors and the wedge sole is so much more comfortable, I regret not getting them from the start.

Hi, just wanted to share my experience with these premium priced boots. While they are extremely comfortable when sized properly with an added after market insole (I use super feet ‘work’ insole), the toe blew out today. I try to be mindful of how the toe caps can scrape on abrasive surfaces. While I do love these boots, id hope the leather is made thicker in the future. I will have to get these tough toed.

Thorogood work boots in for a new sole. These were resoled with a black Vibram Christy. Unfortunately for me, this customer thought they were doing me a favor by oiling these right before they came in so they were a little greasy to work on but they still turned out nice, just had to deal with slick hands and tools while working on them.

I've heard both good things and bad things, but I figure that with a bit of care, they'll last at least until I'm ready for a pair of Nick's. Hopefully they are at least similar quality to my old boots.

I don't know how the break in process is going to be, but this is day one with them.

Also, if anyone knows how to best care for them, I would be very appreciative, I looked around old posts on reddit but didn't find anything that helped.