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I’m in need of a pair of work boots like you wouldn’t believe, my feet hurt which in return makes my back hurt! I’m willing to spend the money to fix this problem but I want others advice from the forum, you guys know your stuff!
My work provides us with a catalog to pick from and ive tried on many manyyy boots. Comfort and support are a must for me as i easily end up having lower back pain after a days work. Ive been sticking with Hytest footrests composite toe 6″ work boots for a few years now. Comfy, great support, composite toe instead of steel is a plus in the winter time and a little more lightweight. Im issued a new pair each year but these have been lasting about a year and a half to 2 years, and my boots take a whole lot of abuse.
My company is currently working at Mariano’s and the concrete hasn’t been poured yet so it’s all rocks and mud and it’s a real foot killer on me! Ithanks I will check into hytest!!!
Someone just told me redwings is what they love
Nick’s boots is my recommendation. http://nicksboots.com
They’re expensive, least expensive boots are about $320, my Woodsmans were about $550 after adding 12″ uppers, composite toes, and linesman shanks, they’re worth it.
Nick boots for a nick sounds like I found em red
I go through a pair of ariats a year, they get the job done and are fairly cheap.
I want a brand where you can replace parts if needed, so if your sole is going you only have to spend 60 rather then 150 for a new pair
Red those bad boys look heavy is that the case?
I have a pair of Red Wings that are a couple of years old and they I will say that they are tough. They aren’t coming apart anywhere. They don’t seem to be affected by any automotive chemicals either. They are pretty comfortable too.
Lol yeah. I’d have to dig them out of storage, about 5-7 lbs for the pair. Of course about a pound of that is the caulk spikes. They are basically linesman boots with spikes.
The boss, he’s the one that told me about Nicks, when he wasn’t wearing Romeos, wore Rangers. They are probably half the weight.
I like my Red Wings and they are good at standing behind their boots if you have a problem. You just have to pay attention to where they are made the US one hold up a lot better the then the one made over seas.
Yeah I second redwing standing behind their product. I wasnt too impressed with the life of the redwings I bought, BUT when i went back the next year and told them about my experience they offered me new boots at a hefty discounted price. I dont know if thats because my work does business with them as the store is just right up the street, or if that is really how they run things. I was impressed by the customer service from redwing.