I'm lookin to get some new boots. They will be an everyday type work boot and will be looking for something that is both a work boot that has a bit of a western look to it. What do you all like? Looking for comfort & durability.

Lots of good options out there and I think it comes down to what fits your foot the best.

I'm currently wearing Red Wing 1137 - Mens - Pull-On

Double H makes a great western work boot. I've owned several pairs with no complaints.

Get some Ariats.

CT,

I think those are the roper style with the cork sole, right.

If so, that is the main work/everyday wear boot I have worn since '90.

Love 'em, but it seems that they get harder and harder to find.

Not sure why that picture didn't work. Maybe this will.

Redwings.

I guess I should have put in the post that I currently wear Redwings and have been for the past 8 years. I love them. I'm just looking for a little variety!

Redwings are the most uncomfortable boots in the world IMO, I'm on my feet all day and love both my Justin Work Boots and Ariat work boots...both very comfortable and can take a pounding. Have owned 3 pairs of Redwings, 2 pairs of Justin and one pair of Ariats so I have experience with all 3 brands. I now alternate boots every couple of days and that seems to help my feet and wear and tear on the boots.

DVM

Redwing FTW!

I have a pair of Red Wing Pecos #4470 boots and they are amazingly comfortable. Even working on concrete all day.

Ariat - Made in China. If there is anything more American than workboots / cowboy boots, then I don't know what it is. Therefore I'm not buying Chinese boots. Plus, in this economy, I want my dollar staying in the country.

No mention of Wolverine Durashocks. I like the Redwings also, but just as pleased with Wolverine

I'm wearing a pair of Rocky boots that look similar to the Ariat photo. I've had them for a couple years and they've been great work boots

Ariats. Best work boots I've had so far. I like the way mine look, too, with a rubber riding heel.

Wolverine or Luchesse

I'm wearing a pair of Tony Lama TLX workboots. These were $150 when most of the workboots I found were ~$100 but I went with them and wear them almost daily. I'll buy another pair if/when these wear out.

I've got a pair of Double H and love them. Probably the best/ most comfortable pair of boots I have ever owned.

Twisted X, Double H, & Ariat

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Ariat +1

Redwing Pecos 2249's for me. These are the only pair of workboots I've ever ownded that have lasted more than 6 months.

I've got the same ones CT97 has and love'em. Would I walk in them all day, probably not. But for mix use in/outdoors, they work well for me.

I've had a pair of Red Wings since 1990. I've re-soled them twice, but they are MONEY.

On a side note, who makes a good boot in widths? Most boot/shoe makers seem to think everyone on earth has long skinny feet.

I have cheap BA Mason workboots. I've never oiled them once. They will not die... I can't wear them out, and there are probably only a handful of people on here who abuse footwear like I do. I've worn them almost every day for 2 years. If anything, they are starting to stretch out a bit too much and I might replace them... but before I do that I'm going to try to soak & dry them and get them to stiffen up.

A lot of the boot makers don't make boots in my size... redwing is pretty good about that, but these BA Mason boots are a LOT cheaper. Like $109 a pair.

http://www.whitesboots.com/store/Whites_Boots.php



The best American boot made in IMO. I love my Whites packers.



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Would have to agree on Ariat, Double H, or Twisted X. Any of those will be comfortable and look good.

redwing pecos 1109

wore them everyday working out in iraq... couldnt ask for a better book. up and down sand and concrete and they are still good to go.

I'm a girl but I wear Ariat Probabies as work boots



and Tony Lama buckaroos for riding

ariats and twisted x are my choice. Ariats at work, twisted x for casual wearing

twisted X

Currently wearing Red Wing 2270's. They were a godsend on the rig this past summer. I wore the soles off of my wolverine durashocks, and I mean literally wore the soles off (luckily at the end of my hitch). Ill never own anything besides Red Wings for work boots.

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Nothing made in China!

Whites are some of the very best. Red Wings are nice but no comparison to Whites or other hand made boots. I wear Red Wings though.

twisted X, may be alright for casual wear but theres no way they last as a work boot. I'm extremely hard on boots, when I buy a pair its for work, play, everyday. The best pair I've had were the Rocky's with the Tekno Ride sole. Ariat makes a boot that will last as well. The worst I've had as far as durability were Double H and Anderson Bean (they both look good and are fine for casual wear, but definitely not everyday boots)

Redwing 1124 FTW