Been sporting my redwings but tired of chunking them after the soles wear down (really high arches and have orthodic insert)

Any body got a suggestion

Danner boots are good

http://beckboots.com/products/lace-up-boot

Custom, handmade in Amarillo. I have 2 pair of the cowboy boots. My husband has 2 pair of cowboy boots and 1 pair of the lace-ups.

Thorogood by Weinbrenner USA. Buy direct from manufacturer or many places online. A lot of the safety shoe suppliers carry them as well.

I've had the soles on my Redwings replaced more than once. If you want a good boot that can be rebuilt, look at White's or Wesco's. Hawthorne makes a good boot also. White's owns Hawthorne and is their economy line. All three make boots to the dimensions of your feet. Hawthorne's will be in the high $200 range while the others will be pushing $400 or better. Danner's used to be a well made boot. Some of their boots are still pretty good, but for a little more money you can get boots made for your feet, your choice of soles, lacing style, etc.

Not trying to derail the thread, but I have a question about custom boots.

I have a leg length discrepancy (right leg is about 5/8" shorter than left) and some lumbar scoliosis. The outside of my heels wear off quickly and as soon as it does I have to discard the shoes or suffer some serious back spasms.

Current strategy has been a heel pad insert and discarding the shoes for a new pair every 3-5 weeks. I've found New Balance cross trainers to be the most economical choice but still think it's a waste of $$$.

Question to anybody remotely familiar with custom boots - is this a situation where the heels on custom boots might last longer? Seems that if I could get 2 or 3 months between heel changes that it would be a better long term solution.

There's a boot shop in Portland, Oregon that makes custom orthopedic hiking boots. They specialize in boots for people who've had injuries that have had their feet deformed somewhat. I forget their name but you could probably find it on the web. Call White's or Wesco's and see if they can make a boot for you. Also, they make shoes as well.

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Danner boots are good

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I had a pair of Danners but found the soul to be a little stiff for my circumstances (I have high arches and occasional bouts with plantar fasciitis). I replaced them with Merrell lace ups which have worked a lot better for me. I really liked the Danners and they were really well made. They just didn't work for me.

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I know Beck's can do different heel heights on the right and left. Additionally, they mail you a fit kit with a mold that you step in (imprints each foot) to get a truly customized fit. Call and ask to speak to Jeremy and describe what you need. I bet he can fix you up.

Thanks!

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Question to anybody remotely familiar with custom boots - is this a situation where the heels on custom boots might last longer? Seems that if I could get 2 or 3 months between heel changes that it would be a better long term solution.

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I remember on a pair of basic run of the mill Justins, I took them into get new heel pads and the new ones also had a harder insert on the outside. I too wear down the outside edges since I'm bowlegged.

I've even considered getting some horseshoe taps from hollicks to keep my hear from wearing.

I've had the soles on my redwing' replaced. Had it done at a local shop. But Redwing can also do restoration.

Becks

Red Wings for me. Bought my first pair of daily wears in 2008 resoled once and I just retired them a month ago. Replaced with same model, and a second pair of Irish Setter no scent hunting boots.

Free lace replacement, oiled and eyelets turned. 60 bucks for resole with about 1-2 week turnaround from factory.