I will add that i use the thick Red Wing Merino Wool socks with my boots. Something I learned from planning backpacking trips in Boy Scouts.

And I did opt for the after-market insoles they offer after stepping on their foot measuring electronic gizmo. My feet are really flat and those insoles helped me.

My son got some Vasque hiking boots. Not safety toed in any way but if you don't need safety toes they were great for him on long treks in scouts and beyond. He also added after market insoles.

I've had redwing steel toe lace ups for over 18yrs (not the same pair) and have been extremely pleased. Own a landscape company and at one time did irrigation every day and these held up.
https://www.redwingshoes.com/work/mens/boots/SuperSole-2.0-02406.html?cgid=mens-work-boots

streetfighter2012 said:

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Ideally they would be my everyday work shoes. I work in construction most of my time is in the office but I walk around job sites a 3-4 times a week.

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I was in same boat a few years ago. Looking for non-steel toe for same use. Went with Danner 6" Moc Toe Wedge Sole. Took some break in, which really eventually fits the boot to your foot, while maintaining some durability on the leather uppers. When my wedge sole finally wore down, I sent the boots to Danner for a new sole job, but they ended up replacing the heel box and liner in that area, providing new laces and insoles. I was skeptical of what they'd come back like, but WOW they were even more comfortable than they were when I sent them off. Danner does a fantastic job of reworking their product. Highly recommend.

In fact, since I work in the world of steel toes on some sites, some of the guys I know use Thorogood, Keen, or Redwing for those cases, but wear the Danners like mine if at all possible.

Used to wear nothing but redwing, but I have no idea what they did to the style I liked, just didn't feel as good, especially for the money you pay. Lots of different brands in between, and finally settled on Justin lace up ropers. Comfortable, tough as hell considering what I put them through. Have a Justin factory outlet in
Childress, so I can stop and check for deals heading out to the lease.

maroon barchetta said:

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I will add that i use the thick Red Wing Merino Wool socks with my boots. Something I learned from planning backpacking trips in Boy Scouts.

And I did opt for the after-market insoles they offer after stepping on their foot measuring electronic gizmo. My feet are really flat and those insoles helped me.

My son got some Vasque hiking boots. Not safety toed in any way but if you don't need safety toes they were great for him on long treks in scouts and beyond. He also added after market insoles.

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I believe Vasque is owned by Red Wing, or something to that effect.

I have a pair of Vasque Goretex lined hiking shoes that were great for a couple of years until I wore out the insole. Need to get those replaced, but they're holding up really well.

Red Wing Pecos 4470 slip ons are go to for muddy days at jobsites

Red Wing Heritage Classic Moc 1907 if walking on lots of concrete sites

But all in all day to day whatever terrain and still cleanup decent and a new pair can be had sub $200 from Amazon within 24hrs, Doc Marten 1460 Crazy Horse. Great all around boots that last 3-4 years before tossing. I laughed at the thought of Doc Martens but they are comfy out of the box, light, and take abuse well with good soles

Been through Georgia, thorogood, ariat, danner and double H, but those three above are my consistent go tos for the past 10-15 years

I recently ran across a couple YouTube channels dedicated to analyzing and comparing work boots. Rose Anvil and BootSpy are the channels. They cut the boots in half and do a thorough analysis of materials.

Personally, I've worn Thorogoods for about tens years and love them. Super comfortable from day one. The leather will outlast the sole if you care for it well.

I bought a pair of Red Wing BOA system boots earlier this year and I've really liked them. They have a safety toe (not steel) and are super light weight. It's a lot easier walking around in the dirt with the light boots vs very heavy slip on steel toe Justins.

A) Are these things you toss on, to cruise around a work site really quick, or will you be spending a day working in them?

B) I have Keen US made work boots. They are very comfortable, and much lighter than regular work boots.

I have no doubt they are less durable. I'm a big fan of trading durability for weight, provided it still does the job.

For me, the fatigue is more costly than any savings a more durable/repairable boot may offer.

HOWEVER, if you need something to just physically last forever, and don't plan to wear them while getting fatigued, the Red Wing Pecos with the hard sole, is great at just enduring, and easy enough to shuck on and off.

Bradley.Kohr.II said:

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A) Are these things you toss on, to cruise around a work site really quick, or will you be spending a day working in them?

B) I have Keen US made work boots. They are very comfortable, and much lighter than regular work boots.

I have no doubt they are less durable. I'm a big fan of trading durability for weight, provided it still does the job.

For me, the fatigue is more costly than any savings a more durable/repairable boot may offer.

HOWEVER, if you need something to just physically last forever, and don't plan to wear them while getting fatigued, the Red Wing Pecos with the hard sole, is great at just enduring, and easy enough to shuck on and off.

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I have a pair of the Red Wing Pecos "hard sole" (neoprene cork IIRCC), that I bought in '93. The roper heel. Wore them on site for several years, and about as well. Retired them as work boots and used them in the pasture/deer lease and such since. Several re-heels, and granted I have not worn them much the last 3 years, the sole still has not worn through. God help me when I wear them on dry pasture grass now, as it's like walking on ice. The sole is so tough, when at the fire ring (no rail), I can put them up on the top edge that melts all others and it does not even mark these soles. Just steam.

I did find a RW store in Katy that carries them and bought another pair a couple years ago. It's the only store RW has that carries them regular stock. Evidently, RW makes two manufacture runs of these a year, almost exclusively for this store. This pair will outlast me, no question.

I've worn Wilcox for several years now. Have two of their styles, the Shiloh and Fairfax and both are impressive boots that are comfortable and have held up well to daily wear.

https://wilcoxboots.com/

I work in manufacturing and spend most of my time in the office but will be in the plant several times a week. These boots look nice enough for regular office wear and are comfortable all day. Big fan of the boots that Wilcox is making. I've also got some Danner moc toes that just sit in the closet…

I'm surprised by the Irish Setter problems noted on this thread.

I have these from Irish Setter and absolutely love them...

https://www.irishsetterboots.com/work-boots/soft-toe-boots/Ashby/83605.html?cgid=work-soft-toe

I've had them at least 2 years and it looks like I'll get another 2 out of them at the very least. So comfortable and they basically cured my plantar fasciitis after three days of wearing them.

I'm an engineer so mostly just office work, but I have a stand up desk so it's nice to have some support when I'm standing.

I tried on several of the other brands mentioned and none of them were as comfortable as these Irish Setters.

I doubt they'd hold up on a construction site day in day out, but if your mostly office I'd try some on. I got mine at Bass Pro.

Old Sarge said:

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Bradley.Kohr.II said:

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A) Are these things you toss on, to cruise around a work site really quick, or will you be spending a day working in them?

B) I have Keen US made work boots. They are very comfortable, and much lighter than regular work boots.

I have no doubt they are less durable. I'm a big fan of trading durability for weight, provided it still does the job.

For me, the fatigue is more costly than any savings a more durable/repairable boot may offer.

HOWEVER, if you need something to just physically last forever, and don't plan to wear them while getting fatigued, the Red Wing Pecos with the hard sole, is great at just enduring, and easy enough to shuck on and off.

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I have a pair of the Red Wing Pecos "hard sole" (neoprene cork IIRCC), that I bought in '93. The roper heel. Wore them on site for several years, and about as well. Retired them as work boots and used them in the pasture/deer lease and such since. Several re-heels, and granted I have not worn them much the last 3 years, the sole still has not worn through. God help me when I wear them on dry pasture grass now, as it's like walking on ice. The sole is so tough, when at the fire ring (no rail), I can put them up on the top edge that melts all others and it does not even mark these soles. Just steam.

I did find a RW store in Katy that carries them and bought another pair a couple years ago. It's the only store RW has that carries them regular stock. Evidently, RW makes two manufacture runs of these a year, almost exclusively for this store. This pair will outlast me, no question.

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Which store in Katy?

ldg397 said:

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Red Wing Iron Rangers

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Also Red Wing #2126 ( if you can find them buy two pair)
Thorogood also.
Ariat will only last a year…
Red Wings are American made actual work boots hands down the best choice and they stand behind and can service your boots for many years.

Thorogoods. Have the same pair for over two years now. Walk between 15k-20k steps a day at work and are super comfortable. Also, wear them with jeans at the lake fishing, deer lease, mowing the yard etc if they had some that I could wear with shorts I'd probably never not wear a thorogood

Bought a pair of Thursday boots a couple weeks ago on your rec and I'm impressed.

Well made. Comfortable. Solid construction.

On their website they say to order a half size smaller than your sneakers and that turned out to be the case with me. Really good fit.

I will warn others that these are what I consider light duty boots. So if you are working in the oil field or industrial environment, or hunting / climbing, these aren't for you. If you going out into the field occasionally but also in a professional environment, these will work for you.

If you need boots for a winter environment with snow, ice and slush and salt, there are good options here. Vibram sole they use is soft enough to be good in ice conditions where harder rubber soles are not.

Boots are made in Mexico. Not sure where I would go to find a retail equivalent for something like this. If you need boots they are worth a look.

SunrayAg said:

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Red wing. Comfortable, durable, and made in the USA.

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This....can't beat a good pair of RedWings. Comfortable, can wear in the shop, on the road and the board room if needed.