Who makes good work boots in the USA?

[aspp]

Danner Quarry, they come in a 6,8,&10" with or without steel toe or insulation. Have been wearing them for 18 months, the only issue was I had to replace the insole with one that had more arch support, but I do that with most of my shoes.

 

[SolTechCustom]

I have had a pair of Georgia work boots since 2011, worn them 5+ times a week during this whole time and still have them. The sole is wearing from the bottom up and not splitting. They are electrician rated (good for me cause I weld a-lot) and very comfortable. I'm very hard on them (kneeling, squatting, climbing on rough surfaces) and they don't care! They may be ugly but the have lasted! I might keep them another year, or I might get a new pair as the soles are getting chewed up.

 

[tdmidget]

I have had a pair of Georgia work boots since 2011, worn them 5+ times a week during this whole time and still have them. The sole is wearing from the bottom up and not splitting. They are electrician rated (good for me cause I weld a-lot) and very comfortable. I'm very hard on them (kneeling, squatting, climbing on rough surfaces) and they don't care! They may be ugly but the have lasted! I might keep them another year, or I might get a new pair as the soles are getting chewed up.

And where were those boots made? Are they repairable?

 

[rbdjr59]

Thorogood work boots, made in USA. Good boots, fair price.

 

[Ox]

Age and treachery have shown me that a boot is not necessarily still good as long is doesn't have holes through the leather or sole anymore. My feet are now making me replace otherwise good boots at the year mark. Sooner if I get too many large 6's and 9's in the sole from the boring mill or big lathe. It appears that I need a stiffer floor pan these days.


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Ox

 

[Atomkinder]

Got the new Filson catalog today and judging from the prices they must be a good boot. Any body on here try any of their stuff?
Insulated Uplander Boots | Filson

I have their Insulated Highlander boots, and possibly the most comfortable insole I have ever felt (it's cork, and can be bought separately). That said, I wouldn't wear them as work boots. Too nice, IMO

 

[SolTechCustom]

And where were those boots made? Are they repairable?

well they are made in the us and yes the soles are replaceable.

 

[Atomkinder]

Red Wing 964 is my boot of choice and I will buy another pair but as you can see this pair took a shit on me. Little over a year old.

Brent

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Why not just get them resoled? IIRC Red Wing will do so for $80.

 

[yardbird]

Why not just get them resoled? IIRC Red Wing will do so for $80.

Ok the full story about the boots in the picture I posted. When I said the boots were a little over a year old. What I should have said was that I've only wore them a little over a year, they are actually closer to 3 or 4 years old. I had a 4yr old pair resoled, same kind of boot, bought a new pair to wear while they were being fixed. They did a fantastic job by the way. Got the old pair bcak put the new pair on the shelf then continued to wear the old another 3yrs. The stitching finally gave out. Started wearing the ones on the shelf a few months into it the sole started to crack, because they were actually 3 plus years old Red Wing said sorry about your luck. I've already bought new boots and will have the pair in the picture fixed but wear the new to get the 1 year warranty offer. Took about 6 weeks to be resoled and yeah about 80 bucks. I wore the original pair 7 yrs or more.

Brent

 

[tdmidget]

well they are made in the us and yes the soles are replaceable.

#1. YOU NEED A LOCATION!!!!!
Obviously I can't see your boots but all the Georgia boots I've seen are made in China and of molded construction. No where near the boot my Thorogoods are.

 

[SAF]

US Made Quality Boots

Age and treachery have shown me that a boot is not necessarily still good as long is doesn't have holes through the leather or sole anymore. My feet are now making me replace otherwise good boots at the year mark. Sooner if I get too many large 6's and 9's in the sole from the boring mill or big lathe. It appears that I need a stiffer floor pan these days.
Ox

I'm with Ox, I replace mine every year or sooner. It keeps me away from the foot doctor, and his recurring charges and cortisone shots. My feet sweat profusely and any boot interior is corroded and compressed (takes a painful set) long before the sole or leather upper is even half worn. Insulation and padding is also a no no for my situation. What I find best is a firm solid support, without man made materials in the inside (all natural) and some good orthopedic insole supports that are replaced about every 6 months. They always let me know when they need changing, cause at the end of a 16 hour day they wont shut up.

What I use is USA made military grade jungle boots (combat boots) made by Altama, like other vendors they do carry some import models and those are full of man made materials that only last me a few months due to corrosion and taking a bad set. For the inserts I use Powerstep Pinnacle MAXX orthotic supports.

I used to get the boots from the Army Navy store, then started ordering them direct from the manufacturer. The last go round, Altama stopped selling direct online. But I found them for almost half the price from Botach a vendor on ebay $108 for two pairs (13EE) shipped. Don't let that price fool you, these are some tough long wearing boots, steel arch supports, and steel spike protection, leather and nylon canvas uppers, and vulcanized rubber sole.

I used to wear Georgia boot lineman's boots and have them rebuilt when the soles were worn and compressed, but when they became unavailable in my area, I tried these Altama's and haven't looked back.

The Pinnacle Maxx inserts are also available on ebay (vandeleightsports) for cheaper than I could source them elsewhere (2Pair $59 shipped). When I order I get some for my girl and family members, they all give great compliments, and score some brownie points to boot.

Altama Black Jungle Mil Spec Boot : 4155 | Altama.com

ALTAMA Military Boots Multiple Styles Colors Made in USA | eBay

Powerstep Pinnacle Maxx Full Length Orthotic Insoles All Sizes | eBay

SAF Ω

 

[Sea Farmer]

My boots last a lot longer, and smell a lot better, now that I use boot dryers. I started out buying the commercial products made by Peet: PEET Shoe Dryer Product Overview

They're made of Schedule 20 PVC, 2"" , which eventually becomes brittle and snaps. I just take the heating elements out and stick them in Schedule 40 PVC pipes when that happens.

I use them for gloves too.

I also have a few homemade versions. Well, I wear a lot of boots and gloves.

 

[SAF]

Have you ever tried the ozone model?

 

[Sea Farmer]

Have you ever tried the ozone model?

Nah, I work on the water and my stuff is mostly rubber. Ozone is not good with rubber. Anyways, the plain air models work just fine.

 

[Manganga]

I have used Thorogood work boots and they are pretty good shoes. Give them a look.

 

[DDoug]

Wesco Jobmaster. This purely American boot Co, with more than 100 years in the business, has a well-earned reputation for quality and durability, more here spammer Review

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[CAMasochism]

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Hey guys can anyone tell me which one is best for work? lace-up or pull on boots actually i am thinking to buy for work. please give me advice with your experience.

Echo!

 

[bmikkalson]

Whites or Nicks is on my next buy.
There is a Australian company that makes a slip on also.

 

[eKretz]

The spammers dredged this up, but I actually tried out a new set of Michelin metatarsals on a lark the last several months and they are outstanding. Feel about like wearing a set of sneakers; very comfortable. Didn't even know they made boots, just happened upon them and saw good reviews, so decided to give them a try. Most comfortable machine shop workboots I've ever worn.

 

[metalmagpie]

Wesco Boots in Scappoose, Oregon.