[hewiecobra]

Had Danner back in the day. Solid boot made in Oregon, but heavy.
I went with a Belleville that had a running shoe sole and it blew me away. VERY comfortable. I'm currently looking for a second pair for when my current pair blows out. Don't think they're going to last as long as my Danners, but the price is right and it really does feel different than any other boot I've tried. Made in usa too.

For backpacking or a heavy ruck I got a pair of Scarpa's that were made in Italy. The most I've ever spent on boots, 3 bills, but man oh man! Feels like I have memory foam ankle wraps on. Not joking. I don't think I could roll my ankle if I tried. If you're looking for the best, you can throw them in the mix. I really see why they carry that price.

 

[37489]

Danner sent me a new pair of Pronghorns

There is no way I could stalk anything but a telephone pole in mine. Do your Pronghorns creek when you walk?

I returned my creeky Pronghorns to Danner with a copy of my emails to their customer service dept including their return instruction. I received a brand new non creeky pair early this week. Their left hand (call in customer service) didn't know what their right hand (on line return process with forms) was doing. It all turned out all right in the end. If you have a small heel like me I can recommend these boots. I am a happy camper.

 

[lavgraffiti]

My bates issue aircrew boots are great. They are good to go hot and sunny to 20 degrees. I have jungle stompers I have walked around in for twenty years, they don't compare.

 

[tfbjwi]

USGI issue Danner combat hikers w/ Thorlo light hiking socks in the summer, alpaca wool socks in the winter.

 

[tfbjwi]

PS. Made in USA.

 

[Viking]

I have been wearing my waterproof Ariat Workhogs with the composite toe for several months and am quite pleased with them. I wanted a 2nd pait without the composite toe to not "abuse" as badly around the farm, but I didn't want to pay $179 dollars like I did for my first ones, so I did the logical thing and went to ebay. (I bought my youngest son a used pair off of there a few months ago, cleaned them up, "disinfected" them with anti-fungal/athletes foot spray, added new Ariat inserts and he was GTG until this week when I added a different, more cushioned insert. )

I have been watching the site and almost won a new pair for $112 a week ago that sells on Amazon for $179, but l lost in the last few seconds,. So when a very slightly used pair of Workhogs (only worn on the street for dress boots) came up, I jumped on them and got a $160-$170 pair of boots for $75 plus shipping of $10.

I got them in day before yesterday, disinfected them, and added my inserts from the VA. I wore them out last night and have cleaned them up for church tomorrow.

The pair I got for my son had been used hard, but not that hard, and some polish, waterproof spray, and new foot pads made "new" boots out of them. The ones I just got for myself, really required nothing except spraying for athletes foot. I highly recommend ebay for "used" expensive boots, but only if you know how to clean them up and return them to a serviceable life.

Between these and the various military boots that I have, I am set on footwear for a very long time.

 

[Lurp]

Whites are the way to go but since I'm no longer with the state I can't afford them so Im rocking redwing's

 

[HardingM14]

I've been using a pair of altimas for I want to say about 5 years.

That's mostly winter only use and working in them every now and them. But they are getting really warn out and are getting to the point where they are uncomfortable to wear for things such as hiking.

I am going to be in the market for new boots soon.

 

[Viking]

I've been using a pair of altimas for I want to say about 5 years.

That's mostly winter only use and working in them every now and them. But they are getting really warn out and are getting to the point where they are uncomfortable to wear for things such as hiking.

I am going to be in the market for new boots soon.

Well, I recommend that you try the ebay option and you will most likely come across a good deal. This is the exact boot I just got off there for $85 total (including shipping) and as you can see it sells for $170 new, and mine was only very slightly used. There will be new and (as in my case) like new ones that come up at a steal. I wouldn't hike in these, but for wearing around the farm or as every day boots, they are hard to beat. I bet you could find what you want on there.
http://www.onlineshoes.com/Mens-ariat-workhog-pull-on-aged-bark-army-green-p_id143106?adtrack=criteo

 

[jamesreed3124]

The Timberland brand’s work boots are of premium quality and they also have many models. So, I often have problems choosing what’s best to purchase. I am hesitating between Timberland Titan and Pit boss. Do you have any suggestions for me?