OT work shoes

Tony S. · Mar 23, 2010

Anybody know of any companies that still make old fashioned leather steel toed work shoes? High top lace ups, not insulated, not high heels, not waffle stomper soles? The kind I've worn for 40 years?

rpirkle1 · Mar 23, 2010

Hi Tony...

I've got a set from Wally World that's not too bad... and at about $35/pr. Have seen some at TSC that I like better when I need a new set.

Randy

Fordfarmer · Mar 23, 2010

Work&Sport, sold thru Farm&Fleet stores. You have to look to find the ones made in the USA, but they are there.

MN Scott · Mar 23, 2010

Redwing makes several different styles of shoes. Bit more spendy, but I've had good luck with them lasting several years.

kyplowboy · Mar 23, 2010

I need the high leather lace ups cause of a weak ankle. The best I have found the last several years are the Ariats lacer type cowboy boots with the little tab in the laces. They don't have too much of a heal and just enough tread that I can work in a tobacco barn in them.

Dave

BCnT · Mar 24, 2010

you mite try JC Penny's...my dad and i used to get our work boots there.

kyhayman · Mar 24, 2010

I've been wearing mostly Caterpillar brand for the past few years and love them. Made by Wolverine I think. I've got 6 and 8 eye versions, the 8 eye Indiana style is my favorite but they get a bit warm in the summer. Last time I looked steel toes were and option. For going out I like a 1914 Triumph style Doc Martin. They also have a steel toe option in some of their boots. Real soft, comfortable, and a non aggressive sole.

Bruce from Can. · Mar 24, 2010

I like TERA LITES, kinda sounds like a brand of smokes eh.

Dave 2N · Mar 24, 2010

The best ones I"ve ever used for comfort and endurance are Wolverines. And I"ve got some real wierd feet!!

John730D · Mar 24, 2010

RED WING. Will cost you a lot of money, but will last for years. Go to an actual shoe store and not the big boxes. I have had my pair now for over 4 years and I wear them everyday. Even in snow and mud. They are waterproof up to the top. Most boots let water in around the laces, these don't.

Best fitting shoes I ever had were also RED WING. I wear them all the time, even to church.

Spend the money once and be happy.

Spook · Mar 24, 2010

Red Wings or Wolverines.

omahagreg · Mar 24, 2010

Red Wings!

locojim · Mar 24, 2010

wolverines

Jim B. in OH · Mar 24, 2010

www.justinworkboots.com

comparable with red wings, and American made.

showcrop · Mar 24, 2010

Red Wings. they last. Can't afford the cheap ones.

Shetland Sheepdog · Mar 24, 2010

Redwings! I bought 2 pair in October of '02, and wear them alternate days! That lets them air out on the off days. they're still going strong!

john in la · Mar 24, 2010

Red wing has convinced me never to buy another pair of their shoes.

Got a pair 5 months ago. Had to replace them after 2 months using the warrenty and this new pair is coming apart.

canoe · Mar 24, 2010

Have had great sucess with Michlien footwear, look on line at ROCKY BOOT they are in North Carolina, They are the Distributors for these shoes, I've had them last 3 years using them in sever condition working aboard ship, in all kinds of oils, bilge water, etc, etc, excessive persperation a s well, find they dry out in less than 12 hrs, insoles are replaceable, and not afraid to pack them off to another ship after sailing for 4-6 months, of course putting them in plastic bags befor putting in suitcase, priced about 150.00 us

Steve in IN · Mar 24, 2010

Echo Wolverines. I rotate between two pair to let them dry out. I wear them 6 days a week.

INCase · Mar 24, 2010

I'm in a pair of RedWings I bought in 1995. I don't wear them every day but they've had a lot of wear and I'm not hard on shoes. These ARE THE MOST comfortable shoes I've ever owned! I looked at a new pair recently and I don't think they look as good or as well built as they used to be. Not all shoes stores sell every flavor of RedWing.

I presume you're asking because the newer Red Wings aren't the same they were a few years ago and are made in China now. if you can find an American made pair I'd buy them.

Here is a classic RedWing.

http://www.redwingshoes.com/productdetails.aspx?prodid=2051

These "look" like the ones I'm wearing.

http://www.redwingshoes.com/productdetails.aspx?prodid=1159

don't know where they're made though.

C.R. · Mar 24, 2010

do not buy redwings made in china junk now but still cost as much as the made in USA ones I made the mistake of buying a pair of these things and I will NEVER buy them again I have had good luck with HI TEK magnums they arent steel toes but I think they do make them

pete black · Mar 24, 2010

i wear "rocky" lace up hikers and have for years with very good success. leather, composite toe, water proof and very comfortable. outside in all kinds of weather and conditions. i do keep mink oil on them and regular polishing with "kiwi" polish.

jbp · Mar 24, 2010

Been wearing Red Wings for years with good success, but was told by a good friend and neighbor that I don't do enough work anymore to wear them out. Hows that for a compliment?
Joe

LenND · Mar 24, 2010

Looked at work shoes in th local farm store last fall. They had eight different brands of shoes ALL made in China including Carhartt. None made in USA.

Paul from MI · Mar 24, 2010

I have worn Red Wings for the past 25 years, always gave great service nad they stand behind their product. Now I'm hearing they're made in China(the land of almost right), sure hope not. I usually get 5-6 years of continuous use out of a pair.
Paul

JayinNY · Mar 24, 2010

Work America, or Wloverine, I only buy the durashocks Assembled in USA.

TVB · Mar 24, 2010

Try Hoffman Boots made in Idaho. USA
I love mine I work 2500+ hrs a year and buy a new pair every two years.

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