Master Hack
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That musta been a while back, they are almost double that here, It may just be here.
They had to raise prices to cover local fees, taxes, licenses and more tax.
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They had to raise prices to cover local fees, taxes, licenses and more tax.
Whitetrashrocker
Inmate #952016
Man. I buy the better hiking shoe from Walmart for under 40 bux. Then head to the insert section and buy the ones with the solid arch supports and jell heel. Thats for my non working feet.
For work I get the Irish setters. Kinda a mix between a cowboy and wally boot.
I want the high cuff for keeping stickers and dirt out, no laces for same reason. They get the same insoles.
Ive heard that you make good on what ever keeps you from the ground, shoes, tires, mattress.
But sometimes you just gotta go barefoot in the grass.
For work I get the Irish setters. Kinda a mix between a cowboy and wally boot.
I want the high cuff for keeping stickers and dirt out, no laces for same reason. They get the same insoles.
Ive heard that you make good on what ever keeps you from the ground, shoes, tires, mattress.
But sometimes you just gotta go barefoot in the grass.
Kartorbust
Inmate #627
My biggest issue is, trying to find boots that are both comfortable and last a long time. Automotive work really does in footware, compared to welding or landscaping.
Whitetrashrocker
Inmate #952016
Are you required to have steel toe? Hard toe? I saw some composite toe shoes at WM. Might be cheap enough to warrant the short life.
Kartorbust
Inmate #627
Steel or composite long as it meets ANSI standards. I just bought Ariat Timberland 8" steel toe. They have been decent so far. I was dumb and stacked my Dr Scholls insoles under the Ariat ones and ended up scuffing the back of my heels to the point of bleeding.
Denny
Canned Monster
When I was a mechanic we could wear leather gym shoes or anything else as long as our feet were completely covered.
Kartorbust
Inmate #627
Far too many have dropped heavy items on their feet over the years, so they definitely want some protection. I've always preferred steel toe, but have tried composite before.
Wicked_Daddy
Gimme fuel, gimme fire, gimme that which I desire!
That's plantar fasciitis. Get the insoles I suggested. Problem solved.
Kartorbust
Inmate #627
Going too. Here I thought for years it was because I got my foot stuck in awkward positions working on vehicles. Nope, just wear and tear.
I'm on concrete floor 8-10 hours a day. Standing the whole time. We are supposed to wear leather shoes with steel or composite toe. I wear New Balance Tektrel tennis shoes in the summer months. Most comfortable tennis shoe I've ever worn. Started wearing boots again this week with the cooler temps. I prefer boots, but I gets damn hot in the plant in the summer. My feet would kill me back in the day. I have a couple par of the Red Wing Irish Setter Wingshooter boots. Super comfy and tough. They do get a little warm after a while. Carhartt Rugged Flex boots are also very comfortable. Have a few pairs of them also. The Red Wings are around $240 a pair, but well worth it if you can. The Carhartts around $125 and worth every penny as well. The Propper series 100 tactical boot is also super comfy. I have a few of those as well and only around $100 but no safety toe. One thing I don't cheap out on is footwear. I rotate through all my boots depending on the day. Don't get me started on winter, hunting, hiking and Muck boots. I have a ton of boots, but they last me forever and something for every situation. I might have a boot problem. 
Kartorbust
Inmate #627
For a few months, years ago, I tried out Indestructibles steel toed shoes. Those lasted me maybe 4 months tops. They were very light weight. But they just didn't hold up.
Whitetrashrocker
Inmate #952016
You sound like my wife and her shoes for every occasion.I'm on concrete floor 8-10 hours a day. Standing the whole time. We are supposed to wear leather shoes with steel or composite toe. I wear New Balance Tektrel tennis shoes in the summer months. Most comfortable tennis shoe I've ever worn. Started wearing boots again this week with the cooler temps. I prefer boots, but I gets damn hot in the plant in the summer. My feet would kill me back in the day. I have a couple par of the Red Wing Irish Setter Wingshooter boots. Super comfy and tough. They do get a little warm after a while. Carhartt Rugged Flex boots are also very comfortable. Have a few pairs of them also. The Red Wings are around $240 a pair, but well worth it if you can. The Carhartts around $125 and worth every penny as well. The Propper series 100 tactical boot is also super comfy. I have a few of those as well and only around $100 but no safety toe. One thing I don't cheap out on is footwear. I rotate through all my boots depending on the day. Don't get me started on winter, hunting, hiking and Muck boots. I have a ton of boots, but they last me forever and something for every situation. I might have a boot problem.
Denny
Canned Monster
I wear Thoroughgood shoes designed for mailmen. They have a steel toe or composite. Either way they can’t be crushed.
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Full review. Got pics and a link for them boots? Whitetrashrocker reviews are primo!
ezcome-ezgo
G'me sumthin to write on
Yes, I admit I've got a footwear problem
They're always on my mind
My memory goes round and round
I've tried to quit a thousand times
Yes, I admit I've got a footwear problem
Fill the boot up to the top
I'll start with loving them
But I don't know when to stop
-Revision of David Ball's "Thinking Problem"
They're always on my mind
My memory goes round and round
I've tried to quit a thousand times
Yes, I admit I've got a footwear problem
Fill the boot up to the top
I'll start with loving them
But I don't know when to stop
-Revision of David Ball's "Thinking Problem"
Wicked_Daddy
Gimme fuel, gimme fire, gimme that which I desire!
I have lots of problems. Boots, guns, whiskey, beer, motorcycles, and now little engines... thanks to all you criminals.
Whitetrashrocker
Inmate #952016
Your preaching to the choir.
Kartorbust
Inmate #627
This is a fun hobby. Though some take it far too seriously. The ones with a blank cheque really kind of take the fun out of it at times.
Whitetrashrocker
Inmate #952016
What, you got some kind of shoe fetish?
Here's the boots I get. I get about 4 years out of them.
Rugged sole is a must for where I walk amd survey. Good traction. Haven't had any issues with petroleum products on the floor causing slipping. Real leather upper.
I wear them out to smooth sole and never had one come apart, unsewed or ripped.
I walk through deep loose dirt, rocky mountains, tall brush and cactus.
Not extremely heavy. Im not dying to take em off when I get home.
Like I said above. I get the arch support insoles and dont have any foot issues.
Seems like a win to me.