Something relevant to all, and I always like to hear what people have to say about work shoes/boots.
I've taken to wearing Red Wing hiking style boots at work in the shop.
Positives:
-Light weight
-Steel Toe or Tech Toe for protection
-As comfortable as casual shoes to wear, maybe even the most comfortable shoes I own
-Waterproof
-Plastic coated outer toe area that doesn't wear out right away
Negatives:
-Expensive (150 per pair)
-Made in China (Red Wing got bitten with the China bug too)
-Soft soles wear out quickly
I also have a pair of made in USA Red Wing steel toe work boots that I wear casually, mostly in the winter.
Positives:
-Proudly made in USA by a guy named Mark
-Electro shock rated, which has already saved my sorry behind once
-These boots are so stiff and heavy duty that they may never wear out with casual use
-Comfortable for extended periods of standing on concrete
-Don't mess with me look they give off while wearing. Call it the Chuck Norris effect
Negatives:
-Expensive. (200 per pair) But I'm OK with that since they're US made.
-These boots are so stiff and heavy duty that they aren't even close to broken in yet, and I've worn them quite a few times now
-Heavy
-Poorly designed heel plate that is so stiff and heavy duty that it wears holes in the back of your socks
I know these boots are gonna be great once they are broken in, but that may not occur until mid-decade!
I've taken to wearing Red Wing hiking style boots at work in the shop.
Positives:
-Light weight
-Steel Toe or Tech Toe for protection
-As comfortable as casual shoes to wear, maybe even the most comfortable shoes I own
-Waterproof
-Plastic coated outer toe area that doesn't wear out right away
Negatives:
-Expensive (150 per pair)
-Made in China (Red Wing got bitten with the China bug too)
-Soft soles wear out quickly
I also have a pair of made in USA Red Wing steel toe work boots that I wear casually, mostly in the winter.
Positives:
-Proudly made in USA by a guy named Mark
-Electro shock rated, which has already saved my sorry behind once
-These boots are so stiff and heavy duty that they may never wear out with casual use
-Comfortable for extended periods of standing on concrete
-Don't mess with me look they give off while wearing. Call it the Chuck Norris effect
Negatives:
-Expensive. (200 per pair) But I'm OK with that since they're US made.
-These boots are so stiff and heavy duty that they aren't even close to broken in yet, and I've worn them quite a few times now
-Heavy
-Poorly designed heel plate that is so stiff and heavy duty that it wears holes in the back of your socks
I know these boots are gonna be great once they are broken in, but that may not occur until mid-decade!