Lets hear about Boots for working in the woods.

The last boots I owned were Caterpillar and they were great!

 

Ive owned these well over a year and i worked the chit out of them. $50 Walmart specials. Maybe less but less than 50 out the door. Dont laugh at the mismatched laces.

 

Whites are good boots, spendy, but, really good boots. You need to go to a WHITE BOOT dealer that can actually measure your feet correctly, and take the sox you will be wearing in the boots with you. I've worn Whites for over 35 yrs and never sprained an ankle, or messed up my arch. They are heavy, but, well built. I still have a good pair of lineman's style boots i had on the job when i retired. I worked in construction, and on a road crew for over 25yrs. They do take time to ''break in'' as well.

 

You are right on the mark about having the sox's you intend on wearing with your new boot's, this is very important even in the break in process.

What i have found that is really helpful during the breakin process, is to have diffierent weight sox's using the heavy sox first then as it feels better but maybe a little too tight, drop to the next less thick sox.

I like the "Smart Wool" Brand Sox and if you try them you will find there really quality sox's.

 

Look at these boot companies and compair them.
They all seem like quality companies.
Tracker: White's Boots, Inc.
Hard Tactical
Powerline. Hoffman Boots
Wesco® | Custom Boots

 

I have two pairs of Wolverine boots, one insulated and one not. I only wear these boots while in the woods whether that be hiking or producing firewood. The insulated pair is atleast 12 years old and the only wear is a few nicks in the leather. I would say I easy have 1000 miles on them. I don’t keep track like I do with running shoes. What are you guys doing in the woods that your going through 2+ pairs of boots in a year?

 

There are several youtube videos on nicks boots, Lots of fire jumpers like the Nicks.
when my Justins and red wings give up I may go along that route.

 

Congratulations on a fine pair of boots!

Be forewarned, breaking them in ain't for sissies! They are so heavy made that the break - in can take quite a while.

You are right about good socks, just as important. I saw your note about smartwool socks, and they look about the same as the Darn Tough Vermont socks I have, which incredibly, have a lifetime warranty. I wish I had bought some when I was just getting started. Two thin pair of socks works real good for breaking in these logging style boots as the slip or rub will be between the layers instead of against your skin. Even just wearing them around the house for starters helps.

Now you need ta get yourself some of this Huberd's Shoe Grease:


It's a great softener, conditioner, waterproofer, and will help with that break in period too.

Good luck!

 

Those Whites are sharp looking boots! Are those 12 inch tops?

 

There 10 Inch. Whites ran a Black Friday sale right before Thanksgiven $236 for the Reg. $339 price, had to wait a few weeks but was worth the wait.

 

There breaking in slowly i knew it would take a while, but have noticed them getting softer on my feet.
Thanks for the tip on both the sox and the shoe grease.

 

A little uodate on how my new boots are breaking in, i am now wearing them all day as they are really breaking in quickly.

 

Anyone wearing thorogood boots? In the woods or for everyday.
I need to get a new pair (I have redwings now) but I can't get over that foam/soft material outsole they have, it looks like they'll be smooth and treadless in no time.
Go back to the redwings, try some Carolinas or take a chance on these thorogoods?

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Non sure exactly what you're wanting jn a boot, but you can get Red Wing fire boots that have a vibram sole. Not foam/soft and last a good while. Ive been wearing red wings for years, have put many a mile on several pair....they get rode hard in fire season. I imagine there may be more comfortable boots out there, but I get nervous on the thought of tracing my foot and sending off for customs, I like trying on boots/shoes.

 

Hoffman’s sells some Thorogood boots,
I bought a pair of Meindls for winter & a pair or Hoffmans for the other 3 seasons.

The only issue I have with either is that the Meindls make my feet sweat something terrible in moderate temps.

Both pair are really comfortable & give great ankle support.

 

I've had several Thorogood boots but all in factory settings. Loved them. Had machinist ones with special soles for sharp steel shaving resistance and after nolonger being a machinist had a couple with the softer white wedge soles that were very comfortable. Haven't bought an "outside" work pair but eventually will get some.

 

Carolina loggers here for work. I have 1 pair of insulated ( currently wearing at work), a new un broke in pair of non insulated, and a pair of non insulated extremely broke in, about 4 years old and going strong, but it seems my feet are dead after 8 hours in them. I tried insoles to no avail. Those are my go to for warm weather. The company I work for buys us boots every 2 years, and the army/navy outfit we have the PO with only has so much of a selection, plus they only give us 125 bucks. I usually kick in 30 or so to cover better boots. Maybe next year I will kick in more and try another brand.

 

Haix had a great deal on earlier this year and I picked up a pair of the Protector Ultra's for about half price. Very comfortable chainsaw boot with a Vibram sole and Gore-tex lining. A great combination of safety work boot and hiker. I would definitely buy again, especially at the deal I got.

 

Anyone have personal experience with Nicks or Jk?