New Boots Question

Has anyone ever worked in the woods with boots like this? I have boots that I wear while bucking up wood but need something more comfortable because of the Plantar Fasciitis I had last fall.

Men's Thorogood 8" Steel Toe Wedge Sole Work Boot (U.S.A.) 804-4208: MidwestBoots.com

 

I'd get something with a heel, unless they aren't comfortable with your foot condition

 

I have the #804-4440 Wellingtons and have been very pleased so far. Very little heel slip for a wellington style boot.

 

Yes I have a pair of Justins I wear out into the woods. They were my primary workboot for a while.
It's a little weird moving back to a boot with a heel after wearing them though.

 

I have something with a heel but when I put my custom orthotics in, it puts my heel higher which puts more pressure on my knee.

My Plantar Fasciitis was caused by being on a ladder for about eight hours one day, I don't have any pain just a different feeling in my left heel so either this is the new norm or would the cortisone shot I received last fall be the culprit.

 

My friend who is a carpenter/ contractor & my brother-in-law who is a part time farmer just got these boots. The styling looks very similar to yours. They both tell me that so far they are happy with them & the lack of a heel is not an issue for them. My brother in law also wears inserts in his boots for a dropped arch & says they are fine. The boots are Carolina brand but they are made right here on Pennsylvania.

 

Dennis may be onto something about the wedge sole giving less traction in the woods. A lot of uneven surfaces/ obstacles where a heel could possibly help.

 

Don't normally wear steel toes in the woods. In the yard, cutting on a log pile-yeah I'll wear the steel toes.

Probably be sorry some day that I don't wear them while in the woods!

 

I ended up going with a Danner boot, I'll have the model of the boot later. The Thorogood boot wasn't wide enough for my feet, even the EE.

The Danner boot does have some 400 grams thinsulate and waterproof, I'll get some pics after I do some work in them.

The boot style pictured below is like the one we purchased.

 

This is the boot, East Ridge by Danner.

 

Timberland pro's for me.. nice and simple.

 

My last 4 boots have been 8" combat boots. Bellevue, Altama, Wellco. They are honest combat boots, not china made crap. I have Plantar fasciitis also and have used inserts in some of them and my feet fell so much better. I like them because they come in wide widths and sizes seem to be uniform due to being made to mil spec.

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This. My only problem is the last ones I bought have eyelits all the way to the top, not hooks for the last three. It's a PITA to tie them compared to every other pair of Pros that I've had with the hooks.

Just this spring I finally took the cushion orthodics out of my boots. I kept them in just in case after getting plantar fasciitis in both feet from a pair of doc Martin's industrial boots. That was a living hell for at least a year

 

I didn't think it would be a problem but actually was glad it had some Thinsulate. I think the feet freezing really fast in a 2000 gram boot is all about age and most of us will deal with it.........by the fire.

 

Yep, same here.

Never owned any with the hooks, always eyelets.

I've never had a problem with them.

I do unlash the top eyelet, then just slacken the laces.

Haven't worn CB's for many years now.
Always liked a good sturdy pair, but are hard to find in my area.

Guess I could always order some online, just have never thought about it.

I wear steel toes nearly 24/7, and aside from winter, have no complaints, and have had a few toe saves over the years.

But a heavy enough object is gonna cause damage no matter what.

 

My current pair is all hooks at the top.
I have a lace up pair and a slip on pair with the zipper on the side.

 

Im about to buy some timberland pro "work shoes" for work here soon.