Work boot suggestions

[kabin man]

Been wearing buckler steel toe cap dealer type boots for years.current pair over 5 years old but not worn continuously.like wearing slippers and allways hate having to get a new pair which I just done.you spend a third of your life in work boots so don’t scrimp on price
nick...

Love a chelsea boot..

 

[Smiffy]

I had a pair that lasted forever, thing is I hated them, they where really comfy and water proof, but plain black with no scuff protector, and between that and the full hi Vis I felt so council worker I hated it. I wish they did the same pair in brown

This belongs here about the Engelbert boots

 

[6feetdown]

Been wearing buckler steel toe cap dealer type boots for years.current pair over 5 years old but not worn continuously.like wearing slippers and allways hate having to get a new pair which I just done.you spend a third of your life in work boots so don’t scrimp on price
nick...

Agree people pay a hundred quid plus for a pair of trainers yet pay 20 for a pair of work boots they are in 50 hrs a week

 

[kabin man]

Agree people pay a hundred quid plus for a pair of trainers yet pay 20 for a pair of work boots they are in 50 hrs a week

100%. Look after your feet..

 

[Canal Navvy]

"You need two things in life, good boots and a good bed ...... if you're not in one you're in the other"

 

[6feetdown]

"You need two things in life, good boots and a good bed ...... if you're not in one you're in the other"

True and hopefully the latter you share with a good woman

 

[Stroppymonkey]

I have wide flat feet .. finally found the perfect pair a few years ago, and now on the 4th pair. Tend to run 2 pairs at a time .. old and new and a boxed pair to start breaking in when the old pair actually falls apart. Solid Gear GTX Pheonix with Boa lace system (clicky wheel with a wire lace). I’ll probably never willingly buy anything else.

 

[6feetdown]

I have wide flat feet .. finally found the perfect pair a few years ago, and now on the 4th pair. Tend to run 2 pairs at a time .. old and new and a boxed pair to start breaking in when the old pair actually falls apart. Solid Gear GTX Pheonix with Boa lace system (clicky wheel with a wire lace). I’ll probably never willingly buy anything else.

Any links?

 

[hiluxman]

I've no brand loyalty. My only stipulation is no laces, kin hate having to do laces up and undo.

You find a good set of boots, by the time you replace them they have changed manufacturing processes.

Your in boots a good portion of life so expect to replace them often rather than looking for things that last and trying to get longevity out of them. Fresh ones are better over a clapped out pair you won't get rid of because you paid the top money.

Likewise boots are like your Mrs...you like them because they suit you and not what dave Mrs is because dave likes his Mrs....if that makes sense

 

[TiltyShaun]

Dealer boot fan here. Don’t have time to waste doing up laces!!

 

[Storrsy]

I always go for these, https://www.haix.co.uk/haix-airpower-xr3

Find them really comfy, waterproof, not too silly money. Usually get about 2-3 years depending on type of work.

 

[craig]

I always go for these, https://www.haix.co.uk/haix-airpower-xr3

Find them really comfy, waterproof, not too silly money. Usually get about 2-3 years depending on type of work.

I used to have them, but got less the 12 months before the soles used to split.

 

[Storrsy]

I used to have them, but got less the 12 months before the soles used to split.

Yeah the soles are always the first thing to go- detaching from the uppers. Never had it happen as quick as that though. I just find they fit my feet so well that I'm happy to sacrifice a bit of long term durability for the comfort.

 

[Storrsy]

I've no brand loyalty. My only stipulation is no laces, kin hate having to do laces up and undo.

You find a good set of boots, by the time you replace them they have changed manufacturing processes.

Your in boots a good portion of life so expect to replace them often rather than looking for things that last and trying to get longevity out of them. Fresh ones are better over a clapped out pair you won't get rid of because you paid the top money.

Likewise boots are like your Mrs...you like them because they suit you and not what dave Mrs is because dave likes his Mrs....if that makes sense

To carry on the metaphor- you can have more than one pair??

 

[Stroppymonkey]

Any links?

Solid Gear Phoenix GTX Safety Shoes - Orange/Black

Order from ITS.co.uk. The Solid Gear Phoenix GTX Safety Shoes - Orange/Black Is available with next day delivery. SAFETY RATING: S3 SRC WR HRO Solid Gear Phoenix GTX are high-tech safety boots integratin

its.co.uk

 

[6feetdown]

So went with these

 

[William127]

So went with these

Good choice, after a year of daily use a quick polish still gets mine clean enough for a night out and as comfy as slippers

 

[6feetdown]

Good choice, after a year of daily use a quick polish still gets mine clean enough for a night out and as comfy as slippers

Tried them on briefly will take a bit of getting used to no laces but did feel comfortable

 

[William127]

Tried them on briefly will take a bit of getting used to no laces but did feel comfortable

Think I only tie laces now when I'm using a chainsaw or playing golf
Doing domestic work it's very handy being able to just slip them on and off when you need to go in the customers house etc

 

[Grahams]

So went with these

I have the same boots. Very comfortable. I really don't wear anything else unless the wife forces me.
Only down sides I have found is the tread tends to get little stones stuck in it and they are not very waterproof.