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Post by Deleted on May 7, 2015 21:08:47 GMT
My cheap Chinese/Walmart boots are disintegrating after a few months of wear. Any recommendations for well-made waterproof work boots?
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Post by ketoriverfarm on May 7, 2015 21:25:41 GMT
I love muck boots.
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Post by Deleted on May 7, 2015 21:27:35 GMT
I love muck boots. I was looking at those as an option!
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Post by Nette on May 7, 2015 23:09:15 GMT
Another vote for Muck boots. I have two pairs. One for when the cow poop is extra deep. One for when it's just normal deep. Normal-deep-pair even works for summer, if necessary. DH and all of the guys that work on our dairy wear Muck boots. DH and the guys are quite thrifty, and if THEY wear Muck boots...just sayin'.
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Post by Deleted on May 8, 2015 1:10:06 GMT
Another vote for Muck boots. I have two pairs. One for when the cow poop is extra deep. One for when it's just normal deep. Normal-deep-pair even works for summer, if necessary. DH and all of the guys that work on our dairy wear Muck boots. DH and the guys are quite thrifty, and if THEY wear Muck boots...just sayin'. LOL - no cow poop here yet - but great recommendation!
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Post by Deleted on May 8, 2015 1:26:40 GMT
I'm really thinking Muck Boots. I wear Cheap Wal Mart Work Boots but hate having wet feet 6+ months of the year hunting.
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Post by Deleted on May 8, 2015 1:32:26 GMT
DH and I love our Bogs - they're so comfortable that he's started wearing his as his every day boots.
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Post by horseyrider on May 8, 2015 1:41:20 GMT
I have Muck chore boots, but I find them too hot for anything but really cold weather. I like Ariat H2Os, and Red Wing boots. Yes they're waterproof, and yes, they're for ladies.
I buy some inexpensive (like $20 a pair) tall rubber boots at Farm and Fleet for deep mud. I use those when it's sloppy in all but the coldest weather. They feel great and wear forever. In snow or 25 degrees or less, it's the Mucks. But for wearing around the farm for choring, gardening, mowing, etc, I choose the Ariats or Red Wings. Both are very well made. If I remember right, the Ariats run about $110-120, and the Red Wings I like (no steel toe) run about $165.
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Post by Awnry Abe on May 8, 2015 1:41:43 GMT
Aside the good recommendations already mentioned, have you done the economics on several pair of cheap boots vs 1 pair of nice ones? I am a fan of quality, but I am my own worst enemy when it comes to boots, gloves, and hats. I have very expensive muck boots, but I have dodged a bullet on that buying decision.
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Post by ketoriverfarm on May 8, 2015 3:13:25 GMT
Aside the good recommendations already mentioned, have you done the economics on several pair of cheap boots vs 1 pair of nice ones? I am a fan of quality, but I am my own worst enemy when it comes to boots, gloves, and hats. I have very expensive muck boots, but I have dodged a bullet on that buying decision. I cannot get one season out of the cheaper boots. I always get holes where they crease on my foot and then I have wet feet. I detest wet feet. My first pair of muck boots lasted six years. I am on my second and third pairs. I have chore boots and then a mid-calf pair. If I can get three years out of each pair, they will be worth every penny. And so easy to slip off. We do not wear shoes in our house, so I need something to get off and on easily.
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Post by Deleted on May 8, 2015 11:27:13 GMT
Aside the good recommendations already mentioned, have you done the economics on several pair of cheap boots vs 1 pair of nice ones? I am a fan of quality, but I am my own worst enemy when it comes to boots, gloves, and hats. I have very expensive muck boots, but I have dodged a bullet on that buying decision. That's a very good point - I thought about that a bit - I wear mine all the time, we have lots of snakes (and mud) here. I think I may get some good sturdy ones for my primary boots and keep backup cheap rubber boots for the really heavy mud and creek crossing.
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Post by hermitjohn on May 8, 2015 13:17:32 GMT
If you dont mind cowboy boot styling, look for closeouts on Double H boots. Made in USA, built the old fashion way with real stitching and real sole that lasts. Expensive full retail, but there are closeouts as they change "models", its just being patient enought to find them in a particular size.
I am not cowboy boot fan, but these were ONLY affordable quality boot I found. Was real upsetting after buying namebrand boots that used to mean quality, but now just another advertising gimmick to sell junk Chinese boots for too much money.
Oh Double H does make line of lace up lined work boots, but I never did find those on closeout, just the cowboy boots.
There are other quality boots but they tend to be crazy high dollar. Costume for the very wealthy I guess. Annoys heck out of me that companies only produce quality at ultra high price point, everybody else gets schloch from China. And even if you do take a mortgage out to buy the ultra high price point boots, you will find they dont last long enough to make them any kind of bargain. At prices they want, they would only have to last 30 years.....
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Post by Jolly on May 8, 2015 16:11:17 GMT
Muck, FTW!
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Post by krisinmi on May 8, 2015 17:41:27 GMT
I have the cheapy ($25 a pair) tall rubber boots from the farm supply store for deep mud. I've tried on Muck, Bogs, etc but since I have narrow feet I just can't handle the spacious footbed of a unisex sized boot. Hence the decision to stick with the cheapy rubber boots in a ladies until I can find something better that is sized for a woman's foot, waterproof, durable and tall.
Meanwhile, I used to have a nice pair of leather 6" high women's non-steel toe work boots for dry weather conditions. They finally died late last fall and so far I have been unable to find anything similar to fit my skinny feet. Tried getting same brand, but apparently they no longer carry women's work boots without a steel toe. Working with horses, I absolutely will not wear steel toed boots. Would take my chances with tennis shoes first. So the search for summer work boots continues. . .
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Post by Deleted on May 15, 2015 14:23:09 GMT
I've had real good luck with LL Beans boots. It's the only company I will mail order boots from. They've got several that might work for you.
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Post by bowdonkey on May 16, 2015 16:25:10 GMT
I wear Muck boots when it's real sloppy. Love em. But for all around use I wear the top grade all leather Red Wings, 9" leather high tops for fire duty and general use around home. When working trails I use a Keen steel toe. By far the most comfortable boot on the market. I live in these 12 hrs a day, no sore feet and the Keens helped with lower back problems I had for years. I also have a pair of Keen hiking boots that are 4 years old, getting a little ratty but still going strong. The Keens are a bit pricey, but are WELL WORTH the dollars. I would rather and do wear my Keen steel toes than running shoes.
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Post by willowgirl on May 17, 2015 11:51:58 GMT
I buy the plain brown rubber boots Tractor Supply sells for about $20. They usually hold up for a year or more of daily use. They're actually the most comfortable shoes I own -- I'd wear them everywhere, but people would look at me funny!
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Post by bergere on May 19, 2015 10:22:41 GMT
Love my Muck Boots and clogs, the Bogs boots aren't bad too. Great year round for the Pacific NW.. but here in the summer they are too hot.
Will wear the Muck clogs in the summer for short periods of time. Really haven't found a work boot that will breath and stay cool in the summers here.
I would kill the cheap Walmart or tractor supply boots in 6 months... my MucK boots last about 4 years. Worth it to me. And the Muck boots are much more comfortable!
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Post by whisperwindkat on May 19, 2015 10:52:41 GMT
I have Muck chore boots, but I find them too hot for anything but really cold weather. I like Ariat H2Os, and Red Wing boots. Yes they're waterproof, and yes, they're for ladies. I buy some inexpensive (like $20 a pair) tall rubber boots at Farm and Fleet for deep mud. I use those when it's sloppy in all but the coldest weather. They feel great and wear forever. In snow or 25 degrees or less, it's the Mucks. But for wearing around the farm for choring, gardening, mowing, etc, I choose the Ariats or Red Wings. Both are very well made. If I remember right, the Ariats run about $110-120, and the Red Wings I like (no steel toe) run about $165. I second the Ariats. I love them and have been wearing them for general chores for over 20 years.
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Post by Deleted on May 19, 2015 11:12:41 GMT
Wow - so many great recommendations! Thanks guys. I did buy another pair of cheap rubber boots that I can just step into and run when the crazy starts on the farm. Looking at all the recommendations for a good solid pair of boots.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 1, 2015 5:23:04 GMT
Is ebay an option for you?
I have bought high quality NEW boots on ebay for a fraction of the normal retail price.
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Post by bergere on Jun 1, 2015 12:09:18 GMT
I decided I needed some good ankle support (twisted my right ankle again, much, worse than last time), a low boot for hot weather... with a zipper.... ya.. try finding a work boot for women. All I saw was flu-flu stuff for city people. Then I found these... not sure how they will fit but I ordered a pair. Can lace them up how I want them, then just use the zipper the rest of the time. In and house of the house a lot and do not want to deal with laces. 6" Ryno Gear Tactical Combat Boots
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Post by Deleted on Jun 3, 2015 0:19:50 GMT
Unfortunately I only get about 6 months out of the $40 wal-mart boots or the $180 red wings
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Post by Rustaholic on Jun 7, 2015 20:25:38 GMT
Unfortunately I only get about 6 months out of the $40 wal-mart boots or the $180 red wings Sounds like you need to maintain your boots better. Reading the Little House books Pa Ingalls would spend evenings rubbing bear grease into his boots. There are better leather conditioners and the old Neats Foot Oil now.
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Post by ketoriverfarm on Jun 7, 2015 21:11:32 GMT
Unfortunately I only get about 6 months out of the $40 wal-mart boots or the $180 red wings Sounds like you need to maintain your boots better. Reading the Little House books Pa Ingalls would spend evenings rubbing bear grease into his boots. There are better leather conditioners and the old Neats Foot Oil now.Reading your note hopefully will get me started to use oil on my boots. I never seem to make the time. And now that it is almost summer time to start checking out books for reading when it is too hot to work. I am putting the Little House books on my list. Thanks!
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Post by Rustaholic on Jun 7, 2015 21:19:19 GMT
Sounds like you need to maintain your boots better. Reading the Little House books Pa Ingalls would spend evenings rubbing bear grease into his boots. There are better leather conditioners and the old Neats Foot Oil now. Reading your note hopefully will get me started to use oil on my boots. I never seem to make the time. And now that it is almost summer time to start checking out books for reading when it is too hot to work. I am putting the Little House books on my list. Thanks! I always thought they were kids books and not for me until our daughter was born and my sweet wife started reading them to her. I have read the whole set at least six times. By whole set I mean all of the regular set, the ones where Caroline was a girl , the ones where Charlotte was a girl near Boston and the ones where Charlotte's mother was a girl back in Scotland. Her name is escaping me right now.
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Post by bergere on Jun 9, 2015 12:35:55 GMT
6" Ryno Gear arrived.. they are ok.. not as easy to get in and out of as I hoped. But they are cheap.
Also bought, Belleville 610Z Men's Hot Weather Side-Zip, little taller than I wanted... but super comfy, easy to get in and out of, very light on the feet. They should hold up really well. Might look funny while wearing shorts. LOL And will how they do in the humidity and heat here.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 1, 2015 2:04:53 GMT
Any updates?
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Post by Deleted on Jul 8, 2015 8:03:01 GMT
6" Ryno Gear arrived.. they are ok.. not as easy to get in and out of as I hoped. But they are cheap. Also bought, Belleville 610Z Men's Hot Weather Side-Zip, little taller than I wanted... but super comfy, easy to get in and out of, very light on the feet. They should hold up really well. Might look funny while wearing shorts. LOL And will how they do in the humidity and heat here. I really like the look of those but only saw size 6 & 9. I'm a size 7 womens. Do you think a 6 would fit me?
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Post by barefootfarmer on Jul 8, 2015 12:49:40 GMT
@fffarmergirl I think so far you were the only person mentioning Bogs. That was the first kind I bought after the "cheap Walmart" type. The first year I loved them. I had a taller kind and a lower type. But they both wore out within the year. I'd get a crack across the toe area and the heal area from when I'd "squat" while prepping cows for milking.
However, I liked them and they were comfortable enough for year round use and I practically lived in them so I bought them again. After that first year, they started wearing out within about 6 months. This year was the last straw for me. I switched into a new pair in April and before the end of May I had those cracks again.
So...you haven't had that happen? How long do your Bogs last?
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