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justincredible

Nick Mangold

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Jan 27, 2011 12:09 PM
I'm in the market for a pair of boots and I've never really owned a nice pair so I have no clue what brands I should be looking at. My only requirements are that they are waterproof and warm. Whadya got?
Jan 27, 2011 12:09pm
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ernest_t_bass

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Jan 27, 2011 12:10 PM
Will someone please direct this n00b to the proper place, please?

http://www.ohiochatter.com/forum/forums/25-Buy-Sell-Trade
Jan 27, 2011 12:10pm
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Jan 27, 2011 12:19 PM
justincredible;655169 wrote:How are Rocky boots? I'm a fan of the look of these guys:

http://www.rockyboots.com/Product-Details/7569/1600FQ0007949/Rocky-Stalker-Insulated-Waterproof-Hunting-Boots/


As an employee of Rocky, I am going to recommend you purchase a pair of Rockys :)

I have a pair like this:

and they are great. Feel light on the foot and have a very comfortable footbed/insole. This is coming from somebody who rarely wears/purchases boots. They are pretty popular here in the office too. Several people own them.

They are called "Mountain Stalkers"
Jan 27, 2011 12:19pm
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Nick Mangold

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Jan 27, 2011 12:24 PM
ernest_t_bass;655171 wrote:Will someone please direct this n00b to the proper place, please?

http://www.ohiochatter.com/forum/forums/25-Buy-Sell-Trade

Cool post bro.
Jan 27, 2011 12:24pm
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SnotBubbles

Jan 27, 2011 12:31 PM
Redwing. I work construction...well, I sit in an office and direct people to work construction....and I can say that Redwing make the best waterproof/insulated boots by far.

Here's a link: http://www.redwingshoes.com/
Jan 27, 2011 12:31pm
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ernest_t_bass

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Jan 27, 2011 12:31 PM
justincredible;655195 wrote:Cool post bro.

Nice Tat Ms. Incredible.
Jan 27, 2011 12:31pm
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gerb131

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Jan 27, 2011 12:33 PM
Just in Rockys yesterday on the way back from Belpre. Got a few pairs of socks....Rocky boots are nice. Look at the grams of thinsulate etc....
Jan 27, 2011 12:33pm
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Jan 27, 2011 12:36 PM
SnotBubbles;655210 wrote:Redwing. I work construction...well, I sit in an office and direct people to work construction....and I can say that Redwing make the best waterproof/insulated boots by far.

Here's a link: http://www.redwingshoes.com/

Red Wing is great at making work boots, but they aren't so great at Outdoor/Hunting boots. The tread pattern you need for outdoor type stuff is totally different.
Jan 27, 2011 12:36pm
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Sonofanump

Jan 27, 2011 12:38 PM
jordo212000;655188 wrote:They are called "Mountain Stalkers"

How much?
Jan 27, 2011 12:38pm
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SnotBubbles

Jan 27, 2011 12:39 PM
jordo212000;655220 wrote:Red Wing is great at making work boots, but they aren't so great at Outdoor/Hunting boots. The tread pattern you need for outdoor type stuff is totally different.

I own a pair of work boots and a pair of "Hiker" boots (http://www.redwingshoes.com/red-wing-shoe/8685-red-wing-shoes/8685-red-wing-mens-hiker-brown). I would never complain about them, they're amazing. Quit trying to pass along your shitty product and give the man some honest advice! :D

Plus, he never said he was hunting in them.
Jan 27, 2011 12:39pm
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Nick Mangold

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Jan 27, 2011 12:40 PM
I never said I wasn't hunting in them. Boom!
Jan 27, 2011 12:40pm
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Jan 27, 2011 12:51 PM
I recommend rockies from years of proof. Ive owned two pair of rocky boots and both have lasted over ten years each. Wouldnt trade them for any other kind of boot. Although I havent bought any in a long time. I wear them daily during the winter to work in and to go anywhere in. Only thing I wish they would do is make them a little lighter but other then that I love them. Ive owned red wings and they are a good work boot but just dont seem to hold the water proofing as long as the rockies do.
Jan 27, 2011 12:51pm
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Jan 27, 2011 12:54 PM
Sonofanump;655224 wrote:How much?
For that specific style it looks like $179.99 is the price you can expect to pay. Our website has that price, and so does Cabela's
Jan 27, 2011 12:54pm
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jordo212000

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Jan 27, 2011 1:00 PM
Red Wing is great at making work boots, but they aren't so great at Outdoor/Hunting boots. The tread pattern you need for outdoor type stuff is totally different.

I own a pair of work boots and a pair of "Hiker" boots (http://www.redwingshoes.com/red-wing-shoe/8685-red-wing-shoes/8685-red-wing-mens-hiker-brown). I would never complain about them, they're amazing. Quit trying to pass along your shitty product and give the man some honest advice! :D

Plus, he never said he was hunting in them.
I never said he was hunting in them either. Just said that the types of outsoles that Red Wing offers are best for working in construction or a factory. Not good for hiking, hunting, or anything else you might do outdoors.

That hiker you linked probably has a good outsole for hiking, but it looks like it is made for a senior citizen. Ugly shoe
Jan 27, 2011 1:00pm
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Jan 27, 2011 1:07 PM
http://www.rockyboots.com/Products/search/outdoor_hunting_outdoor

Worked at Rocky for a few years....

You've got to determine when and why you'll be wearing them. Too many grams of insulation and your feet will sweat and peel. Anything with a "Vibram" sole will last a long time, and is fairly comfortable too. I always put gel inserts in my boots just in case. I personally love the "Bucklights." Very comfortable, and VERY light.
Jan 27, 2011 1:07pm
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Jan 27, 2011 1:20 PM
I have a pair of Merrells that I wear when I go down to Hocking Hills. They work really well

Heres a link

http://www.merrell.com/US/en-US/Product.mvc.aspx/15111M/0/Mens/Legacy-Gore-Tex?dimensions=0

I also have a pair of Columbia boots that I really like. They werent as exepensive as some of the other boots that I looked at but they work just as well
Jan 27, 2011 1:20pm
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SnotBubbles

Jan 27, 2011 1:24 PM
jordo212000;655253 wrote:I never said he was hunting in them either. Just said that the types of outsoles that Red Wing offers are best for working in construction or a factory. Not good for hiking, hunting, or anything else you might do outdoors.

That hiker you linked probably has a good outsole for hiking, but it looks like it is made for a senior citizen. Ugly shoe

And someone from McDonald's just complimented how tasty a Whopper is.
Jan 27, 2011 1:24pm
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Nick Mangold

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Jan 27, 2011 1:44 PM
I agree with Jordo that the hiker you listed is ugly. If I were getting these for working I'd probably go for the redwings but I'll be wearing them for trekking around in the snow and crap (figuratively and literally). I'll probably end up using them for hunting as well.
Jan 27, 2011 1:44pm
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Jan 27, 2011 1:54 PM
As someone who beats the hell out of boots outside I can say that Rocky boots > *
Jan 27, 2011 1:54pm
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power i

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Jan 27, 2011 1:58 PM
justin, those are the same boots my husband has bought since I've known him. His have lots of wear and tear and they seem to stay waterproof for about a year.
Jan 27, 2011 1:58pm
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Jan 27, 2011 1:59 PM
LJ: Domestic violence is not a joke.
Jan 27, 2011 1:59pm
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stroups

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Jan 27, 2011 1:59 PM
I have been wearing a pair of rocky boots for about 3 years now and I love them. Once I got them broken in they are super comfortable and keep my feet dry in the winter.
Jan 27, 2011 1:59pm