justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Jan 27, 2011 2:00pm
power i;655322 wrote: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.
The first pair that I linked? They only kept waterproof for a year? I probably wouldn't be abusing mine but I wouldn't be prancing around like a Nancy either. Who am I kidding, I'll be prancing around like a Nancy.
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SnotBubbles
Jan 27, 2011 2:15pm
justincredible;655300 wrote: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.
Fuck you then. Next time you can recommend your own damn boot....recommendations. Ungrateful bastard...
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Jan 27, 2011 2:18pm
SnotBubbles;655344 wrote:Fuck you then. Next time you can recommend your own damn boot....recommendations. Ungrateful bastard...
You are.
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september63
Posts: 5,789
Jan 27, 2011 2:28pm
Ive had a pair of Rocky's for a few years. (Saw Blades)
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superman
Posts: 3,582
Jan 27, 2011 2:28pm
I love my Rocky boots. I would recommend the drive to Nelsonville to buy them at the outlet. I paid less than 50 for the pair I bought 7 years ago and still wear all the time.
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Jan 27, 2011 2:44pm
superman;655350 wrote:I love my Rocky boots. I would recommend the drive to Nelsonville to buy them at the outlet. I paid less than 50 for the pair I bought 7 years ago and still wear all the time.
Not sure if it's worth the ~3 hour trip. Is there anything else around there to make the trip worthwhile? I should say, is there anything that my wife would enjoy so I wouldn't have to make the trip solo?
Enforcer
Posts: 2,140
Jan 27, 2011 3:25pm
Your Wife would enjoy Rockys Outlet store too, Much more than just Boots, Also Nelsonvilles Town Square is about 200 yards away. And if You find a pair you like check the internet first , Ijust bought My Rocky Bearclaw 3D online and saved 70 bucks
ernest_t_bass
Posts: 24,984
Jan 27, 2011 3:29pm
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Jan 27, 2011 3:44pm
ernest_t_bass;655409 wrote:
I'll take them!
Red_Skin_Pride
Posts: 1,226
Jan 27, 2011 4:22pm
Justin, take it from the redneck on this site...my opinion might not be worth much on most threads, but I know boots lol! Rocky boots are by far your best choice. If you buy them, it'll take you about 2 times wearing them to decide they're the only brand of boots you'll ever own. They're a little more expensive than some other brands, but they're well worth it. I have one pair that's 12 years old, and one pair that's 6 years old, and both of them are still as good as the day I bought them.
NYFan54
Posts: 570
Jan 27, 2011 5:16pm
^^ Indeed. I've got 37 pairs at the house, and 1 pair on their way here.
GoChiefs
Posts: 16,754
Jan 27, 2011 5:35pm
1) Rocky's
2) Red Wing's
3) Justin's
2) Red Wing's
3) Justin's
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superman
Posts: 3,582
Jan 27, 2011 5:45pm
Justin, take the wife to a weekend getaway in the hocking hills.
THE4RINGZ
Posts: 16,816
Jan 27, 2011 5:52pm
I also work in the construction field and wear my work boots six days a week. I recently switched to a brand of boots called Irish Setters. I believe they are owned by Red Wing. My all purpose boots are steel toed and waterproof. They have a nice softer sole, so when you need grip on a roof or other hard surface you get nice traction. I also have a pair of insulated Irish Setters, they are pretty nice boots.
For really wet working conditions I break out the Tingley's. LOL
For really wet working conditions I break out the Tingley's. LOL
jordo212000
Posts: 10,664
Jan 27, 2011 5:55pm
justincredible;655364 wrote:Not sure if it's worth the ~3 hour trip. Is there anything else around there to make the trip worthwhile? I should say, is there anything that my wife would enjoy so I wouldn't have to make the trip solo?
If you make it to Nelsonville during work hours you could use my 25% off and get your boots for even cheaper haha.
I got my Mtn Stalkers while they were on sale, added my 25% and ended up paying about $90 for them
jordo212000
Posts: 10,664
Jan 27, 2011 5:59pm
THE4RINGZ;655549 wrote:I also work in the construction field and wear my work boots six days a week. I recently switched to a brand of boots called Irish Setters. I believe they are owned by Red Wing. My all purpose boots are steel toed and waterproof. They have a nice softer sole, so when you need grip on a roof or other hard surface you get nice traction. I also have a pair of insulated Irish Setters, they are pretty nice boots.
I was just going to mention Irish Setters. Definitely a pretty good value boot. All joking aside (cough cough Snot Bubbles) these are the Outdoor boots that Red Wing markets. That could be another avenue you could look at Justin.
jordo212000
Posts: 10,664
Jan 27, 2011 6:04pm
SnotBubbles;655284 wrote:And someone from McDonald's just complimented how tasty a Whopper is.
I think plenty of others would agree with what I said. At no point did I say that Red Wing sucks. I just said that the boots that Red Wing make have more of a "work" focus. The outsoles are made to be oil and slip resistant at worksites/workplaces and have very small lugs.
Rocky, Irish Setter, Cabela boots, Timberland, Danner, etc have boots that are made specifically for the outdoors. They have deeper lugs that are designed to provide stability while hiking, hunting, yada yada yada
se-alum
Posts: 13,948
Jan 27, 2011 6:10pm
Who the hell would want to see that?? lolEnforcer;655399 wrote:Your Wife would enjoy Rockys Outlet store too, Much more than just Boots, Also Nelsonvilles Town Square is about 200 yards away. And if You find a pair you like check the internet first , Ijust bought My Rocky Bearclaw 3D online and saved 70 bucks
Rockys are the GOAT boot though.
jordo212000
Posts: 10,664
Jan 27, 2011 6:15pm
Not a whole lot going on in the square haha. Fulbrooks is good though
Wildcat24
Posts: 261
Jan 27, 2011 6:16pm
Sorel is popular up here. I wear them when I walk to work (it gets down to -40 here in winter). I was just down in Cordova where it rains all winter, and they did great down there in the muck.
LJ
Posts: 16,351
Jan 27, 2011 6:17pm
jordo212000;655550 wrote:If you make it to Nelsonville during work hours you could use my 25% off and get your boots for even cheaper haha.
I got my Mtn Stalkers while they were on sale, added my 25% and ended up paying about $90 for them
Me and the little lady are going to a cabin in Hocking Hills next friday.... we can't check in until 2, any chance we could meet up with you there?
LJ
Posts: 16,351
Jan 27, 2011 6:18pm
Wildcat24;655576 wrote:Sorel is popular up here. I wear them when I walk to work (it gets down to -40 here in winter). I was just down in Cordova where it rains all winter, and they did great down there in the muck.
I was watching Alaska State Troopers, seems like it is common for a lot of people to walk everywhere even when it is super cold. Why so?
Wildcat24
Posts: 261
Jan 27, 2011 6:36pm
A few factors play into all the walking. Gas is crazy expensive, just owning a car costs a lot of money (the cold is really hard on them), and walking just seems to be part of the culture in most cities. Given a choice, most people will walk before they drive.
As an aside, the AK State Troopers show and the new one Flying Wild Alaska are easily the best "Alaska" shows on TV. I wish more people watched them over the garbage known as Deadliest Catch and Gold Rush Alaska.
As an aside, the AK State Troopers show and the new one Flying Wild Alaska are easily the best "Alaska" shows on TV. I wish more people watched them over the garbage known as Deadliest Catch and Gold Rush Alaska.
jordo212000
Posts: 10,664
Jan 27, 2011 7:16pm
Yeah I could probably stop by the store for a little while. It would be best if it was around 12:30. That way I could eat my lunch firstIf you make it to Nelsonville during work hours you could use my 25% off and get your boots for even cheaper haha.
I got my Mtn Stalkers while they were on sale, added my 25% and ended up paying about $90 for them
Me and the little lady are going to a cabin in Hocking Hills next friday.... we can't check in until 2, any chance we could meet up with you there?
THE4RINGZ
Posts: 16,816
Jan 27, 2011 7:32pm
My everyday boots have a typical lifespan of nine months regardless of brand. I like the $130ish price of the Setters instead of the $180ish price of other brands. But that is just my opinion, I think boots are like a lot of other them things, everyone has a different favorite and they stick with their brand.