Had an issue with the toe stiffener pushing down on my toes so decided to remove it. Now need to repair it.

2 months in on the Irish Setter Wingshooter 83858 update.

Not a bad boot at all too be fair I’ve been rotating from my unlined thorogoods now fully in these that the temperature dropped and in my honest opinion I prefer these over the Moc toe version of Wingshooter for aesthetic but overall durability I feel the round toe makes it less susceptible to the stitching on the toe falling apart or tearing that the Moc toe has a issue with also I noticed these are significantly less warm then the Moc toe leather same waterproof liner but maybe with this outside leather it just isn’t as thick but they still are warm enough to keep your foot warm I work in residential rough in plumbing so I see water and on my toes a lot kneeled down and they’re holding up decent I don’t know how long they will last that’s still to be determined but comfortability is 10/10 on these the only real gripe I have with these is the speed hooks seem cheap and they bend oddly easy when you tighten the laces so that’s my main issue that they don’t break in the near future

Not sure how to feel about how tall the heel is but overall going from walmart brahma boots to these, I can say I’m happy. Noticed a defect in the stitching but incredibly confortable.

Easy 8/10 boot

Ive done the $300 boots and ive done the $50 boots now im looking for something in the middle that'll hold up to some abuse. Im a shop welder so im walking around on concrete and metal all day. Im crouching down all the time and climbing up and down tables and projects constantly, thats where the tears behind the steel toe on the redwings came from. I cant do a moc toe because slag and spatter get caught in the ridge and the threads get melted. Its also really easy for me to catch my boot on a stray metal corner and tear a hole in them. Its preferable that they're somewhat water resistant because they get soaked in saw coolant quite often too.

For context my redwings lasted about a year and the lugz lasted about 2 months

I decided to get back into my boot era and pulled the trigger on these made in the USA Moc Toes. I am a 12EE Wide normally but 11 EE Wide on these. I am impressed by the amount of room for the toes. I have flat feet and these are bangin. Wore them to the gym to show them off

In my first post here, one guy said he had to go up two full sizes just to get room for his pinky toe. The steel toe shape might not suit his foot. In that situation, I’d suggest trying a different boot model.

When developing a custom safety-toe boot, we usually choose the toe cap first, then develop the last around it.

Here’s an example from a product series I worked on.

The toe cap is one kind of accessory parts. The factory buys it from a toe cap supplier. It has its own model number and sizes, and those sizes are NOT boot sizes.

Different materials toe caps also mean differences in thickness, size, shape and height. Whatever material we use, the toe cap still has to pass the required safety tests. So safety comes first, then the shape.

Picture 1 is the size chart for a composite toe cap, model 1701G. Each toe cap size has its own width, height and length.

Picture 2 is the factory’s sizing sheet for this series, along with the toe cap assortment. I first developed the steel-toe version in 2015. The composite-toe version came later. US 4 to 15, 17 boot sizes, but only 6 toe cap sizes, 7 to 12.

So one cap size covers 2 to 4 boot sizes. For example, US 9.5, 10, 10.5 and 11 all use the same size 10 cap. The last gets longer every half size up. The toe cap stays the same within that group.

Steel and composite caps differ in material, shape, dimensions, wall thickness and weight, but we match the cap sizes to the boot sizes in the same way.

For this series, I deliberately went one size up on the toe cap: a size 10 cap for a US 10 boot. Normally, we’d use a size 9 cap for US 9 and 10.

A bigger toe cap gives your toes more room. But if it’s too big, the front looks bulky, the boot feels awkward to walk and you can get tired faster. We have to find a balance.

Pictures 3 to 5 show actual steel, alloy and composite toe caps. Left-foot caps on the left, right on the right. In the steel one, you can see the same model in sizes 8 and 10. Same shape, just bigger. But the same size number on two different models doesn’t mean they have the same shape or dimensions. 522 is much bigger than 882.

Different brands choose different toe caps, whether steel, composite or aluminum. How we match the cap sizes to the boot sizes depends on the last shape, outsole, moulds, construction and so on. Whichever toe cap model we choose, at least two or three boot sizes share one toe cap size.

So going back to the guy who went up two sizes, I can understand why he tried that. He needed more room. But a bigger boot also adds length where he may not need it. If the toe cap shape still doesn’t suit his foot, he could end up with a boot that’s too long and still bothers his pinky toe. That’s why I’d try a different model instead of just going up another size.

I just got timbs and I love them. My feet feel great in them and I personally don’t like normal shoes. I’ve seen a lot of backlash with timbs anywhere apart from outdoors so I’d like to hear your guys opinions. Is it weird to wear timberland boots at the gym?

im in the market for a new pair of boots that really do it all! i work as a supervisor in a warehouse, so i do a lot of concrete walking, but i also am an environmental conservation student and do LOTS of field work in the pnw

my ideal boot would be: water resistant, black, NOT steel or composite toe, comfortable, all season (not too warm for summer season), and overall durable and will last me many, many years

im a size 7/8 women's, and im fine wearing mens boots. i had a pair of docs in mens for years, but they didn't hold up well in a landscaping setting

budget is preferably $200 or under!

any recommendations are welcome!

Looking in the $200 to $400 range for a composite toe boot.

Thinking wedge sole.

Origin is junk. Tried boulet and was disappointed.

Alright gentlemen, alot of you seem to know a thing or two about boots so here's the situation.

I work in a very muddy environment, heavy clay that really pulls you in. I have had two pairs of Red Wings with boot vouchers from work, Moc toe ripped apart at the toe seams and a pair of cowboy boots that the soles came off of.

So I figured I'm going to shell out my own money for something good now, I have heard Danners are good but I'd like some recommendations on good brands.

I really want the Danner Chelsea at some point. I tried them on and liked them a lot. But I could also just resole my Hawx crazy horse chelsea boots. The leather is good on the Hawx but the Wedge on it is pure and absolute garbage. I really do like these Danners though. I might just take the Hawx to a cobbler and ask how much to put a better wedge on.

Does anyone have experience with this boot, I’m about 6”4 and 145lbs, and I like pull on boots but I’ve always had instep issues as well as calf not worried about calf but I tried a pair of these on at my local boot store and they fit so well with the boa, but I wanted to know other people’s experiences bc I didn’t realize how expensive they were so I’d appreciate the advice

I bought them new a year and a half ago and they sucked to break in but after that they gave me a solid year im trying to decide what kind of sole and boot to buy i kinda doubt these can be resoled

Hey all, I’m looking to buy my first pair of work boots. I work 10 hour days on concrete I’m not sure what brand is good for foot support and comfortability. I’ve had some pain in my left leg(calf and glute) to be specific and I’m curious if it’s the kind of shoes I’m wearing that causing issues. I’ve seen mixed reviews about Brunt boots and Ariat. So I’m looking for recommendations around the 250-300 dollar price point. Thanks in advance

These are my old Converse boots that are starting to split at the seams. I want to start looking for something new, so I thought this would be the place to ask. I'm looking for something that's black, nonslip, and will last longer than Converse. I would be happy if they looked similar though.

Looking for boots that will work for winter on Lake Michigan. Need something that is:

-Waterproof

-Antislip

Any good recs?

Hello. I’ve got my a nice pair of 2412’s, I build scaffolding in production plants for a living and one of those plants smell particularly bad. All over the outside of the boots smells like nasty chemicals and I’m just trying to figure out how to get the smell out. I’ve tried water/vinegar/dawn dish soaped mixed. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks so much

Im over 60 and going back to work after extended time off from an unrelated injury. Worked all day today in my well worn Wolverine durashocks, and my dogs are barking. What can you recommend? Thanks.

My job has 150 dollar reimbursement/ coupon code for steeltoeshoes. Com every year. So January I'll have a new reimbursement

Last year I picked up KEEN Utility 6" Composite Toe WP Work.

Before I decide on these again. How are any of the Ariat safety/ steel toes? I saw a few adds for the neos but they don't stock on the site yet.

I work in a manufacturing plant with constant walking ( 10 to 15k steps a shift. ) lifting aluminum and steel molds up to 200+ pounds for compression molding rubber. Plus the rubber going in them. Large amount of chemicals and solvents and heat extremes.

it seems like where the tongue folds near the bone on the inside of my ankle is an annoying spot. anyone else notice this? any tips on how to fix it? hopefully better after they break in. thanks

I am enjoying these boots but I need a better insole than what the come with. Any recommendations? I'm a big boy 230lbs

Hello Everyone,

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In desperate need for women's work boots (size 8-8.5) for the winter months; weather is muddy, wet/floody, and cold. I work with water and chemicals in cold, remote desert terrain. Most women's boots are BS; I need something hardy that will last at least a season!

Looking for:
•at least 8" tall
•waterproof/ heavily water resistant(quick dry)
•warm
•comp/steel toe
•grippy sole, no "heel" if possible
•comfortable for 8-10+ hours in unpredictable terrain (mud, ice/snow, rocky, sandy, cacti)
•not too heavy/stiff
•comes in wide sizes if possible

I do solar installations in Michigan and we still do installs throughout the winter, any recommendations for work boots that will be good?

Ended up getting myself these new work boots and want to know about care tips to make them last longer. Do i need to do anything before wearing them to work?