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146 reviews from r/Boots, r/alaska, r/QualityTacticalGear and 34 more subreddits

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#1

Danner

4.4
(14)
"Danners!"
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"Danner any of the US made all leather rebuildable."
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"I wear Danner boots, have been for the last 6yrs. I love them."
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"Danner - Elk hunts - USA made & can be resoled"
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"Danner Quarry for ground work and excavation repair."
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"I love my danner’s, especially since they have a wide size available."
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"Danner tachyon is super comfortable."
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"I'd say Danner is a good company to buy footwear."
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"Super light weight, comes in black for blue guard and coyote for green guard."
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"Good high mileage comfortable waterproof boot."
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#2

Baffin

4.7
(9)
"I much prefer the ice breakers as they are slimmer at the top."
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"Baffin boots are great, and have a range of options."
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"I've had the same pair of baffins for 10 years now."
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"The warmest boots I’ve found are Baffin."
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"Baffin. I've had the same pair for 10+ winters."
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"Baffins are affordable and the warmest thing I’ve ever owned."
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"I have Baffins, Sorels, MukLuks, and TideWe boots."
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"Baffin “Impact” boot is nice 👍 no laces and you can adjust them."
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"I would recommend Baffin."
#3

Redwing

4.3
(8)
"Most of my hvac buddies wear thorogoods 814-4200 or redwing supersoles."
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"I’ve worn nothing but Redwing for years, no complaints from me!"
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"Redwing is great value, though not as high quality as stuff like franks, Drew's, etc."
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"Redwing has a nice selection of boots."
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"They’re pricey as hell but Redwings have never let me down."
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"Redwing 604s. When it's time for a resole get vibram soles."
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"Redwing 2412, 2414, and 2416 are all great boots."
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"I like my red wings."
#4

Altberg

4.6
(7)
"Have done for years and frankly my greatest achievement at work was finally getting them issued."
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"Best boot brand I ever used."
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"They’re quite comfortable, I was able to wear them from the get go without having to go through any pain of breaking them in."
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"I managed to get Altbergs (brand new and boxed) for £80 on Vinted."
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"Im a big fan of Altburg Tabbing. Light, very comfy and waterproof."
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"I've got Peacekeepers and Aqua Sneekers, the sneekers are the far more comfier."
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"Alt berg tabbing boots."
#5

Garmont

4.0
(7)
"You should be able to get some Garmont NFS."
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"Garmont t8 extreme serviced me really well through a summer in colorado."
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"Garmont NFS wide."
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"Garmonts or C4 Rockies."
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"Garmont T8 NFS is pretty good for big army."
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"Garmont NFS."
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"Garmonts."
#6

Lowa

4.2
(6)
"My personal favorites are Lowa."
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"Lowa, Altberg, and Aku are all good brands."
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"Lowas"
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"Lowa or AKUs"
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"Look at some Lowa or Meindl boots."
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"Lowa Zephyr."
#7

Thorogood

4.8
(5)
"Most of my hvac buddies wear thorogoods 814-4200 or redwing supersoles."
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"Thorogoods. Hands down."
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"Thorogoods feel great out of the box."
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"Thorogood for sure."
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"Thorogood, Redwing, Carolinas."
#8

La Sportiva

4.6
(5)
"I love my La Sportivas."
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"La Sportiva or Asolo are the best I've come across for narrow feet."
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"Try the Nucleo, and I’ve run 6 miles at a time in them (comfortably) so the sole may also fit your liking."
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"La Sportiva is what I wear in Iceland."
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#9

Muck

4.4
(5)
"Best combo EVER."
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"Absolutely water proof and very warm."
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"Muck boots?"
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"Muck boots work for me"
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"Muck boots."
#10

Blundstone

4.5
(4)
"Blundstones are warm and waterproof."
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"My Blundstones are super comfy."
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"I supply blundstone 163 boots to all my employees."
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#11

Ariat

3.6
(5)
"Ariat has a pretty good selection for women's boots."
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"I really like the ariat breeze ones."
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"Ariats and wolverines are pretty good."
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"Ariat still makes some solid leather work boots."
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"Ariat or double H, dan post are great daily boots too."
#12

Merrell

4.3
(4)
"I got some Merrells and love them."
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"I swear by Merrell's Arctic Grip traction."
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"Merrell if you have wide feet."
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"I wore Merrell for years."
#13

Urban Shepherd

5.0
(3)
"I vouch for Urban Shepherd boots."
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"If you're in Spain go for Meermin (260€) or Sendra 10604 Milles boots (can be found for 200-220€) or Urban Shepherd from Portugal (240€)."
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"Another great option is urban shepherd from Portugal also really well made boots almost too cheap for what you get but also a bit over 200€."
#14

Haix

5.0
(3)
"I wear these daily for 911 and would not have any other boots for street work."
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"My department issues me the haix Missoula 2.1s, I love those things."
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"Love my Haix Missoula 2.1. Got FP insoles for them as well and man are they comfy."
#15

Korkers

5.0
(3)
"Best boots I’ve ever owned."
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"I love my korkers, they have interchangeable soles."
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"Korkers. Best boots."
#16

Daytona

5.0
(3)
"I'm using it on the track and it is definitely more protective than the A* supertech r."
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"You can't get any better than Daytona boots with an inner shell."
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"No other racing boots comes close for ankle protection."
#17

Doc Martens

3.5
(4)
"I love my Doc Martens (they make a work style Chelsea boot), with the air soles."
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"Rain and mud: Doc Martens."
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"Basic af but my docs have served me well."
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"Has word not spread that doc Martens have become poor quality?"
#18

Rocky

4.7
(3)
"The best boots are, without a doubt, for all scenarios, Rocky S2Vs."
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"Rocky’s !! for damn sure. loved those."
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"Rocky S2V if you have junk ankles and need the support."
#19

Timberland Pro

4.7
(3)
"8 inch Timberland Pro Boondock are fantastic."
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"Timberland Pro Boondocks, 6 inch."
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"I wear the Timberland Pro 9 Direct Attach. They're comfortable."
#20

Double H

4.3
(3)
"Another vote for Double H, USA made line here. They can take a beating."
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"I would suggest Double H. They have good looking western boots with good working soles."
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"I would say one of the double h Domestic line of boots might be what you are looking for."
#21

Redback

5.0
(2)
"Super comfortable and really good traction on slick floors."
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"The best I’ve found for standing on concrete or steel have been redbacks they’re awesome."
#22

Thursday

4.5
(2)
"Best $200 boots I've ever owned."
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"Yeah I finally sprung on some Thursday Captains recently and zero complaints."
#23

Alpinestars

4.5
(2)
"The best Alpinestars Boots are the Supertech R."
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"Get him one of the drystar boots for rainy weather."
#24

Timberland

4.5
(2)
"I have a pair of Timberlands that are the most comfortable shoes I have ever worn."
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"My Timberland Lincoln Peak boots really helped with standing, moshing, walking and running a lot."
#25

Jim Green

4.5
(2)
"The best durability wise is Jim green they are built like tanks."
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"Jim green razorbacks, though I use African rangers for warm climate farm work and I love them"
#26

Salomon

4.5
(2)
"Super lightweight hiking boots. I own a pair of Salomon X Ultras, they almost as light as sneakers, go up past the ankle, super grippy, and insanely comfortable."
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"I recommend Salomon or Lowa boots."
#27

Vivo

4.0
(2)
"Vivo and Lems have wide toe boxes."
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"Many barefoot/minimalist brands make winter boots."
#28

Jim Greens

4.0
(2)
"Jim Greens are pretty good, I like my African Ranger boots a lot."
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"Jim greens, Chippewa, danners, Justin's, kenetrek, lowa (more alpine/hiking style), Drew's, Irish setters, jk, timberland"
#29

Dryshod

4.0
(2)
"Dry shod, muck"
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"I use dryshod. My wife uses mucks."
#30

Keen

4.0
(2)
"Keen's. Most models are waterproof with a carbon fiber toe."
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"Keens Red Hawks or similar..."
#31

Meindl

5.0
(1)
"Meindl If you've got some cash to spare. Quality!"
#32

Hanwag

5.0
(1)
"You won't be let down by Hanwag boots."
#33

Muck Boots

5.0
(1)
"Get a good pair of muck boots and you’ll be 10x happier as well as warm."
#34

Mountain Horse

5.0
(1)
"Mountain Horse Sovereign boots are my personal favorite."
#35

Hi-Tec

5.0
(1)
"Flat feet? Hi-Tec Magnums, Garmont, Merrell and Zamberlan are my go-to boots."
#36

Oboz

5.0
(1)
"I wear Asolos or Oboz Bridgers. I have a very narrow, low volume foot."
#37

Sendra

5.0
(1)
"If you're in Spain go for Meermin (260€) or Sendra 10604 Milles boots (can be found for 200-220€) or Urban Shepherd from Portugal (240€)."
#38

Zipfit

5.0
(1)
"My Zipfits are some of the best equipment I own."
#39

Meermin

5.0
(1)
"If you're in Spain go for Meermin (260€) or Sendra 10604 Milles boots (can be found for 200-220€) or Urban Shepherd from Portugal (240€)."
#40

Asolo

5.0
(1)
"La Sportiva or Asolo are the best I've come across for narrow feet."
#41

Gaerne

5.0
(1)
"Once you wear Gaerne, you won’t go back to Alpine stars!"
#42

Columbia

5.0
(1)
"Columbia geoterra for winter use, full out dry ones and best most comfortable boot I’ve owned."
#43

Nicks Boots

5.0
(1)
"Nicks Boots are absolutely amazing!"
#44

RM Williams

5.0
(1)
"RM Williams for sure."
#45

Xtratuf

4.0
(1)
"Go with xtratuf steel toe insulated. Expensive but probably worth it."
#46

Uggs

4.0
(1)
"Uggs are recommend to, solid boots for real."
#47

On Cloud

4.0
(1)
"On Cloud trail runners are great."
#48

Sidi

4.0
(1)
"Sidi Rex. They're almost as beefy as MX boots."
#49

Zamberlan

4.0
(1)
"So far, Zamberlans have been top notch."
#50

Wolverine

4.0
(1)
"Go with Wolverine or Thorogood."
#51

Aku

4.0
(1)
"I use Aku's and they've been fine for two Nijmegens and the Death March."
#52

5.11

4.0
(1)
"I got a pair of 5.11 boots for $90."

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