Best work boots on Reddit

477 reviews from r/Construction, r/Boots, r/WorkBoots and 16 more subreddits

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By Product
#1

Red Wing

4.5
(74)
"Redwing King Toe"
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"Redwing is for sure up there with the best."
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"I used to purchase Red Wings when I was in the field."
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"Thanks everyone! I’m sold on the redwings :)"
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"I'm on my second pair of Redwings."
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"Red Wings are great value and last much more than any old the other brands on your list."
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"The Redwing supersole 2.0 boots are the best I've ever found."
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"Red Wing."
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"I have the Red Wing Ecolite. Vibram with Boa Fit lace system. I’m on my feet all day. Very comfortable."
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"Redwing and Danner I’ve had great luck with."
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#2

Thorogood

4.3
(63)
"Thorogood moc toes with wedge soles are very popular for good reason."
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"Thorogoods are the best I've found."
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"My current work boots (general construction) are Thorogoods."
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"Thorogood for me."
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"1. Thorogood 2. Red Wing."
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"Thorogood."
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"I’ve had a pair of thorogood moc toes for 15+ years, they have been wonderful."
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"Thorogood or Redwing."
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"Thorogood is my personal favorite."
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"Super comfortable too."
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#3

Danner

4.6
(43)
"Danner Quarry"
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"Danner or Red Wing"
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"I recently switched from RedWings to Danner, both are great."
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"No better duty boot made."
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"My everyday pair that I wear for horses, walking, chores, hiking, etc I buy Danner."
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"Danner makes some fantastic work boots."
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"I swear by my Danner Quarry boots."
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"Danner quarrys. My favorite boot no matter the terrain."
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"I'm partial to Danner."
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"USA made Danner, when on sale, are an excellent value."
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#4

Keen

4.4
(34)
"Keen Cincinnati"
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"Keen Portland"
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"Keen redhook have changed my days super light"
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"I recently switched to these and have had zero problems being on my feet all day."
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"I just got some keens, best decision ever."
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"I'd take my Keen's every day of the week over my Red Wings."
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"I am a fan of the KEEN brand."
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"Their Philadelphia boot is magic for the feet and legs."
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"I’ve been w the same pair of Keens for 2 years now."
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"Love my keen boots."
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#5

Ariat

4.3
(24)
"Ariat Riveter"
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"Ariat Rebar"
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"Now that I've had several pair of Ariat I have to agree."
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"My go to is a pair of ariat water resistant boots."
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"Https://www.ariat.com/mens-work-boots?"
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"Best durability and comfort for me."
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"I wear ariat slip ons and they are some of the most comfortable I have had in 10 years."
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"I like my Ariats."
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"Wild not to have Ariat on here as a mid-tier boot option."
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"Ariats have been the best so far for comfort and reliability."
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#6

Wolverine

4.0
(18)
"Wolverine for me."
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"Wolverine and timberland are both the best boots I’ve ever worn."
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"I bought a pair of Wolverines on a whim and have worn them for 7 years."
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"Wolverine raider with insulation more comfy little less waterproof."
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"Wolverine Raider imo"
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"For pure comfort, i think wolverines with durashock or multishock/contour welt cant be beat."
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"I’ve been using Wolverine for a couple years now."
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"I use wolverines, ive had about 4 pairs in the last 8 years."
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"Wolverines. Get them on black Friday at half off. They wear like my old skate shoes, most comfortable boot I've worn."
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"I will beat the drum for Wolverines."
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#7

Carolina

4.4
(14)
"Carolina Elm Logger"
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"Carolina 28 Series"
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"Carolina contractors."
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"Carolina no doubt"
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"The scuba liner is awesome."
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"Carolinas are wildly durable in my experience."
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"I know it’s not on the list but I’ve only ever worn Carolina work boots they’re pretty good."
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"My Carolinas were my favorites."
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"Carolina, cat, Chippewa or Double H myself."
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"I like Carolinas logger boot."
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#8

Nick's

4.7
(12)
"Nick's."
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"Nick's boots are my favorite."
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"Nicks."
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"PNW handmade boots: Franks, Nicks, White’s, Wesco."
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"Nicks or Franks"
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"White’s, Nick’s, JK, Frank’s…"
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"Nicks as my first pick redwing for 2nd place and 3rd place to thorogood."
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"I've landed on the builder pros from Nick's."
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"Nicks boots, expensive but mine held up since I bought them 8years ago"
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"I heard Nicks boots are great."
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#9

Timberland

3.7
(15)
"My timberland workman pros are insanely comfy."
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"Timberland pros are a good choice."
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"Timberland pros 8" Boondock don't get the composite."
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"Just got a pair of Timberland boots with some anti fatigue thing from there."
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"Timberlands are the best value for money imo."
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"Several guys swear by the Timberland Boondocks."
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"For me it’s timberland but it’s all about comfort."
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"I picked up a pair of timbs on sale a couple of years ago."
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"I rock a pare of timberland boots coated in bed liner."
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"Love my timberlands, comfiest things around and they last well in chemical environments."
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#10

Redwing

4.2
(12)
"Red wings...not even a question."
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"Redwing hands down."
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"Very happy with my Redwings."
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"Redwing supersole 2.0 are my go to."
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"Redwing is still a good brand, and would recommend the Traction Tred models."
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"Redwing and wolverine by far. Screw cat they messed my feet up"
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"I’m a redwing guy."
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"Redwing but only the American made with American leather."
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"Redwing or danner in my opinion."
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"If you need steel toe, if you do redwing 2233."
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#11

Timberland Pro

4.5
(11)
"I’m on my second pair of these timberland pro’s."
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"Most comfortable boot I've owned."
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"Years of working outside, in Ohio, in the freezing weather."
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"Comfortable since day 1."
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"Already saved my foot from being crushed."
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"Cannot recommend enough."
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"Timberland pro Magnitude on big sale warm."
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"I’m a fan of Timberland Pro."
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"Timberland Pro feel great as soon as you put them on."
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"I love the Timberland Pro Barstow."
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#12

Redback

4.8
(9)
"They have a rubber cap steel toe that holds up really well and offers protection."
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"Switched to them 12 years ago and I’ve never doubted buying a new pair."
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"Best boot I have ever worn."
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"Redbacks 😎"
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"Don’t cheap out on footwear."
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"Fantastic boots."
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"Redback boots are the most comfortable boots I've ever owned."
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"RedBacks"
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"Redback."
#13

Jim Green

4.4
(7)
"Second consider Jim Green made in South Africa."
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"Seconding Jim Green. They’re exceptionally well-made."
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"Jim Green Razorback, AR8, or Baobab. Their boots are all leather."
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"Jim green makes better boots than red wing for the same or less price."
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"Check out Jim Green boots."
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"Jim Green makes a nice boot for pretty cheap."
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"Jim Green Razorback or AR8. Neither is waterproof."
#14

White's

4.8
(6)
"Whites are the best hand made in USA boots you can buy for the money."
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"White’s are awesome, Redwing are top tiers as well."
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"PNW handmade boots: Franks, Nicks, White’s, Wesco."
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"Then moved on to the White’s perry. love them for work."
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"White’s, Nick’s, JK, Frank’s…"
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"White’s or Nick’s."
#15

Irish Setter

4.7
(6)
"I wear Irish Setter WingShooters in the winter since they're insulated and waterproof."
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"Of all the boots I have used, Irish setter by far."
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"I got the Irish Setter women's Wadena with aluminum toe cap."
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"I’ve owned both. Currently on year 2 on the pace ups."
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"Irish setter by red wing."
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"Irish setters."
#16

Frank's

4.8
(5)
"But Frank's handmade boots are the best I've ever had."
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"My personal recommendation, Frank's....6 or 700 dollars but your feet wont bother you for years."
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"PNW handmade boots: Franks, Nicks, White’s, Wesco."
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"I prefer my Franks or JK boots."
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"If you’re willing to invest money, Frank’s has a model with canvas siding."
#17

Blundstone

4.4
(5)
"I've found Blundstone Chelsea boots to be extremely comfortable."
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"I wear Blundstone CSA approved boots most of the time framing."
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"Incredibly comfortable unless you need steel toes."
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"I like blundstone's lace-up models."
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"I love my Blundstones, since switching my knee pain has significantly decreased."
#18

Chippewa

4.2
(5)
"I love my Chippewas. Had them for years, use them as work boots."
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"Chippewa"
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"Chippewa boots"
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"Chippewa"
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"I wear Chippewas because my employer reimburses me $150 every year for new boots."
#19

Haix

5.0
(4)
"All round boot is the Haix Climber."
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"Haix"
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"Add Haix"
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"Haix xr3"
#20

Mongrel

4.8
(4)
"Mongrel lace up boots with the zipper (561) last really long."
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"Mongrel boots. Best boot made."
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"Comfiest work boots you'll find."
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"Hard wearing and comfortable straight out of the box."
#21

JK

4.8
(4)
"The best all-around work boot is the JK O.T."
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"White’s, Nick’s, JK, Frank’s…"
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"JK boots. Best boots ive ever worn."
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"I would definitely recommend JK, Nick’s or White’s."
#22

Georgia Boots

4.5
(4)
"Georgia boots have been so comfy I use an 8inch"
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"Should've just put Georgia Boots and called it the whole list"
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"Always liked Georgia Boots."
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"Georgia boots."
#23

Brunt

4.3
(4)
"I bought a pair of Brunt Marin work boots about six months ago and I love them."
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"I’ve had a pair for 2 years and they’ve done me amazingly well."
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"Brunt boots. Check them out and they have no break in period."
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"So far I'm really digging the brunts."
#24

CAT

3.8
(4)
"Cat and timbs are good."
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"Cat by far."
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"I’ve had several pairs of CATs."
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"On my 3rd pair of CAT."
#25

Jalas

4.7
(3)
"I'm going to go with Jalas shoes."
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"Awesome boots. Never had a major failure on any of them."
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"I prefer something from either of those two."
#26

Whites

4.3
(3)
"Whites and red wing are all I’ll buy."
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"Whites for logging Keen for light industrial."
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"Whites Perry’s $280 when on sale."
#27

Twisted X

4.3
(3)
"Twisted X Comp toe. I wear them everyday."
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"Welder here. Twisted X or Thorogoods."
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"I like my TwistedX boots, also have a pair of Justin’s that are very comfortable."
#28

Red Wings

4.0
(3)
"RedWings for forestry/firefighting when I worked DNR"
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"I've had Red Wings (USA made model) last 5 years"
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"Red wings"
#29

Helly Hansen

5.0
(2)
"Helly Hansen boots last year. Very lightweight and very warm."
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"I've been enjoying my Helly Hansens the last year, extremely light and durable, waterproof,and very comfy."
#30

Georgia Boot

4.5
(2)
"Georgia Boot no question."
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"Georgia boot."
#31

New Balance

4.5
(2)
"Fuckin NewBalance man."
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"Most contractors I see, seem to like New Balance"
#32

Wesco

4.5
(2)
"PNW handmade boots: Franks, Nicks, White’s, Wesco."
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"Wesco."
#33

Grisport

4.5
(2)
"I got a pair of Grisports down here in SC and they are honestly way better than any other brand I have tried."
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"Grisports."
#34

Skechers

4.5
(2)
"Best boot I found for the price."
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"Sketchers work boots are pretty good for not a huge amount of money."
#35

Red Wing Irish Setter

4.0
(2)
"Currently wear red wing Irish setter."
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"I recommend flat bottoms for walking on concrete/hard surfaces all day."
#36

Double H

4.0
(2)
"I get two years each out of three pairs of Double H boots."
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"Double H"
#37

Rocky

4.0
(2)
"I still wear a pear of old army combat boots - Rocky S2V’s with steel toes."
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"Rocky makes some good boots too."
#38

Duradero

4.0
(2)
"I wear Duradaro Moc Toes."
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"Duradero 6” Moc-toe. Unlined, breathable leather."
#39

Grant Stone

4.0
(2)
"For the top end of your budge, I'd suggest looking at Grant Stone."
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"Throw grant stone in the mix as well. Otherwise red wing."
#40

Salomon

4.0
(2)
"I have some Solomon boots and shoes. I like them."
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"The best work boots I’ve ever had and still the ones that I prefer using are Solomon hiking boots"
#41

Georgia

4.0
(2)
"Georgia boots have been so comfy I use an 8inch."
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"Georgia boots are good too."
#42

Red Wing Iron Ranger

5.0
(1)
"Red Wing Iron Ranger 8085."
#43

Canada West Boots

5.0
(1)
"Canada west boots makes an excellent waterproof leather boot."
#44

PNW

5.0
(1)
"Gonna look badass and no one will mess with him."
#45

Site Riggers

5.0
(1)
"I love my Site riggers. Available in UK, 'tried and tested' industry brand."
#46

Belleville

5.0
(1)
"They were the best boots! I still have them 20 years later!!"
#47

Red Wing King Toe

5.0
(1)
"I love my Red Wing King Toe 6" for hot days."
#48

Timberland Pro Barstow

5.0
(1)
"Love my timberland pro barstows."
#49

Nick's Boots

5.0
(1)
"I believe the best work boot makers in North America are Nicks Boots and White’s Boots."
#50

Aggressor

5.0
(1)
"Aggressor for life!"
#51

Oliver's

5.0
(1)
"Oliver’s! 👌👌"
#52

Rossi

5.0
(1)
"Rossi boots or Steel Blue boots."
#53

Steel Blue

5.0
(1)
"Rossi boots or Steel Blue boots."
#54

Timberland Pro Series

5.0
(1)
"Timberland Pro Series is tops here, I wore lace ups, kick off chelsea style and cowboy boot style and comfortable for all day wear day 1."
#55

Gator Polar

5.0
(1)
"These are what I am using down here right now."
#56

Baffin

5.0
(1)
"Switched to Baffin Icebears and put a Dr. Scholls insole in them."
#57

Terra

5.0
(1)
"Terra Carbines have been the best boot I have owned."
#58

Dayton's

5.0
(1)
"I swear by my Dayton's for working all day on rock."
#59

Meindl

5.0
(1)
"Meindl (meindlusa.com) You are going to pay but you will be rewarded with the best boots ever."
#60

Italian Army

4.0
(1)
"They are super stylish"
#61

Timberland PRO

4.0
(1)
"I hate speed laces so I've been rocking tim pros direct attaches for years."
#62

Walkley Clogs

4.0
(1)
"Waterproof, you can get them with digging irons."
#63

Timberland PRO Morphix

4.0
(1)
"They feel great and super light like I’m wearing regular shoes"
#64

Puma

4.0
(1)
"Work bought Puma ones and they’re great."
#65

Irish Setter Ashby

4.0
(1)
"Irish Setter Ashby."
#66

Keen and Timberland Pros

4.0
(1)
"My Keens and Timberland Pros have kept out water just fine."
#67

Bluestones

4.0
(1)
"You’ll go through hell breaking them in for a couple weeks but then they’ll be like slippers."
#68

Harley Davidson

4.0
(1)
"They are like brand new."
#69

Danner, Keen, Redwing, Thorogoods

4.0
(1)
"More importantly, how do you maintain your boots when not wearing them?"
#70

Dr. Comfort

4.0
(1)
"Look at Dr.Comfort shoes and boots."
#71

Dunlop

4.0
(1)
"Most leasehands and Floorhands wear Dunlop Puroforts."
#72

Dr. Martens

4.0
(1)
"I like Doc Martens industrial for comfort - redwing for durability."
#73

Cofra

4.0
(1)
"Cofras are pretty well insulated."
#74

Safety Vests and More

4.0
(1)
"Some of the boots have super comfortable padding."
#75

Justin

4.0
(1)
"Justin’s."
#76

Carhartt

4.0
(1)
"Really been enjoying my carhartt mock-toes this year."
#77

Ad-Tech

4.0
(1)
"Shout out for ad-tech boots, cheap and mostly reliable."
#78

Matterhorn

4.0
(1)
"Matterhorn makes a good boot."
#79

FDX

4.0
(1)
"When I wintered at Pole I had the FDX Boots and I was fine with them."
#80

Becks

4.0
(1)
"BECKS by far are my first choice."
#81

Mr Miles

4.0
(1)
"I use Mr Miles bear's. They are pretty cheap and last a very long time."
#82

Oliver

4.0
(1)
"Best I've ever used was Oliver riggers boots."
#83

Duluth

4.0
(1)
"Duluth tends to carry Thorogood women’s sizes."
#84

Redwing Iron Rangers

4.0
(1)
"Redwing Iron Rangers."
#85

Sidewinders

4.0
(1)
"I wear Sidewinders. An apprentice I know told me about them and they’re pretty solid."
#86

8” Setters

4.0
(1)
"I personally love 8” setters"
#87

Irish Setters

4.0
(1)
"Irish setters all the way"
#88

Lehigh

4.0
(1)
"Lehigh"
#89

Lowa

4.0
(1)
"Lowa. Most comfortable SHOE ive ever worn period."
#90

Sievi

4.0
(1)
"Sievi"
#91

Dakota

3.0
(1)
"Hell I got more use out of my dakotas than 2 pairs of redwings."
#92

Walmart Brahma’s

3.0
(1)
"Walmart Brahma’s for life bro."
#93

SR Max

3.0
(1)
"My old SR Max boots haven’t been beat yet"

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