Boot Rant

[RWebb]

I used to have a pair of Limmers - got stolen tho.

BTW - he only (makes/used to make) them to fit one foot - so choose your larger foot.

[Zeke]

I was a Red Wing fan, but no more. There must be better boots than those. However, RW is better than anything else that is commonly available.

I think that's the key, "Commonly available."

[Superman]

I've been reading about Limmers for the last 1.5 hours. Very interesting.

[Danimal16]

Originally Posted by Shaun 84 Targa

Red Wing Shoes


do some scrollin'

Red Wing Shoes

Red Wings are pretty much all I wear. They are great boots.

My old mountainering boots were Piveta 8's. Not that was some kind of great boot.

[RWebb]

Whites are highly thought of around here (for farming work boots).

[Zeke]

Originally Posted by RWebb

Whites are highly thought of around here (for farming work boots).

Those are some serious boots at serious prices!

[HarryD]

I still have my Vasque Hiker II's I bought ages ago. Fit like a glove and great in the winter.

Backpacker - Google Books

[GWN7]

Men's Outdoor Shoes at B.A. Mason.com

Largest mail order boot company in the USA

[RWebb]

Originally Posted by milt

Those are some serious boots at serious prices!

yup, well, they are doing serious work in the wet & muddy

I don't own a pair - I ain't serious.

[Superman]

Interestingly, Whites started in my small hometown. Eventually moved to Spokane. Some say they make the world's best logging boot.

Okay, someone asked for pictures. Of my boots. Good thing they didn't ask for pictures of my underwear. Here are the boots:



Beauties, eh?



This wrinkled leather collar is padded and elasticized. The padding and elastic are still working fine.



The interior of these boots are 100% smooth, durable leather. The ankle area is padded, and still soft. Again, these boots were purchased new around 1976. The older I get, the higher quality stuff I buy. And quite frankly, I think that if a guy were going to be a cheapskate in every area except one, he should buy quality footwear. MHO.

[Rikao4]

stuff sold today..
= for folks that want to look like hikers..
and real hikers..

you can see the quality in Supes..
take the eyelets ..
todays Academy special ..one hard pull...pfft..

[sammyg2]

Originally Posted by onlycafe

but you get what you pay for.

I've got an old pair of boots for sale for 10 million dollars.

They must be the best boots ever made for that price!

[Laneco]

Steve has been wearing Redwings for about 25 years. Always thought they were the best work boots out there. He usually resoles twice, then discards as the uppers begin to get funky. They aren't cheap, but when you add in a couple of resoles for each pair, well, then they aren't so bad.

This last time, he decided to try something different. He went to an Army Surplus store and bought a military style boot made by Danner. He's had them a couple of weeks now and absolutely loves them. They were cheap too, only about $100 a pair. They definately look like army guy boots, but they are incredibly comfortable. We'll see how they hold up.

That's the problem with alot of the less expensive stuff - doesn't hold up. Superman's boots are a good example of "getting what you pay for" when you step up to a more expensive boot.

angela

[Superman]

Somebody mentioned "Limmer" boots, and I am increasingly intrigued. Here is a pic, and the instructions for measuring your foot. This would be for their "off the shelf" stock boots. About $300. They also make custom-made boots, which are much more spendy and take a LONG time to fabricate.




Oops. The measuring instructions are PDF. You trace around your feet, and also measure the circumference of your feet at five different locations. I say that's pretty cool for a "stock" boot that is all-leather (including leather lined), one-piece construction (one seam, not located behind your heal), Vibram sole, etc., for $300.


Angela, I'm guessing that if Steve had two pair of these boots, he'd be good for at least 20 years.

[Laneco]

Aw heck Super - he's already been good for a LOT longer than that!!!

angela

[DavidI]

I wear boots everyday at work and have tried many. The best and most comfortable that I have found are the Oakley SI boots. They are about $200 and worth every cent.

Oakley S.I. ASSAULT COMBAT BOOTS 8 INCH | Oakley Store

[88-diamondblue]

Another old company that makes great boots. I sold them 34 years ago and wore them as well. http://www.chippewaboots.com/

[enzo1]

these look "old school".... Men's Merrell Hiking Boots / Merrell Vintage Alpine Hiking Boots—
an Orvis Exclusive! -- Orvis so do these.... http://www.schnees.com/product/Vasque-Sundowner-GTX-Mens/boots-shoes

[The Gaijin]

Had a great pair of Vasque hiking boots that I wore summer and winter (very breathable and dry) for 10 years..

They were $200 a pair, 12 years ago. The same model (but the leather is not the same) is now about $160..

[The Gaijin]

Originally Posted by enzo1

these look "old school". VASQUE Sundowner GTX burgundy mens hiking boots

Yes, these are those!

Schnees BTW, makes excellent PAC boots.