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Kobayashi

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Intrinsic said:
This seems like a more appropriate thread than Men’s Fashion so will ask here. My current pair of work boots are toast. They e lasted a good long while and are probably well past their actual expiration date. They’re Wolverines from Academy. When I was at the power company we had vouchers for new boots every so often so just went with whatever Academy had that met our requirements. Ceramic toe, etc.

Anyways, not there anymore. I do still go on site inspections at prospective tower locations around the State which requires some hiking. Mostly they would be for yard work, tree work, hiking, I’d use them while doing wood work. Not sure I could give up the safety toe but I no longer have the non conductive requirement.

Suggestions? Was reading a lot about Danner, Thorogood, Red Wing. Would like something safety toe, water resistant, 6” is fine instead of 8”. Nothing against the Wolverines just seeing what other options people like.
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Used to get the yearly boot allowance too, but only spent part of the time in the field, so, I'd do a random sampling of goofball stuff if I liked my current pair and they weren't worn out yet - ended up getting EH rated slip-ons, sneakers, arctic boots, etc. I hated the only pair of Wolverines I owned, but that was mostly because I was a dipshit who listened to the fitting guy that claimed I should go a half size lower than usual and let them break in.

My favorite pair are some mid height Keen EH rated hiking boots. Look pretty similar to this:

www.keenfootwear.com

Men's Detroit XT Mid Steel Toe Work Boots | KEEN Footwear

The work boot designed for toughness is now even more versatile. With a hiking-inspired fit and style, enhanced underfoot support, and waterproof protection.
www.keenfootwear.com www.keenfootwear.com

Timberland pro was decent as well, but I always gravitated back to the Keens.
 
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Kobayashi said:
Used to get the yearly boot allowance too, but only spent part of the time in the field, so, I'd do a random sampling of goofball stuff if I liked my current pair and they weren't worn out yet - ended up getting EH rated slip-ons, sneakers, arctic boots, etc. I hated the only pair of Wolverines I owned, but that was mostly because I was a dipshit who listened to the fitting guy that claimed I should go a half size lower than usual and let them break in.

My favorite pair are some mid height Keen EH rated hiking boots. Look pretty similar to this:

www.keenfootwear.com

Men's Detroit XT Mid Steel Toe Work Boots | KEEN Footwear

The work boot designed for toughness is now even more versatile. With a hiking-inspired fit and style, enhanced underfoot support, and waterproof protection.
www.keenfootwear.com www.keenfootwear.com

Timberland pro was decent as well, but I always gravitated back to the Keens.
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Looks like they have a lot of Keen in at the Bass Pro a bit away from me, I'll swing by there. Definitely not buying anything without trying it on first. Thanks, hadn't looked at those yet.
 
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