work boots

tsumi88 · 03-12-2008, 11:39 AM

Hey guys, I'm looking to buy a pair of work boots for my father who is an electrician; he refuses to tell me anything other than "just buy a pair from wal-mart"... yea, not gonna happen
so, what are some suggestions from some of you guys?
I'm in the IT field so I can honestly say I've never even worn a pair of boots.....
i was first thinking steel toe.... electrician.... good/bad idea???
anyhoo, any suggestions will help greatly

OH, I'd like to keep it under 100$
I know good boots are more than this but im looking for bang/buck

Lazerred6 · 03-12-2008, 01:31 PM

http://www.catfootwear.com/Main.aspx

tsumi88 · 03-12-2008, 01:44 PM

i was actually looking at cat.... ive found a few under 100$..... unless there are some major arguments, i may go that route

3.9s beat gts · 03-12-2008, 02:11 PM

best pair of boots i ever had were 40 from walmart
i was climbin in sewage and everything for a plumbing company
and they never really got wet or anything on the inside
impossible to get that smell off though

HokieStang00 · 03-12-2008, 02:27 PM

You can't go wrong with steel toe. I don't see where you would need them as an electrician.. but shit happens. Only major problem is they get cold in the winter time.

*JackThe Ripper* · 03-12-2008, 02:33 PM

You can pick up some steel toe Doc Martins for under 100.

my reccommendation is to go to an army surplus store and buy a pair if Linesman boots. They break in nice, wear comfortable, steel toe, meet all OSHA standards, etc.

tsumi88 · 03-12-2008, 02:39 PM

ohhh, never heard of linesman other than pliers lol
any places you know of here in Denver Jack?

SnTBakosFinest · 03-12-2008, 02:45 PM

...don't buy steel toed boots...

S'all he needs is one more thing that conducts electricity on him.

Does he like to wear lace up boots or just the pull ons?

As far as laceups go..when i first started i had a pair of carhartts that were really comfortable..lasted a decent while too.

Also, alot of electricians like to wear hiking boots..more comfortable..

r3dn3ck · 03-12-2008, 03:02 PM

Red Wings. Shoes for LIFE. I've had a pair for almost 20 years now.

SnTBakosFinest · 03-12-2008, 03:18 PM

+1 But they aren't cheap. ;x

zigzagg321 · 03-12-2008, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by r3dn3ck

Red Wings. Shoes for LIFE. I've had a pair for almost 20 years now.

+2, I waer them evry day for work, and I have been doing so for years. best boots EVAR!!! worth the money for comfort and durability.

tsumi88 · 03-12-2008, 04:08 PM

Redwings are nice.... but yea, bout 2x as expensive ....

zigzagg321 · 03-12-2008, 04:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tsumi88

Redwings are nice.... but yea, bout 2x as expensive ....

and last 20 times longer though...so in the long run they are cheaper.

SnTBakosFinest · 03-12-2008, 04:40 PM

Think my slip ons costed like..$300 I've worn them for about a year now... still holding strong.

My dads had his for 5 years...and he can make them look brand new if he wants.

If you have sensitive feet they are great..

StormsGT · 03-12-2008, 06:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by r3dn3ck

Red Wings. Shoes for LIFE. I've had a pair for almost 20 years now.

I just switched to red wings and love them. 12 hour shifts on my feet all day.

Steeda97 · 03-12-2008, 07:48 PM

I have a pair of wolverines. I like them. I'm an electrician as well. They are a little heavy though. Maybe i'll try red wings when these ones are done with.

rebelyell · 03-13-2008, 12:10 AM

I've been wearing steel toed boots for 20+ years and my last pair were Timberlands. Best dam boots I have EVER worn.. Had them 3 years now and they are almost ready to retire. They have them in steel or non steel toed styles. Arch support built in, and my feet have never felt better.. This is on the concrete jungle 5 and 6 days a week. I'll never go back to red wings, or any thing that cost under 100 bucks.. Mine were 145 bucks, but money well spent. Plus I get 70 buck discount cause I'm required to wear steel toes..

03-12-2008, 11:39 AM	#1 (permalink)
tsumi88 THE ONLY DARK GREEN VERT Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: denver Posts: 467	work boots Hey guys, I'm looking to buy a pair of work boots for my father who is an electrician; he refuses to tell me anything other than "just buy a pair from wal-mart"... yea, not gonna happen so, what are some suggestions from some of you guys? I'm in the IT field so I can honestly say I've never even worn a pair of boots..... i was first thinking steel toe.... electrician.... good/bad idea??? anyhoo, any suggestions will help greatly OH, I'd like to keep it under 100$ I know good boots are more than this but im looking for bang/buck __________________ -Paul "I can make computers survive aquatic conditions" Flowbots- handlebars 99 V6 vert AT CAI noob

03-12-2008, 01:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
Lazerred6 mmmmm cones Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Grand Rapids MI Posts: 1,435	http://www.catfootwear.com/Main.aspx __________________ So this is what you voted for

03-12-2008, 01:44 PM	#3 (permalink)
tsumi88 THE ONLY DARK GREEN VERT Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: denver Posts: 467	i was actually looking at cat.... ive found a few under 100$..... unless there are some major arguments, i may go that route __________________ -Paul "I can make computers survive aquatic conditions" Flowbots- handlebars 99 V6 vert AT CAI noob

03-12-2008, 02:39 PM	#7 (permalink)
tsumi88 THE ONLY DARK GREEN VERT Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: denver Posts: 467	ohhh, never heard of linesman other than pliers lol any places you know of here in Denver Jack? __________________ -Paul "I can make computers survive aquatic conditions" Flowbots- handlebars 99 V6 vert AT CAI noob

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r3dn3ck Wowbagger hates me too! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Magrathea/California Posts: 7,146	Red Wings. Shoes for LIFE. I've had a pair for almost 20 years now. __________________ Built 5.5L 2v and Maximum Motorsports Max Grip box. www.squarerootofone.com

03-12-2008, 02:27 PM	#5 (permalink)
HokieStang00 Blackity Black Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 650	You can't go wrong with steel toe. I don't see where you would need them as an electrician.. but shit happens. Only major problem is they get cold in the winter time.

03-12-2008, 04:08 PM	#12 (permalink)
tsumi88 THE ONLY DARK GREEN VERT Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: denver Posts: 467	Redwings are nice.... but yea, bout 2x as expensive .... __________________ -Paul "I can make computers survive aquatic conditions" Flowbots- handlebars 99 V6 vert AT CAI noob

03-12-2008, 07:48 PM	#16 (permalink)
Steeda97 giggity. Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,723	I have a pair of wolverines. I like them. I'm an electrician as well. They are a little heavy though. Maybe i'll try red wings when these ones are done with. __________________

03-13-2008, 12:10 AM	#17 (permalink)
rebelyell unofficial philosopher Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 1,880	I've been wearing steel toed boots for 20+ years and my last pair were Timberlands. Best dam boots I have EVER worn.. Had them 3 years now and they are almost ready to retire. They have them in steel or non steel toed styles. Arch support built in, and my feet have never felt better.. This is on the concrete jungle 5 and 6 days a week. I'll never go back to red wings, or any thing that cost under 100 bucks.. Mine were 145 bucks, but money well spent. Plus I get 70 buck discount cause I'm required to wear steel toes.. __________________ 2004 Torch Red GT Mach 1 Chin Spoiler "4.6 L V8" Side Stripes Mach 1 Hood stripe Black shorty antenna Flowmaster catbacks

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