Boots - All Things Related - Brands, uses, and stories

Started by krolik, July 29, 2010, 09:07:06 AM

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danaid

  My new work boots are these new "to me" Redback, slip-on, steel toe boots from Australia, they have a nice gummy sole almost like the old Doc Martins, very comfy.
11' 1198SP  Black
09' 1100S    Red
09'     696.   Red   first Ducati (sold)

mitt

Quote from: TwoWheels on August 22, 2010, 01:48:08 PM
For hiking boots, I have a few friends who love their Limmer's.  They offer both stock and custom fit.  I haven't tried them personally, but am about ready for a new pair and plan to check them out.  They are a New Hampshire company, but I think stock boots are outsourced.
http://limmerboot.com/
http://limmercustomboot.com/
http://www.forbes.com/forbes/2009/0622/entrepreneurs-peter-limmer-footwear-bootstrapped.html

Thanks for the links.  I have been trying to think of that brand for a while.  I like the look and idea of those for hiking.

mitt

DoubleEagle

Lowa-Germany / Italy
Scarpa -Italy
La Sportiva-Mostly Italy
Zamberlan-Mostly Italy
Gronell-Italy
Garmont-Italy/ Romania/China
Schnees-China
AKU-Italy
Kayland-Italy
Asolo-Italy/ Romania/ China
Montrail-Italy/China
Vasque- (2) Italy / China
H.S. Trask Bison Boots- China


Yes, I own Boots from each of these Brands which I wear as Winter Footwear .

Dolph      :)
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krolik

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mitt

Quote from: DoubleEagle on August 23, 2010, 09:06:37 PM
Lowa-Germany / Italy
Scarpa -Italy
La Sportiva-Mostly Italy
Zamberlan-Mostly Italy
Gronell-Italy
Garmont-Italy/ Romania/China
Schnees-China
AKU-Italy
Kayland-Italy
Asolo-Italy/ Romania/ China
Montrail-Italy/China
Vasque- (2) Italy / China
H.S. Trask Bison Boots- China


Yes, I own Boots from each of these Brands which I wear as Winter Footwear .

Dolph      :)


Nice selection.  Have you ever tried Alico from Italy?

http://www.sierratradingpost.com/p/,63669_Alico-Tahoe-Hiking-Boots-For-Men.html


mitt

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Popeye the Sailor

I need a nice pair of boots I can wear to work. Not Docs though-my first pair are still good, so I bought a second pair for work, which have already worn out. Quality of the product is no longer sufficient. Recommendations?
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DoubleEagle

'08 Ducati 1098 R    '09 BMW K 1300 GT   '10 BMW S 1000 RR

Shortest sentence...." I am "   Longest sentence ... " I Do "

DoubleEagle

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Quote from: MrIncredible on September 22, 2010, 11:39:50 AM
I need a nice pair of boots I can wear to work. Not Docs though-my first pair are still good, so I bought a second pair for work, which have already worn out. Quality of the product is no longer sufficient. Recommendations?
Lowa Trekkers w, glove leather lining.

Go to lowaboots.com and go to the drop down under  " Catalog "  and check " Trekking  ."

Super rugged and comfortable.

Made in Germany.

Dolph     :)
'08 Ducati 1098 R    '09 BMW K 1300 GT   '10 BMW S 1000 RR

Shortest sentence...." I am "   Longest sentence ... " I Do "

DesmoDiva

Quote from: DoubleEagle on September 22, 2010, 02:15:47 PM
Lowa Trekkers w, glove leather lining.

Hands down the most comfortable pair of boots I have ever owned.

Bought in Austria in 1994, retired in 2000.

Still kicking myself for tossing them, instead of trying to get them resoled.   [bang]

I have had two other pair of Lowa's since and neither came close to the Trekker in comfort.
'01 ST4 Yellow
'02 ST4s Yellow

GAAN

Quote from: krolik on September 21, 2010, 05:58:06 PM
Nice boots Mother. ;)


Oh so comfy

I know Danner is a middle of the road company to some of the boot snobs

but

I dig me a new pair of Danners

[thumbsup]

MendoDave

#58
Quote from: Speedbag on July 29, 2010, 12:47:22 PM
Red Wings rule.

I have a pair of steel-toes I got from my last employer. I wear them everyday (still required to wear steelies in certain areas with the current gig) and they are some of the most comfortable footwear I've owned.

I have some red wings that are on their second set of soles. I bet I have had them for at least 6 years now. They get used pretty hard.

Here's a story I remember getting these cheap boots from Payless shoe source back in the early 80's When I first started working. We were working a Job in the Trinity Alps and three of us bought the same boot. So during the course of 1 week, walking through the woods, over rocks, on side slopes and wading through water. These things literaly came apart at the seams. Now that sounds like a cliche but it wasn't. The stitching was coming out..everywhere, and when that happened they started to fall apart. I could see my socks! The insoles also started coming apart. It seems that the insoles were made of corrigated cardboard. No Joke, I had never seen anything like it. After 1 week the only thing in one piece was the sole and even those had a few lugs broken off.

It seems like i went and bought some Santa Rosa's that lasted me a couple of years after that.