[Shop-talk] work boots

[crothfuss at coastalnet.com]

John,

   I was happy to see Redwing get early recommendations.  I've got three pairs now, and have been wearing Redwings for ...geeze, 36 years.  My favorites for work have been resoled about 20 times, had patches applied to the toes so I can crawl around in caves, and a patch along one side since my broken feet don't flex quite right.  Can't beat a completely rebuildable U.S. made boot.  They're an investment, and worth every penny.  

   For more waterproof and warm, even when you get icy water inside, I really like Matterhorn's.  They're also U.S. made, Gortex lined (so that cold water warms up around your feet like you were wearing a wet suit), but a bit heavy and clunky for every day civilian wear.  If you live outdoors in the winter they're great.

Chuck



-----Original Message-----
>From: john niolon <jniolon at bham.rr.com>
>Sent: Jul 25, 2009 12:50 PM
>To: shop-talk <shop-talk at autox.team.net>
>Subject: [Shop-talk] work boots
>
>well, my lightweight metatarsal work boots are finally wearing out... the 
>metatarsal shield came loose on the left boot yesterday and I do a flop walk 
>now....  how bout some recommendations for a safety toe workboot that 
>doesn't weigh you down and is waterproof...  don't necessarily need the 
>metatarsal guard anymore, but steel toe is a good idea...
>
>thanks
>John