morton Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 Fucking Georgia's. 15+ years in heavy industry talking. Timberlands? this aint no wu tang song kids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frate_Raper Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 with my $400 fucking insoles.....almost walk through the one heel. I've seen lots of feet get fucked up on construction sites and can't fathom how dudes rock the "safety nikes" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morton Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 Extra-tuffs for the winter. Cork bottomed for logging if you need it. Watch out for steel toe in general, a smashed foot is bad enough with a steel toe sometimes the foot will get cut off at the toes or the steel will crush also with the toe inside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morton Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 Rule #1 do not skimp on boots if you need to wear them 5 days a week 52 weeks a year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRUNKEN-ASSHOLE-ONER Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 yesterday i said fuck this shit and bought a pair of timberlands. i see why so many people wear timbs now. they are so fucking comfortable. its a shame they are gonna be ruined at work. :lol: Actually, Timbs suck for work boots too. You'll most likely have the same problem. *Edit, I thought you were talking about regular Timbs. I didn't even know they made real work boots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRUNKEN-ASSHOLE-ONER Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 F-18 Hornet fuel cell mechanic. Basically I build and tear down the gas tanks of the fighter jets like they used in the movie Top Gun. I'm pretty sure Top Gun was F-14's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRUNKEN-ASSHOLE-ONER Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 it. Watch out for steel toe in general, a smashed foot is bad enough with a steel toe sometimes the foot will get cut off at the toes or the steel will crush also with the toe inside. Real talk. I used to work warehouse jobs and they'd tell you not to rock steel toes cause if some idiot runs over your foot with the forklift, the steel will bend and cut off your toes. You're better off just rockin the hard plastic toes and dealing with a crushed foot that will somewhat heal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metronome Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 only boots I'll ever wear again: almost as comfortable as wearing my shoes, waterproof, and durable as fuck. more than already paid for, the first day I wore them I stepped on some ice, went through it, and fully submerged my foot into water at -30 deg C and my foot stayed dry as bone. any of you spend a lot of time on your feet at work? wear these, a little pricey but like I said, I won't wear anything else ever again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KILZ FILLZ Posted July 3, 2009 Author Share Posted July 3, 2009 I'm pretty sure Top Gun was F-14's. Yer right. Coulda sworn the hornet had replaced the tomcat by 1986, but i checked & nope yer right my dude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRUNKEN-ASSHOLE-ONER Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 Your pics not working. @ Metronome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRUNKEN-ASSHOLE-ONER Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 Boats, you in the Navy or is that a civilian job? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KILZ FILLZ Posted July 3, 2009 Author Share Posted July 3, 2009 Federal employee, an apprentice to be exact. Im not military tho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ice Nerves Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 Finally a fucking work boot thread. There's knowledge in here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRUNKEN-ASSHOLE-ONER Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 Federal employee, an apprentice to be exact. Im not military tho. Sounds like a sweet job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KILZ FILLZ Posted July 3, 2009 Author Share Posted July 3, 2009 yea. The actual day to day work isn't bad but I work with hazmat all day. Gotta wear gloves and full face respirator with cover-alls all day and shit. A dude in the shop just got diagnosed with throat cancer but he's an oldtimer and didn't wear any protective gear. Sketchy tho.... I'm in it for the advancement. Apprentices get promotions over regular employee because they teach you their way of doing things and you have no other way of doing it. Thanks tho dao Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viperface Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 Working at construction/demolition and other such jobs I found myself kicking everything rather than picking it up and moving it. Those dickies are no good because they have all kinds of seams in the toe area, just waiting to get torn open when you kick stuff around. I'd go for traditional boot design with a solid steel toe in the front. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metronome Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 Your pics not working. @ Metronome ahhh, red wings doesn't let you hotlink. Red Wings leather/goretex waterproof. there was absolutely no break in, I bought em that day took em to work and they were broke in by the end of my first night shift. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swindle Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 What's your occupation? lumberjack? i used to be one. i wore knock off timbs from kmart. shoulda forked out the extra cash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 50million Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 noted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stresssack Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 Texican boots is how i roll. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metronome Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 My bosses boss wears cowboy safety boots and looks completely ridiculous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shai Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 Spend the extra cash on a pair of Red Wings and forget about it. Oh yeah...what's the deal with composite toes? Do they flex or shatter under load? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stresssack Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 Those arent the exact boots I wear, but kinda similar.... no lace steel toe boots. They are hard as fuck./nh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metronome Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 from what I understand composite toes are stronger than steel most 'steel toe' boats are made from composite now anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spring Break '92 Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 I have these exact boots. I also have a black pair that are not hiker style. I work 12 hour shifts in a manufacturing plant/warehouse and I reccomend the hiker style boosts for this. They are much lighter and more comfortable. Also, for insoles I rock some Dr. Scholls regular gel insoles with the Dr. Scholls Work specific insoles on top of them with some thick Timberland ankle height socks that have antibacterial fibers woven in them. Call me silly, but my company pays for a pair of boots per year for us, this truck comes around and all of that, and I still buy the Timb PRO's, because they cant be fucked with. The ones we can get off the truck for free are like Converse and shit that don't look anywhere near as well made and engineered as the Timb PRO boots. This year I'll probably get some off the truck for free though just to try them out. These things are all serious business to me. I don't fuck around. You have to take care of your feet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metronome Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 ^ I get $150/year for boots, its nice help but the pair I wear cost almost $300. I've had my boots now for about 8 months and they are no where near being worn out so I think I'll be pocketing that buck fifty next time around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rushawn wuan Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 pack those motherfuckers up. ship them to dickies headquarters. let them know how dissapointed you are with their boots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TripleSuplex Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 i wear redwings irish setters most comfortable boots ever put in some high arch supports tried those timb pro and gave my mad pains in my ankles redwings will clean and oil your boots for free and resole for $40.00 ps: i work for military defense contractor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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KILZ FILLZ Posted July 3, 2009 Author Share Posted July 3, 2009 Sounds like redwings are the way to go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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