Steel toe boots
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Steel toe boots
My father owns a pair of Red Wings that he's had for 5+ years now... I decided I wanted to get a pair for myself finally to supplement the old tennis shoes and cowboy boots, so I went to a local Red Wings dealer to get the same pair. Well, I found ones that were exactly the same, only steel toe. It seems they've discontinued the ones my father owns, and come out with these replacements that are steel toe.
Here are the boots if anyone's interested:
http://www.redwingshoe.com/productde...px?prodid=1421
I looked around at the store and even drove another 20 minutes to another Red Wings store, and honestly these are the only pair I'd consider buying... except that they're steel toe only now.
My question is... those with steel toe boots: are they ever uncomfortable? What drawbacks are there to them. I really would like to get these boots; I like the way they look more than any of the others. They didn't have my size in the store, so they're bringing in a couple pairs for me to try on. If they're comfortable enough, I may get them, but I'm looking to hear any longterm drawbacks or issues with steel toe boots.
Thanks, guys (and gals
).
Here are the boots if anyone's interested:
http://www.redwingshoe.com/productde...px?prodid=1421
I looked around at the store and even drove another 20 minutes to another Red Wings store, and honestly these are the only pair I'd consider buying... except that they're steel toe only now.
My question is... those with steel toe boots: are they ever uncomfortable? What drawbacks are there to them. I really would like to get these boots; I like the way they look more than any of the others. They didn't have my size in the store, so they're bringing in a couple pairs for me to try on. If they're comfortable enough, I may get them, but I'm looking to hear any longterm drawbacks or issues with steel toe boots.
Thanks, guys (and gals
).
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From: Concrete WA
Ryan
I have great luck with Red Wing, I avoid the steel toes unless I am on a job that needs them. Ended up buying both types due to the steel toes just wear out fast around the toes. I have a hard size to find and Red Wing covers it.
I have great luck with Red Wing, I avoid the steel toes unless I am on a job that needs them. Ended up buying both types due to the steel toes just wear out fast around the toes. I have a hard size to find and Red Wing covers it.
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From: Marshalltown, IA
I'm still wearing the pair of steel toed Redwings I bought for work 7 years ago. They are definatley the best boot I've ever worn. I havent had any drawbacks with the steel toe, in fact they are so comfortable that they are all I wear outside of work also. Just make sure they fit right, and give em a week or two to break in, and I think you'll be happy.
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From: Eastern WA
I've got a pair of Red Wing steel toed loggers and I love them. Some people say that the steel toes make for cold toes in winter. I've never found that to be true and I use them with a pair of heavy socks for hunting and while out working in snow. Heck, I've wore them while out snowmobiling and I've never had a problem.
*Are they still made in America in Red Wing, MN?
*Are they still made in America in Red Wing, MN?
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From: New Gretna, New Jersey
The steel does tend to get and stay cold pretty well. Like previously mentioned, just wear thick socks. Also the steel conducts heat pretty good if you stand too close to a big bonfire for too long. 
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From: Southern Louisiana
I am on my second pair of steel toed Redwings. My experiance with the is that they are comfortable for the first year or so than I have to start adding my own insoles in order to keep them comfortable. Wolverine is also some very good boots as well, but they stay comfortable, check up on a pair of Wolverines, they also make non steel toed models.
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Ive got some steel toe wolverines and they are honestly the most comfortable workboots I've ever worn
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From: Calgary, Canada
I wear steel toed Cats all the time; no problems with them. A co-worker has a pair of red wings and he thought they'd be good for working outside in the cold but found when it's negative 10ºC. If you plan on working 8 - 10 hours outside in temperatures colder tahn -10ºC you'll probably be wanting a good insulated boot.
another point on the campfires, non steel-toed boots, too close to a campfire may shrink the leather... one of the reasons I don't buy NSTB anymore, aside from the fact that I need them steel toes for work.
another point on the campfires, non steel-toed boots, too close to a campfire may shrink the leather... one of the reasons I don't buy NSTB anymore, aside from the fact that I need them steel toes for work.
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From: Georgia
I wear steel toes everyday. I never have any problem with them. I never have the frozen toe problem. They did save my foot once. I was using a chainsaw in my teenage years and hit the toe of my shoe. I got a cutmark in the leather and the steel sparked a little but my toes were unharmed. I have worn steel toes daily since. I even got my wife a pair of steel toe shoes for working in the yard. I think she likes them.
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From: SW, Ohio
I always buy Caterpillar steel toe boots. They are great on the farm I really like them and they are not uncomfortable at all. The steel toes have come in handy more than once. I still have all my toes intact.
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From: SE Iowa
Nothing says "kick in the butt" better than a steel-toed boot! 
I have to wear Steel-toes with metatarsal guards at work. They are not too uncomfortable unless I have to squat down alot. Then the metatarsal digs into your ankle/lower leg. At home, I've worn the same pair of Cat steel-toes for 8 years now. I love 'em! Althought I have to say, I may get a pair with metatarsal guards. Seems when I do drop something on my foot it ALWAYS hit behind the steel cup.
People really should wear a steel-toe boot at least. Think of all the heavy things around a shop that could crush your foot and you'll see why.
I have to wear Steel-toes with metatarsal guards at work. They are not too uncomfortable unless I have to squat down alot. Then the metatarsal digs into your ankle/lower leg. At home, I've worn the same pair of Cat steel-toes for 8 years now. I love 'em! Althought I have to say, I may get a pair with metatarsal guards. Seems when I do drop something on my foot it ALWAYS hit behind the steel cup.
People really should wear a steel-toe boot at least. Think of all the heavy things around a shop that could crush your foot and you'll see why.