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don't need boots here * can't find shoes that give me decent life on the sole
i ended up getting these for $79.99
Bates Leather 5 inch Boots: Move Fast with Sears
should be %100 compliant.
Good luck with those at integrad. Lots of black nylon and not a lot of leather.
A bunch of years ago, I theorized that buying 2 pair of expensive American made shoes for summer work, I would spend less rebuilding them over the long run than my coworkers that pay $100ish every Spring and throw them out in the Fall. Typically, I switch to summer shoes in late March/early April and put them away in November sometime.
So, at the time I spent $229 a pair for 2 pairs of Whites Centennial Walkers. I had them made with a very tough Vibram sole, as the soles wear very, very quickly jumping in and out of the truck. I change them every other day, so they have a chance to completely dry out.
Whites are made in Spokane and famous for their packers, fire fighting and line boots. They advertise a 'completely rebuildable boot.' We stopped there when we took our daughter to college and the person that I spoke to, only referred to resoling the walkers, not rebuilding. He said that it was $75 for resoling. Seemed fine, but I was a bit concerned, the heel counters are showing wear and the toe boxes are plenty scuffed. Plus there is a cut on one side of the toe box of 1 pair from the 1st month or so that I owned them (that really irritated me when that happened. Buy a $200 pair of shoes and almost cut them open before they were broke in. Grrrrrrrr). The cut did not go through the leather, maybe half way through.
Anyways, I sent them in and got a call today. It will cost $130 per pair to have them rebuilt. I asked what they were rebuilding and the woman that called said that the sole and all the leather except the part that I lace up will be replaced. (Insert shocked, jaw drop smiley here.) She said that the insoles were deteriorated and needed to be replaced, so they recommended a full rebuild.
So, I have worn these for about 7 years for $460 and for another $300 (have to add shipping) I could get another 6-7 years out of them.
In the end, I am spending a little less than my coworkers that are buying chinese shoes every year. I get the smug satisfaction of knowing that I am supporting American craftsmen, plus I do not have to go shopping nearly as often, which I hate with a passion.
I would say this is a good example of American quality beating the imports in the long run.
So how do you write these off on your taxes? Do you write off the full amount in the first year
I would be hard pressed to justify spending $700 or more for workboots.
I agree also the lighter the better!!!!!!!Nike ACG Boots are quite comfortable and longlastin i have two rotating pairs for two.years now still in good condition because i work inside. Preloading sorting
then i go out and do air.