Another Boot thread

[jaker]

I saw these boots and I am really thinking about getting a pair , but I can't find no reviews on them at all

I know there are other boots but these look really good
https://chinookfootwear.com/product-detail/scorpion-ii-6-inch.html

 

[SmithBarney]

nearly 2lbs per boot, that's a hefty boot, also looks really warm, grippy I assume this is for somewhere snowy and cold, otherwise
it might be overkill. I got away with using my doc martens for a while in the winter, I had others, but none really stuck out as memorable.

 

[BSWALKS]

They look like a good boot, but I wouldn't buy shoes online. I still like to go to the shoe store & try them on.
Those boots are not waterproof either, just moisture wicking.
Also, I didn't see a description of how well they were insulated.

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

I wear Rocky's. They are a good boot---not the best on the market by any means---that do a good job of keeping my feet dry.

My personal price point on boots is $100. I have a hard time justifying spending more than that on any type of footwear.

 

[oldngray]

There is a Rocky's outlet store near here. Half the drivers get their boots there. I think Red Wings are better but more expensive and to me Rocky's are more comfortable.

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

There is a Rocky's outlet store near here. Half the drivers get their boots there. I think Red Wings are better but more expensive and to me Rocky's are more comfortable.

Red Wings are better----I just have a hard time justifying the cost.

 

[Future]

Light weight and rubber around only way to go!I have tried them all only thing that matters is having rubber at least 1/4 at the base!

 

[Future]

I saw these boots and I am really thinking about getting a pair , but I can't find no reviews on them at all

I know there are other boots but these look really good
https://chinookfootwear.com/product-detail/scorpion-ii-6-inch.html

Waaaaaay to heavy!!! Your legs will tire very early in those battleships!

 

[3 done 3 to go]

I use Chippewa boots. Made in theUSA. Which is all I care about. Around $100 BUCKS. A COW EACH FOOT. First pair of boots that last more than 2yrs

 

[bleedinbrown58]

Red Wings are better----I just have a hard time justifying the cost.

I got a pair of redwings for christmas a few years ago (I could never bring myself to spend that much on shoes). After six months of beating them in preload....they were shot. I'd rather go with a just as comfortable $40 pair from walmart that last me 3 months.

 

[bleedinbrown58]

And don't be cheap with the insoles...I learned that the hard way!

 

[jaker]

They look like a good boot, but I wouldn't buy shoes online. I still like to go to the shoe store & try them on.
Those boots are not waterproof either, just moisture wicking.
Also, I didn't see a description of how well they were insulated.

I saw them in a store where my son lives at and tried them on and they feel great are on the heavy side , but the store didnt have my size and there are only 2 stores that sell them in Cali and those stores are no where near me

So online is my only choice , I have tried many many different boots and I burn though them like nothing the same with alethic shoes

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

I have tried many many different boots and I burn though them like nothing the same with alethic shoes

Do you write all of those on your taxes?

 

[jaker]

I got a pair of redwings for christmas a few years ago (I could never bring myself to spend that much on shoes). After six months of beating them in preload....they were shot. I'd rather go with a just as comfortable $40 pair from walmart that last me 3 months.

That is what I do now , I buy some cheap shoes get a good insole . But I am done buying shoes everytime I turn around so I am hoping to find a pair that I could get 6 months out of

 

[jaker]

Do you write all of those on your taxes?

I can't I don't meet the amount to qualify for writing items off

 

[bleedinbrown58]

I've resigned myself a few years ago to buying the same cheap pair 3 or 4 times a year...until walmart stops carrying them...lol

 

[jaker]

I've resigned myself a few years ago to buying the same cheap pair 3 or 4 times a year...until walmart stops carrying them...lol

That why I am just tired , when I fine a good pair of cheap shoes all of sudden they don't care them anymore and the hunt begins for another pair

 

[BSWALKS]

I saw them in a store where my son lives at and tried them on and they feel great are on the heavy side , but the store didnt have my size and there are only 2 stores that sell them in Cali and those stores are no where near me

So online is my only choice , I have tried many many different boots and I burn though them like nothing the same with alethic shoes

Didn't think of that. Makes sense now.
I'm really bad with picking out boots. So picky, my wife won't go shoe shopping with me.

 

[oldngray]

Didn't think of that. Makes sense now.
I'm really bad with picking out boots. So picky, my wife won't go shoe shopping with me.

Its not her fault you have funny feet.

 

[Marne Vet]

Red Wings are better----I just have a hard time justifying the cost.

Red Wings gives a UPS discount here. Bought my last pair of boots from them. For winter though I went with a pair from Merrell, and they're the warmest and most waterproof I've ever owned. Can only use them in temps in the mid 30's or below, in snow, or I'll sweat. This link takes you to a similar pair.

http://www.zappos.com/merrell-iceclaw-mid-waterproof-espresso