Shoe thread!

[Indecisi0n]

The boots I use is dangers and they are 189-200 usually depends if they have a sale or not. I refuse to own another pair of boot since I can work 12+ hours and my feet do not hurt at all. I would like shoes tho for hot summer days so I don’t wear boots year round.

Sounds dangerous

 

[BadIdeaGuy]

$150 was normally the minimal I paid for boots in package. I was on my feet all day long so the last thing I would cheap out on is my footwear. I normally went with Danners or red wings. Red Wings tend to be a little heavy so I preferred the Danners. Now in feeders the only thing I am on all day is my ass so it doesn't matter.

This is how I picture the inside of your cab.

 

[Indecisi0n]

This is how I picture the inside of your cab.

Would you join me and find out ?

 

[BadIdeaGuy]

Would you join me and find out ?

No, but I hear @Jkloc420 swings that way...

 

[Jkloc420]

No, but I hear @Jkloc420 swings that way...

is that your way of saying i love you

 

[Overpaid Union Thug]

$150 was normally the minimal I paid for boots in package. I was on my feet all day long so the last thing I would cheap out on is my footwear. I normally went with Danners or red wings. Red Wings tend to be a little heavy so I preferred the Danners. Now in feeders the only thing I am on all day is my ass so it doesn't matter.

Price does not always equal quality. And pronation actually has more effect on how long a shoe lasts than the sticker price. If it never rained or snowed I would wear nothing but mid range (price) New Balance walking shoes or Skechers Work. The only problem I’ve had with those types of shoes are that they are either discontinued or the company decides to put a damn steel toe and them. My winter/rain boots (Vasque) were $150 on sale because they were about to be discontinued. They started falling apart after two months. My friends that are fanboys of those boots couldn’t believe it. People don’t realize the wear and tear we inflict on shoes. Thank God for shoe glue.

 

[Indecisi0n]

Price does not always equal quality. And pronation actually has more effect on how long a shoe lasts than the sticker price. If it never rained or snowed I would wear nothing but mid range (price) New Balance walking shoes or Skechers Work. The only problem I’ve had with those types of shoes are that they are either discontinued or the company decides to put a damn steel toe and them. My winter/rain boots (Vasque) were $150 on sale because they were about to be discontinued. They started falling apart after two months. My friends that are fanboys of those boots couldn’t believe it. Thank God for shoe glue.

Price does not but normally name brand does. You aren't finding Danners under $150.

 

[Overpaid Union Thug]

Price does not but normally name brand does. You aren't finding Danners under $150.

The one pair of Danners I had didnt last longer than boots that were almost half the price. I could probably get more time out of them now because I only wear boots when there is snow under foot or when I know I’m going to be out in the cold rain all day. Otherwise it’s $130 waterproof Vasque trail shoes that feel like I’m walking on a cloud. But I’m sure they will be discontinued as well since they work so well for me.

 

[Wontmake9.5]

Sounds dangerous

Danners* sorry boo

 

[Brownslave688]

You wouldn't begrudge a pianist a $200 piano.
Or a computer programmer $200 for his devolopment machine.

UPS drivers' tools are feet and hands. And the USA union made bit is just the icing on the cake.

I’m paid well my wife is paid very well. Might as well pass it on a little

 

[trickpony1]

Now in feeders the only thing I am on all day is my ass so it doesn't matter.

Don't cheap out on it.
Be sure to take care of it.

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

I thought the last two pair of Timberlands I got were counterfeit...I think they just suck now.

I will admit that their quality has gone downhill.

 

[Indecisi0n]

Don't cheap out on it.
Be sure to take care of it.

I put plenty of work into it and it shows. Trust me.

 

[Overpaid Union Thug]

I will admit that their quality has gone downhill.

That started years ago. But the last pairs I had that were $79 lasted much longer than the expensive boots I’ve tried. Go figure.

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

That started years ago. But the last pairs I had that were $79 lasted much longer than the expensive boots I’ve tried. Go figure.

I had worn New Balance for years. When I first started wearing them I could get two seasons out of a pair. More recently I was lucky if they lasted one.

 

[No1 Special]

$200 for a pair of boots? Are you on drugs??

My financial advisor told me I am better off leasing my footwear, and my tax advisor says I can deduct the payments on my taxes as work expense.

 

[Overpaid Union Thug]

I had worn New Balance for years. When I first started wearing them I could get two seasons out of a pair. More recently I was lucky if they lasted one.

Since they all disappoint me I focus on comfort and saving money.

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

My financial advisor told me I am better off leasing my footwear, and my tax advisor says I can deduct the payments on my taxes as work expense.

While unreimbursed job expenses are no longer deductible on your Federal returns, certain states, NY being one of them, still allows them.

 

[IVE GOTTA PACKAGE 4U]

My financial advisor told me I am better off leasing my footwear, and my tax advisor says I can deduct the payments on my taxes as work expense.

LMAO

 

[TheBrownNote]

Are you really comparing a trained pianist and computer programmer to an overpaid delivery driver? $200 for a pair of boots is ludicrous.

im a trained Opera Singer and former Army musician. i agree with @BadIdeaGuy