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    Steel Toe Boots

    I know a few of you guys out there are tradesman/laborers. I just had to buy new boots for work, I like to go with quality (Timberland Endurance Pro is my choice...probably the most comfortable boot, shoe, anything I've put my foot into. Seriously, so comfortable!) Anyways, these run me about $185 before tax locally, as I always wait to buy boots when my last ones are already in the trash, I'm stuck with local retailers.

    Decided to go online this time and I'm glad I did.

    http://www.workwearsavings.com

    or the main page:

    http://www.sportsmansguide.com

    Long story short they have all the top brands (Redwing, Timberland, Carhartt ect ect.) with BY FAR the best pricing I've ever seen.

    I bought 2 pairs, the 6 and 8" Enduro Pro (insulated, waterproof, steeltoe) for $180.63. Shipping was FREE.

    I run a small business, so I'm on the hook for safety gear and whatnot, maybe your larger company doesn't supply you with boots... I used to buy the cheap 89.99 dakotas or whatever was cheapest. I went to a higher quality boot and wont look back. The price made me cringe at retail locations, but finding this site online left me pretty happy.

    I work in an oily dirty shop with corrosive salts and the whole 9 under my feet. These boots lasted 2+ years.

    From one to the next, I hope someone finds this site as useful as I.

    Happy Deals!

    -FB

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    Blundstones
    They will last 5-10 years
    i've tried to kill a pair, no way!

    http://www.oceanriver.com/product.as...=470&deptid=6&

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    I'm on year 15 with my Vibergs, new soles etc etc.
    I think they were $300? when i bought them.
    They'll last till i hang the tools up. (Soon)
    Dan.

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    Quote Originally Posted by holmes View Post
    15 friggin years?, holy crap Dan, thats awesome, the best boots i ever had were Terras .....still have em, but as a chef i'm not exactly in them everyday like the rest of you.....holmes*
    I'm fortunate that the outfit I work for buys my boots. I've got 4 new pairs in the closet with another pair due in March. Retirement is coming in a year so I may post a few pairs for sale on the site. Cheap for SFBC members.
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    I get 6 months out of a pair of boots and thats it.. and Ive used all kinds.

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    Quote Originally Posted by r.s craven View Post
    Blundstones
    They will last 5-10 years
    i've tried to kill a pair, no way!

    http://www.oceanriver.com/product.as...=470&deptid=6&
    Before or after they sent thier plant over seas? Now they last months....
    Don't ever take your boat to Parker Marine. Don't say I didn't warn you.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Island Fish Lifter View Post
    I get 6 months out of a pair of boots and thats it.. and Ive used all kinds.
    I agree........
    Don't ever take your boat to Parker Marine. Don't say I didn't warn you.

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    MMM I gots a pair of work boots fer sale... never bin yused.
    If you want nothing done,John Duncan is the man for the job.

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    Quote Originally Posted by danthewire View Post
    I'm on year 15 with my Vibergs, new soles etc etc.
    I think they were $300? when i bought them.
    They'll last till i hang the tools up. (Soon)
    Dan.
    15 years, not what I would call work boots, more like lounging boots. I'm lucky if mine last a year and I wear gumboots part of the year and they don't last a year either

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    Hey, just so I'm clear they been fixed more than once, and they aern't abused,
    After all I'm an electrician.
    But they are still the same boot, custom made for my goofy feet.
    They have lasted the best out of any boot I bought.
    Dan

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