Work boots-- slip on or lace up?

Anonymous-0 · Feb 2, 2011

I have been wearing Red Wing lace ups for years-- lately been having some pain on the top of my feet I think from the laces. What are you guys wearing?--- Thanks!

Gun guru · Feb 2, 2011

Most comfortable boots I have ever owned, no pain, super comfy.............The Wolverine with Gore-tex.
The soles are super soft rubber and I can walk, stand in them all day. And I am a Toolmaker on my feet 8 hours per day running a Bridgeport or Lathe.

Lamar Fudd · Feb 2, 2011

Been wearing Red Wing 'Pecos' Pull on boots for near twenty years. 11" tall. Made in USA, even. Neatest thing is this is my third pair and is the exact same size as the first. No foot pain at all. Just oil 'em up about once a month.

Gun guru · Feb 2, 2011

Ahhh.....Sorry you wanted to know. They are lace up. But not super tight.

hayray · Feb 2, 2011

In the winter I wear slip ons now, just so much easier. I now wear those slip on Muck boots all winter long, just too comfortable, warm, and water proof for me to want to wear anything else.

WAYNE-N-TX · Feb 2, 2011

Justin slip-on. Never had to break a pair in. Wore Red Wings for years, started working shut downs (turn arounds) and couldn"t walk & break them in on the job.

old · Feb 2, 2011

Work boot lace up no questions asked. For riding motorcycle slip ons

John Harmon. · Feb 2, 2011

Are you Diabetic? If so, suggest be examined for foot nerve neuropathy.It is very constant and painful,no cure,If medication is not taken regularly I suffer from violent foot pains,pins and needles feeling,itchy feelings and almost mega cramps all from type 2 Diabetes all at the same time it seems. My medication controls it ,600mg of Gabapentin 2 capsules,100mg of Cilostazol, a pill,taken twice a day.The diabetes caused PAD in my legs[a narrowing of the arterys]which caused decreased blood supply to my feet which caused the nerve problem.I have been treated for 20 years for this and get along well if I take my medicine as I should.In answer to your question,for many years I wore Wolverine 8" lace ups with a flat soft rubber sole.The greatest for constant moving around on the concrete floors in a Nuclear Power plant.I usually bought them at TSC at Princton ILL.Good Boots.JH

Anonymous-0 · Feb 2, 2011

golly,, hope i don't get that bad , but seem to be headed that way . brother had both his ft operated on,(big toe s ), Dr. claims it is heriditary . i wear slip ondry rubber mudder boots and somtimes double up on socks when sloopy out , when froze or warm i wear slip on low tops , got at least 6 pairfrom poor condition to new , have good lace hitop work shoes if job warrants it , but shy away if not necessary ,, slip ons are nice when my sara wants to keep the house nice and i need to come in for sumthin , just kick them off outside and sock it on in the house feet sweat and hurt in after long hours in leather shoes ,, usually swap shoes out after 6hrs to a different pair for ease and comfort ,, key is to keep the feet dry,, Dad and uncles always warned against trench ft ,, lucky for me, so far i never had to suffer thru hardships and combat like they did ...

Anonymous-0 · Feb 2, 2011

You don't have to lace them as tight as they go. I've tried slip ons but didn't like them. The same reason I don't like wearing cowbow boots for long periods. When your pant leg goes over the boot, the top of the boots is constantly rubbing against your leg when you walk. I find that annoying and don't want to wear socks that go halfway up my leg. With lace up boots you can tighten them up as much or as little as you want to get the desired comfort without them rubbing on your leg. I like work boots that are light instead of the big clod hoppers some guys wear. Dave

dixon boy · Feb 2, 2011

wolverine shows you wear is that the same as durashocks ones

Tyler Jackson · Feb 2, 2011

I like my laced Carhartt boots. I've had a few pairs an I really like em

Paul from MI · Feb 2, 2011

Summer, Red Wing lace up logger boots. In the winter pull on Northerners, not insulated unless it's below 10F. Below that a pair of pull on rubber boots with 1200gm thinsulate.

larry@stinescorner · Feb 2, 2011

try the wolverine dura=shocks ,they are comfortable, but hard to keep the laces from coming untied.

cuttman · Feb 2, 2011

Slip on Muck boots most of time, otherwise Caterpillar lace-up

LJS30 · Feb 2, 2011

Irish Setter 3/4 top Wingshooters!!!!!!!!!!! They are so comfortable I have a pair for work and another pair I wear for my day job as a teacher.

Ky Hauler · Feb 2, 2011

My wife won't wear slip on boots. LOL

Gun guru · Feb 2, 2011

I dont know.
My Wolverines are 2.5 years old now and the bottoms are worn down but not split, tore or cracked.

oj · Feb 2, 2011

I changed from lace up to slip ons 3 years ago and won"t ever go back... i wear Blundstones, out of Australia, best boots i"ve ever bought, into my 3rd year on the steel toed ones... never had boots last that long before...

C.R. · Feb 2, 2011

last time I bought red wings is the LAST time i will spend my $ on their junk,made in china crap but they still charge made in U.S.A. prices they aer uncomfortable and the soles are the slipperiest no slip soles ever just pitifull,I dont know how they stay in buesness or who would spend any money on them I have been buying Rockeys or hi tec magnums great boots light weight lace ups comfortable out of the box

MarkB_MI · Feb 2, 2011

I currently have a pair of US-made lace-up Red Wings, and they're quite comfortable. But you do have to make sure you get boots that fit. Most shoe stores only carry D width shoes; if you have wide or narrow feet you're going to have problems. I special-order my shoes through the local store to get the right size.

Richard from SE AZ · Feb 2, 2011

My favorite pull on boots are Chippawa(sp?)they last forever and are REAL comfortable. I have high arches and these boots don't bother me at all. Most of the time, for working around my place I wear military boots that I get from my son, can't get more comfortable than that.

rick1 · Feb 2, 2011

red wing pecos the slip on kind very comfortable
RICK

Bret4207 · Feb 2, 2011

Got real bad ankles, so it's lace up for me. Oddly, a logger heel seems more stable to me. Wearing a pair of Rockys Loggers now that are pretty decent. Nothing like the old Red Wings, Chippewas or Hermanns we could get back in the 60's though.

Mike in Mn. · Feb 2, 2011

Red wing lace up, ins and waterproof in winter feel naked without them.

PJH · Feb 2, 2011

Loosen the laces a little!

I wear the very same boot as you - Red Wing lace-ups - steel toe. Mine hurt if I cinch 'em too tight.

Also have two pairs of Red Wing pull-ons - but they are dress boots for church and funerals.

Paul

CAROGATOR · Feb 2, 2011

Try using Boric Acid Powder in your shoes and socks.
Will feel like sand at first then you won't feel it at all after a few minutes.Your feet will stay dry and will not hurt or smell.

JDseller · Feb 2, 2011

Red Wing still makes USA made shoes. You will not find them at the farm supply stores like TCS,Farm and Fleet. You need to go to a shoe store and they will have them or can order them for you.

kyhayman · Feb 2, 2011

Lace up Cat brand. I like the Indiana style, 8 eyes. I've got a pair with and two pair without steel toes. Best, most comfortable boots I've ever had.

greygoat · Feb 3, 2011

For years I wore Red Wing Policeman shoes for
everyday..but they changed them, I guess. The
last pair I got started to fall apart after just
one week..sewing came apart..I took them back
and got a refund. And...I bougt them from the
Red Wing factory outlet at Red Wing Minnesota!

C.R. · Feb 3, 2011

well I got the redwings at the shoebox,it is a good shoe store they mesured my feet and all of that BUT the ones that I got were made in china and are awfull and Ill bet that more of them will be out there as the U.S. made ones get used up,are they still made here? $130.00 + for boots I cant stand to wear just pizzez me off

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