Engineer boots
Intermediate
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 35
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From: Milwaukee, WI
Timberland PRO Waterproof Power Welt 6 in. Steel Toe. VERY comfortable, and many people tells me they look very nice. Also got a pair of Red Wing 8 in non-metallic toe recently.
I've never felt cold with the steel tow before, even riding in the 30's, but decided to try the non-metallic because the steel hot did get very hot once in Vegas while waiting for the Harley shuttle to pick me up during the summer (direct sunlight at high 90's).
Between the two, I'd say Timerland is more comfortable, but I do like the extra height of the Red Wing's.
I've never felt cold with the steel tow before, even riding in the 30's, but decided to try the non-metallic because the steel hot did get very hot once in Vegas while waiting for the Harley shuttle to pick me up during the summer (direct sunlight at high 90's).
Between the two, I'd say Timerland is more comfortable, but I do like the extra height of the Red Wing's.
Cruiser
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 231
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From: TX
I gotta wear steel toe's for work, but would probably buy them anyway. I wear boots from Whites Boot Company in Spokane Washington. I got the smoke jumper with the logger sole in 10". Best boots I have ever had. Although they are expensive at first you can get em rebuilt for about $130 and they are like new again. They last me about 3 years and I walk lots of miles in em.
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 3,872
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From: Canton, Michigan
Rocky Eliminator:
These boots required no break-in. They were pure comfort from the moment I put them on. Light weight, waterproof (debateable), easy on/off, and very comfortable to walk in. Cool in the summer, and somewhat warm in the spring/fall. I'm on my second pair, and thinking about ordering a third (incase the obsolete them).
These boots required no break-in. They were pure comfort from the moment I put them on. Light weight, waterproof (debateable), easy on/off, and very comfortable to walk in. Cool in the summer, and somewhat warm in the spring/fall. I'm on my second pair, and thinking about ordering a third (incase the obsolete them).
Last edited by Hackd; May 12, 2009 at 12:16 AM.
Road Captain
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 620
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From: NJ
Here's another vote for the Chippewa engineer boots. Had them for about a year and love them. Two things: Thing One - I find the inner soles to be very hard without enough padding, almost like you're walking directly on a block of wood. I got a thin pair of Dr. Scholl's pads at the Rite Aid and stuffed them in there...problem solved. Thing Two - I have the steel toe and have no problem with the cold. The steel cap is only on the upper part of the toe, so if the boot fits properly I can't imagine how your foot would be in contact with it, and if you're not in contact with the metal it can't suck heat away from you.
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 3,238
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From: Desmoines, Iowa
i have been wearing them all my life. most comfrtable boot i have ever found.even as a kid i wore them. best suport i have found great instep.thru year's of raceing was hard on my ankle's and engineer boot work's great for that.alot of differnt company's make them.
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Road Warrior
Joined: Jan 2009
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most people on here say the cruiser works are the most comfortable. That being said, I don't wear engineer boots. I had a pair of the Harley ones and they were so uncomfortable I gave them away. I wear sidi on road sympatex boots. Pricey but waterproof and extremely comfy. They last well too. I also have Doc Martin's pre made in China boots.
http://www.aerostich.com/catalog/US/...p-1-c-302.html
