Engineer Boots
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From: Colorado
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From: the dry side of WA state
lets just see how good those Danner boots are...
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From: Vermont
Critique Away, but Great Value
You all can critique away, but I used to always buy the Big Brand Name, most expensive, engineer boots I could buy. I thought that they would last longer and fit better. I was wrong. After months of struggling to break new boots in with my wide feet and ultimately the failure of some part of the boot after a couple years, I took one of my buddies advice. I bought these Xclement boots here:
http://www.leatherup.com/p/Xelement-...oot/41626.html
I was very surprised. The boots were nice heavy leather and are well made. I have been wearing them every single day, spring summer fall and winter for almost two years, and they are still in perfect condition. They are not 100% water proof, and don't claim to be, but they don't get water soaked easily either. And the best part is they had an extra wide width for my wide feet, and they required almost no break in. They were pretty soft from the get go! For $70.00, there is nothing to lose. I'm very happy with mine.
http://www.leatherup.com/p/Xelement-...oot/41626.html
I was very surprised. The boots were nice heavy leather and are well made. I have been wearing them every single day, spring summer fall and winter for almost two years, and they are still in perfect condition. They are not 100% water proof, and don't claim to be, but they don't get water soaked easily either. And the best part is they had an extra wide width for my wide feet, and they required almost no break in. They were pretty soft from the get go! For $70.00, there is nothing to lose. I'm very happy with mine.
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From: Umatilla, Fl
I've read through the entire thread, didn't see mention of anyone owning more than one pair and/or rotating boots. I wear dress shoes for work most days, and I don't wear the same shoe 2 days in a row if I can help it. Gotta give the leather time to air out.
That being said, how many of you alternate boots for the same reason?
That being said, I bought a pair of Frye harness boots recently, and they're very comfortable out-of-the-box. Not sure if I want a second pair, or get something different like an engineer or lace-up to alternate into.
-Jim
That being said, how many of you alternate boots for the same reason?
That being said, I bought a pair of Frye harness boots recently, and they're very comfortable out-of-the-box. Not sure if I want a second pair, or get something different like an engineer or lace-up to alternate into.
-Jim
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From: Umatilla, Fl
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From: anacoco, la
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From: Ione, CA
TXSwede knows the right one. Mine are about the same age. Toes are getting a little busted on the left one, might need a re-heel soon. I could wear these things every day...
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