steel toe boots?

[jonathan_matos5]

what brand is the most comfortable?

 

i need a pair.

[Bluescout]

Not many are comfortable. If you're looking for the best and most durable, go Red Wings. No, not THOSE red wings, Red Wing Shoes

[jonathan_matos5]

i do realize that a steel toe boot is not going to be comfortable compared to my sneakers, but i just want comfortable compared to other steel toed boots.

[Renfield]

My Doc Martens steel toes are as comfy as normal DM's.

[mlwarriner]

i bought a pair of cabela's brand, put about 40 miles on them in 3 days, walking along railroad tracks (on the ballast). never had a problem, and i wore them to work the day after i bought them.

[dDigitalPimp]

a little expensive but they are nice.

 

http://www.nautilusfootwear.com/

 

i used to wear the sneakers when i was required to be in safety shoes for work.

[perrydabassman]

HYTEST oxfords are really comfortable. Walmart used to sell an oxford steel toe made by goodyear, but I haven't seen them in a while. They were THE most comfortable safety shoe I ever had.

[chubrocker]

Red Wings are my fave overall. I owned a pair of steel toe pull-on work boots. I actually have a pair of work oxfords that I wear as dress shoes with khaki's. VERY durable and worth the $$. I have heard good things about Doc Martin's steel-toe shoes as well altho I've only owned the regular DM shoes.

[absintheXIII]

My Doc Martens steel toes are as comfy as normal DM's.

 

This. I loved the steel toed Docs I used to have.

[ezstep]

 

i do realize that a steel toe boot is not going to be comfortable compared to my sneakers, but i just want comfortable compared to other steel toed boots.

 

 

I have a pair of Adidas steel-toed sneakers. Seriously. Very comfortable. My biggest complaint is that the toe will not fit under the shifter on the motorcycle, so I cannot wear them when riding. Again, very comfortable.

[Roger in the sky]

i got a pair of these a 3 or 4 years ago and they're the most comfortable thing ever. Georgia boot co.

 

[misterhinkydink]

I bought some at Walmart for $30.00 that are really, really comfortable. I think they're called Brahma. I had some expensive Wolverines that killed my feet. I have to wear PPE when working in sections of the experimental hutches that are still under construction.

[no-logic]

I have been wearing a pair of Red Wings for over 7 years at work 5 days a week. They are still in good shape and as comfortable as a work boot can be. Worth the money IMO.

[Johnny_Crab]

Been working at a petrochem facility for 20+ years and wearing steel-toed boots about 16 hours/day 7 days a week(they're all I wear). Been through many brands at all price levels...and I've also got hip arthritis which hates bad shoes. Current shoes for the past 8 years(and till my time is up):

 

1) Durashock-equipped

2) Medium height cut

3) Durable in water, mud, etc. but can shine up like a dress shoe

4) Can wear at band gigs

5) Can be bought at discount

 

These are what I wear:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200367248143

from this seller(not me, not a friend or relative):

http://shop.ebay.com/bargainsplusmore/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=&_trksid=p4340

 

They last me about 3 years. If you buy 1 pair per year like I do, you end up with shoes for life after a few years. the newest pair gets only used for band gigs, going out with family, used as "dress shoes", etc. Right now I have 5 pairs(!) with the newest bought in Dec 2009.

 

Additional comments:

The WalMart brands make my hip and back hurt most. Shoes that let your spine take a pounding ALWAYS get pointed at(correctly) by sports medicine docs and chiropractors....they both are correct and thus Durashocks + shoes without rock-hard sole material are a must.

One high dollar brand, Wolverine Durashocks, that did not cause physical problems ended up cracking on the sole area at the ball of your foot(where the shoe flexes when you step) after about 9 months.

[mrs. bleepo]

i've been wearing dakota brand ones. the boys at work all recently got these ones that look like running shoes but are apparently very comfortable. i'm looking into that new style in the next week or two as my clothing voucher has arrived. the ones i can remember the most clearly say tarantula rubber on them, but i still think they are a dakota shoe, just their non-slip sole ones. not bad, and fairly cheap

[georgestrings]

I have a pair of these, and they're very comfortable:

 

 

http://www.shoesforcrews.com/sfc3/index.cfm?changeWebsite=US_en&route=c_store.viewDetailsOfProduct&partnumber=8090

 

 

 

- georgestrings

[Thumper]

Why do you need steel toes?

 

What's your price range?

[MrJoshua]

I'm on my second pair of Georgia boots, and they've both been very comfortable. But the best way to find boots (or any footwear) is to go to your local store and try them on until you find some good ones. Your foot isn't going to be exactly like my foot, so a different boot will probably fit it best.

[NeonVomit]

I wear Bhramas. Colombian brand, nigh-indestructible. Had them for 5 years and they're still going strong.

 

Do recommend.

[Thumper]

I've had good luck with Danner and Belleville.

 

West Coast Shoe is another local company that has a great reputation.

[beedlesw]

 

I've had good luck with Danner and Belleville . West Coast Shoe is another local company that has a great reputation.

 

 

+1

Bellevilles are really great, they're the most comfortable boot I've found.

[jonjohn]

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I have been wearing Blunstones for years with no problem. Come on and off real easy too

[Renfield]

 

any that are good for kicking heads in

 

 

Fail.