conn-e-rot Posted June 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2014 Thanks for all the replies now to start shopping and trying on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jporter12 Posted June 8, 2014 Report Share Posted June 8, 2014 (edited) I have a pair of Redwing 4406 right now, they're holding up well, but not as comfortable as they SHOULD be, probably because they just don't fit quite right, they're a little too big. I should have argued with the sales guy and gotten the right size. I'm thinking about trying the 2206 next time, which looks to be the same boot with thinsulate. Edited June 8, 2014 by jporter12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pokey Posted June 8, 2014 Report Share Posted June 8, 2014 Redwing guy all the way "the USA version" yes there is a price for top tier quality. Redwing stores will measure your feet and ensure your boot/shoe fits perfectly, I cannot speak for the foreign made version as I have never owned a pair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted June 8, 2014 Report Share Posted June 8, 2014 I have a pair of Chinese Redwing pull ons and Vasque hikers. I wear the pull ons all winter and the hikers all summer. Both are great and last longer than any other boot I have ever owned due to Vibram soles. Very comfortable. I've been told that they make most of the boots in china now because the EPA won't let them use the proper glues on the soles. The USA made units are sewn on soles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jporter12 Posted June 9, 2014 Report Share Posted June 9, 2014 Redwing guy all the way "the USA version" yes there is a price for top tier quality. Redwing stores will measure your feet and ensure your boot/shoe fits perfectly, I cannot speak for the foreign made version as I have never owned a pair. Yeah, either their old mechanical measuring machine or the operator of it got mine wrong and had me in too big of a boot. They now have a computerized machine that will tell what insoles will work best for you, too. I have some of their replacement insoles that are pretty awesome, even in a poorly fitting boot. I'm probably going to be replacing the boots soon.Also, they told me that the footbeds (insoles) should be changed every 6 months or so, because they are what take most of the wear and tear of walking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jporter12 Posted June 9, 2014 Report Share Posted June 9, 2014 I've been told that they make most of the boots in china now because the EPA won't let them use the proper glues on the soles. The USA made units are sewn on soles. I believe that, but not as 100% of the reason. I think I like the sewn on soles as well, or better anyway. My boots are "Made in USA with imported materials", so they're not the vibram soles, and they really don't look like they're sewn on, but glued. What ever they used on them must be pretty good though, they're holding up better than any other boot I've ever had in the past. The only issue I have with them (other than the fit being wrong) is that I have worn through the toe of the outsole, from kicking the lifts out from under cars with them all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted June 9, 2014 Report Share Posted June 9, 2014 I'm gonna bet that the sole was glued on to the footbed in china. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedytriple Posted June 9, 2014 Report Share Posted June 9, 2014 I give up on all these pricey boots. My timberland pro I have just blew out after 4 months. I will be buying some walmart specials and putting a work insole in them . Redwings suck I got maybe 6 months out of the pair I bought for $150. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gixxus Christ! Posted June 9, 2014 Report Share Posted June 9, 2014 $150 for Redwings usually means you cheaped out. The 2406 is $220 and like I said before, very comfortable and incredibly durable. Gotta spend the money if you want quality. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloodninja420 Posted June 9, 2014 Report Share Posted June 9, 2014 Haven't seen Danner mentioned yet in this thread. If you are looking for boots built to last, look no further (but be ready to pay.) Sent from my SCH-I605 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zx3vfr Posted June 9, 2014 Report Share Posted June 9, 2014 (edited) Red wings are just plain awful. Get 2 pairs of wolverines and alternate them. I get a year out of them that way. Usually about 60-70 a pair. Very comfortable and I'm on my feet 7-7 6 days a week 10 months out of the year.Also get dr. Schools insoles. Worth the extra 15 a pair. Edited June 9, 2014 by zx3vfr 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedytriple Posted June 9, 2014 Report Share Posted June 9, 2014 I get a $50 credit from my work so they were $200 boots that lasted six months. With all the chemicals i work in nothing is going to hold up. If im going to get new boots twice a year better to spend $40 a pair on them then over $100+. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3.504 Posted June 9, 2014 Report Share Posted June 9, 2014 I've been using a brand called red back I bought off my Matco guy. They hold up very well and are light weight, but I have to put new insoles in about once every 3 months or so. I had snap on boots, which are made by coastal boot company. They were comfortable, but heavy. I always wanted to try redwing, but it's too easy to buy them off a tool truck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gixxus Christ! Posted June 9, 2014 Report Share Posted June 9, 2014 Probably have to get a specialty boot made to handle chemicals... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baptizo Posted June 9, 2014 Report Share Posted June 9, 2014 If your job requires specific safety shoes/boots, the employer is required to provide the information (and preferably a source) and/or provide the boots for you per OSHA (they're considered PPE). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conn-e-rot Posted June 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2014 If your job requires specific safety shoes/boots, the employer is required to provide the information (and preferably a source) and/or provide the boots for you per OSHA (they're considered PPE). They will reimburse me for the first pair up to certain amount after that they have a company I can order through or get reimbursed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jporter12 Posted June 11, 2014 Report Share Posted June 11, 2014 I'm gonna bet that the sole was glued on to the footbed in china. I wouldn't be surprised! I've been using a brand called red back I bought off my Matco guy. They hold up very well and are light weight, but I have to put new insoles in about once every 3 months or so.I had snap on boots, which are made by coastal boot company. They were comfortable, but heavy.I always wanted to try redwing, but it's too easy to buy them off a tool truck. Put them on the truck account! How about the Snap-on socks Best socks ever! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jporter12 Posted June 11, 2014 Report Share Posted June 11, 2014 I pulled the trigger on another pair of Redwing 4406's tonight, this time sized to fit properly. I also got their arch support orthotic, which is what I did to tolerate the last pair that didn't fit properly for so long. We'll see how they are after they break in. I HATE breaking in new boots and shoes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turnone Posted June 11, 2014 Report Share Posted June 11, 2014 Red Wing. US made. I bought a replacement pair after a couple of years of almost daily use. Still haven't swapped and it's been a year or more. Still feel like my current ones are great. RW will clean and polish for free. Also new laces if needed. Replaced the insole once. Feel like new again. Won't buy anything else. Paid about $200. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gixxus Christ! Posted June 11, 2014 Report Share Posted June 11, 2014 Porter, bring them back and ask the salesman to use the ring and ball on the stiff spots, and oil them regularly. Much quicker break in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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