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[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Red Wings work boots. The quality has admittedly gone down a lot in the past decade but it's still leaps and bounds better than any other off-the-shelf work boot. Saving up for a pair made by a PNW bootmaker, but my 4 year old 877s keep going

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 year ago

There are a few. Will probably go with Nick's Boots as my next pair. The quality to price ratio seems just right for my use

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

The only thing Red Wings has kept up on for quality is their hand-stiched boots, and they made them much more expensive than they used to be. What used to last 10+ years before needing repair; now only lasts about a year and can't be repaired. It's sad, because the leather is still good on my boots, but the soles are completely worn out and almost bald.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 year ago

Yeah, I only buy from the heritage lineup, even though it is more expensive, because I prefer 100% leather outings. Buying lightly used boots is another good way to save money. Never had to replace a sole either, the leather always gives out before the sole for me and it doesn't make much sense to pay $100 to resole a pair of boots with holes in the toes.