Footwear recommendations

[Bill Jobe]

Red Wing Boots is another top brand made in the USA. As a result, they're a little more costly but they last forever.

Gotta look close. Some Red Wings have gone to Mexico.
I'm still wearing the same Red Wings every day since I bought them 15 years ago.

[Bill Jobe]

Steel toes saved my toes when I first went to work after high school. BUT, saved from a bundle of steel bar that I could not budge. Have to stand there and wait for someone to come along and get help.

[Vince Shriver]

What's wrong with your Crocs?

I used to wear running shoes that I left the laces tied and loose so I could slip them on and off.

Here's what's wrong with Crocs. If you walk outside on wet cement wearing Crocks, they are extremely slippery - almost like walking on ice with regular dress shoes. I still wear them, but inside only, and NEVER on a wet surface. As an aside, the other footwear I found that I really like is Skechers; they are made with memory foam and very comfortable.

[Ashwini Kaul]

the Merrll and Birkens both look appealing.
Might have to get something from Union Pro Boots in the near future....

Thank you all!

[Patrick Irish]

GF got me my first pair of real boots for Christmas, Wolverine 1000 Mile Adrian boots. $200 at Nordstrom rack, regular retail like $400. I'd wear them every day if I could! They can be resoled and conditioned.

[Tony De Masi]

Mark, these are what I wear.

http://www.merrell.com/US/en/jungle-...ellers&start=1

[Don Jarvie]

Steel toe however you want them. Besides protecting your feet you can also place a heavy piece of plywood on the toe and get a good grip. Pull the ply up rest it on the toe and grab from underneath. I have Carolina boots with gel soles in them.

[mark mcfarlane]

Mark, these are what I wear.

http://www.merrell.com/US/en/jungle-...ellers&start=1

Thanks Tony.

[Charles P. Wright]

I've got a pair of Red Wings and am happy with them, but only the most expensive ones are still made in the USA.

[Rick Potter]

SAS shoes (San Antonio Shoe Co.), are what I wear. I get the walking shoes, and simply lace them loosely so I can just slip them on. Nice leather shoes and very comfortable.

No steel toes though. I used to wear steelies at work, and I swear there is only one size toe cap. I never found one that fit my wide, square, toes.

[Rob Luter]

Nike Air Monarch Cross Trainers. Leather, durable, like wearing clouds. About $50 just about anywhere. Lace them loose and they slip on. These are great if you're on your feet all day.

[Bill McNiel]

Mark, these are what I wear.

http://www.merrell.com/US/en/jungle-...ellers&start=1

Plus 10-these are my shop shoes and every day comfort apparel.Really comfortable and durable.Been wearing them for years.

[David Linnabary]

If you like the Merrell jungle Mocs, another of their slip on styles is the chameleon stretch. More of an outdoor shoe yet looks nice for casual wear, I also hike/backpack in them, leave a pair by the back door for taking the dogs out. The stretch collar keeps debris out of your shoes which is good for the trail and in the shop.


David