what are you other drivers wearing for boots?

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  1. ad356

    ad356 Road Train Member

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    i just went out and bought a nice pair of redwings. i have had my fill of the el-cheapo walmart trash. replacing them every 3-4 months and spending that 3-4 months with wet feet because they never seem to actually be water resistant. the redwings seem to be well made, they are a USA made pair and i paid $225. they can also have new soles fitted for $100. im hoping to get a couple of year out of them. i know most drivers arent going to have to contend with walking in the mud like i do. some of those farm driveways are just downright nasty.

    question, where do i buy a good USA made coat something that will keep me warm and has good durability. i got a new jacket for christmass and the thing has already ripped at the seams. i cannot believe how cheaply and poorly made allot clothing is these days. horribly made junk and made with cheap overseas labor. im willing to pay a price premium for quality clothing that wont fall to pieces.
     
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  3. Tb0n3

    Tb0n3 Road Train Member

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    L.L.Bean makes good stuff.
     
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  4. buddyd157

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    i still have my red wings, since november of 2005. had them resoled 3 times, had the eyelets all changed out (they were causing my laces to get cut)

    they do not have this style anymore. #1422
     
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  5. STexan

    STexan Road Train Member

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    Most Carhartt clothing is very wearable and durable, including their heavy coats

    Tractor Supply and Cabellas and others carry varying lines of Carhartt stuff
     
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  6. ad356

    ad356 Road Train Member

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    i got style #415 dynaforce. i hope i get that long out of them, that sure is a long run. so far after a lifetime of cheap crap im very happy with them. they have the waterproof membrane so they dont leak. i can stand and have stood in 3 inches of nasty mud and still have dry feet.
     
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    if you are referring to me, i buy the redwing water proofer, and apply that monthly. i use boot driers when they are wet. i also buy insoles about every 6 months, to one year.

    these are not steel toed, yet i can kick my tires every night, at my pre and post trips.
     
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  8. STexan

    STexan Road Train Member

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    As far as American made boots go. Are you looking for something like this?

    These are rated for up to 18 inches of mud/snow depth, and you can stay in your running shorts.
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  9. shogun

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    I wear Ariat Sierra waterproof steel toes. They run $160, I just had them re-soled for $90 locally. They are comfortable and keep my feet warm in the winter. I was shin deep in mud and water today and my feet stayed dry.
    As far as pants, Carhartts are great or Tractor Supply carries Schmidt work pants. They run $25 a pair and last a while, and I am rough on them. Here are the boots
     

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    I got Red Wing shoes, they're a year old and still holding up, and I have a Carhartt coat and Carhartt insulated bibs.
    And I have the boot dryer from Rural King,
     
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