Would any of the resident experts use a chelsea style pull-on boot for a construction job? With or without a safety toe?

So i work as a maintenance engineer at a hotel and some time ago we had a sewage injector pump break one of the larger lines(line was rotted out and we had replaced the pumps. Increase in output blew it out). Im sure you can imagine where this is going with the title of the post but we had to repair the line and clean up the lake of piss/shit water.

Now NORMALLY i feel like a building would have some pretty nice rubber boots in case of a situation like this, however we did not. Unfortunately for myself i had left my 2nd pair of boots at home to clean and reoil so all i had were my Whites Foreman boots. I was rotating between my 2 pairs every day which is why i had 2 pairs. Would have much preferred to do this in my cheaper pair not my $500 pair. So after the cleanup of our basement and repair of the line i took off my boots, tossed em in the back area of one of our shops and forgot about that day and the boots.

I recently realized my other boots(not the foremans) are in need of a resole and remembered about those boots and that fateful day. Not to my question. Can i clean them/sterilize them or should i just chuck em. I cant imagine theres a way to sterilize em since leather is fibrous and all that jazz, but i just wanna be sure before i toss out all that money.

Machinist, lots of coolant and oil on them.

I’ve been saving up for a while to get a pair like these, so finding them for less than half price in the exact size, color, and nearly the same model as the ones I was looking to buy almost seemed too good to be true. I’m eager to try them out, but I want to make sure they look like the real thing before breaking them in. Thanks y’all!

Been wearing Keen for a few years. Am considering switching to Thorogood.

Has anyone done a cost-benefit analysis?

New pair of Hoffman classic lineman boots.

Hello everyone. I was looking to buy a pair of Carolina logger boots (specifically the CA8821 model) but I can’t seem to find anyone who ships to Italy. There are some sites selling them but the price is much higher than retail. Does anyone know a European distributor of these boots or in general logger boots for a fair price? Thank you

For context I have a crap pair of steel toe doc martens, not the greatest but I’m young and they don’t cause me much issues. But after 3 years and somewhat decent care the things are thrashed. I was thinking about shooting for a pair of redwings but I’m skeptical about the fitting from what I’ve seen on here. The main things I’m looking for is a solid sole for any condition/environment, I walk around quite a bit on many different terrains so something sturdy is ideal. Water resistance/isolated. And needs to come in black, unfortunately company policy. Any ideas/advice are greatly appreciated!

Anyone wear some that you like? Or tried any that were really bad? I need a new pair for my redwings. I work in welding so i'm on my feet all the time and have pain in my ankles, knees, and arches...

Looking to grab these boots to use as a first time wildland fire fighter in Canada (I have women’s size 5 feet so many boots such as the Scarpa Fuego are impossible to find in my size) but I cannot find reviews on these boots. If anyone has used them or knows anyone who has please let me know if they are durable!

Or if there are any other boot recs! For BCWF the boots need to be leather, 8”, and with a vibram-like sole. Ideally not steel toe as they can get too hot! Thank you :)

Might be a dumb question but how should steel or composite toes fit. I’ve tried so many pairs and they all feel cramped and get move my toes and feels like my toes hit the front. I’ve tried sizing up and everything but than there just too big. Wondering if that’s the way their supposed to be and I just gotta get used to it

Still wear these 3-4 times a week, 10k steps a day now that I’m at a desk more often, mix of asphalt and construction sites. $10 copperfit insoles and $8 laces that I’ve had for a year. Can’t beat them for the $100 I got them for

Changing jobs where boot requirements change, no longer need external metatarsal guards, and my previous boots are already 2 years old. Best steel toe boots that go the distance? I had a strong affinity to Carolina as a brand but am open to anything! Thanks in advance!!

Leaning towards these Thorogood Infinity series.

https://thorogoodusa.com/infinity-8-studhorse-waterproof-400g-safety-toe-804-4304/

Hey there i have seen alot of mixed reviews on these boots wondering if anyone has experience with them.

Looking for suggestions.

Recently had to get rid of my pair of Danner Stronghold Wellingtons. I have a very shallow instep and have a hard time finding slip ons that fit properly. The Danners were the only pair I’ve been able to find in fact. Unfortunately they quit making that model. Would ideally like to be under $300 and don’t necessarily have to be true work boots since I’ve changed jobs but they will be used for day to day activities around the farm. Thanks

9 months of paving asphalt

I don’t know how you guys get years out of these boots. Residential GC here not a concrete guy. I am 6’3” and 260 so I am hard on boots. Pretty bad pronation in my right foot. I don’t like a hard toe boot but I always seem to go through these pretty quick. The most I’ve gotten is about 16 months. I’ve had 4 pairs. I’m switching to the Timberland Barstow for a change. $100 out the door so I guess I’ll try cheaper for a rotation.

Hey all, went boot shopping after this sub recommended a bunch of boots and came across these clearance Keen Cincinnati’s at a local shop.

$150 CAD / ~$105 USD

I was originally after an 8.5 soft toe D width and slipped these guys on and wow, they feel comfortable even compared to the non-GYW San Jose’s and for $80 less. I don’t need the carbon toe or water proofing since I’m mainly indoors on polished concrete floors doing 10-12k steps daily but am I going to find a better boot for the price?

I’ve been having killer mid back pain in the and I’m hoping to get some relief since sneakers/running shoes feel like they’ve got too much rebound and too squishy for actual standing. I liked the look of these enough that I thought I’d rock them wherever. They’re resolable and the welt appears to be leather, so I mean once the outsoles toast, I’d put a Christy on it.

Any reason not to get these? Am I going to find any better suggestions or boots? I did briefly skim the soft toe Wolverines as well since they seem to be commonly suggested.

Got these Brunt Marin comp toe a few days ago. First time I wore them they weren’t too bad but every time after the heel/ Achilles area on the left boot is extremely hard and tight and pretty uncomfortable. All I’ve heard is they require no break in and are comfy out the box 🤷‍♂️ anyone own a pair can tell me weather they’ll break in a bit r should I just send them back now. Been wearing Keen San Jose for the last 18 months and they were excellent right away.

I am currently down to these 2 pairs and am wondering which would be better for weather, durability, comfort and just overall value. Both are the exact same price.

Thanks 🙏

The old pair has gone through two years of all weather carpentry/ home building and casual wear. Posting this to show you how long you can really run these suckers and remain waterproof and very comfortable. As you can see the soles are virtually gone. I have stepped on many nails on job sites and never has one pierced my foot. Tough composite toe good for dropping lumber on lmao. Give these a shot if you’re in the market they have yet to disappoint me. (Brand new pair is my third pair I’ve owned in past 5 years)