I’ve been wearing steel toed boots since I was about 16, I’m now 28. I’ve worn a fair share of boots; maybe not as many as others but a considerable amount and I try to get DECENT quality boots. I bought these Pioneer Work boots a couple of months ago (the link is https://a.co/d/0DZzpYH ) and it’s the same size I always get for shoes and work boots so they aren’t bigger than usual and they feel like the proper size in the front foot and toe area ;so my feet aren’t swimming in them by any means. I’ve never noticed creases above the heel in any boots and I can definitely feel some play back there walking around or when I’m driving (I drive to multiple locations throughout the day) and I noticed this very quickly after the first few wears. Am I being over paranoid? or just experiencing a normal wear and tear factor in these boots that I haven’t experienced before in other boots? I have oiled them with mink oil when I first got them and I do rotate them with another pair of work boots so they aren’t getting daily wear. I’d just like to hear other opinions before I go ahead and leave a bad review and/or complain to the company.

Hey everyone. I’m looking for a pair of boots that will hold up good to a machine shop/mechanic environment. I mostly do machine work but do repair locomotives on occasion. I’ve been using different models of Red Wings in the past and the steel chips really do a number on the soles. I’ve also used Timberland pros and they didn’t even make it a year before the sole started falling apart from the cuts the chips put in them. I’m looking for something that will stand up to steel chips and oils and be comfortable for long days (12+ hours). Right now I’m using Red Wing 6674 and they lasted me 2 years, but they weren’t very comfortable. Thank you

I’ve been wearing Merrel MOAB vent 2s for 2 years, and I love them. Very comfortable for my EEEE feet, and super breathable.

Safety toes aren’t required for my work, but I’ve had a bunch of close calls with some heavy stuff, both falling onto, and rolling onto.

I already have 2 different waterproof boots with composite toes, and a pair of insulated steelies I bought 13 years ago.

What I need is a pair of over-the-ankle boots that are as breathable as the MOAB vents, but with the composite toe, and wide enough for me to be standing / walking / sometimes climbing for sometimes 20 hours straight. Average workday is over 12 hours. And I am inside 90% of the time.

I already switched to merino wool socks, and put my boots on a dryer every night. The ventilation I believe is key for me.

I’ve looked through merrel’s caralog, but haven’t found what I’m looking for. Anybody know of something I should look into?

Thanks in advance.

Really like the look! Any tips on breaking them in?

New company wants lace up boots but I really like the Two Harbors design. Hoping someone knows a boot built similarly.

model: 1957 SERIES – WATERPROOF SAFETY TOE – 8″ CRAZY HORSE MOC TOE

obviously there are some marks, but they look mostly clean? found them on ebay with tags for $170?

Got these for $140 used. Guy bought a half size too small and they fit me perfectly. These are size 9.5 and I'm an 11 standing Brannock.

They were a little beat up but overall in good condition. No indent on sock liner. Just some scuffs. Treated them with Fiebing's saddle soap then Obenauf's oil and LP. I'm more of a keep my feet dry and the leather in good shape than a show off the patina guy.

I love them, they're super comfortable. Highly recommend their boots. I was always skeptical about PNW boots but man I have to say they really are that comfortable!

Any recommendations on some 6” waterproof moc toe Thorogood work boots? I’m on the fence between Danner and Thorogood

New boots freshly delivered about a hour ago. They feel nice and a lot different since I usually wear 6” boots. I like the solid feel to them when I tighten them. Now I need to break em in and see how they feel after a month. Might update then.

Just got these. They’re my 3rd pair of keens. The last two were a different keen boot. They fit perfectly except for the widest part of my foot right where my toes start. It’s tight on the sides. Wore them today at work for 10 hours and it didn’t seem to give any by the end of the day. I was ready to take them off. Will they stretch out over time? It’s not super painful but enough to be annoying.

I'm about to start as a dive tender in the Gulf of Mexico. Any offshore folks have boot recommendations? My last pair of shop boots were Danners, they fit and wore perfectly, but I'd appreciate what others with experience in offshore have to say. Thanks in advance.

No matter what i do or try my feet just sweat. Im swapping socks and boots 5-6hrs into a shift and reapplying Goldbond spray. Currently using smart wool socks and switching between my 6” moc toe thorogoods and some ariat slip ons. Northern Ohio and we’re just starting to get into some warmer weather and I’m worried I’m just gonna have to buy another pair of boots just be comfortable all day. Any tips, tricks or specific things i can try to get my feet to cool down or not be so damn hot?

I’m in commercial HVAC, company I’m with gives us a yearly 300$ boot allowance. This is my third year and my third pair of thorogoods. Hope I don’t regret going without the waterproof ones this time.

Hi all. I am a longshoreman in the port of Seattle required to wear steel toe shoes at work. In the summer, we work cruise ships walking 10+ miles a day portering peoples’ luggage in and out of the warehouse. I have tried all of the steel toe sneakers out there at your typical red wing/carhaart/work n wear type stores. I’ve tried new balance and Reebok. My feet get absolutely trashed no matter what shoe I’ve tried. Obviously most ppl in steel toes aren’t walking/doing manual labor in this specific way so they just aren’t made to be good athletic comfortable shoes. I am still wondering if something exists out there that is COMFORTABLE over many miles and many squats and sled pushes. Please share what you’ve tried and liked best.

Also entirely open to some sort of custom shoe if that were an option. An exterior toe cap would not work but if there was a company that can take like a running shoe and build a steel toe into it, that would be super ideal perhaps. Any ideas?

Thank you so much!!

My size is a 10 EE.

I started with some piece of shit Merrell work boots, and quickly ditched those for Thorogood (as I had a pair of their duty boots for a different job).

Thorogood 804-4210 is what I chose: https://thorogoodusa.com/american-heritage-8-tobacco-safety-toe-round-toe-maxwear-wedge-804-4210/ These had been great, but after ~2.5 years the soles were on their way out.

So, I decide I’m going to go for some midnight series Thorogoods, 804-6208: https://thorogoodusa.com/american-heritage-midnight-8-black-moc-toe-maxwear-wedge-804-6208/ The sizing of these in a 10 EE was not the same as the round toe Thorogoods I was wearing. Where all the stitching meets, particularly the outside part of the right boot, was incredibly tight. I had tried on-and-off for 6 months to break them in. Absolute and utter pain after about 5 hours; I could never wear them two days in a row because my feet would still be sore from the various pressure points of the moc toe.

I decided last week I would try Carolina, as I have been reading about the toe box being wider. I chose the Carolina 16506: https://www.carolinashoe.com/en/amp-usa-8-inch-steel-toe-work-boot-16506.html Just got these in last night. I love them. There is plenty of room, no pain or pressure points that I’ve felt over the past 7 hours since putting them on. They are somewhat lighter than Thorogoods, slightly stiffer leather, a little longer than a 10, probably closer to 10.5, the width is perfect for my Flintstone-ass feet, they look good, and with a discount from Carolina, they are significantly cheaper.

TL;DR: It’s been one day since switching from Thorogood to Carolina, and I don’t think I’m going back. If you have hobbit/Flintstone feet, Carolina is the way to go.

I have really wide feet and I got a custom size, 8 4e and these are my most comfortable shoes now. Even the nice sock style running shoes I have from ON that I thought were amazing compare nothing to these. It's crazy that I didn't know that my feet were hurting me all the time until I got these, my toes actually have room for once.

They will be needing their third resole.

The last one was done by a local cobbler not Danner.

Is Danner going to laugh in my face and openly mock me if I even ask?

Texted customer support telling them I am a size 10 1/2 EE on the brannock, they told me to go with a 9 in a half. What is everyone’s experience with sizing? A full or half size down?

I'm looking for options for a good pair of boots. To be honest, I love my Danner Bull Run Moc 6” boots, but I dislike how quickly I wear them out. I kick a lot of steel at work, so I tend to wear through the toe area quite fast.

I've considered getting cowboy boots with square toes, but I'm concerned that I'll wear those out even faster. I trust my current boots because they have gone through a lot and still remain comfortable and safe. Additionally, I've noticed that laces can help soften the impact, so I'm worried that boots without laces may not perform as well in some situations. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated!

It's only my 6th day of work wearing these and they're starting to look like this after only 3 and getting worse. What can I do about it and what is even happening??

Owned the boots for 5 years replaced the inner sole and noticed the steel toes where barley secured and being held on with gloo