natenaaron Posted April 18, 2016 Author Share Posted April 18, 2016 3 hours ago, ianinsa said: A boot that I've been very happy with are Hiec hiking boots with a steel toe cap and you can get them from sports authority in Utah I get the full leather ones and use the laceguardjobbies when doing hot work. South Africa to Utah for boots? Must be some XXXX fine boots. I saw some spats at our local welding supply but they were pretty flimsy. Are they supposed to be? Like welding glove material without all the padding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianinsa Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 5 hours ago, natenaaron said: South Africa to Utah for boots? Must be some XXXX fine boots. Well I went to Gearhart for my first "lettuce on a BBQ." and that was really good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JNewman Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 23 hours ago, natenaaron said: South Africa to Utah for boots? Must be some XXXX fine boots. I saw some spats at our local welding supply but they were pretty flimsy. Are they supposed to be? Like welding glove material without all the padding They are just to stop torch cutting or welding sparks from getting into your boots. The idea is to have a smoothish surface that won't catch the sparks like your laces and boot tongue will. Many of the foundries I go to the spats they use are the silver heat resistant ones but are much more expensive and are not really needed in the blacksmith shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale Russell Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 The most comfy steel capped footwear I own ..... Dale Russell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianinsa Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 10 hours ago, Dale Russell said: The most comfy steel capped footwear I own ..... Dale Russell Dale, there is no way those would pass the OSHA....ie. No high viz on the cross straps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Special Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 In the cheapies, Wolverines aren't bad. Takes me about 6 to 8 months to go through a pair, usually the sole seperates from the upper. That's everyday wear, work on the railroad, farmwork, and forging. Catch them for about 70-80 bucks on sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notownkid Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 On 4/18/2016 at 0:06 PM, Crazy Ivan said: I've heard of them and will definitely be looking into them for my next pair. Check with your state DEP office and see if they will connect you with some of their forestry people who most likely are on Hot Shot Teams of Wildland Firefighters that the state sends to the West each summer. My Son was on one for a few years after leaving the US forest service summer hot shots. they will know where to get White Boots I'm sure they have them and you want to be measured well and they make them for you. Super Boot. I know a place in Cody WY but a bit far to get measured. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tzonoqua Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 Dale, I love those!!! Australian Redback boots are without a doubt, hands down the most comfortable, long lasting "workingmans' boots" ever. Even if you happen to be a woman.. and trust me, I've been through a lot of boots, you know what they say about girls and their shoes, well I'm quite partial to boots. Totally worth the £80 odd to ship them from down under!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exo313 Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 No posts since last month, but I'll add my two cents anyway. I swear by Blundstones. I used to buy cheap at Wallyworld, but I would get knee pain that would then turn into an aching lower back. These boots aren't cheap, but they're made tough, and the pair I currently have pass Canadian Safety Association, are also electrical shock resistant (Omega) and have metatarsal protection. Oh yeah. And my knees and feet and back don't hurt anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mtnstream Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 I agree with the comments about White's boots. Found out about them as a Wildland Fire Fighter. Hot, grueling work all day long. Expensive but worth every penny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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