So I need to buy new shoes! I have always bought Red Wings in the past but I am courious about what else is good out there? They have to be able to handle concrete floors all day with about 1-2 miles of walking! Just wondering what else is out there to look at?
If Steel toes are not a must than I would say Columbia’s, last a long time compared to any other shoe I have worn.
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Not only do they own the company, but they field test all their foot ware before it goes on line. 
“What is the best Shoe/Boot out there?”
What ever shoe/boot that fits your comfort and needs. 
I too have always been a Red Wing fan but their prices are getting way outta hand for me to continue buying them 
Soon I will be looking at other options also 
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“What is the best Shoe/Boot out there?”
What ever shoe/boot that fits your comfort and needs.
I too have always been a Red Wing fan but their prices are getting way outta hand for me to continue buying them
Soon I will be looking at other options also
You know, a while back I thought that Red Wings were too high priced also so I went looking elsewhere.
First, I bought a pair of Rockies. They lasted 3 months. Then, I bought a pair of Georgia boots. The soles came loose in less than 6 months. Then, I bought a pair of Wolverines. They were very comfortable but started coming apart in a few months.
I am now back to Red Wings. Bottom line, sometimes you do get what you pay for.
IMHO
I’ve been thru about 15-16 pairs of steel toes from A-Z. I just gave my new Red Wing King Toes to the neighbor kid after 2 weeks and have finally found a boot for me. Dr. Martens Ind. workboots. I’m on my 3rd pair. Finally no knee pain. I did recommend these to a coworker but he didn’t seem as impressed. BTW- throw ANY workboot in the gabage after one year even if it “looks good!”
It totally depends on your feet. I had some redwings and couldn’t understand the reputation at all.
The lower priced danner work/hiking boots are nice imo. Not the hunting ones, not enough padding for concrete. Not the $250 ones, they weigh a ton.
(Danner) all the way…. I have a pair of the “quarry’s”. Money well spent in my eyes.usually they’re special ordered through a catalog, but (Scheels) has them in stock in two colors. I’d go try a pair on!!
Good Luck. 
My feet don’t fit the curve of red wings. I been wearing Doc Martins but I see they are adding more curve to their shoes too. Glad I’ll be retired in May. I love Wolverines too.
Absolutely nothing worse than sore feet.
being an Arborist and wearing hiking type boots for work, I can shred a pair of boots in a quick hurry. The 2 brands that have held up the best for me have been Vasque and to a slightly lesser degree, Merril. They’re not cheap, but I can get about a year out of them whereas I might only get a couple few months out of a lesser quality boot so I figure in the end it all evens out. Go with what fits the best and don’t skimp. You gotta take care of your feet!
Just so long as what you are buying is American made!!! That reminds me, I better check on mine!!!
Mark
Just checked, Rocky’s made in Ohio!!!
From what I have seen, I thought Rockys were imported. They might be packaged here, but I don’t think they are made here(unless they have a few models that are made in USA).
Personally, I’d never buy another pair of rocky boots after my experience with them.
T
My first and favorite quality outdoor goretex boots were made by Vasque.
The second pair were Merril.
I’d still be wearing both pair had I not worn them to work. (I do drywall for a living and the dust ruins goretex in a hurry!!!)
I later found out that Cabelas had the exact same boots and were made by Vasque for half the price!
I’d look into store brands for quality and price.
Check similar style brand name boots against the store brands.
Sometimes they are the exact same boot (as in my case) and your just paying extra for a brand name.
I might check out “Workboothaven” for my next pair of boots to wear soley at work.
I have had more boots than Imelda Marcos had shoes! 
No such thing any-longer.. 
for comfort I’d say Danner but they are no longer water proof no matter what they tell you.
Edit: I’m talking Pronghorns here. I’ve heard some of the other Danner brands may hold up better.
Oops wrong thread!
Here’s some free Danners on CL….
Hey Lennie.Very true. Some brands work well for folks, others do not. Example: in tennies Reeboks dont fit my feet well but Nikes do, same with workboots. There are those who like (and always will) certian brands. Thats cool . If they feel good thats the whole enchilada. Wil and Wendy
Thanks BrianK. Lots of good talk out there. We are also looking for other brands to carry. LaCrosse and Danner are in same family, though Danners DO cost more. Wil 
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