What’s everyone got on their feet while working? So many different jobs between us all, and some that don’t have to work anymore. Be interesting to see what y’all are rockin for kicks!
I’m a roofer and by no means do my shoes get cut much slack….🤷♂️ Always blowing out laces too!
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Red wing 2408s at work and red wing Pecos at home. Both steel toe
i thought this was gonna be clickbait to a classified ad for a pair of keens 
I’m really glad my office is casual and I don’t have to dress up or wear fancy uncomfortable shoes – I LOVE my chucks!! 
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i thought this was gonna be clickbait to a classified ad for a pair of keens
HA! Mine are Red Wings, but no steel toes needed at my desk, the stapler isn’t that heavy. 
Pretty much running shoes as much as possible. My feet complain otherwise.
Normally a pair of Eccos… since shattering my ankle, only Skechers are comfortable now.
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http://www.in-depthoutdoors.com/community/forums/topic/keen-work-shoes/
After they didn’t sell here and on FB I stuck w em, after all the shoe shame I couldn’t let them just go to the closet forever w their head down.
Will never go back to a boot, keen figured out the perfect work shoe IMO.
Keens sandals in the summer. What is this “work” thing you speak of?
Pretty much running shoes as much as possible. My feet complain otherwise.
Ha I can relate. Too much payload on my tires 
You asked!!
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C’mon BK put some pants on or at least some shorts. This is a family site. 
Those pink ankles and feet must be a reflection off of BK’s pink shorts. 
Now you guys come up with restrictions.
…and who’s wearing shorts??
SORRY FOLKS I am retired and put my combat/work boots into the trash, I put over 42 years in the Military.
Thanks for not angling that phone a little more inward BK.
SORRY FOLKS I am retired and put my combat/work boots into the trash, I put over 42 years in the Military.
Thank you for your service Gimp!
Greatly appreciated
42 years, Wow!!!
Thanks for not angling that phone a little more inward BK.
That made me spit up my beer a little.
I’ve bounced around. I was loyal to Red Wings for a long time, but my last 2 pairs have went to hell in a hurry. A pair of 2406’s made it 3 months at the lumberyard and on job sites. They may have just been a dud, but I took the credit and moved on.
A contractor who had a similar experience swears by Timberland Boondocks. I’m about 2 months into a pair with no regrets so far.
During the Non summer months at my other job, my work shoes consists of Clarks dress shoes/boots. They’re comfy and reasonably priced.
I’ve been a redwing guy for about 15 years. 2406 Steel Toes work well for me in the metal shop. I’ve got 4 years on my current pair & I wear them literally everywhere. I went in years ago & had my foot “professionally” measured & got the boot that fits my feet the best & have zero regrets. Love em’!
Bucky, I’ve read before that there may be Chinese made redwings vs American made. I can’t verify for sure, but I’ve heard the same thing about some pairs only lasting a few months for some people. I order them from a redwing store in Duluth & ship them right to my house.
I’ve been a redwing guy for about 15 years. 2406 Steel Toes work well for me in the metal shop. I’ve got 4 years on my current pair & I wear them literally everywhere. I went in years ago & had my foot “professionally” measured & got the boot that fits my feet the best & have zero regrets. Love em’!
Bucky, I’ve read before that there may be Chinese made redwings vs American made. I can’t verify for sure, but I’ve heard the same thing about some pairs only lasting a few months for some people. I order them from a redwing store in Duluth & ship them right to my house.
2406s are the same as my 2408s but just a ankle boot. Made in USA. Mine last 6 months but that is in concrete wash out everyday and my leather dry rots. Hard to think they would only last 3 months in normal conditions. Unless they were 2nds. But every thing has a fluke. As long as they returned the money I’d still be happy.
I messed up and wore my good red wings to work today
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I’ve been wearing red wings forever. And yes there are Chinese cheaper red wings and USA made red wings that are made with U.S leather. I usually get a year and a half out of a pair.
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2406s are the same as my 2408s but just a ankle boot. Made in USA. Mine last 6 months but that is in concrete wash out everyday and my leather dry rots. Hard to think they would only last 3 months in normal conditions. Unless they were 2nds. But every thing has a fluke. As long as they returned the money I’d still be happy.
BC, Correct. 04’s are a little shorter (4″ tall vs 6″ tall). But yeah, concrete is tough on boots. Mine get covered in coolant & oils. Preserves the leather a bit better. My soles are getting some holes in them finally after 4 years but they don’t leak. Time to order another pair. At $340 to my door, its nice when they last for a few years.
I work as a nurse in corrections at the local county jail. I have tried about every brand of shoe you can imagine. A typical shoe last about six months. I put on about 20,000 thousand steps a day. My go to is New Balance or Asics higher end shoes.
SORRY FOLKS I am retired and put my combat/work boots into the trash, I put over 42 years in the Military.
Thank you so much for you service much appreciated.
A wear a mix of Keen steal toes when working in plants and Columbia’s and flipflops when working on the water. Just depends on the agenda for any given day.
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Usually wear redwings but decided to try out these keens. A couple months now and so far so good. Will see in a year
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Prior to retirement my summer time work shoes were either hip boots or chest waders.
Usually Danner’s in the winter time.
Buffalo Fishhead
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