?Which boot is "your" friend on the steel?

[Wolfeyes]

I don't know how good they would be for hopping, but I've been a fan of linemans boots for a while now.

Had a pair when I worked for the cable company. Climbing up and down a ladder or a utility pole at least 20-30 times per day, and walking anywhere from 10-15(often more) miles per day was nothing once I got mine. I abused the hell out of them, and they were still in great shape six months later when they got stolen.

Mine were a set of Hoffman Duralines. Not the best out there, but still pretty good. Dropped $250 on them.

 

[CanoeTramp]

http://bargainsplusmore.flyingcart.com Great place to buy high-end military boots, like bates, belleville, addisons, matterhorn, and more, for half the price the goverment pays. Maybe factory seconds, but the seller dosn't state so. Alot of odd sizes and limited quanitity. Also the seller has a large ebay store.

 

[simpletoremember]

Xtra-Tufs an Alaskan must!
I have little snow cleats for mine

But when travelling I just bought jungle boots. I know they're shitty, but they would last me about 3 months and for $20 bucks a pair... It ain't bad, I had a pair of Docs for awhile that this housey 77 punk kid kicked down to me in Denver, but they were a little tight on my feet, so I kicked em' down to another travellin' kid.

 

[that man]

I just recently bought my first pair of "real" hiking boots, a pair of Asolo TPS 520's and have been very pleased with them. Without even breaking them in I was able to put 5+ mile hikes with a heavy pack on with only a couple hot spots on my foot. They are a little out of your price range but from my experience so far they seem worth it. They are damn waterproof too. I was looking at danners before these but I couldn't find a local shop that carried them.

asolo is the way to go i went on a hiking trip one time they saved my feet!

 

[LarZ]

I know I'll get knocked for this, but my converse all stars are still holding up pretty good. ha

I second this.

Don't discount simplicity.

I had a pair of the black leather high-tops and I looved them. Not exactly vegan obviously, (something I regretted, but they were second-hand) but a lot more durable than the canvas ones and also somewhat waterproof. I don't carry a lot of gear usually so I like a light, soft shoe. Never hopped in them (or at all yet) but climbed a waterfall and hiked through the jungle when I was in El Salvador. They've accompanied me on the road more than once, eventually stolen when they were still in good condition.

Cheap, durable/waterproof-ish, light, comfortable as hell. That's all I need.

 

[The Cheshire]

Vasque Sundowners. Love these boots.

 

[farmer john]

I second this.

Don't discount simplicity.

I had a pair of the black leather high-tops and I looved them. Not exactly vegan obviously, (something I regretted, but they were second-hand) but a lot more durable than the canvas ones and also somewhat waterproof. I don't carry a lot of gear usually so I like a light, soft shoe. Never hopped in them (or at all yet) but climbed a waterfall and hiked through the jungle when I was in El Salvador. They've accompanied me on the road more than once, eventually stolen when they were still in good condition.

Cheap, durable/waterproof-ish, light, comfortable as hell. That's all I need.

lol i just bought a pair of the leather x hi tops i like em pretty good

 

[tallhorseman]

Currently sporting a pair of brown Skecher Zenith - Crown boots. Comfortable, slip-on, good grip, easy to remove thanks to a zipper on the inside.

 

[sockpuppets33]

I bought a pair of Air Wear docs about a year ago.. Gone hiking, mountain clumbing and such with them. They're great; very durable and easy to break in.

 

[Poking Victim]

I just bought a pair of Nevados at $30, 50% off. I expect them to last a couple of months.

 

[graven]

http://www.keenfootwear.com/product/fw08/shoes/men/trailhead/wasatch%20crest%20wp/bossa%20nova%20!%20brindle

I've had these for the last two years. put them through hell and they have yet to fall apart on me.

 

[finn]

Well, typically I'm usually for sneakers for myself, since I find that high top boots can weaken your ankle, though there are some easy ways around that. I got some comfy military boots- slightly used desert types- for 25 bones and they usually go for over 200. My advice is to go check the military surplus stores for good bargains. I wish i'd known of that store sooner!

 

[Nana]

Carolina logging steel toes lasted 10 years

 

[menu]

well I actually have Hathorn wildland explorers.

http://www.benmeadows.com/images/xl/Hathorn-Explorer-Wildland-Firefighting-BEN_i_lbw160702S.jpg

very durable. waterproofed them myself with B-6 boot seal. love em. took a minute to break em in but well worth it

 

[trotsky]

wouldn't really go with Keens. They aren't worth the high prices... usually you can get the same thing for much, much cheaper. Like at ems keens are twice the price of everything else, even better products.

or maybe I'm biased because I go to school with that guy's daughter.

 

[l0cate]

Wolverine Guardian 8" Carbon Max Thinsulated Steeltoes. Some of the best boots I have owned yet. I rode most of the winter in these and never once had the steel toes get cold throught the Thinsulation.

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[TheNewKid]

Yeah, im rockin' the housie punk steel toes. Surprisingly they have lasted about a year.

 

[Nobody's Driving]

i swear by corcoran boots. they make military and police issue boots, and i've had a pair of their para trooper boots for about a year now. they are reinforced leather in the toe, rather than steel which i greatly prefer. doesn't get cold in the winter but takes a beating about the same. oil resistant lug sole with a 90 degree heel, like they made it for catching on the fly haha..pretty pricey (paid 135 for mine) but well worth it i believe..

 

[farmer john]

they are reinforced leather in the toe, rather than steel which i greatly prefer. doesn't get cold in the winter but takes a beating about the same.

take notes everyone i swear by the same reinforcement

 

[treatment]

Airseal Footwear Vegetarian Shoes - Cruelty free shoes, boots, trainers, sandals, belts, jeans and para boots. All leather free, ethical, animal friendly, cruelty free. Based in Brighton, England.

Expensive as fuck. But real well built, with good soles, and hard wearing material. And expensive..
I'm not a rider but I've done my fair share of getting around in them. And they hold up damn well, in whatever situation.