I recommend Ariat Heritage Roughstock. The most bomb proof boots I ever bought. 6 years and still going strong. Trust me. They're great for all purpose use.
I second this I've had mine for a few years now and have worn them everyday and I was destroying boots in a year no problem before these ones seem to be really good
Ariat has been my go-to boot for the last 20 years. The caveat for how long any brand of boot lasts is how often you apply some sort of conditioner. Most of my boots last 2-3 years here on the Honey Do Ranch, we raise cattle and horses, and I am in them all day from early spring to first snowfall.
steven byars I'm still wearing a pair of 2011 model Ariats. They've had spurs on em, been in the stirrups, operating equipment, even hiked all over these Smokey Mtns in em. They are amazing
Yeah I would suggest conditioning twice a year if I had a TH-cam channel I could show people what happens when you don't condition them but honestly even with the very soft worn and cracked leather only two small holes in one boot and one is more like a small slit than a little smaller than a dime size hole still impressive for almost 8 years old boots double h oak ice Dylan work boots and I'll probably replace them with the same thing except steel toe
I hope you know that you can have boots resoled and reheeled when you wear a hole i the sole or walk too much off the heel. Moreover they wear out faster if they don't fit properly. Lastly you need to oil your boots about once a week to increase longevity, including the sole. I have family who have had the same western boots with leather soles for 2-3 years. When you buy cowboy boots you get what you pay for. Good boots are about $200 and excellent boots that last a long time are $450. I have a lot of experience wearing boots and am very hard on them. I have worn out tony llamas and Justins in three months oiling the twice a week. Cheap boots like laredo and such i wear out in a month. Hope this is helpful!
Yeah, overlooking that torpedo'd the credibility of the video - farmer, homesteader or whatever aside. Resoling is basic knowledge, basic maintenance and can't be attributed as a con.
I remember the time that a few guys wore rubber soled boots when we were burning the stubble. As soon as we started beating the fire back and the ground was thick with glowing embers, the rubber started melting and catching alight. With embers underfoot, they ended up trying to rub the burning rubber out against the legs of their jeans. It was so funny to watch.
@@ttice5068 , Not all boots can be resoled. Many of the cheaper ones are glued. Not welted but, if other parts of the boots are breaking down as well, there is no sense in having it resoled. That’s why you should pay attention and buy good quality boots.
I’m in hvac along with yard work and I’m trying to buy a pair of boots, so far the only two I’ve been told is either Justin’s or rocky. I work in rain hot summer roofs all the way to muddy dirt. I bought a pair of Durango’s and timberlands along with wolverines and they gave out on me within a year. But it looks like rocky are going to be the choice to go with, everyone has the same results. So thank you for the review!! Helps a lot.
Redwing Pecos are a great western style work boot that last forever but are expensive, another far cheaper option but still great comfort and quality are the Durango Rebel boots, I have both I wear my redwings for my job and the Durangos for working around the property, hunting, fishing and whatever other activities I get into outside.
Here on a ranch in Central Texas, I've learned that lace ups are what works. Rocky Hill country, getting in and out of the tractor, fencing, clearing brush etc. Without laces, your not going to get the ankle support. When the weather is wet, I keep a set of Muck Cool Chores on hand. All of my other pull style boots are for when I head into town or errands etc.
I suppose it depends on the work you are doing. I typically feel like I have plenty of support in the Rockies but lace ups might be better for some things.
Nice video - our family owns a small horse farm on a river - raised/raising our 3 kids (ages 16, 18 and 19) there...the Muck riding boots are great. We've had good luck with Rocky over the years. I have a pair of Filson Uplander boots - had them for about 15 years, great for out in the woods on the property. We wear traditional leather sole boots for riding usually. The Filson brand is not what it was 20-30 years ago, but you may want to give their boots a try (I use their oil to treat mine often)...I must say their Tin Cloth and Mackinaw wool coats/vests are terrific for around the farm too ( I'm guessing their warranty is still Lifetime).
Best boots I've found is Wolverines they last me 1-2 years, I wear them all day every day, do lots of working and walking on all terrains from gravel to mud to concrete.
Thomas Daugherty Same bro. I don’t wear cowboy boots to work cause they ain’t waterproof enough. My Wolverines keep my feet dry, and they are built like a tank. They ain’t as comfortable as other boots I have had though.
If you haven't yet, try obenhaufs on your leather/cowboy boots, I've been wearing cowboy boots through minnesota winters for probably my whole life and as long as I can remember my dad had me put it on my boots and my feet have never truly been wet
I wear Justin’s everyday and I’ve had mine almost a year now and they still look brand new. All though I do use mink oil on them, but they hold up pretty good. Also have a pair of Georgia Boots that also are good for farming
Chance Richards not when they are busted up the side seam, which was our main issue in this case. But if the sole is all that’s wrong you’re absolutely right!!
Like others have said, Double H with the ice sole cannot be beaten. The ice sole is far and away the best wearing sole money can buy. The boots are well worth the asking price (often on sale) and American made with full grain leathers. Both the folklore and bison leathers are very nice and very durable.
I had a pair of Rocky boots when they were made in the USA, they were great. I've had two pair since they are made overseas and I donated one pair to the good will and the other is in the trunk of the car as a back up to my Ariats.
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Cody James has been my go to now. I have worn red wings for years. I work industrial maintenance and I'm extremely ruff on boots. Cody James is so much more comfortable then red wings.. So try out Cody James see what y'all think.
I’ve lived on a ranch for my entire life, I always had 2 boots on hand, I had my cowboy boots with the nice leather outsole to do ‘cowboy stuff’ which I really didnt do because it just wasn’t my thing, I was always a maintenance type guy, I liked making stuff and fixing tractors so I had a nice pair of lace up boots with a big tread on the sole and water proof lining with insulation for the cold. I prefer wearing lace ups for ranch work instead of my cowboy boots just because they last longer and it doesn’t matter if the tread starts to wear out
@@average2savage1 Late reply but I personally like the Danner Fort Lewis model of boot. 200G Insulated, Goretex, Full Grain Leather, etc. Great for when the weather takes a turn. Bit pricey but these boots will likely last me half a lifetime, at least. Danner also offers "recrafting" services like leather care or restitching. Haven't had to do any of that yet but it's nice to have it on the back burner just in case. When it comes to general work in the Cold or Wet, those are my go to. If I'm doing something where insulation isn't necessary, or my toes might get smooshed, the Ariat Workhogs are on standby with a composite toe. Got three pairs for different jobs. Danners for Cold/Wet work, Ariats for more 3 Season chores, and a pair of Ranch Road Capistrano's for riding and everything in between. Lot of times there's crossover and/or I just don't feel like swapping boots. Just depends on what I'm doing, and when I'm doing it.
@@YanasaTV Not that I'm aware of. I like lace up for the support. By the time I find slip on boots big enough that I can put them on they are so loose they have no support.
I 100% can vouch for thorogood as well. Never had a pair of pull ons but I've had my moc toes and worked them for 3 years now (dry weather) and they're going strong
Usa made redwings will outlast all of those mentioned, if you're happy with the fit. Been in mostly construction for 25 yrs. In everything from lawn work, roofing, concrete work, carpentry framing, freight docks, engine repair, electrical industry, and communications lineman. Have always paid attention to which boots held up and which one didn't. Above a RW or Thorogood, you'll have to go custom. Which is a huge step in quality above anything in the $250 quality range. (Wesco, Nick's, Frank's, etc)
I know I am hard on my boots. I work at a factory and I am on my feet for 12 hours a day. I also work as a farm hand on my weekends. I wear western boots just for riding and for a night out of town. For my work boots, working at the plant and doing work around the farm I decided to pony up and buy a pair of Nicks boots. They are expensive and worth every penny. They can be a bear to break in. But they are tough they'll hold up to anything. I also have a pair of muck boots. But for boot care I clean them once a week. I brush and rinse off the mud. Then I clean them with saddle soap. When they dry I use obenauff's to oil them them up. Since my boots are exposed to solvents, grease and ink at the plant once a month I'll treat them with mink oil. A bit of advice a little bit of mink oil goes a long way. Take care of your feet because your feet make you money. I was always told invest in a good bed and invest in good boots if you are not in one you are in the other.
Thanks for making this video, finally someone who made good recommendations with no messing about. Also agree with comment that guys don't know anything about female boots :)
Thanks so much , I live in NC ......and it is so hard to find a great work boot. Going online right now ...We built fences and I work outside everyday. This was sooo helpful. If you have any updates I would love to hear.
Elizabeth Dickerson I live in Hawaii and was up in North Carolina to work and went on a mission for boots locals all pointed me to Simpson brothers omg talk about boots they must have at least 100 different cowboy work boots picked up two pairs one was a Durango vent Tex boot and a pair of ariats best boots I've ever owned both are great the Durango was made with pretty leather might just keep it for going out and just use my ariats for work. Simpson brothers is in Jacksonville like 10 minutes from camp le June
I’ve worn about every boot under the sun trying to find the best one, I can.confidently say that Keen and Double H are the best, Keen are more oriented to factory or logging work, but Double H are also good for factory work, but if you are a logger, they won’t give you the grip that Keens would while working a hillside. But that also means they fit into a stirrup easily, get the right one for the job.
Have y’all tried Ariat boots I am flat-footed and they have lasted me 2 1/2 almost 3 years which is the most I’ve ever gotten out of a pair of boots other than Justin boots
Ariat has been my go-to boot for 20 years. The caveat for how long any brand of boot lasts is how often you apply some sort of conditioner. Most of my boots last 2-3 years here on the Honey Do Ranch and I am in them all day from early spring to first snowfall.
@@usernamemykel First clean them (the leather) with saddle soap, then bick 4 for the sides of the soles/stitching, then give them a coat of mink oil, the leather upper will last years, the sole is another story, but you can always have them re-soled.
I've spent anywhere from 50-500 on a pair of boots (owned all sorts) and none of them seem to last more than a couple years, of every day wear, at most. I'm apparently tough on footwear too but have found that ShoeGoo on the seams and around the sides, toe, and heal will really extend the life. I also dont use the straight Mink Oil anymore... just doesn't last long enough IMO, i've had much better results from Obenauf's. Rocky has a huge range of boots - some good, some OK, some down-right crap. Danner is another brand to look at if you dont mind lace-ups. I've used Muck boots a lot in pretty much every environment/condition to -40 to 100+ - super wet & humid to frozen to bone-dry. Muck makes good boots... just be sure to get the proper model as they make several different styles. There's some competitors to Muck that make excellent boots also. For the money, despite my good luck with Muck, i'm inclined to try Bog boots when my current pairs wear out.
I highly recommend a pair of redwing pecos 1155 boots best cowboy work boots hands down I have 4 pairs, I have a pair that has a manufacturer date of 6/92 and still going strong. I'm working in them in dirt grading, paving and concrete demo work they've been great. I slap on some boot grease for the winter season and I'm set.
You may want to switch from mink oil to Obenaufs LP, it was developed for work boots specifically. I would still initially treat the boot with Neetsfoot oil to take care of any factory dryness and some leather is just garbage. Pine tar works well to preserve leather soles and waterproof seems.
I love cowboy boots for horseback riding, but when I'm in mud, I like my Hunter boots--they are easy to clean since they are rubber. I use them year-round and had my pair for at least 4 years now.
I recommend a pair of Ariats ramblers for you both ive had two pairs in the last 5 year and a pair of sport outfitter for school,take a look at them if it catch yea eye
I think use and care can only go so far. Eventually heavy use will take its toll. I wear boots daily, even caring for them regularly doesn’t save them from my adventures. The Rockies have lasted the longest under my conditions
Not sure what the hell this guy is doing to blow out a pair of justins every 6 months. I live on a farm and work at a slaughter lot . I wear them every day rain snow mud no matter . I had my last pair 8 years.
What about the redwing/Irish setter boots. I've got a pair of their work boots (that I can't remember the name of for the life of me) that are waterlined and have a nice, tall rubber soul? They're pretty good in my book.
Nice video. I recommend giving ariats a try. I got my first pair a couple months ago and I love them. Also maybe Carolinas but they aren’t very good for someone who walks allot but I’ve heard of them lasting around 4 years.
Ariat’s quality has dropped off considerably and their leather has become too stiff. When they switched their production to China, I knew it was only a matter of time. I’ve got a pair from 12 years ago and they’re so much better than what’s being made today. I’m wearing my first pair of Double H now. We’ll see...
Nothing outlasts a pair of Redwings. They hurt like hell for awhile but after broken in they are like house slippers 👍. I wear them every single day, rain or shine, and usually get 5 to 6 years of hard daily use. That might not sound like a lot but it is when they are only pair of boots you own. They are on my feet 10 hours a day every single day for that 5 or 6 years
Nick's, Wesco Boots, and White's are tougher and can be custom fit, though more expensive. All of them offer full resole and rebuild, will last you upwards of 10 years from what I'm aware.
How do the Rocky boots fit size wise I normally wear a 13w unless the boots already are wide I’ll get a regular 13 ? Also should I get a half or whole size down so they don’t slip ? Because I know the leather breaks in And kind stretches ?
I've been pretty happy with a pair of timberland pro 6 inch boots I bought 6 months back or so. They've been great. And I go threw boots every 6 or 8 months or so building powerlines in the mud and all weather.
Hello guys /girls ! I just started my new job , it’s requires loading hay bales ,Bermuda etc ! I load the trucks , I’m a new guy . I keep slipping everywhere because I step on the hay ! What boots should I buy ? Thank you 🙏 Looking for knowledge
I want a dam good hybrid. I wear Carolina loggers laced up everyday buy I wanna switch to cowboys or western style. There are so many brands and styles... Any suggestions? I'm hard on boots. I'm a logger during the day and ranch at night. So a good boot Is key
Double H with ICE sole is far and away the best boot for the job. The ice sole is far and away the best wearing sole you can possibly own. The boots are also American made with full grain leather. Bison or folklore leather is very durable and lasts a very long time. You would not be disappointed.
Irish Setter has half size in the muck style boot and I leave them half flipped over when on and off and around properly. If I wear em up into the deep snow of north east I flip up because they are tall and just throw over a pair of gore Tex pants
My biggest issue in getting boots has been my foot. I have wide 12.5 sized feet with high instep. Nobody makes shoes that fit me unless they make custom fit. Currently looking at buying a full on Wilson's potentially.
Best boots I’ve ever had and I’ll stick with it. It’s a smaller company out of Pennsylvania known as Carolina Boots and I’ve had a pair their logger style for the past 3 years, I’ve never mink oiled them and I’ve worked on a farm every summer then plus wearing them all year and I’ve never had an issue. They are still waterproof and they still have a ton of tread on them. Only downside is they catch mud
It seems a lot of these is because of a lack of maintenance. The leather boot bottom has been around for YEARS and there’s a reason they’re still around. Oil once a week and alternate boots everyday so the interior can dry out and not get ruined by dampness
I live in the Pacific Northwest, rains a lot from fall to spring. Try using Obenauf's Heavy Duty LP on your boots. Fire fighters and loggers had the same problems. Unlike the waterproofing oils etc it does not rot the stitching and waterproofs like a dream. They want their $400.00 or $500.00 Danner's lasting more than one season.
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Muck or duck boots are great for mud, wet, but if you are driving a shovel or need a harder sole for moving rocks / foot protection - I’ll go for a good pair of Ariat work boots.
Good point. I actually used one in this video th-cam.com/video/5X0x7_b1orA/w-d-xo.html for just that and more, such as standing on barbwire. The climate here is hot and the leather uppers really made a difference. The steel shank also helps. Keep up all the hard work. Regards
Fellow North Carolinian here (native) get some of those boots .you will love them.chemical resistance,non slip ,ect ect.perfect blend between traction and easily stomping of clay or a quick toe kick/ tap if not too caked on.you can ride ,shovel,run ,hike,wade through creek ect.all that after just pulling them on .if you want to get serious ...pull lases 3 wraps & double knot the bow.some ask up to $200 on EBay.get...doubt it.paid $20 per pair for only 2 pair I've needed to buy.outdoor flea market.millions made.Fayetteville & other major military bases anywhere near by floods the market I suppose. Next time I see some I'm buying as many as the guy has.2 for me & gifts.honestly ,they will out perform & outlast all those boots and any others at any price.GET SOME.you welcome. Good night. PS.not putting your Rockies down.on here looking for information on Arieats of something.thanks for video.do what I was thinking but back on track now.messed up last pair pouring concrete drive.had neglected boots & didn't know a thing about large scale concrete work.live & learn .By the way gorgeous family& property.blessed man.
Charlie, do you rotate your work boots or suggest more than one pair of work boots? Do you water proof your boots/ mink oil both ( your going out and work boots.)?
Get your self a pair of Caterpillar edgework. I work in the oil field and 1 pair keeps me dry and the rubber bottom lasts have one 3 years old and the leather and soles still are held together well.
Excellent review. I prefer a lace up leather work boot for the ranch so I've been wearing Justin's for over 30 years . For me at least, they seem to hold up well. Does Rocky make a lace-up western work boot? Well, I see you have a link, I'll take a look. For rubber Muck type boots I wear original Lacrosse boots that go up to the knee. My wife prefers Bogg's Mossy Oak, which are similar to Muck. She say's the Muck's fit too tight around sides of her foot. During the winter months, Muck type boots are a must around our horses and the ranch.
Charlie can I ask how many pairs of "work" cowboy booy do you wear/have?? How many paira of "going out" cowboy boots or do you just wear your work cowboy boots as also your going out BOOTS???
Thanks for such an informative video. I would like your advice. My son (14) is going to be on a ranch this summer in Wyoming. They'll be riding a good part of the day as well as working. Would you recommend a dedicated western riding boot for him or do you think a hybrid will work like the Rocky's you recommend? Especially if his riding experience is limited. Thanks much!
You can resole boots even if the welt is cracked. All it is a strip of rubber or leather sewn to the upper that holds the sole in place. Might cost abit but it’s 100 percent possible
old vid, but for extreme hardcore work boots are redwing,, they are extremely tough. for down and dirty redwing. Double-H has had a few good boots, also but if you need boots that need to last, redwing.
Funny you mention georgia boots had a pair treated them once wene i I first got them and stayed dry for two years before they got wet treated again and negeted them other then that and after 3 and a half years of everyday use the bottem finally gave out as the steel in bodtten came out didnt go to resole soon enough
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I recommend Ariat Heritage Roughstock.
The most bomb proof boots I ever bought.
6 years and still going strong.
Trust me. They're great for all purpose use.
I second this I've had mine for a few years now and have worn them everyday and I was destroying boots in a year no problem before these ones seem to be really good
Ariat has been my go-to boot for the last 20 years. The caveat for how long any brand of boot lasts is how often you apply some sort of conditioner. Most of my boots last 2-3 years here on the Honey Do Ranch, we raise cattle and horses, and I am in them all day from early spring to first snowfall.
steven byars I'm still wearing a pair of 2011 model Ariats. They've had spurs on em, been in the stirrups, operating equipment, even hiked all over these Smokey Mtns in em. They are amazing
Yeah I would suggest conditioning twice a year if I had a TH-cam channel I could show people what happens when you don't condition them but honestly even with the very soft worn and cracked leather only two small holes in one boot and one is more like a small slit than a little smaller than a dime size hole still impressive for almost 8 years old boots double h oak ice Dylan work boots and I'll probably replace them with the same thing except steel toe
@@nathonminor371 I know this is late. But I’d wanna buy your boots too.
Double H American Made is the only way to go!!
All I wear now!
Picked up my first pair
I hope you know that you can have boots resoled and reheeled when you wear a hole i the sole or walk too much off the heel. Moreover they wear out faster if they don't fit properly. Lastly you need to oil your boots about once a week to increase longevity, including the sole. I have family who have had the same western boots with leather soles for 2-3 years. When you buy cowboy boots you get what you pay for. Good boots are about $200 and excellent boots that last a long time are $450. I have a lot of experience wearing boots and am very hard on them. I have worn out tony llamas and Justins in three months oiling the twice a week. Cheap boots like laredo and such i wear out in a month. Hope this is helpful!
Yeah, overlooking that torpedo'd the credibility of the video - farmer, homesteader or whatever aside.
Resoling is basic knowledge, basic maintenance and can't be attributed as a con.
I remember the time that a few guys wore rubber soled boots when we were burning the stubble. As soon as we started beating the fire back and the ground was thick with glowing embers, the rubber started melting and catching alight. With embers underfoot, they ended up trying to rub the burning rubber out against the legs of their jeans.
It was so funny to watch.
10+years on my Pecos. Resoled em once, probably again soon.
@@ttice5068 , Not all boots can be resoled. Many of the cheaper ones are glued. Not welted but, if other parts of the boots are breaking down as well, there is no sense in having it resoled. That’s why you should pay attention and buy good quality boots.
That’s a snazzy vest
I have a Nick’s builder pro. I’ve used mine for doing everything. Lasts forever. Rebuildable.
I’m in hvac along with yard work and I’m trying to buy a pair of boots, so far the only two I’ve been told is either Justin’s or rocky. I work in rain hot summer roofs all the way to muddy dirt. I bought a pair of Durango’s and timberlands along with wolverines and they gave out on me within a year. But it looks like rocky are going to be the choice to go with, everyone has the same results. So thank you for the review!! Helps a lot.
Screw the boots I want that damn vest. Where ya get it?
Bear Brewer that one came from Orvis
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Redwing Pecos are a great western style work boot that last forever but are expensive, another far cheaper option but still great comfort and quality are the Durango Rebel boots, I have both I wear my redwings for my job and the Durangos for working around the property, hunting, fishing and whatever other activities I get into outside.
I have some buddies in construction that like wearing Durangos so I’m sure they hold up pretty good
Here on a ranch in Central Texas, I've learned that lace ups are what works. Rocky Hill country, getting in and out of the tractor, fencing, clearing brush etc. Without laces, your not going to get the ankle support. When the weather is wet, I keep a set of Muck Cool Chores on hand. All of my other pull style boots are for when I head into town or errands etc.
I suppose it depends on the work you are doing. I typically feel like I have plenty of support in the Rockies but lace ups might be better for some things.
I agree
Nice video - our family owns a small horse farm on a river - raised/raising our 3 kids (ages 16, 18 and 19) there...the Muck riding boots are great. We've had good luck with Rocky over the years. I have a pair of Filson Uplander boots - had them for about 15 years, great for out in the woods on the property. We wear traditional leather sole boots for riding usually. The Filson brand is not what it was 20-30 years ago, but you may want to give their boots a try (I use their oil to treat mine often)...I must say their Tin Cloth and Mackinaw wool coats/vests are terrific for around the farm too ( I'm guessing their warranty is still Lifetime).
Best boots I've found is Wolverines they last me 1-2 years, I wear them all day every day, do lots of working and walking on all terrains from gravel to mud to concrete.
Aren't those Walmart boots 😂
@@bye92 if they work they work
@@bye92 they aren't Walmart boots, they're their own brand and they work awesome btw, had mine for a good while do lots of concrete work
Thomas Daugherty Same bro. I don’t wear cowboy boots to work cause they ain’t waterproof enough. My Wolverines keep my feet dry, and they are built like a tank. They ain’t as comfortable as other boots I have had though.
@@bye92 the ones at Walmart are different the expensive ones are sold at stores like bootbarn
If you haven't yet, try obenhaufs on your leather/cowboy boots, I've been wearing cowboy boots through minnesota winters for probably my whole life and as long as I can remember my dad had me put it on my boots and my feet have never truly been wet
I wear Justin’s everyday and I’ve had mine almost a year now and they still look brand new. All though I do use mink oil on them, but they hold up pretty good. Also have a pair of Georgia Boots that also are good for farming
You can get leather soles resoled for a lot less than then getting a new pair
Chance Richards not when they are busted up the side seam, which was our main issue in this case. But if the sole is all that’s wrong you’re absolutely right!!
If you can find someone that knows how...
Like others have said, Double H with the ice sole cannot be beaten. The ice sole is far and away the best wearing sole money can buy. The boots are well worth the asking price (often on sale) and American made with full grain leathers. Both the folklore and bison leathers are very nice and very durable.
I had a pair of Rocky boots when they were made in the USA, they were great. I've had two pair since they are made overseas and I donated one pair to the good will and the other is in the trunk of the car as a back up to my Ariats.
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We do... it’s just really low budget and hosted on TH-cam lol th-cam.com/play/PLeVzvgnfoQXG2fjGC1vUtkYGYn7ng2uTE.html
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Rich Briere well thank you!
Cody James has been my go to now. I have worn red wings for years. I work industrial maintenance and I'm extremely ruff on boots. Cody James is so much more comfortable then red wings.. So try out Cody James see what y'all think.
They look like solid boots, they have a similar waterproofing on the soles as Rocky Boots... I will have to give them a try!
I’ve lived on a ranch for my entire life, I always had 2 boots on hand, I had my cowboy boots with the nice leather outsole to do ‘cowboy stuff’ which I really didnt do because it just wasn’t my thing, I was always a maintenance type guy, I liked making stuff and fixing tractors so I had a nice pair of lace up boots with a big tread on the sole and water proof lining with insulation for the cold. I prefer wearing lace ups for ranch work instead of my cowboy boots just because they last longer and it doesn’t matter if the tread starts to wear out
Any recommendations for lace-up boots?
@@average2savage1 Late reply but I personally like the Danner Fort Lewis model of boot. 200G Insulated, Goretex, Full Grain Leather, etc. Great for when the weather takes a turn. Bit pricey but these boots will likely last me half a lifetime, at least. Danner also offers "recrafting" services like leather care or restitching. Haven't had to do any of that yet but it's nice to have it on the back burner just in case.
When it comes to general work in the Cold or Wet, those are my go to. If I'm doing something where insulation isn't necessary, or my toes might get smooshed, the Ariat Workhogs are on standby with a composite toe.
Got three pairs for different jobs. Danners for Cold/Wet work, Ariats for more 3 Season chores, and a pair of Ranch Road Capistrano's for riding and everything in between. Lot of times there's crossover and/or I just don't feel like swapping boots. Just depends on what I'm doing, and when I'm doing it.
At 3:01 there is a snake by your boot when you were talking about Justin’s
It's dead, copperhead.
That was the point of the picture LOL
I have leather soled danpost boots from a local western shop. Mine are still going strong.
Got a pair of Altama boots I've been very happy with. Also a pair of Ariats
Does Altama make a western style? They make some nice lace ups.
@@YanasaTV Not that I'm aware of. I like lace up for the support. By the time I find slip on boots big enough that I can put them on they are so loose they have no support.
I’ve worn the same pair of Georgia boots since ‘07 and I just now got a new pair
I recommend Thorogood American Heritage Wellingtons. They are very well made. The maxwear wedge polyurathane soles last a long time.
I 100% can vouch for thorogood as well. Never had a pair of pull ons but I've had my moc toes and worked them for 3 years now (dry weather) and they're going strong
Glad to c you include the whole fam 👍
Usa made redwings will outlast all of those mentioned, if you're happy with the fit. Been in mostly construction for 25 yrs. In everything from lawn work, roofing, concrete work, carpentry framing, freight docks, engine repair, electrical industry, and communications lineman. Have always paid attention to which boots held up and which one didn't.
Above a RW or Thorogood, you'll have to go custom. Which is a huge step in quality above anything in the $250 quality range. (Wesco, Nick's, Frank's, etc)
I know I am hard on my boots. I work at a factory and I am on my feet for 12 hours a day. I also work as a farm hand on my weekends. I wear western boots just for riding and for a night out of town. For my work boots, working at the plant and doing work around the farm I decided to pony up and buy a pair of Nicks boots. They are expensive and worth every penny. They can be a bear to break in. But they are tough they'll hold up to anything. I also have a pair of muck boots. But for boot care I clean them once a week. I brush and rinse off the mud. Then I clean them with saddle soap. When they dry I use obenauff's to oil them them up. Since my boots are exposed to solvents, grease and ink at the plant once a month I'll treat them with mink oil. A bit of advice a little bit of mink oil goes a long way. Take care of your feet because your feet make you money. I was always told invest in a good bed and invest in good boots if you are not in one you are in the other.
Not a bad philosophy
Thanks for making this video, finally someone who made good recommendations with no messing about. Also agree with comment that guys don't know anything about female boots :)
Great Ranch Hand Tips on boots. I'll give Rockys a try.
+D Ballard thanks! We've really enjoyed ours and they hold together longer!
I love the review & the broke in boots. I’d love to buy them.
What a treasure to have your wife there with you, supporting you ,even if your just talking about your boot collection.
Gem of a women
I wear square toe ariats with sport soles and the lay hold up very well
Mariner Fan he don’t own a single pair of ariats😂
Thanks so much , I live in NC ......and it is so hard to find a great work boot. Going online right now ...We built fences and I work outside everyday. This was sooo helpful. If you have any updates I would love to hear.
Elizabeth Dickerson I live in Hawaii and was up in North Carolina to work and went on a mission for boots locals all pointed me to Simpson brothers omg talk about boots they must have at least 100 different cowboy work boots picked up two pairs one was a Durango vent Tex boot and a pair of ariats best boots I've ever owned both are great the Durango was made with pretty leather might just keep it for going out and just use my ariats for work. Simpson brothers is in Jacksonville like 10 minutes from camp le June
I’ve worn about every boot under the sun trying to find the best one, I can.confidently say that Keen and Double H are the best, Keen are more oriented to factory or logging work, but Double H are also good for factory work, but if you are a logger, they won’t give you the grip that Keens would while working a hillside. But that also means they fit into a stirrup easily, get the right one for the job.
They are great for landscaping too! Love from El Paso Tx✌️
Have y’all tried Ariat boots I am flat-footed and they have lasted me 2 1/2 almost 3 years which is the most I’ve ever gotten out of a pair of boots other than Justin boots
Danny Armstrong interesting you must not wear them all day every day my friend couldn't get more than 6 months out of a set of ariats.
Ariat has been my go-to boot for 20 years. The caveat for how long any brand of boot lasts is how often you apply some sort of conditioner. Most of my boots last 2-3 years here on the Honey Do Ranch and I am in them all day from early spring to first snowfall.
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So what has been your "go to" conditioner?
@@usernamemykel First clean them (the leather) with saddle soap, then bick 4 for the sides of the soles/stitching, then give them a coat of mink oil, the leather upper will last years, the sole is another story, but you can always have them re-soled.
Use snow seal or other beeswax base. The mink oil, like neatsfoot can over-soften the leather and contributes to breakdown.
I've spent anywhere from 50-500 on a pair of boots (owned all sorts) and none of them seem to last more than a couple years, of every day wear, at most. I'm apparently tough on footwear too but have found that ShoeGoo on the seams and around the sides, toe, and heal will really extend the life. I also dont use the straight Mink Oil anymore... just doesn't last long enough IMO, i've had much better results from Obenauf's. Rocky has a huge range of boots - some good, some OK, some down-right crap. Danner is another brand to look at if you dont mind lace-ups. I've used Muck boots a lot in pretty much every environment/condition to -40 to 100+ - super wet & humid to frozen to bone-dry. Muck makes good boots... just be sure to get the proper model as they make several different styles. There's some competitors to Muck that make excellent boots also. For the money, despite my good luck with Muck, i'm inclined to try Bog boots when my current pairs wear out.
I highly recommend a pair of redwing pecos 1155 boots best cowboy work boots hands down I have 4 pairs, I have a pair that has a manufacturer date of 6/92 and still going strong. I'm working in them in dirt grading, paving and concrete demo work they've been great. I slap on some boot grease for the winter season and I'm set.
You may want to switch from mink oil to Obenaufs LP, it was developed for work boots specifically. I would still initially treat the boot with Neetsfoot oil to take care of any factory dryness and some leather is just garbage. Pine tar works well to preserve leather soles and waterproof seems.
Red Wings are the best and longest lasting boots I’ve had had mine for 15 years
I have not tried Red Wing boots but they seem to have good reviews
Gray - Do you wear them?
usernamemykel yes almost every day
@@graycassidy7525 Thank you.
15 years, mmmm, you should use them much more frecuently
I love cowboy boots for horseback riding, but when I'm in mud, I like my Hunter boots--they are easy to clean since they are rubber. I use them year-round and had my pair for at least 4 years now.
I recommend a pair of Ariats ramblers for you both ive had two pairs in the last 5 year and a pair of sport outfitter for school,take a look at them if it catch yea eye
Please no
I've had a pair for 34 years Ranched, Rodeoed,all around use. Ya gotta know how to take care of them
I think use and care can only go so far. Eventually heavy use will take its toll. I wear boots daily, even caring for them regularly doesn’t save them from my adventures. The Rockies have lasted the longest under my conditions
Not sure what the hell this guy is doing to blow out a pair of justins every 6 months. I live on a farm and work at a slaughter lot . I wear them every day rain snow mud no matter . I had my last pair 8 years.
Marland - a pair of which?
What about the redwing/Irish setter boots. I've got a pair of their work boots (that I can't remember the name of for the life of me) that are waterlined and have a nice, tall rubber soul? They're pretty good in my book.
Haven’t tried them, so I can’t comment on them. But I’ve heard good things.
I got laredos I work with horses everyday and I had then about 2 years. Also I love ariat boots
What about ariat ramblers
Gday fella, I’m a Dairy Farmer in Aus and two boots I find ace are Redbacks or R.M Williams.
Nice video. I recommend giving ariats a try. I got my first pair a couple months ago and I love them. Also maybe Carolinas but they aren’t very good for someone who walks allot but I’ve heard of them lasting around 4 years.
Ariat’s quality has dropped off considerably and their leather has become too stiff. When they switched their production to China, I knew it was only a matter of time. I’ve got a pair from 12 years ago and they’re so much better than what’s being made today. I’m wearing my first pair of Double H now. We’ll see...
Those are two really cute kids. Bless you and yours.
Nothing outlasts a pair of Redwings. They hurt like hell for awhile but after broken in they are like house slippers 👍. I wear them every single day, rain or shine, and usually get 5 to 6 years of hard daily use. That might not sound like a lot but it is when they are only pair of boots you own. They are on my feet 10 hours a day every single day for that 5 or 6 years
Nick's, Wesco Boots, and White's are tougher and can be custom fit, though more expensive. All of them offer full resole and rebuild, will last you upwards of 10 years from what I'm aware.
Redwings are trash now and have been for at least 10yrs
How do the Rocky boots fit size wise I normally wear a 13w unless the boots already are wide I’ll get a regular 13 ? Also should I get a half or whole size down so they don’t slip ? Because I know the leather breaks in And kind stretches ?
Ariat works for me I get out 2 yrs out of the workhogs. Muck boots work really good too I get 5 yrs out of them
Shauna loves her Muck Boots, Charlie would love a pair of Muck Boots lol
I know the video is old will you link the leather bottom Justin boots?
Hello yall love from Cut and Shoot, Texas🙋♂️
I've been pretty happy with a pair of timberland pro 6 inch boots I bought 6 months back or so. They've been great. And I go threw boots every 6 or 8 months or so building powerlines in the mud and all weather.
Doug Smith I love my timberland pro pit bosses
Double H with their ice soles! American made and they last forever. Its pretty weird actually, the soles dont wear!
NOT american made. Their best ones are american assembled with global materials.
Great Video Ya"ll, Thanks for sharing.
What model of Justin's are those?
Red Wing Nailseat, look them up. Not fancy, but way tougher than any other boots. Definitely worth the investment.
As a Rancher/Farmer in Central Oklahoma it's time for an Upgrade I've had some for a while but they are tore up holes on the sides down up in my toes
Hello guys /girls !
I just started my new job , it’s requires loading hay bales ,Bermuda etc !
I load the trucks , I’m a new guy . I keep slipping everywhere because I step on the hay ! What boots should I buy ? Thank you 🙏
Looking for knowledge
I want a dam good hybrid. I wear Carolina loggers laced up everyday buy I wanna switch to cowboys or western style. There are so many brands and styles... Any suggestions? I'm hard on boots. I'm a logger during the day and ranch at night. So a good boot Is key
Rockies
I would suggest Anderson bean of Rod patrick they are expensive but last a really long time.
Double H with ICE sole is far and away the best boot for the job. The ice sole is far and away the best wearing sole you can possibly own. The boots are also American made with full grain leather. Bison or folklore leather is very durable and lasts a very long time. You would not be disappointed.
Which Justin boots did you have with the rubber soles?
Irish Setter has half size in the muck style boot and I leave them half flipped over when on and off and around properly. If I wear em up into the deep snow of north east I flip up because they are tall and just throw over a pair of gore Tex pants
My biggest issue in getting boots has been my foot.
I have wide 12.5 sized feet with high instep.
Nobody makes shoes that fit me unless they make custom fit. Currently looking at buying a full on Wilson's potentially.
Best boots I’ve ever had and I’ll stick with it. It’s a smaller company out of Pennsylvania known as Carolina Boots and I’ve had a pair their logger style for the past 3 years, I’ve never mink oiled them and I’ve worked on a farm every summer then plus wearing them all year and I’ve never had an issue. They are still waterproof and they still have a ton of tread on them. Only downside is they catch mud
I will have to check them out, I like small companies
How tight is it at the toe of the boot? I have what my family jokingly calls 'duck feet'. (A wide foot that is a bit square at the front.)
It seems a lot of these is because of a lack of maintenance. The leather boot bottom has been around for YEARS and there’s a reason they’re still around. Oil once a week and alternate boots everyday so the interior can dry out and not get ruined by dampness
I wear boots all the time. On and off the job. I love Ariat brand boots. Paid $180 for them.
Nice boots. I will take a look
I live in the Pacific Northwest, rains a lot from fall to spring. Try using Obenauf's Heavy Duty LP on your boots. Fire fighters and loggers had the same problems. Unlike the waterproofing oils etc it does not rot the stitching and waterproofs like a dream. They want their $400.00 or $500.00 Danner's lasting more than one season.
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Are all these boots waterproof?
Have you considered duck boots? I am considering it for around our property. I think will not have to worry about the seems.
JN Marin we haven’t but will! Thanks
Muck or duck boots are great for mud, wet, but if you are driving a shovel or need a harder sole for moving rocks / foot protection - I’ll go for a good pair of Ariat work boots.
Good point. I actually used one in this video th-cam.com/video/5X0x7_b1orA/w-d-xo.html for just that and more, such as standing on barbwire. The climate here is hot and the leather uppers really made a difference. The steel shank also helps. Keep up all the hard work. Regards
Fellow North Carolinian here (native) get some of those boots .you will love them.chemical resistance,non slip ,ect ect.perfect blend between traction and easily stomping of clay or a quick toe kick/ tap if not too caked on.you can ride ,shovel,run ,hike,wade through creek ect.all that after just pulling them on .if you want to get serious ...pull lases 3 wraps & double knot the bow.some ask up to $200 on EBay.get...doubt it.paid $20 per pair for only 2 pair I've needed to buy.outdoor flea market.millions made.Fayetteville & other major military bases anywhere near by floods the market I suppose. Next time I see some I'm buying as many as the guy has.2 for me & gifts.honestly ,they will out perform & outlast all those boots and any others at any price.GET SOME.you welcome.
Good night.
PS.not putting your Rockies down.on here looking for information on Arieats of something.thanks for video.do what I was thinking but back on track now.messed up last pair pouring concrete drive.had neglected boots & didn't know a thing about large scale concrete work.live & learn .By the way gorgeous family& property.blessed man.
Charlie, do you rotate your work boots or suggest more than one pair of work boots? Do you water proof your boots/ mink oil both ( your going out and work boots.)?
Normally I rotate, but currently I just wear the Rockies for everything. They clean up easy with a little saddle soap and mink oil
Get your self a pair of Caterpillar edgework. I work in the oil field and 1 pair keeps me dry and the rubber bottom lasts have one 3 years old and the leather and soles still are held together well.
You got to check out whites ranchers or thorogoods or nicks.
Adan vald Contreras we’ll definitely give them a look. Thanks!
I love Rocky boots, they last along time 3 pairs all still going strong
I wear rocky and redwing 1155 boots. Can’t go wrong.
Excellent review. I prefer a lace up leather work boot for the ranch so I've been wearing Justin's for over 30 years . For me at least, they seem to hold up well. Does Rocky make a lace-up western work boot? Well, I see you have a link, I'll take a look. For rubber Muck type boots I wear original Lacrosse boots that go up to the knee. My wife prefers Bogg's Mossy Oak, which are similar to Muck. She say's the Muck's fit too tight around sides of her foot. During the winter months, Muck type boots are a must around our horses and the ranch.
You play Lacrosse?
What are those rubber soled justin boots?
Charlie can I ask how many pairs of "work" cowboy booy do you wear/have??
How many paira of "going out" cowboy boots or do you just wear your work cowboy boots as also your going out BOOTS???
I used to have multiple pairs right now I just have the Rockies... all my nice pairs got rotated into working boots.
Great video
cheap homesteading thanks!
Need leather soles for riding horses..what leather doled boot?
Who makes that vest ?
Thanks for such an informative video. I would like your advice. My son (14) is going to be on a ranch this summer in Wyoming. They'll be riding a good part of the day as well as working. Would you recommend a dedicated western riding boot for him or do you think a hybrid will work like the Rocky's you recommend? Especially if his riding experience is limited. Thanks much!
If his riding experience is limited I would go straight western... less chance of getting stuck
You can resole boots even if the welt is cracked. All it is a strip of rubber or leather sewn to the upper that holds the sole in place. Might cost abit but it’s 100 percent possible
old vid, but for extreme hardcore work boots are redwing,, they are extremely tough. for down and dirty redwing. Double-H has had a few good boots, also but if you need boots that need to last, redwing.
Funny you mention georgia boots had a pair treated them once wene i I first got them and stayed dry for two years before they got wet treated again and negeted them other then that and after 3 and a half years of everyday use the bottem finally gave out as the steel in bodtten came out didnt go to resole soon enough
Love you guys ❤
Do you take care of your leather and treat it?
What part of NC y’all in? I’m in Norwood, Stanley county
How about Ariat boots?
Red Wing Pecos For The Ranch!!!!! Been Wearing Them For 30 Years!!!!
tedkenne we’ll have to look into them! Glad they’re working for you. 👍🏻
I got a pair of steel toe Pecos given to me about 8 years ago they made me fall in love with Redwing boots.
Insulated and waterproof can’t beat it
Red Wing Pecos really great
I will definitely have to take a look at the Red wings
Try a pair of double h boots with the ice sole they hold up amazingly and stay very dry. The big name brands seem to have gone to crap.
Irish setter Marshall for me!
Nice video. You e inspired me to grow my channel. Thanks.
tony lama's are meant to show off more than anything, but they are pretty waterproof and comfy