BEST Work Boots? || Carolina Boots Reviewed by a Tradesman

[@BradsWorkbench]

Sorry for no video update yet. Life happens, but I did give an update @ 27:50 minutes into this livestream. kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5fToX6cprB-oac I got laid off before I could make it the full year because of the whole covid thing. But in a nutshell i loved them. Better insoles than my ariats which helped with knee/back pain on those long days. But I hate the extra padding on the inside. After a few months it seems to loosen up and makes it tough to take the boots off at the end of the day. Seems small but at the end of a 16 hour day, last thing you want is having to struggle to pull your work boots off. Check out some TOOL REVIEWS here kzbin.info/aero/PLSJfPA4pLxo24gxfNehJD5XpNakuxMnck

[@ah5721]

my hubby works in hvac : mud rain, snow sleet , sheet metal , his boots last him 2 years before the sole dies and the leather stitches pop . he's in the market for new boots cause his current pair are cracking at the knuckle bones on the sole. he's busted wolverines and caterpillar hoping to find something better that lasts longer

[@buffalobmf]

I walk in sewage everyday in mine. Seem to hold up good. Still need a new pare of boots every year tho

[@RexKrueger]

That's a nice, clear video. Easy to understand!

[@BradsWorkbench]

Glad u swung through my neck of the woods

[@sullygarrison2005]

I work in mud up to my knees some days doing excavations and my lace up Carolina’s keep me dry through it all. I will definitely stick with Carolina’s for ever!

[@truckerpeterose]

100% Agreed. 16 years straight and I’ve worn nothing but Carolina loggers. Now that I’m older and laces slow me down too much, the last 4 years I have been wearing those exact slip on boots. From driving a truck and wrenching on the truck all year round these boots hold up great. I can get 2 years out of a pair easily but nothing better than a new pair of boots so I usually get a new pair every October. I’m actually due now.

[@BradsWorkbench]

Good to hear. I honestly never heard of them until i saw them on youtube

[@truckerpeterose]

Brads Workbench I buy these at a mark down shoe store called “Shoe Show” for $109-$129.

[@tonykestner8521]

Brads Workbench not being a pain but I’ve work a lot of different boots and I had the same problem with the lining in my boots at the heel and the guy in the boot store told me it was from using the toe of my other boot to take them off I pull them off by hand now and I don’t have that problem any more not sure if you do or not just figured I would mention it

[@timsworkshop85]

I got my first pair of Carolina work boots around 6 months and so far they are the best work boots I’ve had yet (and they are made in USA)!

[@BradsWorkbench]

Good deal. Hope i get the same result

[@johnknight8540]

I work as a boiler operator. And these brand boot hold up best. I wear the lineman low heel ones. I'm working in caustic, acid ,hot slag everywhere , going up and down stairs and working with steel/ metal alot of times. The ones I wear have stitching that goes from top to the bottom of the sole. They last around a year and a half on average before the chemicals eventually break down the leather.

[@BradsWorkbench]

Sounds similar to my situation. These have done well. I have no problem recommending them

[@chrissavage9349]

I just switched to slip on always bought the Carolinas with logger heel steel toe shank and heel and the first slips on I got was Justin's glad to see Carolina hs slipons

[@BradsWorkbench]

Yup, they hand a few different styles 👍

[@christofix]

I wish we had nice looking work boots like this here in Belgium. These almost look to nice to work with. This was an honest review my friend thank you for that .

[@BradsWorkbench]

Its always hard to walk in the mud for the first time but once you do it gets easier. I do typically spend quite a bit on my boots because its truely one tool i use everyday, all day.

[@JoseMora-wc5zz]

They look as good as they function. Really well, amazing.

[@BradsWorkbench]

They are well built, my last live stream I did an update on how they preformed. Ill be putting time stamps in the description

[@BeardedSeabee82]

I have had good luck with Carolina internal composite metguards at steel plant, along with lehigh, and redwing also had really good luck with. Being on your feet all day on concrete, caustics, welding, etc etc.

[@BradsWorkbench]

Good deal.... ive considered going back to red wings but honestly it looks like their quality went down while the price has gone up. Boots are definitely one thing ive learned to buy the best i can afford

[@lewweb451]

Update pls

[@BradsWorkbench]

Since Im so far behind on reviews, I talked about and showed them in this stream. Skip to 27:50 kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5fToX6cprB-oac

Hello there. Caroline boots looks like a good firm. it was a different and interesting video. I watched curiously.

[@BradsWorkbench]

Thanks for coming by

[@LeGiTxHiTm4n]

I work in a tire shop as a manager and I'm on my feet every day, all day. Carolina and Ariats are some the best boots for the price, they might be expensive but They really do hold, and can take a beating when it comes to dirt oil grease or gass dumped on them or even having a 20 too 30 pound rim dropped on them they really are some of the best steel toe boots IDC what anyone says. There good boots I work in the every day, and am extremely comfortable no matter what the season is lol

[@BradsWorkbench]

Good to hear

[@dukesworld3020]

I never used Carolina Boots, but I always wore cowboy style boots. And yes steel toe.

[@BradsWorkbench]

Its the only way to go in my opinion. Protect you from mud, water, crushing your toes, and even snakes to an extent

[@dukesworld3020]

@@BradsWorkbench Yeah, but they won't protect you from a forklift. I was standing beside one telling my worker what to do and didn't notice I was to close. When he drove off he ran over my foot and I went to the hospital to have my boot cut off. When I got back to work he was afraid I would fire him. I said no, I should have noticed how close I was standing. And you know it is, Shit happens!!! I hope the boots work out for you!!

[@TheFlatlander440]

Some good looking Carolina boots there Brad. I hope they work out and meet your expectations. I'd def be interested to see them after 6 months of wear and tear on the job site. Thanks for sharing. Cheers!

[@BradsWorkbench]

Im looking forward to it as well

[@trampleonserpentsandscorpi8576]

Well it’s been a year now so..... LETS SEE THEM!

[@BradsWorkbench]

Did a livestream update.... got laid off 7-8 months after that with the whole covid thing. But in a nutshell i loved them. Better insoles than my ariats which helped with knee/back pain on those long days. But I hate the extra padding on the inside. After a few months it seems to loosen up and makes it tough to take the boots off at the end of the day. Seems small but at the end of a 16 hour day, last thing you want is having to struggle to pull your work boots off.

[@BradsWorkbench]

Skip to 27:50..... kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5fToX6cprB-oac

[@RADIOACTIVEMASCULINITY]

Boots are so important for the working man! This will be a great review to share with everyone!

[@BradsWorkbench]

Very true

[@ifitsnotbrokenfixit1193]

All i purchase is Carolina's. They are a tad heavier. But the trade off is they last me a little over a year. And watching this video reminds me that I need a new pair for the first of the year. I get mine from the amish he prebreaks them in for an extra $20.oo.

[@BradsWorkbench]

Nice, i just got back home and now after a month im pretty satisfied. See how they hold up

[@ifitsnotbrokenfixit1193]

@@BradsWorkbench I don't work in oil fields. But on heavy equipment and outdoor power equipment. Im on concrete all day. Welding cutting, all kinds of oil. I have tried them all. From redwings to thorogood's(spelling) Carolina's has held up the best. When dropping $200.oo for a pair of boots i expect them to last at least a year. And they do.

[@BradsWorkbench]

@@ifitsnotbrokenfixit1193 awesome to hear

[@billcarey9184]

what do they do to "prebreak" them in?

[@ifitsnotbrokenfixit1193]

@@billcarey9184 i normally brake then in. Sometimes I'll pay the dealer a few bucks to do it

[@OUTLAWTUPACTHUGLIFE]

I LOVE your cowboy boots, Brad! I've LOVED cowboy boots since I was little! I have a broken-in brown pair with a more pointed toe and stitching on the toe. I wear mine with loose jeans, jerseys and even shorts!! I LOVE the stitching on the toe of cowboy boots. I think it makes them stand out more. I LOVE how they make me look taller. I'm 5'10" and I wear size 12. Cowboy boots need their own paid holiday!! :) :) I feel the same way you do about cowboy boots! 👍😎😊👊 I want a black pair next, maybe with the metal toe taps on them!! Can't wait!!

[@andrewc9790]

I'm told that once a composite toe is "Struck" it's compromised, it may or may not protect your foot the next time.

[@BradsWorkbench]

They say that with alot of things, just like hard hats. Its mostly a liability thing with all safety equipment.

[@410AutoTech]

Time will only tell . Great intro to the shoes and the ending was pretty catchy . Thought I was watching a commercial!! Great video🤟

[@BradsWorkbench]

Yea i had fun making it. Sometimes you just get in that zone

[@PawOfRizzo]

I have some Ariat's that I was surprised broke in quick, so if the Carolina boots are more comfortable, then the Carolina's must be quite comfortable. I look forward to what you find.

[@BradsWorkbench]

Yup, i love my ariats alot... bought the same style 3 years in a row. These carolinas are definitely even more comfortable. Now to see if they'll last

[@PawOfRizzo]

@@BradsWorkbench I have some Wolverine steel toes I bought when I worked in a refinery about 6 years ago that I've loved so much I have also bought the same model a couple more times. Mine last far longer though BUT when I wore them for work, I'm in IT so mostly just needing them for safety requirements going from computer to computer at a field site. So mine were never getting the wear and tear yours do actually doing the real work in the oilfields. But I do like my boots so much I pretty much wear them always on my own time.

[@BradsWorkbench]

@@PawOfRizzo yea i never liked the Wolverines... just didnt fit right to me. That being said i havent bought any in probably 8 years or so

[@TroijanSkinhead]

These boots will be toast when you start torching. Don't argue.

[@BradsWorkbench]

Torching? If you're refering to flares of any sort, i dont mess with them

[@tasaytabay5350]

Red Wing Shoes u.s.a !

[@BradsWorkbench]

I used to love red wings but the price went up and quality went down. Still better boots than many others tho

[@bye92]

Brad you know I love your videos! Do an update on your Catalina boots! I'm a landscaper and I put in a lot of patios I'm rough on my boots man but I love my Carolinas

[@bye92]

Bro I'm still waiting on an update on these boots! Lol I wanna buy these but I want your opinion

[@BradsWorkbench]

Check out the stream linked in the pinned comment. You can jump to an explanation of what happened with them and why theres no update

[@bye92]

@@BradsWorkbench I actually found the video right after I made this comment thanks bud!

[@BradsWorkbench]

@@bye92 lol no worries. Hope it helps

[@christopherharpster9330]

I'm thinking about pulling the trigger on these boots next. I've been wearing Double H boots for years now, and they preformed great, but with a new promotion(now I'm an equipment operator instead of in the trenches laying pipe) I want to see how they go. I'm usually about a year in what I am currently wearing.

[@BradsWorkbench]

They are definitely the most comfortable. Only draw back is taking them off can be a pain

[@ifitsnotbrokenfixit1193]

Was that kiss for Bearded seabee82?

[@BradsWorkbench]

🤫

[@topwolfautomotive6274]

got to have good boots have a great week Sir

[@BradsWorkbench]

Agreed, in my younger days i tried to skimp... but now i definitely try to get the best i can afford at the time

[@danmckevittstoolsbagels3258]

Can't wait for 6 months

[@BradsWorkbench]

Should be interesting

[@calebholloway1993]

So wheres the next review....

[@BradsWorkbench]

I know, its coming. I can tell you they held up better than my ariats so far

[@victorious2178]

Hi Brad, hey so how'd the boots work out bro???

[@BradsWorkbench]

Much more comfortable than my ariats. I talked about them about 15 minutes into this live stream since I havent been able to get a full video out kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5fToX6cprB-oac

[@codyway7424]

After watching this, I'm sticking with my Justins.

[@megadethguym7977]

I use this style boots but I don't get them with a heel I wear out the heel fast on the opposite sides

[@BradsWorkbench]

Every job i've ever had always required a defined heal. Ive never worn any boots without one

[@megadethguym7977]

@@BradsWorkbench oh ok

[@truckerpeterose]

I also have Ariat boots for riding my horses. The soles of the Carolina boots are too beefy and leave your feet stuck in the stirrups. Learned that lesson the hard way on a nasty old Mare that didn’t want to ride this old man.

[@BradsWorkbench]

That is one this ive noticed is the carolinas dont slip on and off as easily... still deciding if thats a good or bad thing. But as you pointed out its situational

[@XelaOso850]

My loggers are going on 3 years now

[@BradsWorkbench]

Good to know... ill be filming the 6 month update next week. Ive been very happy except for 1 big annoyance

[@XelaOso850]

Brads Workbench noice!! I forgot to mention my loggers are Carolinas so yeah! those boots look a lot cooler than I thought they would at least but yeah not all the Carolinas are amazing but the two pairs i got are them high quality pairs i guess

[@jasonprasch6965]

So are the Carolinas more comfortable than the ariats?

[@BradsWorkbench]

more comfortable yes.... but i have experienced a problem with the padding/lining coming loose and causes my foot to get trapped. Will go into more depth on the 6 month update. But yes they are WAY easier on my knees and feet

[@jeremiahking2858]

Which Carolina boot specifically is this?

[@BradsWorkbench]

Item #: CA8536.... update getting filmed soon 👍

[@virginialax03]

did you do a follow up review?

[@themaintenanceman1]

Man you walk slow 😂. Just kidding great review and the ending was awesome. I felt so special when you blew me that kiss

[@BradsWorkbench]

Lol

[@andrewc9790]

What do you do in the oil field? Run water pumps? Flow back? Just curious.

[@BradsWorkbench]

No we are on the water treatment side. So we treat water to kill bacteria, h2s, iron, all kinds of nasty stuff. When they are short handed i play operator where i watch over the unit and test quality. Otherwise i stay more on the maintenance/fabrication side.

[@BradsWorkbench]

Watch to the end and you'll see a short montage of me at work, although i was showing the boots more than anything

[@andrewc9790]

I did, I saw the reserve pit and pumps. I didn't know your job was a thing, now I do. Looking forward to the update on the boots. Thanks

[@BradsWorkbench]

@@andrewc9790 well thank you, most dont make it that far. Thats what i get for assuming 🤦‍♂️ but yea more and more companies are starting to recycle their water since its getting to the point of being more cost effective than putting it down injection wells 👍

[@WatermelonPeppermint]

I am looking to get myself a pair, but the ones I DID purchase seemed to fit okay, the heel slippage seemed fine, but it has given me terrible blisters. I'm wondering if I got ones that are just a bit too small since they rub my heel when they slip.

[@BradsWorkbench]

Does the padding slide and move around when you go to take you're foot out? This is an issue i just had recently. It will be addressed in my 6 month update but they told me it was a defect and are sending a new pair. They also want to investigate the cause and i will be including that in the update video as well

[@WatermelonPeppermint]

@@BradsWorkbench it does not move around. I'm thinking it may be smaller than what I truly need. If that isn't it, I dont know what the issue is still.

[@BradsWorkbench]

@@WatermelonPeppermint yea, id say try the next width up. I where an EE. Their customer service is usually pretty responsive

[@SgtJoeSmith]

Brad is so handsome in boots. 😆

[@BradsWorkbench]

😘

[@SgtJoeSmith]

@@BradsWorkbench haha. 😆

[@DivineMisterAdVentures]

Um - 8 months ...

[@mrfenderguy1]

@7:49 , sexy LOL

[@BradsWorkbench]

😘

[@truckerpeterose]

I wonder what kind of boots liberals wear to work? Oh never mind🤣

[@dukesworld3020]

Jackass boots!!! LOL

[@testticklehead]

It's been almost 5 months....whats the verdict? I need to buy work boots within the next week and I need some answers before I buy.

[@BradsWorkbench]

They have been head and shoulders more comfortable than the ariats. Only downfall i have found is the padding in the heal moves and can sometimes make them a pain to take off.