What boots would you wear?

[@jonsingle1614]

I am from India....I wear steel toe sandals...very comfortable

[@christophertorres8265]

😂😂😂

[@FlyingTerminator]

@@christophertorres8265bruh I bet u still wear sketchers😂😂

[@kevinroberts9580]

Back in my day twenty years ago we all wore Red Wing welding boots, They were tough and comfortable

[@WesternWeldingAcademy]

Stunning

[@askurmom1]

If you can afford them Red wing is the way to go. I've worn many pairs of shitty boots, that's probably half the reason I walk funny now. I can't wait to get myself a pair of $200+ Red wings. It's not that much compared to what some of these people pay for the dunks and whatever vintage sneakers we wore as kids.

[@Titantitan001]

Everyone in my shop wears the moccasin red wings, no steel toe and a very limited tread but also slip resistant. I do Tile though so we aren’t doing welding lol. Only on side jobs Ill braze some copper but thats about all I am doing with fire.

[@Mike-pn8ln]

​@@askurmom1lol youre lucky to get dakotas for 200. My last pair of wings was 430 canadian. I went top end 8 inch heel water proof though😅

[@kevinroberts9580]

@@Titantitan001 You don't braze copper, you solder it. Unless you're doing A/C lines then you use silver solder. M u knees couldn't do tile work, I'll stick to plumbing

[@danielfinney4295]

I quit wearing steel toes a while back. I wear the same Ariat cowboy boots that Rip wears in Yellowstone. Most comfortable boot I've ever worked in. My grandpa always told me before he left this shitty world, don't go cheap on your boots or your bed, because if you're not in one you're in the other

[@layleedayne4772]

Agreed I have Ariat boots ( comfy and durable). While the price up front feels like a lot, the long term cost is less than the sweatshop/ child labor shoes most people in the us wear.

[@danielfinney4295]

@@layleedayne4772 a lot of the guys I work with wear those really cheap Walmart boots, and wonder why their backs and knees hurt. I try to tell them it's the boots on their feet but they ain't having it.

[@layleedayne4772]

@@danielfinney4295 if it means anything to you I agree with you. If your feet aren't healthy those problems can work their way up the body especially if there's any injury. Lost of modern shoes too because they don't give at all out pressure or squeeze the foot too much that the arches start to drop which is bad. I've heard a few sports medicine professionals talk about it happening to their semipro athletes.

[@layleedayne4772]

I also just remembered one of the biggest issues with steel toes is that the toe caps themselves are meant to fit both sides. They don't have a left and right form for them which can cause uneven pressure on the toes or cramp them.

[@WesternWeldingAcademy]

Good tip

[@jedediahhoffman7925]

Red wing is, in my opinion, the best boot available. Comfortable, tough, and the only boot i can squeeze 2 years out of. Timberland doesn't get enough recognition, they make awesome comfortable work boots as well. Glad to see them getting some love. I was surprised not to see any Carolina boots on here. They are a amazing boot, especially if your on a student budget.

[@WesternWeldingAcademy]

Cheers man!

[@JohnDoe-im3ii]

Try whites. Five years.

[@tylerloyd4207]

Irish setters too.

[@307living3]

I agree ever since I got them my feet have never felt better

[@kylekocin8672]

Redwing and Carolina are both top notch got at least 4 years out of both haha

[@mbpark270]

Thorogood all day! Best boot for the price & union made in America

[@WesternWeldingAcademy]

That's right!

[@juscallmesir]

I second that

[@gabrielgalaxygh]

Go Redwing if you got the money

[@williamthomson4450]

​@gabrielgalaxygh thorogoods are way better. They last twice as long, they are comfortable right out of the box, and no in soles needed.

[@gabrielgalaxygh]

@@williamthomson4450 never tried them to be honest. I'll have to give them a try

[@Strings-jg2to]

I prefer ankle high slip on boots. Laces get burned up eventually.

[@malinko35]

Yeah I think the romeo style work boots are really nice

[@aaronemblem266]

I wore my Justin’s for 6 years until the sole came completely off very comfortable boots, my keen moc toes 3 years of wear and still very comfortable. I only bought my redwing Irish setter ashbys because my new position at work requires black boots

[@juju4rmthesouth]

Those timberland pros are so comfortable 💯💯

[@Honkers716]

Keen Cincinnati 6" are the most comfortable boots, feets down. Huge sole and they have technology to help relieve back pain.

[@Gibsonfan1989]

Thats what I've worn for years now

[@mylesm9136]

Just bought these today hoping they work out!

[@xbear7473]

too bulky for me

[@dgf41780]

I've had my White's for 17 years. I have a pair of my father's White's boots I wear occasionally that are 52 years old. Both have been rebuilt a number of times over two careers that together spanned over 60 years. Add in Fox River socks made in Iowa for a combination that will serve you for a lifetime.

[@Resistculturaldecline]

Whites, Wesco, JK, Franks, etc are a different tier level than most people are aware of

[@WesternWeldingAcademy]

Wow! 17 years is a really long time!

[@McNamEvan]

Sitting at a desk prob pretty easy on them.

[@ktanner11]

Belleville combat boots. Best noots i have ever owned period. Wear like sneakers and my last pair lasted 5 years 2 in the sandbox

[@christianmarcelo6864]

Twisted x took me 2 weeks to fully break is atleast 10 hours each day but it’s worth it bc they look nice even tho they are work boots

[@jaymiller393]

Thorogoods hands down best boot ever worn.

[@BlackRabbitt92]

Only one honest fella here. Anyone who works on their feet all day knows damn well there’s almost no such thing as comfortable enough to be called comfortable. Feet are gonna hurt the same no matter what after you been on em for 12+ hours

[@msawbear]

The Keen Cincinnati boots are pretty interesting. Just in case you wanted a moctober suggestion

[@WesternWeldingAcademy]

Thanks for that!

[@bentonvanderwege7634]

Thorogoods all day. Best boots I’ve ever had.

[@therapinape9757]

For 6 months. Then they wear out

[@WesternWeldingAcademy]

Thorogoods are the good stuff!

[@REVERIEMEDIASoCal]

If youre on a budget get timb pros, comfy af, Thorogood USA 🇺🇸 all the way if you want something to last and comfy after break in, plus they can be restitched and new sole

[@thehillshaveeyes2200]

I love caterpillar the cats r the best ones I've had

[@yankeesfanforlife506]

I’ll take the redwings

[@belowthemasondixisonline4098]

Ariat Work Hog composite toe work boots.

[@peterweth]

Guarantee the guys in the booth thought they were getting student of the week.

[@WesternWeldingAcademy]

Hmmm

[@MineEngineer]

JK O.T. Boots are some of the best.

[@Beardman56]

It's sad how many people will never know the glory of JK boots

[@jaretbray]

Timberland pros are great (for the price) in my opinion.

[@RonyTomo420]

Red Wings are the best

[@matthewla16]

Blundstones all day! Most comfortable boots I’ve ever worn and stand up to whatever I throw at them

[@ianps4102]

My pick is thorogood boots

[@WesternWeldingAcademy]

Good choice

[@user-wi5ko5vf7k]

Moc toe 6 inch 🤌🏼

[@noahhunt8575]

Redback chelseas. Got these for work and oh man are they cozy.

[@ncozzolino]

Cool....you interviewed Morgan Wallen

[@vancepowers6427]

Thorogood is the way to go

[@loganrench5680]

I rotate between ariats ,twisted x mocs ,thorogood and whites it just depends what type work I'll be doing for the day

[@WesternWeldingAcademy]

Plenty of choices

[@calineman]

Kenetrek by far the best boot ive ever worn. Ive tried just about every boot out there.

[@jesuszarate3018]

Twisted x for me I walk and climb 8-9 miles per shift and have great support and most comfortable boot I’ve ever worn, been wearing them for over 10 years and last more than red wing and ariat don’t like the thorogoods they are not comfortable at all and a pain to lace them up, Justin’s are for entry level people barely dipping their toes in the field and once they wear out they upgrade to other boots

[@TimeSensitiveOutdoors]

Double H for me but non-steel/safety toe preferably.

[@sebastiannovotny2955]

Just picked up a pair of Danner boots. Not bad so far, would recommend for sure

[@Sketchyowl]

I love my danner elk hunters

[@joshbrown6282]

Thorogood! American made !

[@WesternWeldingAcademy]

Cool stuff!

[@blin762]

Ariat workhogs all the way 💯

[@jakemyers9765]

Chippewa with “after market” soles haven’t let me down

[@askurmom1]

That's a decent brand from what I hear. I always wanted to go with the Red wings though. I can't afford them I end up with Walmart or timberland, and 2nd hand. 🤷

[@WesternWeldingAcademy]

Nice

[@twisted_fb1280]

I just weld in either Vans or Converse

[@WesternWeldingAcademy]

They're cool but it's good to invest in great quality boots!

[@donovancarter6198]

“If they ain’t comfy hit it with a hammer” some old head mentioned it to me in the shoe store when I was young. Turns out he’s right🤣😂the Justin drywall line is stiff as a gawd damn board. I went at em for about 30 minutes just twisting and compressing the leather. Now the most comfortable boots I own😂

[@MrCanManD]

I used to manage a Red Wing store... never understood the infatuation with moc toe stitching for the welders 😅

[@IntusMortuum]

Danner Reckonings! like wearing sneakers, and they are still going strong after 5 years

[@ProdINSNXEGHXST]

I’ve worn Carolina’s for a couple years then gave Chippewa a try, I’m definitely satisfied with the Chippewas I have. I’ll probably end up buying more pairs in the future

[@jaredthompson1522]

Threw my twisted X boots away. 3 months in the inside lining ripped out in the heel. Boot repair shop was 3 months out so bought some ariats.

[@jasondonnelly8940]

Red wings are really good timberland is good too. I wanna say georgia boots are the most comfortable ive owned. I hope all these welders go union!!

[@bartpruett9745]

Like Craig hospital hoodie.

[@MrStaybrown]

Tony Lama Mens Junction steel toe. The best Western style work boot. Dang comfy too and they even come in extra wide sizes for big boys.

[@adriannegron6974]

Thorogood boots are the best, welder and carpenter here and once I bought a pair I never bought any other brand again

[@SkulkerMechanic1989]

I put my own insoles in my Justin’s which make them comfy AF

[@markmalaney5224]

Irish Setter's or Tims!

[@Carbon_rod]

I wear danners boots moc toe tobacco. They’ve been the most comfortable compared to wolverines or red wings.

[@Sean_Red]

The Durango rebel steel toe work boots are phenomenal very comfortable and seems durable and is good for a brick masonry job or any other job that is in the construction industry.

[@Dusty-uy3ev]

Thoroghgood are the only ones 🇺🇸

[@SBS_Auto]

Twisted x are my favorite.

[@WesternWeldingAcademy]

🤔

[@everybodyhigh]

Red Wing Irish Setter

[@Modern_day_primitive]

Carolina moc toe ca7011 and ca7811 all day everyday. American made and most comfortable boots I've ever worn

[@reese15m]

Cody James are comfy

[@motorman111jld]

I wore timberland pros. Went to buy replacement boots and the specific timberland pros were not in stock. So I got Ariats. They were not as comfortable as my 2 year old worn out timberland pros.

[@WesternWeldingAcademy]

🥲

[@wesman7837]

I always loved my Timberlands but they are almost always hard to find.

[@motorman111jld]

@@wesman7837 yes they are!

[@nathanbarrett9209]

Def thorogoods I’ve had timberland pros and redwings. Nothing beats some thorogood moc toes they get even more comfortable with time

[@nickmaguire333]

I've been wearing my timberland pros for a couple years, other than them eating through laces, I love them!

[@WesternWeldingAcademy]

Noice

[@bigwheel9132]

All of the pros I’ve tried are just too dang hot

[@lestagez]

red wings all day

[@nutellapancake6957]

Depending on what conditions I’m in, I wear Ariat Boots, Carolina Work Boots, Wolverines, and Justin. I only have one pair of steel toe boots from Timberland. I do however prefer my Carolina boots since they are very comfortable for me and are not too heavy.

[@shawnbradford2243]

Twisted X by far, worn them for 10+ years

[@WesternWeldingAcademy]

Awesome

[@jpascaln]

Twisted X are the most UNCOMFORTABLE boots I ever put on for 20 seconds.

[@wyattwilliams3065]

I’ve never had a pair of red wings that lasted me longer than 6 months, don’t know if it’s because the salesman doesn’t know what I’m actually looking for or what but I’ll never buy red wings again. Id rather get the 50$ special from Walmart once a year. Standing in 1-2 inches of water all day.

[@therapinape9757]

My twisted x boots lasted 4 months lol they were 220 bucks. My $120 Justin’s have lasted 3 years

[@AJWRodeo]

​​@@therapinape9757 I got a pair of ariats and they are so comfortable and they've lasted 9 months so far Edit: They costed me $120 but that was on a 50% discount

[@localyokel1000]

Twisted X pull on boots suck balls. They NEVER wear in, bastard to get on and off. Just straight up horrible.

[@njt03]

@@wyattwilliams3065get a different job 😂😂

[@Dopeboi_93]

Twisted x are the boots to go. Very comfortable. I just bought me my third pair couple days ago

[@MrJblazejr]

Thorogood. No comp.

[@WesternWeldingAcademy]

👀

[@JC_958]

Went from Carolinas to Keens

[@WesternWeldingAcademy]

How is it?

[@JC_958]

@Western Welding Academy I like the toughness of Carolinas, yet, they are a heavier boot. Flat bottom Keens are so much more comfortable.

[@WesternWeldingAcademy]

@@JC_958 Always be comfortable

[@andyreid7274]

Thorogoods are where it's at.

[@okiedoke6373]

thoroughgood's aren't that comfortable is boot I've owned I don't know how many sets of them but what they do offer is the ultimate foot protection when you eat dum dum for lunch and drop in 1800 lb Beam on your foot you get to keep your toes

[@EliasTheUnusual]

Thoroughgood steel toes kinda cut the sides of my feet after the leather stretched on the sides and peices of something was coming out of them

[@EC-ol6ck]

​@@EliasTheUnusualI've only had one pair. I have the moccasin toe electrical rated steel toe. Great boots, feel good

[@07slowbalt]

Sure if you like a $250 boot thats wore out after 9 months. Then they wont stand behind their product and will try to upsale you again with a $90 resole.

[@jedediahhoffman7925]

My buddy swears by them. Never owned a pair personally. Might have to try them out since now the closest Redwing dealer is over an hour and a half away.

[@ubernate860]

Red Wings are incredibly comfortable once they break in. I can wear them for 12 hours no problem.

[@malinko35]

I like Ariat and Wolverine steel toed boots. I hunt them down.

[@fuckwoke830]

I barefoot welding

[@chrismacphersom3258]

Red wing Irish setters. Bought em used and lasted me another 10 yrs.

[@jasonmyers5346]

Kennetreks are awesome I have a pair of them for hunting boots

[@ronwallace6273]

teel toe with leather and steel wrapped over the shoestrings i liked Redwings.

[@deadwooddooley3202]

Ariat heritage ropers are some of the most comfortable work boots I’ve owned after ariat venttek cowhands

[@pablovelazquez3377]

Red wing is the best hands down!!

[@AlexanderRodriguez-vs3xk]

Twisted x is not comfortable 😂 but I love them

[@eric558]

Tecovas midlands all day

[@cannontaylor97]

I wear Georgia boots

[@johnmyers9960]

Timberland pros are very comfortable...... waterproof...to a degree

[@LacrosseStud]

Ariat ramblers are amazing boot and I’m surprised that some welders are not using them

[@hunterdavis-bd8fu]

Ariat all day man

[@big_mf_wil]

Timberland pro’s are top tier for sure

[@alexdonnelly9821]

Under rated boot

[@b85douglas]

Damn I wore mine out but really believed they were great was bout to get a pair of Redwings but I'm getting the pros again

[@Juniorzeeseven1]

Which timberland model?

[@TheBILLIARMSTRONG]

tim pros are all steel toes , too heavy in my opinion

[@Tdunksmane]

Thorogoods. Best boots.

[@WesternWeldingAcademy]

yessir!

[@jayusher576]

Thorogood or carolina american made best in the business

[@The219Beast]

The lack of little American flags on these people boots is unnerving. Thorogood ALL DAY!

[@javida1nonly]

Red Wings hands down. I tried the Tim’s and other expensive boots but for me nothing beats the Red Wing.

[@JohnDoe-im3ii]

Smokejumpers

[@kevingarrard6832]

Thorogood

[@timmymccheee7213]

J&K outta Spokane Wa. Slippers right outta the box

[@mad0uche]

I don’t know who J and K is, but JK boots are definitely not slippers right out of the box, unless your slippers prohibit your foot from bending when you switch from the brake / gas pedals

[@malakisands8180]

I rotate between Timberland Pro, Danner and Irish Setters. Work maintenance walking 15+ miles a day

[@muchachoalegreh3795]

Ive had red wings and Ariat for work, and i made the switch to Timberland pros the most comfortable and slip resistant boot

[@dennisnalllcoppers3234]

Atlas Goretex best!

[@isaacyoung6331]

Ariat or red wings the way to go period

[@simoncorriere8209]

Kenetreks haha wearing mountaineering boots in a welding shop.

[@edwardpoff575]

Thorogoods 8” lace ups wedge sole

[@AnthemBassMan]

I wear my Red Wing 604 boots. Extremely comfortable with the SuperSole 2.0 on them. But I’ve been eyeing up a pair of Iron Rangers. Not for a work boot, just a going out with my Wife boot.

[@dropshot_outdoors]

As much as id like to buy from smaller companies, for the price and durability you really cannot beat Ariat, never had a problem, and there rebar jeans arent too bad either

[@ralphtorres1737]

My family in Mexico wear tire thread sandals and trust me theyre made for 2 billion miles , leather straps need replacement before you run out of tire thread😅 true story

[@yvnpaco3601]

Red wings will last a lifetime, best option for any work boot

[@destruxandexploze2552]

Best I ever had was Dr. Martens Industrial, they discontinued that line, but I’ve been wearing my pair for 4 years and they’re even more comfortable than the shoes I wear 😂 Steel toe, slip resistant, static dissipative. They are great! I just replaced the laces and insoles the other day and have been looking at mink oil and other conditioners to make them look good again. But I don’t plan to stop wearing them!

[@WesternWeldingAcademy]

Good to know!

[@alexisd-m3802]

Royer flx are pretty durable and comfy

[@noahsequoyah1296]

Ariat workhogs gotta be my favorite work boots