I need a good pair of work boots/shoes for working in the garage. What do you guys recommend as a good overall shoe/boot for auto mechanics?
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hey there was a thread about this a few weeks back, search for it they had a lot of great recomendations.
I've always had good luck with Danners. Once you get em broke in they give great support and are comfortable.
i have Red Wings. they cost more, but they last forever and with some Dr Scholls inserts, they are super comfy.
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Redwings
Redwings suck, get you a pair a Timberlands and thank me later.
Did, always do. Found nothing. Thanks
edit: http://www.svtperformance.com/forums/showthread.php?t=487626&highlight=work+boots
How did I miss that. But again, I'm interested specifically in garage usage not a construction boot. If they are one and the same, so be it.
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caterpillar steel toe ftw.
i prefer the alaskan style.
i prefer the alaskan style.
I usually end up using my bates military issued steel toed boots... can't beat the price! 
Although, I have been considering trying some redwings out.. I'm just very picky about how they fit and feel.
Although, I have been considering trying some redwings out.. I'm just very picky about how they fit and feel.
Redwings
Red Wings! FTW! a bit more money but they are American Made and last for years.
I have been buying them since 1990 and stand by them proudly. Buy one pair and they will last at least 2 years. I just purchased two pairs this year one for work and one for play. Plus I had my old ones resoled so I can just use them for work around the house or working on my truck or Mustang.
Mine usually last about 4 / 4 and a half years to 6 and I'm in commercial construction so they see their fair share of abuse...concrete dust, thick mud, dirt, water to steam tunnels, oil, some chemicals, and plastic primer/glue. Follow their instructions on how to take care of them and you will be surprised.
They are made of a think leather so you will have better protection from penetration then most boots, well I should say my style of boot is. They have the boot you want/need look through their catalog and they will help you.
If you need them to be resoled, after a while of use, they will do it for 50 to 75 bucks. They also give a discount to Union members. Good luck in your decision
I have been buying them since 1990 and stand by them proudly. Buy one pair and they will last at least 2 years. I just purchased two pairs this year one for work and one for play. Plus I had my old ones resoled so I can just use them for work around the house or working on my truck or Mustang.
Mine usually last about 4 / 4 and a half years to 6 and I'm in commercial construction so they see their fair share of abuse...concrete dust, thick mud, dirt, water to steam tunnels, oil, some chemicals, and plastic primer/glue. Follow their instructions on how to take care of them and you will be surprised.
They are made of a think leather so you will have better protection from penetration then most boots, well I should say my style of boot is. They have the boot you want/need look through their catalog and they will help you.
If you need them to be resoled, after a while of use, they will do it for 50 to 75 bucks. They also give a discount to Union members. Good luck in your decision
+1 on the Red Wings
I wear Rocky's. I wear the western roper style with Gortex lining, has the electrical shock rated soles. By far the most comfortable boots I have ever worn.... and I've had em all. The only downfall is they will run ya about 160.00-170.00 bucks. But... I won't own another brand of boots after these.
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