Looking for stylish work boot recommendations.
I'm on my feet for 8 hours each day, and I usually walk around 15 - 20k steps in a day so I'm looking for some very comfortable but somewhat stylish boots for work. My work is blue collar so it's just jeans and a t-shirt each day, but I do like a good looking boot.
I'd like to budget below $200.
I'm okay buying used.
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Do you need toe protection or insulation?
Nah. I'm inside walking on tile. Just comfort.
My recommendation would be to go to a redwing store and try on a bunch of stuff, comfort really comes down to your foot and the last so best to try on first, then you can look online for secondhand
I'm assuming you already know about Redwings and their pricing, you won't get a new pair for $200 but you can easily get a good used pair.
I work in a refinery, 12 hour shifts. If you're looking for a good quality boot for a low price, Golden Fox is an excellent candidate. Their moc toe work boot is very durable, well made and comfortable. You can always find them on Amazon for around $100. They make a "Made in the USA" version of the boot for 200, it's got better finishing and stitching but function and performance wise it's the same.
Is it stylish? No, it's a work boot. I know you want to look good but it you're working on your feet all day and you have to pick between cost, style, and function I'd prioritize cost and function.
Golden Fox Work Boots 6" Men's Moc Toe Wedge Comfortable Boot for Construction https://a.co/d/bv7WnLi
Golden Fox Work Boots 6" Men's Moc Toe Wedge Comfortable Boot for C...
Golden Fox Work Boots 6" Men's Moc Toe Wedge Comfortable Boot for Construction
If you want something a little more stylish but less durable, Timberland Pro work boots are good. Better looking, not as durable, worse insole. I've had my current pair for 2 years and they're about to die, my Golden Fox were still going strong after 4 years. I got rid of them because I figured it was time for new boots, I could have had them resoled and kept going.
If you get the Timberland boots, do yourself a favor and put another insole in, I put a Dr Scholl's gel insert in and it dramatically improved the boot for me
Timberland PRO Men's Direct Attach 6 Inch Soft Toe Insulated Waterproof Work Boot, Marigold https://a.co/d/3UtfkoG
Timberland PRO Men's Direct Attach 6 Inch Soft Toe Insulated Waterp...
Inspired by our original yellow boot, this waterproof and insulated, steel-toe boot features an oil-resistant, non-marking rubber lug outsole for traction and our exclusive technology footbed for shock absorption and energy return.
Hi, appreciate the feedback. I only say stylish because I work with people all day and I want to look presentable. It's not like warehouse or factory work.