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Ive been buying the same pair of steel toes every two years. It now time for my fifth pair. I find out that this particular "model" is now new and improved, with most people saying the older style was way better. Though it might be blessing in disguise. Maybe Ill go all out and get myself a good pair of Red Wings. I know nobody cares. BUT THIS HURTS ME DEEP
FP Edit: Wow... I honestly thought this wouldnt get out of rising. Feels good to know that others feel the same way about their boots. Thanks for all the suggestions. Gonna have to set aside a whole day to find a good pair now.
To answer a few questions.
Typo in the title - Should read my boots. Wolverine still makes boots, just not the same pair.
1) I currently have a pair of Wolverines. Would love to get them resoled and keep using them, but water has gotten into them, and honestly, I dont think that smell is going to go away.
2) Going to try my luck in store, see if they have a few stragglers left since I couldnt find em online.
3) I work in a little bit of everything. From construction to auto repair. I just dont feel at ease without the steel toe and thick leather.
I guess this is the part where I can ask for stuff? Send Overwatch stuff.... or anything really, doesnt matter.
Stay safe Imgur, be good to each other, and take some time to slow down and smell the flowers. See you guys on the point.... or not.
mustangmolly
Check out Thorogood boots from Weinbrenner. American made and a great company!
dantesimgurno
Still wear my Thorogood Hellfires after 10 years in EMS/ FIRE
murphyslaw101
Chiappewas are a good boot to try
Crosive
I vote for red wings. Never let me down. Always comfortable.
murderhobbit
Get dem red wings
WoolyBullyDoesNotRhymeWithSully
Dr. Martens ate pretty comfortable. I have a pair of Cats that I've never worn but got because the company paid for them.
dannythered
Try thorogood man. I’m on my feet 12+ hours a day. Less expensive than red wings. More comfortable and no break in time
wraivon
My husband swears by his Thorogood composite toes. :D
2bee067760957cbaa73569b05e071a1bb
Check out Matterhorn, redwings has been having quality control problems, most of their retailers in Utah have dropped redwings entirely
Calclance
Red wings are worth the money.
KanackyBiznasty
LeftyBC
Gotta imagine this was a cost-cutting measure on the company's part, and "new and improved!" is just code for "We outsourced to Pakistan!"
Koolaidmoney
I absolutely love my redwings. They were worth every penny I paid for them.
wormfood
When you buy your third pair of something go ahead and by the 4th-8th as well
Titsonthewing
Would you say this hurts you deep down in your sole? I'll see myself out.
Reportmeimawidowmain
you... i like you
ScrippyChan
Get some Red Wings. I love mine to pieces.
TheDrunkenHuntsman
Yep I wear mine to pieces
ScrippyChan
Ditto.
lurkymcbearderson
I always have bought Redwings, love them, decided to try Doc Martins. Never again! Only lasted 8 months
PervertedWizard
I can't even find boots in my size with out them being 500$..sucks having big feet
DickPicEnthusiast
Big feet, you say? Hmm...
TheDrunkenHuntsman
LemmusSibiricus
You can probably find a seller on Amazon who's selling the older model. Happens all the time!
Reportmeimawidowmain
Thats exactly what Im doing right now actually XD no luck yet though
Circosys
Gl if you're over size 12. It's a mixed bag for results
DickPicEnthusiast
Try different, smaller stores. There's probably someone out there with the old model in stock. Maybe online but not necessarily on ebay.
onrop
Or Ebay?
spiderqueendemon
Zappos sometimes has back models.
LucidPariah
Try the Canwest boots. Been a tradesmen for over 17 years and they are the lightest, most durable and Comfortable boots I've ever owned!
BanalAnal
TIL Red Wings are also boots!
imfromcoloradohehe
DON"T GET RED WINGS! Try Thorogoods.
thissuperglueworksjustfine
#first_world_problems ?
relpmeraggy
@op Check out timberland pros. They are amazing.
whywasmyusernametakengrrrr
Hey yo the smell, use eucalyptus oil spray soak that shit and let it dry on a heater with baking soda in the shoes, lot of expierence here
GringoMandingo1
5th pair in 2 years??? Serious crappy quality of boot, I got the same boots for 4 years and I wear them 5 times a week
Reportmeimawidowmain
no no no. I get a new pair every two years. been wearing the same "model" for 8 years now +/-
ctotheg2
Always buy 2, 3 pairs of the same shoes if they're awesome
scrottymcboogerballs7
Yeah but a good pair down here are over a 100$ my wife would kill me
klil
Word of caution:If the soles are polyurethane and the boots are stored too long, you'll likely have the soles fall apart due to hydrolysis.
Reportmeimawidowmain
Thats what i was planning to do this time. Knew the shoe was going to get replaced soon. they just beat me to it v.v
graywacke
Try Ebay!
9point3x62
Try online, see if any retailers still have some in stock. You know what size fits you for that model so you don’t need to buy in store.
myusernamessoundergroundyouprobablyneverhearditbefore
Used to work paving roads and would get $20 Wal-Mart boots every few months. Got a pair of red wings that lasted 5 years with no upkeep 1/2
myusernamessoundergroundyouprobablyneverhearditbefore
Until my dad stole them after i quit working construction. I'll never by another brand again. They're a little pricey but well worth it 2/2
jridley
Vimes Boots economic theory: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sam_Vimes#Boots_theory_of_socio-economic_unfairness
FireflyActual
As my dad like to say, 'we can't afford to save money'. What you said is exactly what he meant.
justmovealong
I think my dad has a 20 year old pair of Red Wings he wears motorcycling, the leather looks damn near new.
YogSoth0th
Red wings ftw. They're expensive but you get what you pay for.
justmovealong
RedWing, Chippewa, and Danner have all earned my respect. My Danners are no more than dirty after a few years in a machine shop.
YogSoth0th
Not tried Chippewa or Danner, but I've not really needed steel toed boots for long, still new in this field.
Lurch1911
Had a pair of Red Wings for my first construction job. Cost me $300. My back never felt as good as it did after a day of wearing those
jfred325350
300$? I usually pay around $180, $90 -110 if I get one of the old models.
Lurch1911
The ones I had laced almost halfway up my knees, plus all their boots have warrantee on them that offer super cheap repairs.
clutchthepearls
$300 is about the going rate for most Red Wings at MSRP. That said, so many retailers offer Red Wings so there's no reason to pay MSRP.
ButteredToastButthole
As a Red Wing Shoe employee in Madison, Tn, $300 isn’t that crazy
clutchthepearls
It really isn't. There's just no reason to pay full retail, especially if you're open to factory seconds.
jfred325350
Hmm where u at?
clutchthepearls
The internet. Which is where all the best deals are.
jfred325350
*eyeroll*......
jfred325350
Not up here, also you can really get good deal if u hit the factory outlet days in Sep or Oct I think.
clutchthepearls
reddit.com/r/frugalmalefashion. Domestic Domestic is having a sale right now, but mostly sold out already. Check regularly on (1)
clutchthepearls
Sierra Trading Post for solid deals on factory seconds. Usually between $150 and $180. (2)
Brochiavelli
Shit dude. I feel your pain. I’ve had this happen before on multiple thing. They release the “new and improved” version and it’s shit. 1/2
BritishGingerLefty
Pizza express did it with a take home, cook yourself pizza. Now it’s shite. Used to love that thin crust pizza.
IOnceAteASandwichAndTurnedIntoACanadian
Burger King fries
dunkyclone
Multiple thing
Violethostel
Terra wild siders
wingmate565
Planned obsolescence my friend
BarryInTheStreetsOliverInTheSheets
Wal Mart doesn't sell faded glory carpenter jeans anymore
KayJizzleDizzle
Mizuno running shoes have done this to me. Feet feel like heaven than BAM! Fuck you and your arches.
CodeChimpin
Maybe the improvements we not to the product itself
TheBestRussian
It’s bad for girls too. You finally find a foundation shade that’s perfect, or a lipstick - and boom, they change the brand.
dumbinsults
FTL just did that to my underwear. 2 sizes too small with same UPC. Since I'm playing the size game anyway, may as well switch brands.
Plitt
New and improved usually mean cheaper to make but sell at the same (or higher) price
RevengeOfThePotatomancer
Yeah, the improved part means they improved profits.
NordicusMaximus
Exactly what I was gonna say.
TabletsForPorn
Destiny 2
TheBestRussian
Scotticus93
I.e. the president! Shit idk if that joke really works. I'm gonna force it anyway lol.
lLikeTurtles
FAKE NEEEWWWS!!
Brochiavelli
But as someone whose only ever worn red wings, those things will take you to hell & back. And when you get back, they’ll repair them for you
ultradongle
I remember my dad always wearing them everywhere when I was a kid. Even to the beach. He said they were most comfortable boots ever.
dirtehscandi
Mine have taken me to the Middle East and back a few times and survived four different ships, never buying any other brand
Reportmeimawidowmain
which is exactly why I want a pair. Theyre pricey, but damn worth the investment.
RaiderNation95209
Best money you’ll ever spend. My pair survived all kinds of craziness, got em resoled and good as New while still broken in. So comfy!
Byrd3790
Sam Vimes' boot theory of economic unfairness at work.
DrTacticalKeyboard
Only a rich man can afford cheap equipment
GHOST101010101
I like that saying
OtterlyMagnificent
And that's why 400 bucks for a pair of boots is acceptable. My current hiking boots are going on 8 years, without a resole, 8 grand canyon1/