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Best reviews of April 2024
The best daily boot that didn't fit...
Viberg Service Boot BCT in Maryam Port 1071 HorsebuttBy timelesstough • April 6, 2024"My boots have been with me 3-5 days a week through everything. They've been with me through office work, yard work, the delivery of my fifth child, and the death of my dog.
I often struggle to find boots that I can both wear to the office and running late night errands in sweatpants. These boots fit the bill...."Read the full review
Nicks W&C DS Stationmaster, I can’t complain.
Nicks StationMaster in Wickett & Craig Natural Double StuffedBy northsouthdenimguy • April 3, 2024"I’ve worn these boots on construction sites for the last six months, five days a week 10 to 12 hours a day in some pretty nasty conditions. They’ve been ankle deep in mud , water, dirt, drywall dust, etc.. with everything that has been thrown at these boots they just come out the other side with a little TLC looking better and better...."Read the full review
How do I put in the headline? Anyway...I wore these as my weekenders and daily evenings.
Oak Street Bootmakers Trench Boot in Horween Natural ChromexcelBy twigglekitty73 • April 2, 2024"I wore them as often as I could. Mostly to walk the dog on concrete sidewalks. I work construction during the day, so they were weekend and evening boots. They weren't made for winter, so I gave them a rest on as now and slushy days...."Read the full review
A Journey with my Perfect Pair
Nicks Becca in Horween Natural DublinBy sawdustandstitch • April 5, 2024"These boots have seen it all - the grind of home office days to the escapades of work trips and vacations. They've braved the chaos of DIY projects and the meticulous craft of woodworking projects. But the true test? The day they supported me as I welcomed my firstborn into the world. These boots hold memories I'll treasure forever...."Read the full review
A hard crash course in my first long time wear of a heritage " work" boot, and im not going back
Grant Stone Brass Boot in Badalassi Carlo Saddle Tan MinervaBy SKopp • April 2, 2024"I got these as work boots. Im an auto painter, standing on cement and steel grates all day. I need support and comfort. Ive also worn them on hikes and hay rides. In mud and snow. A worn down wedge sole in ice and slush is death sentence FYI..."Read the full review
Quick fit impressions wearing my White's for the first time in years
White's Bounty Hunter in Seidel Distressed RoughoutBy tlmader • April 29, 2024"Haven't put these on in awhile, and after wearing them again I think they're more comfortable than I remember. With my current fit preferences, I think the F width actually suits me better than my newer FF width boots in the 55 last. While there is less room for my pinky toes, it fits the ball of my feet more snugly. Arch is support is also present while not causing discomfort, unlike my Nicks pair in their 55 last...."Read the full review
These boots were deceptively comfortable right out the gate and always improved.
Nicks DomePro in Horween British Tan ChromexcelBy PLopez578 • April 5, 2024"Unfortunately not as much as I would have liked as I have to wear different foot wear for work. So some office work. Recreational time and light work around the house...."Read the full review
Once upon a time a pair of Oakstreet boots met Joe and they went on some journey.
Oak Street Bootmakers Trench Boot in Tempesti Brown Overdye Camello AsportabileBy joem2 • April 2, 2024"I owned a window cleaning company. I’m doing estimates, meeting bankers , insurance agents , other business these boots do all that. Walking the dogs , going to movies, weddings , dinner . Walking around flea Mary’s
Im out on all conditions rain mostly this year. Some snow..."Read the full review
Great all round causal boot.
Grant Stone Diesel Boot in C.F. Stead Storm KuduBy njpluta • April 1, 2024"Mostly casual weekend or day off work boot. Nothing to craze in terms of wear...."Read the full review
These puppies were stiff and painful for too long. Now, they are like a comfy pair of socks.
Viberg Hiker in Horween Natural DublinBy Das_Bones • April 4, 2024"At the 3 month mark, I could finally start putting miles on these boots. They truly can be, and at least in my case, are now real hiking boots. 30+ miles a week for the last 2 months, holding up against my river adjacent, multi-terrain, trail blazing. Durability-wise, I am very impressed. I have much experience tearing through hiking boots, and these things put to shame some of the best cemented hikers on the market (I won't name names...) The Hiker just keeps pushing, and the Commando soles are straight beasts!..."Read the full review
Incredible comfort and construction, leather leaves wanting
John Lofgren Wabash Engineer Boots in Shinki Black Teacore HorsebuttBy melquiades • April 6, 2024"Hard daily wear. Hanging out with a toddler, mowing grass, dad shit..."Read the full review
Great boots. I would not hesitate to recommend this or a similar boot to a friend.
Frank's Type 2 Highlander in Seidel Chocolate Oil Tan RoughoutBy raycharleslyons • April 4, 2024"A lot of manual labor, crawling, kneeling, squatting, kicking things into place. A lot of wet labor as well. Surprisingly water resistant once coated with some obenaufs...."Read the full review
To justify the cost, I knew I needed a pair of boots that were worth it. These boots are worth it.
Tahura Edulis in Maryam Natural Horsebutt & Guidi Black Reverse HorsebuttBy CowboyFriday • April 6, 2024"Opening the box had me worried. The leather was lighter than I thought it would be. The surface was already smudged by insect bites and abrasions in a couple places. I was tempted to baby these boots.
I'm glad I didn't.
For most of these boot's life, I worked at a food bank. They've have tracked through broken asphalt muck and reservation dust, and carry scratches from tumbleweed thorns. The first wear the soles got was endless trips back and forth between hard concrete and office carpet. Carrying boxes. Dragging pallets. Apparently I scuff the insides of my heels – I know there's a term for that, I've never learned it – these boots are a biography of my working life.
Later, in the early months of 2024, I transitioned to a hybrid work from home gig. I consider myself lucky and unlucky now, now. Less heavy lifting at work is a double edged sword. I hike my laptop out to parks and overlooks in these boots, to break up the monotony of the day. My boots are my companions – trusted coworkers. I hang out with them after we clock out, walk the local trail system in the evenings and watch the trees bloom into spring...."Read the full review
5 months of
Fortis Custom DAKAR with Logger in Horween Java Waxed FleshBy toddblas • April 6, 2024"Out of all my boots, these are by far the most comfortable, easiest to break in pair I have ever owned. The upgraded arch support from my last pair of Fortis boots was a really huge game changer...."Read the full review
