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Best reviews of 2024
First time PNW - and I love it!
White's Farmer/Rancher in Seidel Red Dog Oil TanBy AlexB • December 9, 2024"I am into well made leather and denim not because I need it for work but because I love well made things that are the result of decades of building know how and cherishing old production methodologies. I cannot wear boots to work as I’m working in a job where a formal dress code is demanded. This means that my Whites (and other boots) are essentially weekend warriors. And warriors here means that they fight against NYC pavement and the occasional visit of the upstate NY outdoors. They age very gracefully and slowly I feel. Some scratches from riding city bikes, some wrinkles from walking around...."Read the full review
With 2 weeks of wear these are getting really comfortable. The insole are already molded to my feet
Red Wing Blacksmith in S.B. Foot Black PrairieBy Bruised_and_faded • October 17, 2024"Wearing daily in my shop, going on a walk with the dog and doing small chores..."Read the full review
Really pushing the limit of what is acceptable for office wear
Tricker's Bernwood in Gold MC CalfBy prospect_joe • September 1, 2024"I have worn once, to the office on a Sunday wherein I produced one online lecture and watched 4 YouTube videos...."Read the full review
First quarter PPS1 review
Grenson Bobby in Light-Tan Suede & Ginger NubuckBy prospect_joe • October 27, 2024"Slightly less than a month in, I have worn them almost exclusively hiking. It has snowed about 10 inches, but otherwise it's been an extremely warm October...."Read the full review
Very comfortable
White's C350 Cruiser in Horween Black ChromexcelBy brusa • November 7, 2024"I work construction, very comfortable built an office from start to finish with them. Very supportive on a frame ladders..."Read the full review
Mr. Lou? These puppies are amazing!
Wesco Mister Lou in Horween Natural ChromexcelBy hosekileather • November 5, 2024"I wear these away from work, after work, on the motorcycle, going out on the town. Anything but work. I've never had a pair of engineers before and I have to say I'm impressed...."Read the full review
Jakk in the box
Jakkrabbits Monkey Boot in Maryam Olive HorsebuttBy hosekileather • November 5, 2024"These boots have TRAVELLED quite a few miles. As an ops manager, I log a lot of foot time on site, in the office and going in between on the motorcycle. Now that the weather has cooled off, its more truck time and less bike :-( but the snow to come will definitely change them again...."Read the full review
2013 steel toed Packer(ish) Red Wing 2202s
Red Wing Red Wing / 2202 in Red Brown Kayak and Gaucho YumaBy FtValloniaStreaker • October 30, 2024"On concrete, inside work..."Read the full review
Best pick in the $2-300 work boot category.
Thorogood American Heritage 6" Moc Toe in Tobacco Gladiator Oil-TannedBy hambsc • August 12, 2024"Beating the shit out of them for 2 years at the local water utility...."Read the full review
The Journey of a Lifetime: Redwing Beckhams Worn Through Miles and Memories
Red Wing Beckman in S.B. Foot Cigar FeatherstoneBy brianscotty • October 31, 2024"These boots have seen it all—from snowy New York mornings shoveling out my car to sunny San Diego bike rides into the office. Through each season, they’ve held up beautifully, taking on the unique wear of each journey. Every crease and scuff tells a story of miles traveled and weather braved...."Read the full review
Starting to orange
Grant Stone Ottawa Boot in Badalassi Carlo Natural MinervaBy Idiotic_seng • December 6, 2024"Starting to orange..."Read the full review
Rugged
Alden Alden 405 in Brown CalfskinBy Rick11 • October 22, 2024"Yardwork and dog walking..."Read the full review
Versatility and Style
White's MP-M1TC in Horween Burgundy ChromexcelBy dwbrunton • December 7, 2024"I use these in my everyday life as part of a rotation. They've been to work in an academic setting, out on the town, on television and just out and about...."Read the full review
Although I actually wanted the 206 last I really am enjoying these!
Flame Panda Chukkas in Maryam Natural Horsebutt Overdyed Brown then BlackBy Sips • December 29, 2024"I’ve been wearing the shoes almost every day since the beginning of the dome, except for the one week we had snow, and I’ve averaged over 12k steps a day. Although I switch to Birkenstocks at the studio and trainers for my workouts, I probably average more than 6k steps in them on a daily basis...."Read the full review
