Thread: Shoes

Originally Posted by 32t

I have read your posts about climbing and at 237 lbs [Whatever that is in kilos!] I don't think that they would work for me even if my fingers are strong.

I agree with Mickr about the Billibongs. I use to wear them when I was younger but but now I can't stand anything between my toes.

Yes, I do think one needs to be lean-ish. I'm now down to around 73, but last week I was 71.9 (kilos) at 5' 7". I still need to lose more fat but retain muscle. I think my general weight training done twice a week and the climbing once a week will be my standard excercise for some time; the climbing really hits your entire body. Anyway, I'm a little off topic.

Originally Posted by MickR

What?! Not even the golden sands of a great Aussie beach?!


Mick

I can't remember the last time I had sand between my toes but I am sure it was because there was a hole in my boots.

I have worn and worn out many pairs of DMs, Gripfasts, Getta Grip Commandos etc. Also have worn out my fair share of Miltary footwear (Thank you Uncle Sam and taxpayers!) I worked construction in the Seabees and we were hard on boots. I have also done landscaping, warehouse work (current), Machine shop work (went through 3 pairs of steel toe military boots in one year there), flightline, retail etc. I prefer military boots due to USA made and longevity. I can usually find new boots local at the Goodwill due to military personnel PCSing and getting rid of stuff they don't use. I got a pair of BRAND NEW Corcoran Jump Boots for $10 years back. Wore them until the soles were slick and then had them resoled for $35 with Vibrams. Also got a pair of desert steel toes new for $10 and have worn the snot out of them. They fit like slippers and are super comfortable, but are about clapped out. They are literally falling apart, but can't bring myself to toss 'em.....

Here are the Desert "Slippers". They fit and feel so good. That is 550 cord for laces. They are soaked with the blood of 5 deer and the sweat of a Dad/husband earning money for his family.

Here are the Corcoran's. All military branches have gone to suede type boots so it makes these kind of obsolete....However, the 36-2903 said I could wear them in dress blues and I did. They looked good in the dress blues.

Originally Posted by CastSteel

Wolverine 1000 Mile boots are nice enough for any suit and most are made in the US of Horween leather.

been looking into some 1000 milers lately, specifically a rust krause version.. bit pricey for me though.

Just ordered a pair of these... Good Reviews and Waterproof...

I haven't had a pair of "Work Boots" in 4 or 5 years... However, I do have work boots ... I seem to wear them out on a regular basis...

•Leather
•Rubber sole
•Soft waterproof leather
•Georgia Waterproof System
•Combined cement and stitchout construction
•AMP, Advanced Memory Polyurethane footbed
•Rubber outsole with EVA midsole

Anybody else have a pair of these?

Originally Posted by carlmaloschneider

Well, if we're going to be posting photos...
Nicely polished and ready for tomorrow morning...

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Carl,

I'll be sending my boots to you for polish...

Just got myself a new pair of 'shoes' too. These are all Australian and Mongrels to boot Pun intended. I present to you my new Pair of Mongrel Boots...





Mick

Originally Posted by MickR

Just got myself a new pair of 'shoes' too. These are all Australian and Mongrels to boot Pun intended. I present to you my new Pair of Mongrel Boots...





Mick

You better get something taller than that with those snakes you have there...