Recommendations for a decent pair of work boots

[Richard Devon]

What's everyone's thoughts on lace-up steel toe-capped boots, similar to the Cat "hydraulic" style - 6 pairs of lace eyes?
I have just destroyed my second pair of Cat Hydraulics in as many years, same thing the sole parts company with the rest of it.

What do you find is a durable boot?

 

[cousinjack]

I've got exactly the same problem..
CAT steel toed work boots, haven't even lasted 3 months.. sole parting company with the top..

Previous pair did slightly better at around 6 months

Trouble is, they are a damn comfy boot to be stomping around in, day in and day out !

 

[Norfolk Olly]

I’ve gone from Cat to V12’s and really like them, on my 3rd pair now, they usually do 10/11 months.

 

[davieh3350]

V12s are good. Buckler boots fell apart in no time

 

[Richard Devon]

I've got exactly the same problem..
CAT steel toed work boots, haven't even lasted 3 months.. sole parting company with the top..

Previous pair did slightly better at around 6 months

Trouble is, they are a damn comfy boot to be stomping around in, day in and day out !

well i am glad its not only me.....thinking maybe it was abuse.

i am sure they used to be made of better stuff.

 

[Cow1]

I find Site work boots from Screwfix wear well. Admittedly I have the dealer boot but I'm sure lace up would be the same. £40 a pair if I remember correctly.

 

[Bluetooth]

Stixall or some screws put in the right place can get another few months wear out of them, if the soles start splitting or coming apart.

 

[A1an]

Hoggs of Fife Shepherd boot.

* doh, not a work boot.

 

[cousinjack]

Hoggs of Fife Shepherd boot.

* doh, not a work boot.

I've found the hoggs wellies damn hard wearing....

Bit warm on these sunny days mind !

 

[cousinjack]

well i am glad its not only me.....thinking maybe it was abuse.

I was wondering if the jumping on cab steps had anything to do with it as mine always come apart on the inside, middle of the sole..

I'm also certain they used to be better made !

Getting so bad now that even this years fat wheat grains are flowing into my boot quite readily when I walk on the pile ( and no, it's not going in the top) ...

Threres a thread on here about v12's

Similar issue I'm afraid !!

 

[cousinjack]

Trying these next............

 

[Kiwi Pete]

I am trying Gri Sport boots this time around.
I kill most boots very quickly but these seem to be more than OK so far.
Decent leather and soles, but quite lightweight.

so far so good, likewise my CATs just flew to bits

 

[Cardi]

I am trying Gri Sport boots this time around.
I kill most boots very quickly but these seem to be more than OK so far.
Decent leather and soles, but quite lightweight.

so far so good, likewise my CATs just flew to bits

Another vote for Gri-sport boots here. Get on well with them, available with laces and dealer type I think and not too dear(around £45-£50).
They last me about 3-4 years although mostly only worn in the summer. I’m on my 2nd pair now but might have to invest in a new pair next year.

 

[Farmer Roy]

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   https://www.oliver.com.au/
   
   https://www.blundstone.com.au/adult-boots
   
   https://steelblue.com/au/
   
   https://www.mongrelboots.com.au/
   
   Any of these are good, I've had all. My personal favourite are Oliver AT's https://www.oliver.com.au/45-series-150mm-wheat-zip-sided-boot-45632z
   
   Comfort, quality & security offootwear is a high priority to me, something I don't compromise on
   
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[Farmer Roy]

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Railways and a lot of construction
sites have seen sense and banned the bloody things (Riggers)

Pretty similar here with the mining industry & others banning elastic sided boots, it's all high lace ups now. As you said, the side zip makes them just as quick / easy for on / off, if that's what you need.
Personally, I like the support of lace ups

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[mx110]

I am trying Gri Sport boots this time around.
I kill most boots very quickly but these seem to be more than OK so far.
Decent leather and soles, but quite lightweight.

so far so good, likewise my CATs just flew to bits

I'm on my 4th or 5th pair now, worn all day everyday often when I should have wellies on but I hate wellies. Usually get 12-18month out of them, if I actually looked after them I'd probably get longer. find them very comfy and suit my broader foot, I did try v12 but I found them long for the width, gri good value at 40odd quid.

 

[Kiwi Pete]

Good to know they last a wee while!

I resent shelling out a lot of money for premium stuff if it doesn't hack a couple of years of general wear and tear.

 

[mx110]

Yeah I don't mind paying for something comfy that lasts, but I once had a pair cat didn't do 8 month so that was last time

 

[Smiffy101]

Sorry for derailing the thread but does anyone know of any slightly taller lace la boots that dont look like ypur a member of a swat raid
I love wearing hunting type boots and would love a pair of redback elk trackers but like steel toe but i i ct find anything other black tactical type boots

 

[technics_wilson]

Used cat boots for years but the quality has drastically slipped, lucky if i was seeing 6 months out of them in the end. I moved onto a pair of wolverine lace up boots a year and a half ago and they are still going soon, really comfy too.

Edit: these

https://www.arco.co.uk/products/6M8600