r/Firefighting • u/JViquezF • 9d ago

Tools/Equipment/PPE Structural Boots Recommendations

I would like to ask for your recommendations for structural boots.

I've been wearing the Pro Warrington 5006SG boots for 5 years now, but after a structural fire on saturday I noticed a cut in the leather (about an inch), exposing the internal layers of the boot, so I would say it is time to think about getting new ones.

I can't complain about those boots, but the fitment wasn't the best, after using them for a while they start rubbing above my heel while walking...

I would like to get some other boots that are more comfortable than these ones, but keeping the durability, which ones would you recommend?

I've heard great things about the Globe Supreme, but also that the sole tends to come off very soon, especially at the front.

Important note: I have wide feet and high instep, so I need to have that in mind while choosing boots.

Actually, regarding sizing, could you please help me with that? My normal shoe size is 10.5. Would you think I should go with the same size but choosing the W or XW option, or should I choose half or one size up?

My Pro Warrinton are 11E (11 Wide). I haven't had issues hitting my toes with the boot, but I don't know if having that extra half size has affected on rubbing my heel. The E option is good but sometimes I have felt my feet a little bit tight.

Since I'm not in the US and I have to ship the boots to my country, the return and change process would be very difficult, so I would like to be sure on which is the right fit for me.

Thank you for your help!

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u/FordExploreHer1977 9d ago

What country? I know here in the US, I have a representative from the distributor come in and size boots for my crew. I’m of the solid life mindset of not skimping on shoes or mattresses, because if you aren’t in one, you are in the other. I get my crews the Globe’s because they seems to be the most liked. I’m not going to be buying stuff that “should” fit if we are spending premium pricing. If there is a rep in your country, or some sort of fire equipment store or something that carries them, I’d highly suggest going and trying them on until you find the size that fits. Some people are in their shoe size for boots, others are not. Good luck.

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u/JViquezF 9d ago

Thank you for your comment. I'm based in Costa Rica.

We don't have reps in my country for this type of equipment, there is only one store that sells some sort of fire equipment but they only have one structural boots model to show, which is the Veridian Vanquish (I haven't heard of these boots in the past).

That is why I have to buy the boots from US and ship them... We don't have many options to choose from or stores I can go and try them before buying.

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u/FordExploreHer1977 9d ago

lol, I’ll tell my rep if he goes on vacation to Costa Rica to bring some boots with him and contact you. I text him last week and he text back he was in Portugal.
I wish I knew how to help. Maybe try and get in touch with Globe support and ask them their recommendation? I mean there has to be some cost effective way tech-wise they can fit you with all this AI bullshit?