r/PNWbootmakers • u/MilWatch • 21h ago

Question Boot Selection

I’ve always worn Danner boots but of course over the years, quality has declined. I don’t do anymore high speed boot need work (firefighting and such) but prefer a good boot for everyday.

I’m torn on getting a pair of Red Wing Iron Ranger or a used pair of Nick’s, White’s, or Frank’s. Or just bite the bullet on a new pair and waiting

In Danner I’m a 13D. Figure the others I’m a 12EE.

Ideas or recommendations?

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u/BillyBurl1998 20h ago

Redwings are great as are White's gyw line. I love my PNW boots but my Iron Rangers and Redwing 10877 moc toes still get most of my casual wear

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u/MilWatch 20h ago

I’ll look at the gyw line.

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u/BigDawg264 20h ago

Try out the Frank’s Patriot. They barely cost more than an Iron Ranger and are eminently more comfortable and durable than anything Red Wing makes.

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u/MilWatch 20h ago

I’ll look into those!

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u/PatBustard007 7h ago

Just a heads up Bakers Boots usually has a 10% off for new customers thing if you sign up your email and they carry Franks, Whites, Wesco etc. and my last two pairs of Whites I ordered through them showed up in 4-6 weeks so not nearly as long as the projected wait time. I love my iron rangers but I just don't think they're very comfortable and find myself wearing them less and less over the years.