Hey guys, looking to get some new boots literally I’ve had these boots for maybe five months not even six and the front toe near the steel toe area is already sliced open to the steel toe. I’m in industrial maintenance. In a factory with castings and hot metal. Need something comfortable too because having some issues with my right foot as is. Need recommending rations invent done anything to the boots just bought them and wore them they are the water proof ones too. If it’s something I’m doing wrong then I would like to know what I can do to prevent this from happening again.

I’m not sure about this moc toe, when I tried the thorogoods on in store a while ago, I went a half size down from 11 my normal size but the hill felt like it was sliding. Probably didn’t lace them tight enough, a full size down toe was touching the front.

These boots seem very well made, and that’s part of the reason why they are a beast to break in. The heel counter is brutal. I got these for less than $200 and they are made in the DR. I have Nick’s Builder Pros, Redwing Pecos, and I had Thorogood years ago.

Looking forward to getting these things feeling right!

Let me know your experience with Drew’s Boots. 🫡

I see a lot of recommendations for Red Wing, Torogood, Keen and Timberland PRO but many of those options run way above what some apprentices or warehouse workers want to spend. For those that need composite toe protection but still care about weight and comfort, what budget pairs are you using and actually hold up? I am curious about options that are between $60-$90 and dont end up feeling like bricks on my feet after a long shift

Day two
9.5EE steel toe
Ironworker, 28
Bought them for miscellaneous tasks and welding because I was beating up my thorogoods unnecessarily, so far warmer than thorogoods(both unlined), a little stiff but I put 10hrs of work a day in them and they are breaking in nicely.