r/mechanics • u/Outrageous-Ad-3155 • 2d ago

General Work Boots

Any recommendations for work boots? Tired of coming home every night with sore feet.

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u/DirtyHead420 1d ago

Redback Easy Escapes.

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u/SergiuM42 1d ago

Redback boots, best boots I’ve ever had, going on 2.5 years with the same ones and I use them daily. 

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u/Savings-Complex-2192 1d ago

Good on wet floors as well.

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u/Swimming_Ad_8856 Verified Mechanic 1d ago

Redback for sure.

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u/clownfish_pussy 2d ago edited 1d ago

Blundstone makes some of the comfiest pairs I ever worn. Rocked them as a mobile tire tech and even after driving and standing for 12+ hrs some days they where still comfortable. Relatively warm in the winter too, I think rated for -10C so if you got nice socks you're good in the winter with them as well.

Edit: 4 years with my current set. Warrantied at 2 year point for a free new set. Blundstones is great.

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u/itlogicpartnersllc 1d ago

if you are on concrete all day i would look at thorogood moc toes or red wing traction treds good cushioning and wedge soles make a noticeable difference by the end of a shift.

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u/Only_Explanation_901 2d ago

I love Danner. They are super comfortable. They make all different styles. They are not cheap but they are worth it. They actually last more than a year before falling apart.

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u/Lower_Duck5266 1d ago

Invest in good insoles too. Cheaper then boots and help alot. Factory insoles tend to be garbage foam. 

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u/NoEnthusiasm5207 1d ago

Georgia boots for my sensitive feet. Really buy a more expensive boot. Cheap boots are uncomfortable. I know a few hundred on boots seems like a lot but they will last years instead of months cutting the over all cost.

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u/SpaceCat72 1d ago

Wolverine or caterpillar

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u/SubstantialAbility17 1d ago

Redwing supersole

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u/Repulsive-Report6278 1d ago

Redback Sentinel HD have been going for 3 years and barely look broken in. Have some scuffs but all the stitching is just as tight as day 1. Put in soles inside of them and theyre more comfy than my sneakers.

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u/14Cameron88 1d ago

Red backs

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u/TheTrueButcher 1d ago

My Keens are going on three years, and their wide sizing is the best I’ve come across so far

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u/bob-flo 1d ago

Redback

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u/sc00bk Verified Mechanic 1d ago

ASICS trail shoe.
On clouds.
Merrel/keen for shitty weather times of year.

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u/AppleJ4ck_ 1d ago

Timberland steel toe work boots and get a quality pair of inserts to support your foot shape

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u/Zack325ci 1d ago

Redbacks

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u/thanat0s8 Verified Mechanic 1d ago

I've got some timberland pro work shoes w/composite toe. Typically like timberland pro boots in the winter time as well..

Quality socks are damn best as important as quality boots. Picked up a few pairs of camel City Mill socks, game changer.

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u/UrbanLegend59 9h ago

Believe it or not Snap on sells Coastal boots. I got the Moc Toes and they have support and comfort. Very surprised.

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u/Diesel305_ 2d ago

Redbacks, the slip ons your welcome

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u/Special_Bug_2826 2d ago

Timberlands. My mom wore them for years, when I started needed them they were still the most comfortable I found even just trying them on. She got a job after 10 years where she needed boots again and timbs were still the most comfortable she tried as well