Posted: 7/4/2015 1:44:13 PM EDT
| Had a pair of Bates 3140's years ago and were not bad but I'm in the market for some new boots and thought I'd see what you guys recommend. |
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http://www.batesfootwear.com/US/en/delta-6-gore-tex%C2%AE-side-zip-boot/20113M.html
I've bought these the last two times. Pricey, but it cost me more buying a cheaper pair that I hated to wear and a pair of Timberlands that broke a plastic eyelet a few months after purchase. I just wear them for everyday boots. I did get a chance to test the waterproofing on a really, really wet camping trip last year. Feet were dry all weekend. Light and comfortable. I really like them. |
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Beat me to it, lol. |
| You didn't say what you would wear them for, but check out Ariat. I've had good results from them, and they spend a lot of time in manure and stable muck. Very comfortable for everyday wear and easy to keep shined. |
danner striker 2 side zip
The Striker? II EMS? is designed on the TFX? Lite platform, which provides for a lightweight superior fit for agility and stability. Featuring waterproof, breathable W.L. Gore CROSS TECH® lining which protects against blood-borne pathogens, and an Armor Flex? II puncture-resistant midsole, the Striker II EMS is ready to protect and serve. The Pro-Tec? non-metallic toe and the midsole meet or exceed ASTM standard F2413-11 M I/75 C/75 EH and meet or exceed NFPA 1999-2008 Edition certified to SEI. Non-metallic construction won’t set off metal-based security systems. Been wearing these at the fire house for the last 4 months. Never owned Danner's always wore Bates boots. I LIKE these way more then any Bates I ever had. Better zipper the way it goes down to you insole and not the heal. I spent 260$ I think but way worth it. Get a better insole also |
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Quoted: http://www.batesfootwear.com/US/en/delta-6-gore-tex%C2%AE-side-zip-boot/20113M.html I've bought these the last two times. Pricey, but it cost me more buying a cheaper pair that I hated to wear and a pair of Timberlands that broke a plastic eyelet a few months after purchase. I just wear them for everyday boots. I did get a chance to test the waterproofing on a really, really wet camping trip last year. Feet were dry all weekend. Light and comfortable. I really like them. Always wondered about the proper use of a side zip boot. Leave them tied and just use the zipper? Tie/untie as usual, unzip and that makes them easier to put on/take off? |
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I have used Thourogood(sp), Bates, Magnums, and Rocky Alpha's. The Rocky's are BSI rated and comfortable for about 6 months to a year. After that the heel cup breaks down. I have worn out 5-6 pairs of them along with others. Never had the coin for Danner's. The new ones posted above me look good but are Danner's priced.
So they have held up well for duty use? Is the arch low/medium/high? (striker 2). This will sound strange but my Globe structural FF boots are the most comfortable boots I have worn. |
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Good looking boot. Always wondered about the proper use of a side zip boot. Leave them tied and just use the zipper? Tie/untie as usual, unzip and that makes them easier to put on/take off? Quoted:
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http://www.batesfootwear.com/US/en/delta-6-gore-tex%C2%AE-side-zip-boot/20113M.html I've bought these the last two times. Pricey, but it cost me more buying a cheaper pair that I hated to wear and a pair of Timberlands that broke a plastic eyelet a few months after purchase. I just wear them for everyday boots. I did get a chance to test the waterproofing on a really, really wet camping trip last year. Feet were dry all weekend. Light and comfortable. I really like them. Always wondered about the proper use of a side zip boot. Leave them tied and just use the zipper? Tie/untie as usual, unzip and that makes them easier to put on/take off? I've often wondered about the side zip myself. |