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I need boots

Anonymous Wed 29 Jul 2015 14:24:11 No.562416 View View Reply Original Report

I am going to be starting a job in wildland firefighting next season with NPS (pic related). I need to provide my own boots, and I don't think my current red wings won't be up to the task as they are 6".

Does anybody have any suggestions?
>$200 max budget
>must be 8"
>must be lug soled

Any help will be appreciated

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 29 Jul 2015 14:25:45 No.562418 Report

Quoted By: >>562420 >>562421

There is already a homo boot thread anon.
pls delete this one.

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 29 Jul 2015 14:30:46 No.562420 Report

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>>562418
you mean the one on making your own shoes? yeah not quite what i'm looking for...

and next time you don't like a thread you should probably sage it so it doesn't get bumped to the top... just saying

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 29 Jul 2015 14:34:18 No.562421 Report

Quoted By: >>562449

>>562418
there's a jungle boot thread, that other thread is already gone. good job on shitting up two threads with your useless opinions.

>>562416
The fire fighters in the old thread recommended Whites but they're out of your budget. You can get 8" Redwings or Danners (on sale if you're lucky).

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 29 Jul 2015 15:45:58 No.562443 Report

Quoted By: >>562449 >>562455

>>562416
I have always had good luck with Georgia boots. Idk if they have a specific "smoke jumper" model, but they make a pretty good logger style boot thats good for inna forest work.
otherwise, carhart and irish setter both make good 8" work boots that come with a lug sole.

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 29 Jul 2015 15:56:37 No.562449 Report

Quoted By: >>562480 >>563833

>>562421
>>562443
Thanks, i'll check these out. i was looking at the danner loggers, and i have them bookmarked. never thought to check georgia

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 29 Jul 2015 15:59:31 No.562455 Report

Quoted By: >>562476

>>562443
didn't even finish reading your post before replying... i tried on some carhartts at field and stream but i didn't love them. i guess once they get broken in they'd be acceptable

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 29 Jul 2015 16:34:32 No.562476 Report

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>>562455
probably not the exact style you're looking for but, I've got a pair of insulated composite safety toe carhartt work boots and they are some of the most comfortable work boots i have ever had. they are super tough and unbelievably light weight. i swear its like some magic space alien technology

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 29 Jul 2015 16:39:06 No.562480 Report

Quoted By: >>563252 >>563833

>>562449
yes, definitely try on some Georgias if you can. i used them for years working in the woods (forestry stuff). I always found them to be comfortable, lightweight and still rugged enough for the work.
some people (mostly hardcore danner fans) scoff at Georgias but I've never had a single problem with them.

THE KEY to any work boot is making sure you get the right size. Please Do not rush into a pair of boots and end up with the wrong size!
maybe you need a standard width. maybe you need a wide width. some boots im fine with standard. some boots i need the wide size.

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 29 Jul 2015 16:43:26 No.562484 Report

Quoted By: >>562489 >>563252

What kind of shit dept makes you buy your own boots? Most forestry services in the state basically give wildland gear out to depts that sign up for it.
Whatever.
Wildland firefighting doesn't require special boots like structural firefighting. Just get something comfortable.

http://www.thefirestore.com/store/category.aspx/categoryId/2220/All-Station-Boots-and-Shoes/#/orderby/8

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 29 Jul 2015 16:47:11 No.562489 Report

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>>562484
Whoah, looks like we got a real hothead here.
Better step aside.

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amerirocco1987 !5XspurvCSc Thu 30 Jul 2015 21:30:10 No.563252 Report

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As a wildland firefighter I recommend danner smokejumpers they are worth the extra money and you will appreciate that when your spiked somewhere on top of a hill for 14 days getting food flow in by helicopter and hiking everywhere.

>>562484
This dude has no fucking idea what he is talking about, wildland fire boots are supposed to be certified by NFPA with a cert on the tongue of your boots.

No Steel toe because of toe destruction, high ankle because of support and mop up operations.

>>562480
I havent heard alot bad about georgias but i am a danner fan, mostly because i have had the same pair for 3 years. But you need to get your boots custom fitted in order to be the most comfortable.

Remember, its either your breaking your boots in to your foot or your boots are breaking your feet.

Anonymous

Anonymous Fri 31 Jul 2015 20:47:33 No.563833 Report

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>>562449
I managed to find a pair for $180 on allsafetygear.com once

>>562480
I have a pair of their mud boots and they're not too bad. What I really don't like are Wolverines.

Anonymous

Anonymous Fri 31 Jul 2015 21:28:54 No.563852 Report

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Are you serious not getting safety gear by whomever you work for?

Anonymous

Anonymous Sat 01 Aug 2015 05:36:09 No.564144 Report

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Sorry to hijack thread, but also looking for boots.
Got a pair of Iron Rangers, but also want a pair of slip on boots, similar to chelsea boots. Want something that can handle a bit of wear and tear though, just kicking around the farm. Only ones I can find are big and bulky like Blundstones (Australian here)

Anonymous

Anonymous Sat 01 Aug 2015 08:27:43 No.564199 Report

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Chuck taylors and rub them in dead animal fat to keep out the ants.

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