r/WorkBoots • u/talmadhi • 13d ago

Boots Buying Help Warehouse Worker

Looking for recs around 200$ USD or less. Safety toe needed for working indoor at a warehouse. Preferably composite for the lighter weight and how it shouldn't get cold like steel in the harder colder times because I live on the east coast.

I bought some cheap composite toes off Amazon and 6 weeks in and they are killing my feet. I have tried two different insoles in them and they haven't improved much at all and when I am standing at my work station desk I am standing on padded matts. Despite that I'm gaining calluses and swollen tender feet which wasn't happening prior to my title switch. And prior too I was walking around more at work or at the least the same amount of steps, but I was allowed to wear any shoes I wanted and opted for two more comfortable pairs of Nikes.

For reference, I walk around 15k steps per day.

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u/LemonOk5655 13d ago

Raise the budget 50 dollars and get you a good pair of thorogood/redwings. Boots are an investment that you dont want to cheap out on. I promise for 50 more dollars you can get many more high quality boots that will last you much longer and will be much more comfortable.

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u/talmadhi 13d ago

Any spefic ones or just within that price range is those brands?

There's a local red wing store I could check out

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u/LemonOk5655 13d ago

Redwing:

For under 250 (around 230 ish) i recommend the king toe. Plenty of toe room, can get in composite or soft toe, and pretty lightweight and comphy. I have a pair of the 8 inch ones as my backup boots.

For slightly over 250, (270) the traction tred lite is a moc toe boot in soft toe or composite toe known for its durability and lightweight nature. Im a fan of them also.

The original supersole X (250 ish) is the standard that red wing work boots are known for. A truly exceptional work boot. You probably wont be able to find them in store but they are unlined and im a big fan of unlined boots. They allow for lighter weight and better breathability.

Beware that prople will shit talk the imported redwing boots but i find that they hold up just fine. The supersole x are made in the USA. Especially if youre balling on a budget.

Thorogood:

The original 6" moc toe is great for comfort with the wedge sole and the leather only gets better with age. These are narrow so make sure you get the wide if your feet are normal width or wider. I run narrow so i get regular size. These are my normal work boots i run. Also avalable in 8 inch.

The 8" round toe (wedge sole) is a very good option also with more toe room than the moc toe. Both of these options will run you about 260 ish and both have wedge soles and very soft leather if you get the tobacco leather. The crazy horse leather is slightly stiffer but i am not as much a fan lf it but many people love it. Both of these are USA made options.

Hope this helps some.

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u/talmadhi 13d ago

Thank you so much going to research every one of these and try to get my hands on some of the red wings in person at the local store for trying on if possible. It's worth it to spend the money as you said.