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Larry Jaques[_4_]

On Thu, 22 Oct 2015 09:06:22 -0700, wrote:

On Wed, 21 Oct 2015 18:18:18 -0500, Ignoramus4604
wrote:

OK, I had a pair of Wolverine pull-on boots that were extremely nice
and wore great. Over time, the lining wore out to the point that it
traps my foot and I can barely pull it out.

I am looking for something that is a pull-on leather boot with safety
toe that is waterproof and I can wear daily for at least over one
year.

Any suggestions. I do realize that I have to pay for quality.

i
The best work boots I have ever had were hiking boots. I'll be
ordering a couple more pairs soon. The boots are made by Alico. They
are Italian made. I have bought Italian made hiking boots for over 40
years and they have been the best boots I have ever owned. I have
tried boots from other countries but the Italians seem to understand
my feet better. I have high arches and wide feet which makes it hard
to get shoes that fit well. The boots I get from Alico I buy from
Sierra. The boots ALWAYS fit perfectly from the first day, no breaking
in to make them comfortable. The guy who re-soles my boots told me to
get two pair and to alternate days wearing them. This makes the lining
last much longer. Expect to pay around $250.00 for the Alico boots.
They are worth more. I am hard on boots and I get about four years
wear out of the Alico boots. That includes one re-soling.
Eric

With the work Iggy does, I'd be willing to bet that he will buy only
steel toed, steel shank boots. If I were demoing a lot of stuff, I'd
want them, too.

As it is, I've worn tennies for most of my life (mostly Reebok classic
ballistics with the 1" thick foam sole. LOVE 'em.) I've never even
_owned_ a set of wingtips, thankyouverymuch). I often walk a mile or
more a day, so foot comfort is of utmost importance to me. I may be
che^H^H^Hfrugal, but I buy something which gives me good arch support
and allows me to stand on concrete all day if necessary. A couple
years ago, when Classic Reeboks got up over $40/pr, I found some other
good hiking boots at Big 5: Denali Incite and Avia Lo/Conexus Lite
trail boots. Both under $30 (sales) and last at least 2 years apiece.

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