My $15 Walmart working man's sneakers are gone flat, again.
No cushion, and it's about like being barefoot.

I did a froogle search for postal shoes. Those guys on their
feet all day, must have good shoes. No joy. Looked for
working shoes. Not much to be found.

Where does a man buy comfortable shoes that last a couple
years, and good for working men who climb ladders, work on
cars, and that kind of thing?

--
Christopher A. Young
Learn more about Jesus
www.lds.org
..

Stormin Mormon wrote:
My $15 Walmart working man's sneakers are gone flat, again.
No cushion, and it's about like being barefoot.

I did a froogle search for postal shoes. Those guys on their
feet all day, must have good shoes. No joy. Looked for
working shoes. Not much to be found.

Where does a man buy comfortable shoes that last a couple
years, and good for working men who climb ladders, work on
cars, and that kind of thing?


Have you tried places like Cabelas? I get pull on work boots from
them that are lined with thinsulate and goretex. They are listed under
the western footwear section. I wear boots in the winter and the Wally
World sneakers in the summer. I'm out in fields most of the time so I
don't need to worry about walking on hard surfaces.
Link here to all their boots and shoes: http://tinyurl.com/yewo6zc
They're not cheap. There might be something in the bargain cove that
would suit you.

My $15 Walmart working man's sneakers are gone flat, again.
No cushion, and it's about like being barefoot.

I did a froogle search for postal shoes. Those guys on their
feet all day, must have good shoes. No joy. Looked for
working shoes. Not much to be found.

Where does a man buy comfortable shoes that last a couple
years, and good for working men who climb ladders, work on
cars, and that kind of thing?


*I bought a pair of Red Wing work shoes several years and I will never go
back to anything else. They are expensive, but they are extremely
comfortable and last a very long time. I got a new pair a few months ago
even though the four year old pair that I was using were still in good shape
and had the original laces. I also have custom arch supports made every
year which helps my back and posture as well as my feet.

On 2010-03-21, Stormin Mormon wrote:

Where does a man buy comfortable shoes that last a couple
years, and good for working men who climb ladders, work on
cars, and that kind of thing?

Red Wing Shoes is a good choice. I had a pair of dress RW
Wellington's I wore almost daily for 20 yrs. I only quit buying RW
cuz they quit making the styles/sizes I wanted. They specialize in
working man shoes, construction, factory, outdoors, etc.

You spend 1/3 of your life on your feet, 1/3 sleeping. Never go cheap
on mattresses or shoes. Walmart used to carry some good USA made
socks (discontinued, last I heard), but their shoes are so bad they
can cripple you. I wouldn't wear a pair of WM shoes at gunpoint!
What are your feet worth?

nb

On Sat, 20 Mar 2010 20:35:05 -0400, "Stormin Mormon"
wrote:

Where does a man buy comfortable shoes that last a couple
years, and good for working men who climb ladders, work on
cars, and that kind of thing?

Bass Pro Shop. You can hunt, fish, and climb ladders. A good boot that
laces up and supports your ankles will make your 'dogs' suffer less.

"Stormin Mormon" wrote in message
...
My $15 Walmart working man's sneakers are gone flat, again.
No cushion, and it's about like being barefoot.

I did a froogle search for postal shoes. Those guys on their
feet all day, must have good shoes. No joy. Looked for
working shoes. Not much to be found.

Where does a man buy comfortable shoes that last a couple
years, and good for working men who climb ladders, work on
cars, and that kind of thing?


Not at Walmart that is for sure. Where I work there are two sales trucks
that come about twice a year. You may look at ordering some from places
like LL Beam. YOu will not find them for $ 15, but more like $ 100 or so.
The company pays for part of mine. Think the last pair I got a month or so
ago was about $ 120 . Timberland boots , if I spelled it correctly.

On Mar 20, 5:35*pm, "Stormin Mormon"
wrote:
My $15 Walmart working man's sneakers are gone flat, again.
No cushion, and it's about like being barefoot.

I did a froogle search for postal shoes. Those guys on their
feet all day, must have good shoes. No joy. Looked for
working shoes. Not much to be found.

Where does a man buy comfortable shoes that last a couple
years, and good for working men who climb ladders, work on
cars, and that kind of thing?

--
Christopher A. Young
Learn more about Jesus
*www.lds.org
.

Redwing's....boots or shoes

expensive but worth it....resole-able at least a couple times
(a decent $/mile cost I would imagine

I've worn them off and on (shoes or boots) since 1965, sometimes
everyday, sometimes only occasionally,
depending on my work assigments

cheers
Bob

On Sat, 20 Mar 2010 20:35:05 -0400, "Stormin Mormon"
wrote:

My $15 Walmart working man's sneakers are gone flat, again.
No cushion, and it's about like being barefoot.

I did a froogle search for postal shoes. Those guys on their
feet all day, must have good shoes. No joy. Looked for
working shoes. Not much to be found.

Where does a man buy comfortable shoes that last a couple
years, and good for working men who climb ladders, work on
cars, and that kind of thing?


Try on shoes near the end of the day (when you feet may be slightly
larger). Examine the show closely for padding, surface materials,
construction, arch, etc. Everyone has a slightly different foot
shape, so one brand works for one man but not another. China-made
shoes have been very good.

"Stormin Mormon" wrote in message
...
My $15 Walmart working man's sneakers are gone flat, again.
No cushion, and it's about like being barefoot.

I did a froogle search for postal shoes. Those guys on their
feet all day, must have good shoes. No joy. Looked for
working shoes. Not much to be found.

Where does a man buy comfortable shoes that last a couple
years, and good for working men who climb ladders, work on
cars, and that kind of thing?

Go to a real shoe store. Not one at the mall either. I don't wear work
boots, but the shore store I go to carries a few brands.. I wear Propet
sneakers (they come in 3EEE) and Hush Puppies for shoes. You spend a lot
of time on your feet so spend a few buck and get good stuff. The sneakers
are about $60 to $75, shoes a bit more.

Stormin Mormon wrote:
My $15 Walmart working man's sneakers are gone flat, again.
No cushion, and it's about like being barefoot.

I did a froogle search for postal shoes. Those guys on their
feet all day, must have good shoes. No joy. Looked for
working shoes. Not much to be found.


Where does a man buy comfortable shoes that last a couple
years, and good for working men who climb ladders, work on
cars, and that kind of thing?


These are the best work boots I've worn:
http://www.rockyboots.com/Product-De...of_Work_Boots/

If you're looking for a shoe, they have "postal approved" shoes as well:
http://www.rockyboots.com/Products/s..._mens_footwear

They're not cheap, but retail prices should be significantly lower than
the list price you see on their site. (They list my boots for $135 and I
know I didn't pay more than $100 at Fleet Farm.)

"Stormin Mormon" wrote in message
...
My $15 Walmart working man's sneakers are gone flat, again.
No cushion, and it's about like being barefoot.

I did a froogle search for postal shoes. Those guys on their
feet all day, must have good shoes. No joy. Looked for
working shoes. Not much to be found.

Where does a man buy comfortable shoes that last a couple
years, and good for working men who climb ladders, work on
cars, and that kind of thing?

--
Christopher A. Young
Learn more about Jesus
www.lds.org
.




Carolina Work Boots that I bought at Colburn's Shoe Store in Belfast
Maine...The oldest shoe store in America...Find a shoe store and be fitted
for them as I did...

On Sat, 20 Mar 2010 20:35:05 -0400, "Stormin Mormon"
wrote:

My $15 Walmart working man's sneakers are gone flat, again.
No cushion, and it's about like being barefoot.

I did a froogle search for postal shoes. Those guys on their
feet all day, must have good shoes. No joy.

Not sure what no joy means, but ask your mailman where he buys his
shoes. If you never see him, go to the station before 9 when they are
sorting the mail, and ask any one of them.

Looked for
working shoes. Not much to be found.

Where does a man buy comfortable shoes that last a couple
years, and good for working men who climb ladders, work on
cars, and that kind of thing?

Get a compressor and pump up your old shoes.

Someone wrote:

My $15 Walmart working man's sneakers are gone flat, again. No cushion,
and it's about like being barefoot.

I did a froogle search for postal shoes. Those guys on their feet all
day, must have good shoes. No joy. Looked for working shoes. Not much to
be found.

Where does a man buy comfortable shoes that last a couple years, and good
for working men who climb ladders, work on cars, and that kind of thing?

Good shoes aren't cheap.

Cheap shoes aren't good.

You get what you pay for.

Steve

"John Grabowski" wrote in message
...
My $15 Walmart working man's sneakers are gone flat, again.
No cushion, and it's about like being barefoot.

I did a froogle search for postal shoes. Those guys on their
feet all day, must have good shoes. No joy. Looked for
working shoes. Not much to be found.

Where does a man buy comfortable shoes that last a couple
years, and good for working men who climb ladders, work on
cars, and that kind of thing?


*I bought a pair of Red Wing work shoes several years and I will never go
back to anything else. They are expensive, but they are extremely
comfortable and last a very long time. I got a new pair a few months ago
even though the four year old pair that I was using were still in good
shape and had the original laces. I also have custom arch supports made
every year which helps my back and posture as well as my feet.

I love the Red Wing Wellington steel toes for welding. Used to go through a
pair a year offshore, as the salt and drilling mud would eat the soles right
off them. Good shoes are worth every dollar.

Steve

"Mike Paulsen" wrote in message
news
Stormin Mormon wrote:
My $15 Walmart working man's sneakers are gone flat, again. No cushion,
and it's about like being barefoot.

I did a froogle search for postal shoes. Those guys on their feet all
day, must have good shoes. No joy. Looked for working shoes. Not much to
be found.


Where does a man buy comfortable shoes that last a couple years, and good
for working men who climb ladders, work on cars, and that kind of thing?


These are the best work boots I've worn:
http://www.rockyboots.com/Product-De...of_Work_Boots/

If you're looking for a shoe, they have "postal approved" shoes as well:
http://www.rockyboots.com/Products/s..._mens_footwear

They're not cheap, but retail prices should be significantly lower than
the list price you see on their site. (They list my boots for $135 and I
know I didn't pay more than $100 at Fleet Farm.)

I got a friend who swears by Rocky. And their waterproofness.

Steve

On 03/20/2010 09:23 PM, notbob wrote:
On 2010-03-21, Stormin wrote:

Where does a man buy comfortable shoes that last a couple
years, and good for working men who climb ladders, work on
cars, and that kind of thing?

Red Wing Shoes is a good choice. I had a pair of dress RW
Wellington's I wore almost daily for 20 yrs. I only quit buying RW
cuz they quit making the styles/sizes I wanted. They specialize in
working man shoes, construction, factory, outdoors, etc.

You spend 1/3 of your life on your feet, 1/3 sleeping. Never go cheap
on mattresses or shoes. Walmart used to carry some good USA made
socks (discontinued, last I heard), but their shoes are so bad they
can cripple you. I wouldn't wear a pair of WM shoes at gunpoint!
What are your feet worth?

nb


Yup, I wear my Red Wings every day, company kicks in for part of a new
pair every year and I didn't even bother to get a new pair last year,
I'm still wearing the ones from two years ago.

nate


--
replace "roosters" with "cox" to reply.
http://members.cox.net/njnagel

Red Wing makes women's styles, too, and they're great. I have a
couple pairs that are at least 5 years old and still look barely
worn. Well worth the money, and once you know your fit, you can
sometimes find bargains online (Grapevine Hill on eBay is one shoe
source that I've bought from with a good experience, which carries
only name brands, and of course there's Sierra Trading Post and
others).

Jo Ann

Jo Ann wrote:
Red Wing makes women's styles, too, and they're great. I have a
couple pairs that are at least 5 years old and still look barely
worn. Well worth the money, and once you know your fit, you can
sometimes find bargains online (Grapevine Hill on eBay is one shoe
source that I've bought from with a good experience, which carries
only name brands, and of course there's Sierra Trading Post and
others).

Jo Ann

I like their work shoes, but not so impressed with their 'pretty' shoes.
The last time I tried a pair, several years ago, the part that shapes
the heel (the counter, I think it is called?) was made out of plastic,
rather than formed leather. It cracked on one foot, and the jagged edge
worked its way through the lining, through the sock, and into my foot.
Had to halfway disassemble the shoe to cut off the pointy parts, and add
something back to tie things together. The molded-on outsole was not
real durable either.

I have a pair of Herman Survivors that has served me rather well, but
alas, my feet have gotten bigger, and I can't wear them any more. And
from comments upstream in this thread, I understand the Herman brand
name got sold off, and their current models are the usual discount store
junk. I haven't looked personally, since I haven't seen Herman in the
stores around here. I hate when that happens to a formerly trusted brand
name.

Guess I'm gonna have to drive over to the next town and find a real shoe
store, since all the ones left around here are self-service, and top out
at size 13. If I can baseline my current size, I can then buy on line.
Being older than dirt, paying upwards of a C-note for shoes still
boggles my mind. :^(

--
aem sends...

"Stormin Mormon" wrote in message
...
My $15 Walmart working man's sneakers are gone flat, again.
No cushion, and it's about like being barefoot.

I did a froogle search for postal shoes. Those guys on their
feet all day, must have good shoes. No joy. Looked for
working shoes. Not much to be found.

Where does a man buy comfortable shoes that last a couple
years, and good for working men who climb ladders, work on
cars, and that kind of thing?

--
Christopher A. Young
Learn more about Jesus
www.lds.org

I liked my Red Wings, until I bought Danners. I've bought several Danners
since my first pair, and won't even look at Red Wings again.

On Mar 20, 7:35*pm, "Stormin Mormon"
wrote:
My $15 Walmart working man's sneakers are gone flat, again.
No cushion, and it's about like being barefoot.

I did a froogle search for postal shoes. Those guys on their
feet all day, must have good shoes. No joy. Looked for
working shoes. Not much to be found.

Where does a man buy comfortable shoes that last a couple
years, and good for working men who climb ladders, work on
cars, and that kind of thing?

--
Christopher A. Young
Learn more about Jesus
*www.lds.org
.

Our son is a construction supervisor and swore by Red Wings for
years. Recently he told me he had been experiencing sore feet more
and decided to go back to his Boy Scout days and bought a set of mid-
range Gore-Tex hiking boots. He said he will probably stick with them
because both his feet and back feel better. They aren't a lot cheaper
than the Red Wings; and the jury is out on durability but good hikers
should wear well. He wears waterproof overboots when the work gets
gooey.

RonB

On 2010-03-21, Larry wrote:

I liked my Red Wings, until I bought Danners. I've bought several Danners
since my first pair, and won't even look at Red Wings again.

The one advantage of RW was they made shoes in extra wide widths. I
got feet like Donald Duck, 4E minimum. Danner don't make 'em. OTOH,
RW has degraded in the last couple decades from when I used to buy
them. Less choice in widths and poorer quality. Again, it pays to
shop around. You may be surprised.

I needed some serious Winter snow boots. None of the pac boots I
looked at in the catalogs (Sorel, Cabela, etc) came in wide widths. I
was bummed. As a goof, I tried on a pair of Sorel Caribous when they
were on sale at local shoe store, expecting the worst. They fit
perfectly! Bought 'em in a hearbeat. Got some toasty toes, now!

I have yet to buy any, but have heard good things about Dehner custom
made boots/shoes. These folks are huge suppliers of the state patrol
motorcycle trooper and horse riding boot market. I may get a pair of
Wellingtons. The prices seem high, but price some other custom made
boots. Dehner's are relatively inexpensive and you can sometimes be
fitted at local tack shops.

http://www.dehner.com/

Good luck.

nb

"Dean Hoffman" wrote in message
...
Stormin Mormon wrote:
My $15 Walmart working man's sneakers are gone flat, again. No cushion,
and it's about like being barefoot.

I did a froogle search for postal shoes. Those guys on their feet all
day, must have good shoes. No joy. Looked for working shoes. Not much to
be found.

Where does a man buy comfortable shoes that last a couple years, and good
for working men who climb ladders, work on cars, and that kind of thing?


Have you tried places like Cabelas? I get pull on work boots from
them that are lined with thinsulate and goretex. They are listed under
the western footwear section. I wear boots in the winter and the Wally
World sneakers in the summer. I'm out in fields most of the time so I
don't need to worry about walking on hard surfaces.
Link here to all their boots and shoes: http://tinyurl.com/yewo6zc
They're not cheap. There might be something in the bargain cove that
would suit you.

I agree. Sportsmen and hikers don't like to be cold or have sore (or cold)
feet so shop where they shop. Another option is American Outfitters, but
they have gone downhill in the last decade. I've been buying from a small
dry-goods store in the country. They have brands like Double H, Carolina
and Red Wing and they don't mind if you take a while to make sure that they
fit right. Price? High - well over $100. Value? How many "cheap" pairs of
shoes do you go through? You will get two or three years, maybe more, from
a $150 to $200 pair (depending upon the environment that they are exposed
to - oil, slate, etc). I saved my old ones for home and I have done it the
opposite way too. You know, just too shabby to wear out and about but a lot
of serviceable life left in them. Best of luck, Chuck

Wow..... two hundred bucks for a pair of boots? Gold lined?

Others have mentioned cabelas. I'm thinking that I've got to
stop shopping at Walmart, and find a real boot store.

--
Christopher A. Young
Learn more about Jesus
www.lds.org
..


"Dean Hoffman" wrote in message
...
Stormin Mormon wrote:
My $15 Walmart working man's sneakers are gone flat,
again.
No cushion, and it's about like being barefoot.

I did a froogle search for postal shoes. Those guys on
their
feet all day, must have good shoes. No joy. Looked for
working shoes. Not much to be found.

Where does a man buy comfortable shoes that last a couple
years, and good for working men who climb ladders, work on
cars, and that kind of thing?


Have you tried places like Cabelas? I get pull on
work boots from
them that are lined with thinsulate and goretex. They are
listed under
the western footwear section. I wear boots in the winter
and the Wally
World sneakers in the summer. I'm out in fields most of the
time so I
don't need to worry about walking on hard surfaces.
Link here to all their boots and shoes:
http://tinyurl.com/yewo6zc
They're not cheap. There might be something in the
bargain cove that
would suit you.

Soudns right to me. I've got to stop with the $15 sneakers.

--
Christopher A. Young
Learn more about Jesus
www.lds.org
..


"notbob" wrote in message
...
On 2010-03-21, Stormin Mormon
wrote:

Where does a man buy comfortable shoes that last a couple
years, and good for working men who climb ladders, work on
cars, and that kind of thing?

Red Wing Shoes is a good choice. I had a pair of dress RW
Wellington's I wore almost daily for 20 yrs. I only quit
buying RW
cuz they quit making the styles/sizes I wanted. They
specialize in
working man shoes, construction, factory, outdoors, etc.

You spend 1/3 of your life on your feet, 1/3 sleeping.
Never go cheap
on mattresses or shoes. Walmart used to carry some good USA
made
socks (discontinued, last I heard), but their shoes are so
bad they
can cripple you. I wouldn't wear a pair of WM shoes at
gunpoint!
What are your feet worth?

nb

Hmm. I drive past a Bass Pro now and again. Got to stop in
and visit, one day. Thanks for a great idea.

--
Christopher A. Young
Learn more about Jesus
www.lds.org
..


"Oren" wrote in message
...
On Sat, 20 Mar 2010 20:35:05 -0400, "Stormin Mormon"
wrote:

Where does a man buy comfortable shoes that last a couple
years, and good for working men who climb ladders, work on
cars, and that kind of thing?

Bass Pro Shop. You can hunt, fish, and climb ladders. A good
boot that
laces up and supports your ankles will make your 'dogs'
suffer less.

The slip stop plain oxfords look good. Thanks for the link.

--
Christopher A. Young
Learn more about Jesus
www.lds.org
..


"Mike Paulsen" wrote in message
news Stormin Mormon wrote:
My $15 Walmart working man's sneakers are gone flat,
again.
No cushion, and it's about like being barefoot.

I did a froogle search for postal shoes. Those guys on
their
feet all day, must have good shoes. No joy. Looked for
working shoes. Not much to be found.


Where does a man buy comfortable shoes that last a couple
years, and good for working men who climb ladders, work on
cars, and that kind of thing?


These are the best work boots I've worn:
http://www.rockyboots.com/Product-De...of_Work_Boots/

If you're looking for a shoe, they have "postal approved"
shoes as well:
http://www.rockyboots.com/Products/s..._mens_footwear

They're not cheap, but retail prices should be significantly
lower than
the list price you see on their site. (They list my boots
for $135 and I
know I didn't pay more than $100 at Fleet Farm.)

I think I saw Herman Survivors in Walmart, and that's a
clue. Yeah, the $100 shoes sounds a bit much, for me. I've
heard of gangs with bling buying expensive tennies, but they
have drug money. I work for my dollars.

--
Christopher A. Young
Learn more about Jesus
www.lds.org
..


"aemeijers" wrote in message
...

I have a pair of Herman Survivors that has served me rather
well, but
alas, my feet have gotten bigger, and I can't wear them any
more. And
from comments upstream in this thread, I understand the
Herman brand
name got sold off, and their current models are the usual
discount store
junk. I haven't looked personally, since I haven't seen
Herman in the
stores around here. I hate when that happens to a formerly
trusted brand
name.

Guess I'm gonna have to drive over to the next town and find
a real shoe
store, since all the ones left around here are self-service,
and top out
at size 13. If I can baseline my current size, I can then
buy on line.
Being older than dirt, paying upwards of a C-note for shoes
still
boggles my mind. :^(

--
aem sends...

On Tue, 23 Mar 2010 10:21:05 -0400, "Stormin Mormon"
wrote:

Christopher A. Young
Learn more about Jesus

JESUS IS A FAIRYTALE
It's time to crawl out of your cradle. get rid of your pacifier, and
face reality !!!!!!


---
"Jesus was Gay" - Elton John