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    • M
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      @Giles:

      Full grain rough out

      Thanks Giles.

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      • spitfiredealerS
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        I just washed my MBB's which are heavily faded with my 634's which aren't. Wondering if the MBB's will of taken any of the colour from the 634's. It's not the 634's 1st wash.

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        • AnesthetistA
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          @spitfiredealer:

          I just washed my MBB's which are heavily faded with my 634's which aren't. Wondering if the MBB's will of taken any of the colour from the 634's. It's not the 634's 1st wash.

          I wouldn't think so.

          IG: bluehandsslim

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          • GilesG
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            @spitfiredealer:

            I just washed my MBB's which are heavily faded with my 634's which aren't. Wondering if the MBB's will of taken any of the colour from the 634's. It's not the 634's 1st wash.

            No

            "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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            • J
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              This could go a couple places, but it is a random question. Been looking to up my work boots (actually for work) but need steel toes. Seeing a few options I like Wesco Jobmasters and a Viberg service (among others) that I think would suit the need. Wondering if anyone has experienced a steel toe version of these or if some might have other suggestions? On my feet for 8-10 hours a night so need something suitable for such.

              Bourbon: because living in Kentucky just makes you want to drink

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              • spitfiredealerS
                spitfiredealer
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                @Giles:

                @spitfiredealer:

                I just washed my MBB's which are heavily faded with my 634's which aren't. Wondering if the MBB's will of taken any of the colour from the 634's. It's not the 634's 1st wash.

                No

                I thought as much but it dawned on me I had never washed 2 pairs together before.

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                • GilesG
                  Giles
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                  @jdl1279:

                  This could go a couple places, but it is a random question. Been looking to up my work boots (actually for work) but need steel toes. Seeing a few options I like Wesco Jobmasters and a Viberg service (among others) that I think would suit the need. Wondering if anyone has experienced a steel toe version of these or if some might have other suggestions? On my feet for 8-10 hours a night so need something suitable for such.

                  @Alex has a pair of steel toed Boss.  @dylantbmayes took some photo's of them, but I can't find them….

                  "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                    Thanks G, would love a peek at them. The Boss was another short list contender next to a modified packer

                    Bourbon: because living in Kentucky just makes you want to drink

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                    • dylantbmayesD
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                      You should really start to sort out that computer of yours @Giles 😛

                      I'll post more photos is the Wesco thread @jdl1279

                      INSTAGRAM: @DYLANTBMAYES | FACEBOOK.COM/DYLANTBMAYES

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                        Thanks @dylantbmayes… look suitable, will check out the extras in Wesco. Would love some input from @Alex

                        Bourbon: because living in Kentucky just makes you want to drink

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                        • ChrisC
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                          My Wesco Jobmasters have steel toes.  There are a few pics of them in the Wesco thread, I think.  I've been meaning to take a few more; maybe if the weather cooperates tomorrow I'll give it a go.

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                            How are they for long periods standing/walking?

                            Bourbon: because living in Kentucky just makes you want to drink

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                            • ChrisC
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                              They're ok.  Better for walking than standing, and both are better than sitting.  For a long time they weren't very comfortable, because they're slow to break in, but they've gotten better.  Steel toes are never going to be truly comfortable, though, at least in my experience.

                              If I had to pick a pair specifically to stand in for long periods of time, I'd probably go with White's. I've found both the Swing last and standard last Semi-Dress boots to be exceptionally comfortable.

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                                White's arch support might make them unbearable for me, would definitely need to try a pair on before I committed

                                Bourbon: because living in Kentucky just makes you want to drink

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                                • GilesG
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                                  How are they for long periods standing/walking?

                                  Feckin good for extended periods of kicking…......

                                  "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                                    Thanks again G, leaning Wesco for sure

                                    Bourbon: because living in Kentucky just makes you want to drink

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                                    • Clint_DC
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                                      @jdl1279:

                                      This could go a couple places, but it is a random question. Been looking to up my work boots (actually for work) but need steel toes. Seeing a few options I like Wesco Jobmasters and a Viberg service (among others) that I think would suit the need. Wondering if anyone has experienced a steel toe version of these or if some might have other suggestions? On my feet for 8-10 hours a night so need something suitable for such.

                                      I've been wearing steel toe Jobmasters for the last ~8 years working oil and gas.  In that time frame, I'm only on my second pair which are about to be sent to Wesco for a rebuild.  These are hands down the most comfortable, supportive, tough bastards I've ever had on my feet.

                                      ATX IH Hoarder

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                                        Hmmm… just when I thought I knew which boot I wanted...might have to work toward a couple pair

                                        Bourbon: because living in Kentucky just makes you want to drink

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                                        • steelworkerS
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                                          Red Wing 2233 or 2408 are less expensive alternatives.  comfortable.Don't know if still available but  Red Wing did make a composite toe boot I liked because once the steel toes get cold they stay cold.
                                          As Clint says  Jobmasters are the best I've worn  work wise for comfort even with the 100 Vibram.

                                          Those are my principles, and if you don't like them…
                                          Well, I have others.

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                                            Thanks for the recommendations @steelworker Working in an old pair of rw now, and really want to step it up. Personally like Chippewa better than Red Wing anyhow, but neither is on the level I want

                                            Bourbon: because living in Kentucky just makes you want to drink

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