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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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      • J
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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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          • J
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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
              Chris
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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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              • J
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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
                  Chris
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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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                  • J
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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
                      Giles
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                      @jdl1279:

                      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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                      • J
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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
                          Clint_D
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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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                          • J
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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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                              • J
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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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                                • Megatron1505M
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                                  Leather jacket question. In the summer I picked up an Alexander x Iron Heart Simmons Bilt, which is a beautiful jacket, but it is tough as nails and proving a bit of a bugger to break in. I know the best way to break it in is to wear it as much as possible, but as it is a short jacket I am struggling for what to wear with it, my IH shirts are all too long and look a bit daft with it, so I am left with sweatshirts and tee's. Any thoughts on breaking it in, and what to pair it up with would be appreciated.

                                  Made in England, clothed in Japan, fed in America and drunk in Belgium !

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                                  • AnesthetistA
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                                    I say feck it and wear it with what you want even if the shirt is a bit long.

                                    Btw, that jacket is beautiful.

                                    IG: bluehandsslim

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                                    • spitfiredealerS
                                      spitfiredealer
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                                      I say flip it and get something that will fit with the rest of wardrobe better. Even with T-shirts it's short mate.

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                                      • J
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                                        Jacket is gorgeous, but agree it's too short even for T's unless you start tucking them.

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

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                                        • E
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                                          Random plea for help-been asking everybody, so, I really need a iron heart 646 size 30" (or 29'')-There  are a few in my size on global.rakuten one store for example is leve6 but there 😞 are a few others-would anyone who might know japanese,I do not, might you  buy one of these for me and send me an invoice for cost plus whatever you need for your troubles,cost of jean with shipping, etc. plus ship to me in the U.S. ? Crazy request since these are large flare leg but that's all I want.  So, hopefully someone will help me out here?  thanks in advance

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                                          • Finn666F
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                                            @urbanwoodsman:

                                            @Jordan23:

                                            TBH i don't care!

                                            Hahah exactly. Every time I read it, I yell it it my head. I think it's funny.

                                            this 😃 i love it!

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