Best work & safety footwear for men according to redditors

These Golden Fox Boots.

There's pretty cheap, but Goodyear welted and the leather/construction is quality (although not top-of-the-line). I own a pair of Chippewas, Bean Boots, and Iron Rangers, and these get the most compliments by far. They add some lighter colors to usual winter outfits that tend to be dark, they're big and chunky, and you'll get some solid years out of wearing them.

I really can't say enough good things about them.

[This is what he's talking about] ( http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0007WTTUS?pc_redir=1410687621&robot_redir=1)

But, they will need to be shined. If y'all are at Bragg just go to General Jacksons, and than to any of the boot shiners on yadkin.

Any other post should have them at clothing and sales.

Hey guys! This is my first time contributing to this sub, hope you enjoy! I'm not to familiar with high end brands so I got some item inspiration from posts on this sub. Also, the high end t shirt is supposed to be acne, not APC, typo. The fit pic is one I found in an old inspo album I have, so I couldn't find the source. Here are the links:

Frugal:

• Levis Trucker Jacket
  
  
• H&M Fine Knit Sweater
  
  
• H&M Basic White T-shirt
  
  
• Uniqlo Garrison Belt
  
  
• Golden Fox Leather Moc Toe Boots
  
  
• Uniqlo Slim Fit Chinos
  
  
• Timex Weekender
  
  High End:
  
  
• APC Veste Jean Jacket
  
  
• RL Purple Label Crew Neck
  
  
• Acne Standard O White
  
  
• Allen Edmond Casual Belt
  
  
• Nudie Slim Khaki
  
  
• Red Wing Heritage Moc Toe Boots
  
  
• Daniel Wellington Watch

I was in the Army back when we used to always wear black boots. So I've put plenty of miles in these boots. and why I say you may want to look at actual combat boots.

Advantage is that the leather is long lasting and since they were made en-masse they are by definition cheap(as far as quality to price goes). And since they were supposed to be used to wear and tear friendly, they were made so you could easily re-sole them(especially the Corcoran Jump Boots )

Any military base close to you has cobblers (usually attached to a little Korean lady's sew shop) right off post that can re-sole the bottoms, since they are fairly stiff bottomed (steel plate in the sole to prevent punji sticks from piercing foot if stepped on)

Disadvantages: The Corcorans and most military boots have a stiffer ankle area, which you don't like. The ones that are the best for angle mobility are jungle boots They aren't BIFL, but rather BIF 2-3 years before you need to get them re-soled. Many of my friends bought them, then immediately had them re-soled so it would lose the stiff bottom and become a long lasting sneaker...

I preferred the Corcorans listed above, and will be getting a new pair as soon as my bunion surgery gets done.

But you might look at the original "GI Combat Boot"

Splits the difference between ankle mobility of Jungle Boots and BIFL-ness of Corcorans.

Last warning: Fakes / Knock-Offs

Corcorans have always been made by that single manufacturer so you don't need to worry about knockoffs (and they are the best). But the USGI Combat Boots AKA Recruit Boots and the USGI Jungle Boots have had knock off for a long time. Bad stitching, or just shittier quality materials usually. So if you see a pair that is $30-50 or seems too good to be true, pass on it. Most military boots are in the $99-200 range.

Swing by an Army Navy Store and start trying them on.

I decided against the Kuuva due to reviews stating poor durability.

Something that is similar is the Belleville Mini-Mil. I like mine a lot.

I second this.

Active duty army here. I use these all the time. They're not zero-drop, but more minimal than most other boots out there.

And they're within regulations! (for the army, at least).

ooh, they come in black: http://www.amazon.com/Belleville-Tactical-Research-Mini-Mil-Athletic/dp/B00AMLEPI0

It looks like it. You can find the boots on amazon for the old prices, for example:
http://www.goldenfoxfootwear.com/golden-fox-6-moc-toe-wedge-work-boots.html
and
https://www.amazon.com/Golden-Fox-Industrial-Construction-Insulated/dp/B0083F3WJK/ref=cts_sh_4_vtp?_encoding=UTF8&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=2601945442&pf_rd_r=GW7V3GXRK70W5Z29B026&pd_rd_wg=DZbgC&pf_rd_s=desktop-detail-softlines&pf_rd_t=40701&pd_rd_i=B007ZU7SU8&pd_rd_w=dZCWt&pf_rd_i=desktop-detail-softlines&pd_rd_r=GW7V3GXRK70W5Z29B026&th=1
are the same, but amazon is 50% cheaper.

hey man, I'm nearly 32 but I've been on this forum since my mid-20's, so I've experimented with a bit, and my style has obviously changed as I've gotten older.

There's no "30 year old style." It's pretty much the same thing as in your 20s (and this extends to your 40s, too). The key is that you need to be more aware of the scenarios in which you are wearing your clothing. There's much more leeway in terms of social acceptance when you're in college, grad school, or starting your first job and going out to happy hours and socializing with other 20-somethings.

In the end, all of the same general principles on MFA still apply into your 30s and 40s, you just have to be more cognizant of your situation.

That being said, here's what I recommend:

(1) get a pair of sneakers that you can wear casually. Not running shoes... casual sneakers. I have these New Balance ML574's. I love the two-tone texture look. I wear these literally every day, all year.

• walking the dog
  
• walking to the store
  
• going to a restaurant with friends (of course it depends on other factors, like the occasion, the rest of my outfit, etc.)
  
  (2) get a pair of versatile boots that walk the line between both casual and professional. I have a pair of Frye Walters. I love the look, but I think I would recommend some other boot as far as comfort and durability, like the MFA coveted Alden 405. I wear these a few times per week.
  
  
• any other outfit that graduates from my sneakers above
  
• when I travel for work, these are the only non-sneaker shoes I bring (business casual environment)
  
• traveling for leisure, these are (usually) the only non-sneaker shoes I bring, depending on what I'm doing
  
  (3) Pretty much all I wear are (1) and (2), but I also work from home so I don't have to go into the office every day. That said, depending on your job and your job wardrobe, expand your collection with shoes that will help there. If you work in an office, get quality dress oxfords, play with some wingtips, or get some chelsea boots or other kinds of dress boots.
  
  (4) Optional: another pair of boots that are more casual. I have a pair of Golden Fox Moc toe vibram wedge. I would sort of put these as less casual than the dress boots in (2), and substitutable with sneakers (no shorts, of course). T-shirt and jeans wouldn't look good with the (2) boots, but would work with a more casual, chunky boot.
  
  I think that's all I got.

> Corcoran jump boots
Make sure you get the "original"

http://www.amazon.com/Corcoran-Jump-Boot-M-Mens-Boot/dp/B008M22830

Golden Fox has a number of boots and chukkas.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B009Y7EH8Q


http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B007ZU7SU8/ref=aw_2nd_sims_3?pi=SS115&simLd=1

I've been suffering from a neuropathy of some sort (not diabetes) for about 10 years, and for 90% of the time, all I can stand to wear have been the excellent Brooks Beast Running shoes. That's been hard for this 57 year old Iowa farm boy that grew up in boots.

I settled on a pair of Thorogood American Heritage work boots, and after a relatively uncomfortable afternoon of break in, they've been extraordinary. The wedge sole has been great for my back as well, although that's not the only option. I strongly encourage anyone to give them a shot:
https://www.amazon.com/Thorogood-Mens-American-Heritage-Plain/dp/B00HZB8GS0

Skechers Men's Black Flex Advantage Slip Resistant Mcallen Slip On - 10.5 D(M) US https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NQY20W8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_T1luDbCNT0PM0

I have experience with most of the places mentioned here so far. I also second the composite over steel toe suggestion.

Sid Boedeker is just okay in my opinion. I got some work boots from there in 2014, but was really disappointed in their selection to choose from. I was wanting a traditional brown leather somewhat western-style boot. They carry all kinds of safety shoes, and it may be different now, but I thought that specifically their brown boot selection was poor.

I really like Hewlett and Dunn in Collierville. They have a huge selection of boots and carry safety boots as well. Pretty sure they supply every model Ariat imaginable. Cool store in general and I like to support a local business. I went there last month to try on this boot and will return to purchase it soon.

I got some Iron Rangers from Red Wing last year. Not really work boots, but I was very pleased with how I was treated as a customer there and would definitely return. They have a machine that you can step on that measures each foot and gives you a size recommendation along with a report on your arch and pressure points.

Academy Sports does seem to have a decent selection from the times I have been there and they always seem to have great prices. Never bought a boot from them though.

Here you go. Golden Fox Moc Toe. Highly reviewed inexpensive boot.

I don't know what your boot requirements are, but would these be possible?
http://www.amazon.com/Belleville-Tactical-Research-Mini-Mil-Athletic/dp/B00AMLEPI0

I've had my eye on the Golden Fox moc toe. It got good reviews on an MFA thread a few days ago. It may be too dissimilar from (dissimilar to?) a CDB for your liking, though.

Try the eastland high fidelity boots, I bought a pair a couple weeks back for around $100 and I love the way they look.

Here are a couple pictures of my pair.

boots

top down shot

Alternatively, if you're looking for a moc toe boot, you can try golden fox boots

I have a few things for sale that I can’t/don’t wear. Pictures: http://imgur.com/a/R12m4


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• JCrew Ludlow wing tips in Cigar Brown size 9D - Worn once for a total walking time of about a half hour. Half size small for me. Fits a bit narrower than the Barrie last. More brown in person than the pictures show. $150 shipped
  
  
  
• JCrew Wallace & Barnes Byrd boots size 9.5D - Brand new. Fit long so definitely size down half if not a whole size. Made with Horween Chromexcel leather. $175 shipped
  
  
  
• Naked & Famous "Slim Guy" Big Slub 18oz selvedge denim in indigo size 32 - Brand new. Retail at $215. Don’t fit me but I wish they did. $100 shipped
  
  
  
• Golden Fox boots 9.5M - Brand new. Fit me well but I have 15+ boots so these will get no wear whatsoever. $60 shipped
  
  
  
• Sperry Top-Sider A/O 2 Eye Tan Suede Leather Boat Deck Shoes size 9M - Worn once for a few hours and realized they are half a size to a full size too small for me. Super comfy otherwise. $40 shipped
  
  
  
• Brand new SuitSupply belts size 34 - Too small for me. The belts seem to run small for your actual waist measurement, so size up. These will work for a true 30”-32” waist. $30 shipped EACH
  
  
  
• iPhone 5 case - Really nice leather case. I’ll add it for free for any anyone that purchases two or more items. $15 shipped

These Tactical Research Mini-Mil's were the only ones that I could find that were truly slip resistant and minimalist. I love them. I have been wearing them for 3-4 months now at two different restaurants and have not had any problems with slippage or from my managers saying anything about them. They also just look like a nice pair of shoes when wearing pants because they cover the top portion that looks like a military boot. The bottom portion looks like a dressy casual shoe.

Thorogood boots are about $125 shipped from Amazon.

Golden Fox boots are about $70 shipped from various third party sellers on Amazon.

A few months back there was some talk about the Golden Fox moc toe boots, you can find them on Amazon. I never really felt comfortable with the range of reviews or the quality of the leather so I decided to wait.

Fast forward to late October, I happened across a pair of Eastland moc toe boots at Nordstrom Rack for only $70. You can buy them new from their site here for $125 with a 15% off coupon if you sign up for their mailing list. I love them - been keeping my feet dry and warm through the Chicago winter thus far. Would recommend for the price point.

Fellow weaponized militarypedes we have a footwear emergency!

This highly rated AR 670-1 compliant boot is currently unavailable and that's a shame. Send them an email on their official site telling them you are interested in purchasing their brand going forward. Bring this boot back in production!

Golden Fox Moc Toe boots are around $60 and a very popular option on FMF.
A couple reviews:

Review One

Review Two

With winter approaching and being a student on a budget, I'm in desperate need of boots that aren't a high price, even though I'll be giving up some quality for it. Right now I'm stuck in between two boots, the Golden Fox 6" Moc Toe Boots and Crevo Moc Toe Boots. Not sure as to which to get. Any suggestions on either, or experience? And if you know a better boot that is preferrably under $100, please share.

Steve Madden has poor quality, and although the price looks nice, I can't imagine these lasting you any more than two years, and that's if you take good care of them. What kind of budget are you looking at? I saw a good review on here, I think, about these boots, but you have to like the shape and aesthetic of the shoe for it.

I haven't tried them, but word is the Thursday boots aren't that great. Docs aren't that great either, but I'd go with them because they're not trying to be something they're not. With that budget, my choice would actually be Thorogood Heritage like [these](Thorogood American Heritage 6" Plain Toe Rubber Boot, Walnut, 9.5 D US https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HWYW7OY/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_S0gsxbS2D6ERX) or maybe look around for some discounted Red Wings in your size.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0083F3HYA/ref=redir_mdp_mobile?keywords=golden%20fox&qid=1394139388&ref_=sr_1_2&sr=8-2

Golden Fox leather Moc Toe. How's the sizing and quality?

These are really cheap and look awesome. Plus they sound pretty good. They also make great looking chukkas

I really like the these Golden Fox boots. I bought a pair earlier this year and I think they look and feel great for the price.

So if the wolverines are made in china, would I be better off buying the Golden Foxes

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0083F3L9Q/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1467843068&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=golden+fox+boots&dpPl=1&dpID=518cWo6qJlL&ref=plSrch

Is there a marked difference in leather and construction quality?

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NQY20W8/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1

How are [these] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0083F3KWE/ref=ox_sc_act_image_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A25720VX5INJGM)?

These are a good bang for your buck.

Golden fox are decent, they have goodyear welt so you can resole them if need be.

If you don't wanna break the bank you could look for a pie of Corcoran boots such as these http://www.amazon.com/Corcoran-Jump-Boot-M-Mens-Boot/dp/B008M22830

I want to buy a pair of Golden Fox moc toe boots but I don't know which color to choose. I also have no idea what the difference is between "brown" and "brun" since amazon doesn't have different pictures for the two. I'm also interested in the red, but I can't really decide if it would be as versatile as I would like.

I'll take any input you could give me. Thanks!

Does anybody know if these Thorogood boots are waterproof? My cold, wet feet will thank you.

I get a new pair of these every year. Can't beat them for comfort and durability and they look decent also.

https://www.amazon.com/KEEN-Utility-Mens-Slip-Work/dp/B003Z4KS8W

I should have been more specific - Something like This

Or if you prefer a less chunky or more slender boot, something like This

Golden fox moc toe. https://www.amazon.com/Golden-Fox-Industrial-Construction-Insulated/dp/B007ZU7SU8

After looking at the wiki, the style of boots that stood out for me was this design or this one.

No, more like these

Not the same look, but those soles are better for icy/wet conditions

http://www.amazon.com/Corcoran-Mens-Jump-Boot-Black/dp/B0007WTTUS

Belleville Tactical Research TR103 MiniMil Ultra Light Sage Green Boot 030R https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BPWOPLM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_O2PCAbHR8VXY8

The only downside for me was the insoles that Belleville put in them, so be sure to get some good insoles.

Golden Fox is another possible.

I got these for last winter and they haven't worn at all.

http://www.amazon.com/Golden-Fox-Grain-Leather-Light/dp/B0083F3LM8/ref=sr_1_1?s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1410395743&sr=1-1

They aren't name brand so if that sort of thing matters get LL bean or something. But they are leather and seem to be quite well made.

[SELL] Size 7.5 Golden Fox Moc Toe Boots
I really like how these look, but they are too similar to another pair I already own. I just received them in mail and they are new with tags in original packaging. I am willing to part with them for $55 plus shipping.
Amazon link to boots
More pictures from malefashionadvice
Message me if you are interested or if you have any questions!

Shoes (100$ Budget) - Golden Fox boots would be a good choice if you want to spend $100 total on shoes and boots.

Chinos (60$ Budget) - You can get Elston 528s for around $30 a pair.

these? I cant find them anywhere in my size.

Not quite the Moc style as the Sperry's but somewhat of a moc toe look. Check these Golden Fox Boots out.

http://www.amazon.com/Golden-Fox-Grain-Leather-Light/dp/B0083F3SE4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1409634526&sr=8-1&keywords=golden+fox These came up recently and have pretty decent leather for the price. I'd say a step above Clark's.

What to wear with these golden fox boots?

Not going to Coachella this year but I've been there 8 or 9 times. I always wear military surplus boots. This style:

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https://www.amazon.com/Corcoran-Jump-Boot-M-Mens-Boot/dp/B008M22830

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It's always worked just fine for me. But I'm also used to it since these are my every day shoes as well, I wear them for everything except weightlifting, which I have a dedicated pair of powerlifting shoes for.

https://www.amazon.com/KEEN-Utility-Mens-Slip-Work/dp/B003Z4KS8W

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KEEN is where its at. Made in Oregon not china. Most comfy kitchen shoe I have ever worn. And hold up well to abuse.

Does anyone have experience with Golden Fox Moc Toe Boots in wet/slushy/snowy conditions. I'm not in Canada, but Michigan is close enough, right?

We're a fan of these carhartt boots - https://www.amazon.com/Carhartt-CMF6366-Composite-Tanned-Leather/dp/B00CX7TM9S/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1484318366&sr=8-5&keywords=carhartt+boots

I wear these with Superfeet insoles. Pricey but my feet haven't complained.

What are the differences between these two? Also what is the difference between brown and brun?

http://www.amazon.com/Golden-Fox-Leather-Weight-Outsole/dp/B007ZU7SU8

http://www.amazon.com/Golden-Fox-Mens-Polyurethane-Outsole/dp/B00OEDOWZ8/ref=sr_1_2?s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1417626387&sr=1-2&keywords=golden+fox+moc

Thanks!

Thanks. I'm considering getting the pair of boots you linked (your previous review as my first, but I was wondering if the sizes of these vary to regular training shoes or anything. I see people buying relatively small numbers (6.5EE and 7D). Any chance you'd explain to me what those letters mean and what size I should probably get? I'm a pretty big guy being 6'3" I usually wear size 12.5-13 training/running shoes. I checked the amazon page but they don't seem to have any sizes from 11 to 13. Any idea where I could possible get them in another size?

Golden Fox Moc Toe Boots: http://www.amazon.com/Golden-Fox-Leather-Weight-Outsole/dp/B007ZU7SU8

Please don't say buy Red Wings instead, I'm poor. Also, if so, what color?

How do these grab you? http://www.amazon.com/Corcoran-Mens-Jump-Boot-Black/dp/B0007WTTUS

Not the best boot ever, but resolable and look great with some polish

Here you go.

https://www.amazon.com/Corcoran-Jump-Boot-M-Mens-Boot/dp/B008M22830

these are good alternatives. they're american military parachute boots from ww2 I believe, don't take my word on it.

Love the simplicity of your fit, looks like something vince staples would wear.

These turned out nice. For about $60 though, you could have gotten a new pair of these to break in.