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Sld1959

Sld1959

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What shoes and boots does everyone like. I used to wear boots about 90 percent of the time and shoes maybe 10. Since retiring that has changed probably closer to 40/60 in summer shoes have gotten closer.

I have been wearing Sketchers shoes mostly in summer, my wife bought them, I have thier slip on tennis shoe and mesh loafer, most comfortable things I have put on my feet. And honestly with hip replacements, arthritis in knees and back I don't do much running, slip on work just fine.

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Boots are Guide Gear waterproof uninsulated sidezip boots. On the cheaper side but I really like them a lot, have worn them for about 15 years now. Used to buy a new pair every year, when I was driving bus, the old ones went to secondary use. I have this pair for general use and the old pair for yard work and hunting. Come winter I add winter insoles and wool socks and just keep going. Most often i leave them laced half way, but when more support is needed i lace them fully.
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Asics for anything athletic, Keen hiking shoes at the cabin or a basic camping trip, Solomon for long treks on long trips. Korkers for hiking or snowshoeing in the winter, if we ever get any damn snow this year. Two years without a winter. Climate change sucks. It used to be Rocky boots for anything outdoors but they took a turn to the crappy years ago.
 
i was reminded
when i read the boot allowance
being navy we got new boots when ever the issued ones wore out, of course they sucked at comfort, etc
after around my 2nd pair
i bought what was called SNEAKER boots
they looked exactly like the issue boots, but had foam inerds, softer non slip sole, better ankle support and superb lacing
made the daily steel deck much more comfortable
navy tried to outlaw them several times on one ship, saying they did not meat fire rating???
it didnt make a difference , we all still wore them and grey sports socks vice the dumb all black heat socks
and they polished up better after a hard day of jet fuel and non skid

my sketchers are like that, really comfortable after long walks in the woods and wet areas
 
New balance for me as they're the only shoe that fits my feet correctly and wolverine up till I couldn't get them and had to find some other brand. Twisted-X is my 2nd choice only by default. Having a high instep sucks! Not many boots will fit.

Boots are 95+% of the time and shoes being the remainder. More comfortable wearing boots and needed for my everyday use.
 
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What shoes and boots does everyone like. I used to wear boots about 90 percent of the time and shoes maybe 10. Since retiring that has changed probably closer to 40/60 in summer shoes have gotten closer.

I have been wearing Sketchers shoes mostly in summer, my wife bought them, I have thier slip on tennis shoe and mesh loafer, most comfortable things I have put on my feet. And honestly with hip replacements, arthritis in knees and back I don't do much running, slip on work just fine.

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Boots are Guide Gear waterproof uninsulated sidezip boots. On the cheaper side but I really like them a lot, have worn them for about 15 years now. Used to buy a new pair every year, when I was driving bus, the old ones went to secondary use. I have this pair for general use and the old pair for yard work and hunting. Come winter I add winter insoles and wool socks and just keep going. Most often i leave them laced half way, but when more support is needed i lace them fully. View attachment 73114View attachment 73115
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Merrell’s. Waterproof, slip on, cool in the summer, dry in the winter. Not appropriate for walking in heavy snow, but all other conditions. I’ve got wide feet up front. Flippers really and they don’t pinch. Nor do they need a break in. They are crushable enough to go in my flight bag, so better for me as I fly a lot. For hunting and cold Missouri weather I use:

Men's Merrell 8" Moab 3 Tactical Side-Zip Waterproof Boots​


Warm enough, comfy and not a long break in.
 

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For boots especially around the property I wore retired Army boots and my service Danners. Danners had to be the most comfortable and supporting boot I've had. Once they passed away, I got new Timberlands, which are the only boot in my experience to be waterproof.

For other stuff I picked up a pair of Sketchers slip ons and I think they are fantastic. I'll need to get a new pair soon.
 
I'm kind of Anal about shoes. When I lived in Florida my truck broke down in Northern St. Petersburg and I had to walk pretty close to 20 miles to my dad's house in New Port Richey to get some help.

That stuck with me. I try to wear shoes that if my car broke down at the VA 5 miles from home could I walk home in them.

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I found this pair of Lowas in a thrift store. They were pretty close to brand new and I think I paid 35 bucks for them.

I wore them back in the mountains enough times to know that they're up to it and they're comfortable. If I had to walk home in these shoes I could do it.

Just for normal day to day walking around they're very comfortable.

The only thing that I don't like about them is that they can't be resoled. Ordinarily that's a deal-breaker for me but for the price that I paid for them I'm willing to overlook it.

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These are Belleville ACU boots. I think they were the Basic Training issue when the Army went to the ACUs.

I found two pairs of them, still with the tags on them at my favorite surplus store in Colorado Springs and the guy sold them to me for 20 bucks each because they weren't in demand because the Army had gone to the OCP uniform.

I wear them for hiking boots back in the mountains and I've put between $500 and a thousand miles on them since I've had them.

I don't wear them in town because they stand out. All the truly homeless people in Colorado Springs wear old combat boots because they're cheap.

When we get to the Goat Ranch I'm probably going to wear them every day.
 
I have a pair of Tecovas that have not worn in years. Merrill hiker style mainly in cooler months (fall-spring).
Summer and around the house slippers , Rainbow flops. Walking and warm month activities; Cloud ON til last summer. They are great at first but don’t hold up. As others have stated Hoka are super comfortable and hold up much better than cloud. Been wearing the Hokas since summer 24.
The older I have gotten I Pay attention to what my healthcare/hospital professionals wear. That’s how I found out about Hoka.
They are expensive but worth every cent.
 
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Merrel MOABs low for everyday wear & high cuts depending on extra clearance needs. Goretex -liner versions for cooler & wetter seasons.

LaCrosse neoprene calf-high boots for when the conditions get colder & deeper.

Various others for hunting, hiking, winter rec & work.
 
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My work boots are Keen Detroit Waterproof steel toes.

Keen makes a very roomy safety toe boot; it’s one of the few which don’t chafe my toes.

A pair usually lasts me close to two years, but I get a pair per year paid by the company…think I’ve got 3-4 pairs in the box out in the garage.
 
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