Are these shoes good for operating?

are you retarded?

>>28455569

No?

>>28455566
If you're of the basketball american persuasion.

>>28455566
those are nigger boots.
Not for operating.

>>28455803
>>28455754

Properly laced up timberland boots are good all round boots for hiking and any outdoors task.

>>28455829
there are better options out there.

Their gloves are nice...

>>28455566
>tfw you remember the days before those were considered nigger boots

If they get dirty, you have no hope to clean the fucks. With an exception of some of their "pro" boots, basically just a fashion accessory.

>>28455898

>clean work boots

Fuck off, hipster or nigger.

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>>28455566
I dunno. I've never tried any redguard garb on. They look sturdy enough, but I would look for boots that are specifically designed for operating things other than EBT cards and narcotics entrepreneurship franchises.

>>28455566
my flamer "brother" owns a pair of timberlands that "he" regularly wears. avoid them just out of the image you'll be projecting.

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>>28455566
It's cold where I live.

>>28455566

SOF did a hilarious story on when Delta was running around Houston with these on in the 90's.

>>28455853
Name them then nigger

>>28455943
Aww yee, Red Wings are pretty great.

>>28455962
Asolo, Salomon, Lowa to name a few, hell Danner. something with goretex as just leather boots are not good for cold wet environments
.

Belleville marine hot weather boots. These things are amazing. Much better than my uniform boots

>>28455566
Pay for better boots OP. They are worth it. My Redwings have outlasted my timberlands by a product of ten.

>>28455997
Not the other guy, but is there anything wrong with imported danners? I want the coyote tanicus drys for airshit and just general wear.

>>28455566
Operating your snowblower yeah I don't see why not

>>28456213
/thread

>>28456144
>+1 for redwings
Timberlands are ghetto trash tier. Doesn't matter if you tie them.

>>28455921
I bet your mom flips her shit everytime you walk into her house to visit and drop mud all over.

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>>28455943

Those boots would be so fucking comfy when it's 3 degrees out and I have to feed the pigs out or burn papers or work on the car or tractor or oh my god muh dick fuck my cheap ass surplus cold weather boots.

>>28456251

>wearing your work boots to your mom's house
why? Nigger buy a pair of goddamn shoes.

They used to be good. They recently became cheap because they are more for fashion now. I reccommend red wings Irish setters or chippiwas I have both. Irish setters are lighter.

I have 2 pairs of timberlands.
1 steel toe pair for work.
1 regular pair I wear when I ride my motorcycle.
Great boots.
For hiking or ruck marches though I use a pair of raichles.
They're about 17 years old.
My dad was issued them in the airforce way back then.
I grew into his size and he gave them to me. The tread is still decent and they've held up all this time.
They must have over a thousand miles worth of his ruck marches and my hiking.
I'm pretty sure I'll be able to pass them on to my son when the time comes.
I looked for new pairs but they're pretty fucking expensive.
Worth it though

>>28456176
I have a pair of Striker Torrents, wear them ATV'ing and just around town, had them 8 months and they look new.

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>>28455566

>>28456381
By the way. The timberlands I own are pro series, not those nigger hooves in the OP pic, those are literallyjust for fashion for darks.

Anybody have boot recommendations for security? I walk 8+ hours a day on concrete. It's often icy. I was using some like 20$ boots from big 5, they lasted like 5 months before just falling apart completely, worked just fine before that though.

I don't need to look like a badass, they don't need to look pretty, I don't need them for operating in the jungle/snow/forest/mountains/desert, they just need to not kill my knees and feet.

Anyone here have Merrells? Picked up a pair of the hybrid hiking boot/shoes whatever you call them. They are comfy as fuck and seem durable. Probably good for hunting in warm weather, biking, and light innawoodsing or fishing. I'm not trying to ask too much out of them, have real boots for those.

Anyone have any experience with this brand? Pros and cons?

>>28456395
i know hi-points are cheap and shitty, but really? you can't clean it once? fucking lazy nigger.

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>>28455566
Why are you posting this same image on every board?

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I have a pair of wolverines I wear whenever I go outside.

Don't let niggers or memes dissuade you from using a good pair of boots.

>>28456264
90 bucks where I work. I get any red wing I want for 30% off of whole sale. Needless to say, I have a lot of boots.

>>28456575
>Wolverines
>Good
Just a hair above Timberlands

Don't know why there's a lot of hate for these, I use them for working in a fridge/warehouse and they work fine.

>>28455566
If steel toed, no. Those soles look soft as fuck too.

>>28456595
k senpai

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>>28456454
I'd:
>expect to spend more than I want to
>try on a bunch of different pairs, ideally each for long enough that the store attendants get mildly annoyed, walking up stairs, etc.
>look into insoles--Powerstep and SOLE are gud

>>28456599
Because literal human trash and fags wear them as fashion. Not to mention they've always been average boots.

>>28456710
I only need average boots and I got them for cheap. They're roughed and scuffed to hell though so I wouldn't wear as fashion.

>>28456575

I live in Scotland we have no niggers here anyway

>>28455829
Timberlands are garbage made of inferior materials that wear out quickly. If you want a proper pair of work boots, buy Red Wings.

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>>28457025
>tfw have 8111 Iron Rangers but now they're considered a hipster meme boot.

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>>28455566
Those boots are for pussies and faggots. Get you some old Vietnam jungle boots or something. Cost half as much, last twice as long, and they're great for operating on queers.

>>28455943
Are the top 3 laces hooks or Holes? I fucking hate hooks dude.

>>28457235
They are closed loops

>>28455631
Wrong answer.

>>28456828
Jocks are niggers though.

>>28457258
Nice. I am thinking of getting some boots for hiking and camping. I could use my old nigger timberlands but the back is getting worn out.

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>>28457211
>paying $230 for generic leather boots

>>28457311
More like 150 lightly used but yeah

I got some for christmas, receipt said 210$. I think they're really nice quality.Look okay with some 5:11 pants, or jeans. Also went hiking/hunting in them once, it was about 15-20 degrees f out and I was wearing 1 pair of wool socks. Wish I would've worn 2 pairs cause my toes got a bit frosty. I give them a 7/10 for operatorness. Can go from chillin in the mall to operating in the woods.

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>>28457380
I should add that I use my dad's Danner Combat Hikers for hiking though. He was issued them innafghan pic related. I rate these 8/10 only because the sole is starting to break off. Also they're not waterproof. I really like the materials the upper is made out of. Supper supple leather, but tough and durable too. Specially made for afghanistan mountains.

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Must suck being poor.

>>28457025
>red wings
>not whites

>>28455566
I highly suggest Timberlands for all "honor students"

however, looking for wp, non safety toe boots that basically don't bend in the sole - have arthritic big toe, and I can't keep wearing a moon boot innawoods. everything else will have me silently screaming within a mile, and can't confirm that a $400 insert is going to work

any suggestions?

>>28457380
Aw shiet, I got some Danners too, not the same kind but they're awesome. Have like 200 miles on them they're all around good boots from working to camping.

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>>28457461
Columbia makes some nice shit. I've found myself oddly attracted to pic related

Peakfreak Venture mids

>>28457482
Danner makes REALLY good shit.

>>28457438
Is that a bottle of blue-label, you daddy's money fuck?

>2016
>there are people in this thread who don't care about their feet
Your feet carry you everywhere. At least spend the money on a pair of custom made boots.

>>28457498
Got them on sale too, Gander Mountain had them for like $180 and they've lasted me 2+ years with no complaints.

Get danners and black mechanics gloves. Moron

>>28455566
OP if you're like me, you'd buy what ever would work and would last. Timberlands would do both. Fuck what ever people now a days wear them for, that fad will pass. Tims are quality boots, and while not great for running, they are awesome work boots. They've been know for being quality work boots before they were know as a fashion accessory.

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>>28457530
Spew out of suggestions then.

>>28457424
I have a set of Danners, they are made in China..the GTX model, 3 years going strong

Had a set of Tims that were rare, VERY rare ones called Force Recon boots. they are still going strong. the bottoms are almost run flat after 5 years

They are still the bees knees

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These seem more of an appropriate option for OP.

>>28455566
Obama tactical tier

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>>28457606
Nick's, Wesco, White's.

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altma if you're a light fellow with soft feet who likes to feel rocks underneath him and accepts the boots will wear out in 6 months.

No cowboy/western boots? They may not be highspeed lowdrag enough for you mallninjas out there, but a good $150+ pair or Ariats, Justin's, or Tony Lama's will literally last a lifetime so long as you keep 'em oiled. Cowboy boots can also be resoled and repaired. The justin's are going to be more traditional(smooth leather soled) but Ariat and Tony Lama make 'western style work boots' that have rubber lugged and tractioned bottoms and cushioned footbeds that are meant for construction workers who walk on concrete/rebar all day.

A good pair of cowboy boots will mold to your feet and after a lengthy breakin they are literally the most comfy footwear you will own. Plus they slip on! I have a pair of Justins (leather soled) i have had for about ten years that i reserve for two stepping/riding horses/fishing on nice days. And a pair of waterproof Ariats that are western work boots with rubber soles that i wear hunting/hiking/innawoodsing/getting dirty. Only drawback i have found with cowboy boots in the woods is one coming off in deep mud once in a while, but you're supposed to stay out of the mud anyways so that's your fault. Here in based /k/ansas they work well and look great, ladies love country boys

>>28456383
Hey, thanks friend!

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>>28458115
I dunno if you have these kinds of boots in America, but these are pretty common for farmers here, and they meet your slip-on slip-off requirements rather well.

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>>28456347
This and the Thorogood boots are all good.
I like my heritage red wings

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>>28458522
I tried a pair of those on, but I prefer pic related.

>>28457438
My god those are hideous.

>>28455566
The best shoes for operating are comfortable, durable, and light. If you must have a boot you damn well better be tucking your pants into them.

>>28456454
As someone who works at big 5 and sells people shitty boots every day, I'm so so sorry.

>>28459624
>can't afford cordovan leather

>>28458429
Sick boots bro. Bought my girlfriend the same ones for x-mas.

>>28455631
you are in the wrong place then

>>28457211
I own a pair of Iron Rangers too, I bought them for everyday wear in my metal fabrication shop. They're comfortable as fuck, slim enough to have good control on a welding pedal, and look cool as fuck. The soles are amazing on spilled oil and coolant too.

I hate that they're a reddit meme boot now.

>tfw you own a hipoint c9 and wear timbies
>tfw you're white

>>28459818
>>tfw you're white
Can't fool me Ladarius.

>>28457641
This. My White's fire boots are the best work/hiking/whatever boots I've owned. They even clean up well enough for church. They just aren't very warm, but that is easily fixed by wearing extra socks.

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Merrell boots are pretty legit imo. You won't find steel toes, but great comfort and traction innawoods.

>>28457507
Delicious peasant range. Learn to sacrifice your comfort, abandon the life around you, deal with flexible morality, and move for opportunity. You too can own a nice pair of leather oxblood color shoes, and drink an expensive waste.

>>28457025
I second this, Red Wings are goat.

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>Taking /k/s boot advice

>>28457233
/k/ meets /pol/- the movie

>>28459579
not him, but I have those and they are the best boots ever. Just thick enough that 2 pairs of socks is warm enough insulation, but thin enough that you don't burn up when it's warmer, and also waterproof

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Why is Timberland a nigger/meme brand? I'm genuinely curious, since I don't know anything about boots and don't have any interactions with (black) people.

>>28460874
I had a pair like those for hiking long ago and they were shit. they were permiable like jungle boots but way too clunky for how little protection they offered. tennis shoes pretending to be boots.

>>28459754

>would never wear that shit even if I had the money.

Rich people love to console themselves by telling everyone else they're poor.

>>28457424
Got the exact same model at a used outdoor clothing shop for 40 bucks. They felt really stiff at first, but now they're much more comfy. Guess they hadn't even been broken in yet. I've only worn them outdoors in temps down to ~30F, but my feet were warm. Have also worn them hiking in the summer in 85F heat with no problems.

>>28457438
sorry about your dick

>>28455898
pro titans were nice until i discovered red wings

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>>28455873
We're coming of age anon...

>>28457025
just bought myself a new pair of Redwings.

>>28456251

....why would you wear muddy work boats to visit your parents?

>>28456454
Wolverine has decently priced work boots. Buy the ones where the soles say non-slip or oil proof, those are designed for standing on concrete. You don't want an outdoor boot.

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These make me feel pretty operator.

>>28462211
Niggers frequently wear Timberlands.

There's even a semi-popular rappist named "Timbaland"

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>>28462211

I know someone's already answered this for you, but I might be able to give a more...up to date answer as a 19 y/o Black guy.

Basically, it became a "Black" thing in the early 00's. Fast fforward to now, and race doesn't really factor into fashion anymore, more like what your personal style is, who you are, what you are. Now Timberland boots are a street fashion thing. They're just really common depending on where you are. Especially now that Timberland boots come in colors like blue (different shades) and red (only seen one shade of red suede Timberland's.

Hope this helped.

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These are some comfy ass hiking boots.
Feels like walking on air and they got a wonderful grip!

>>28455566
For operating heavy machinery on a construction site? Sure

>>28465738
Ya no, it's still black thing where I'm at. Only people who wear them are black or mudsharking females.

>>28465738
I really liked my Timberland looking boots, but now everywhere I see them they are on hipsters feet. I want to stop using them as my day-to-day shoes, should I just wear my hiking boots everywhere?

>>28462150
Trench foot in two days is like a record.

>>28455566
>Not puncture resistant
You dun fucked up

>>28465823
Honestly, I know what you mean. Doesn't bother me much. But if it does bother you, you're not alone. Nothing wrong with wearing work boots everywhere, I live in NC. So that's common here. But if you live around a lot of stereotypical hipster-types; you might not want to do that because they might straight up starting wearing those exact same boots everywhere.

>>28456750
Just checked, they aren't actually Timberlands. They're Kings-something, can't remember.

>>28465815
Exactly my point though, it's not about race as much as who you are. It makes sense that a white women who doesn't have a problem with dating outside their own race would wear Timberland's.

Just like how it makes sense that an Asian person who likes Hip-Hop music and identifies with the culture would wear Timberland's.

Like I said, it's less about race and more about who/what you are and identify with/as.

>>28465856
I live in a university town so all the ones that use those kinds of boots are some kind of leftist-feminazi-SJW-xim person and I really dont want to be associated with those people so I might just have to change shoes. Life was better before when I lived in my small town... Can't wait to get out of here.

>>28455950
Link?

>>28465916
Very understandable, I'm personally more of an SJW-ish type of person; but I get it. Different strokes for different folks.

I live in a small town now, and I can't wait to move to a place more like what you want to get away from. Which sounds REALLY odd for someone who browses an image board that revolves around guns and military gear. But it's who I am.

Anyway, life's too short to not live the lifestyle you prefer. You should move back to your preferred environment when you're ready ("ready" in this case probably meaning graduating since you mentioned Uni).

>>28465956
It's not even me that has to be ready, I moved here because of my GF since she wanted a higher education but as soon as I start on my new job Im getting a loan and buying a house far enough from the city for me to feel comfortable and for her to be able to go to school.

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>>28466019
Good on you for being willing to make a compromise like that, I feel like most people would only act in their own interests, and then wonder why their relationship didn't work out.

>>28455566
Maybe operating innacompton

>>28463545
They're made for Afghan mountains so it gets cold as fuck, and hot as fuck. They're good as hell boots.

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Depends on the type of oper8ing you're doing. You should probably have more than one pair.

>>28458115
so like jackboots but more homo

>>28462100
>Spending over 100 shekels on a blended scotch.

shiggy diggy

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I just bought these

>>28458115
lol

>>28456454

Try bates

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>no Clark's desert boots
>no desert Mali boot
Shame, don't mind the deformed Mali boot

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>operating in boots

smalltime

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>>28466259
Just like guns theres a boot for every occasion.

>>28467289
>POG body
>Infantry

my brain.

>>28467384
POG body? Are you joking? Look at the size of those muscle titties.

>>28465738
What if you're white, hate "street culture" and only wear Timberlands because someone bought you a pair and didn't know better?

Also, can /k/ recommend me a decent pair of boots for general wear, innawoods stuff and occasionally operating in the $300 range?

>>28456454
In the same boat as you, just spend $20 every six months, save good boots for stuff you enjoy. Write off shit boots as work expense.

>>28455566
>>28456575
I just got the shit tier version for $10 at Walmart. Brahma Steel Toes, 2 years and they still good so fuck it I think they're aight.