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- - By alan domagala (**) Date 10-23-2010 19:10
Now that the weather is gonna start to get colder and colder, this winter I would like to pick up a nice, warm pair of steel toed work boots. Something to keep my toes nice and warm...any suggestions?
Parent - By Cactusthewelder (*****) Date 10-23-2010 21:37
LaCrosse
Parent - - By ssbn727 (*****) Date 10-23-2010 21:56
Alan,

Get composite carbon fiber, fiberglass or Kevlar toe boots instead which will also be tested to the same ANSI/OSHA standards and tagged as being tested to the same standards as steel toe boots...

Off the top of my head, I don't have particular brand name but, if you do a quick Google or whatever search engine you use - type of search you should come up with some options that suit you best. ;)

Here's a link that can help you out further... Now when the link opens, scroll down some and look ofr a pic of the composite toes shown:

http://toolmonger.com/category/85/work-clothes/boots/

Here are two styles from Wolverine:

http://www.wolverine.com/US/en-US/Gallery.mvc.aspx/G-C-S-B/Outdoor/Style/Boots#/US/en-US/Gallery.ajax.aspx/G-C-S-B/Outdoor/Style/Boots?genericSizeTypeFilter=&dimension_SS=&dimension_SW=&genericcolor=&feature_TOE=152&feature_STYL=&feature_COMF=&feature_WORK=&SelectedSort=Featured&index=0&__ajax=true

These from Hy-test offer greater selection of styles:

http://www.hytest.com/Shop/gallery.aspx?BrandID=5

Good luck! ;)

Respectfully,
Henry
Parent - - By alan domagala (**) Date 10-23-2010 22:12
Thanks for the links ssbn727.
Ive been wearing really nice Chippewas for a few years now and they are great except when your standing still in the cold for long. I told myself this winter Im keeping warm, I cant take freezing toes anymore!
Parent - - By ssbn727 (*****) Date 10-23-2010 22:14
I concurr with that Alan! ;)

Hope you find what you need. ;)

Respectfully,
Henry
Parent - - By Pickupman (***) Date 10-26-2010 00:53
Alan, I've had good success with just regular uninsulated steel toe boots (Redwing)and Filson merino wool socks. They come in 3 or 4 differant weights. I get the next to the heaviest and buy them a little big. Make sure you have a little room in your boots. My feet never get cold as long as I keep moving a little. If it's really cold a pair of 2 buckles fixes that. The only thing is you should never put them in the dryer or your kids will have some nice socks. I'm in Nebraska so I know COLD. Look on EBay you can find them sometimes in 2-3 pair lots. Tom
Parent - By Superflux (****) Date 10-26-2010 02:41
Composite toe in Thinsulate. I buy "Golden Retriever" brand
Parent - By Duke (***) Date 10-27-2010 00:47
These are pretty warm
http://www.redwingshoes.com/productdetails.aspx?prodid=1782
Parent - By J Hall (***) Date 10-29-2010 02:32
I have these Redwings, and they do well until it get to zero or below.
http://www.redwingshoes.com/productdetails.aspx?prodid=1605
Parent - - By Brian T. Beard (**) Date 11-01-2010 06:12 Edited 11-02-2010 04:06
Hoffman boots are excellent!!!   www.hoffmanboots.com   click on the linemans boots and then click on the double insulated ones. I have worn these boots for years in the winter up here in the northwest and they are great. The linemans boot has a better shank in them then the rest so that is why I recommend them.  I think you can contact them and they can put a safety toe in them as well. They are out of Kellogg, ID. Where are you working?   Good Luck
Parent - - By alan domagala (**) Date 11-01-2010 21:03
Brian,
Im working at a shop here in Philadelphia, PA. Im indoors but I dont get to move around alot so the combination of standing on cold steel, not moving, plus the steel toe itself turns my toes into ice cubes pretty quick. I told myself Im gonna stay warm this year so Im hunting for something really warm. Thanks for the link, Im gonna check 'em out now.
Parent - By Brian T. Beard (**) Date 11-02-2010 04:00
They are a great boot you might try the boot they call the "steel toe powerline" in comes insulated or no-insulated. It would probably be a little more comfortable in a shop. Your feet will roast in the doubles unless it is close to 0 deg. in a shop.  But they are cush boots and very tough. And no I'm not a salesman for those wondering, I'm a customer.
Parent - - By Cumminsguy71 (*****) Date 11-09-2010 00:01
You can do a search for "pac boots", I was looking a few years ago and found some that would keep your feet warm in Antartica!

Here they are, Baffin pac boots, rated to minus 148 degrees.....

http://www.gemplers.com/product/109839/Baffin-Pac-Boots-13-Safety-Toe

Probably keep your feet comfortable while in orbit!

Here's a 10" pair by Servus, only minus 75 degrees though.

http://www.gemplers.com/product/A442/Servus-Pac-Boots-10-Steel-Toe-Pull-on
Parent - By Superflux (****) Date 11-09-2010 02:03
One bit of help is if you are standing in one place, get a scrap or sample pieces of carpet to stand on. Great for ice fishing too.
- By jffluxcore (**) Date 11-04-2010 20:48
I like rockey boot, I think there made up by boston. Jim
- - By alan domagala (**) Date 11-09-2010 03:31
Thanks for all the replies fellas. I bought some Baffin pac boots on E-bay the other day, pretty good deal too. Back when I was in the Marines we had pretty much the same thing during our cold weather training and they kept your feet nice and warm. I swear sometimes its colder working inside a shop then it is outside...no sunshine I guess.
Parent - By DaveBoyer (*****) Date 11-09-2010 03:49
Where do You work, Alan? I am about 40 miles west of Philly, not working much due to health issues.
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