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Last time I brought boots I was going through EMT school. I just got walmart work boots. The problem is I wore my heals down pretty bad, I stand on the side of my feet.

So I am getting ready to buy new ones and wanted your experience on this. Has anyone else had a silmilar problem with good boots? I dont want to spend 80-200 dollars on boots, only to find out in a year the heal is going to be gone.
 
I look at boots as a piece of equipment that has a finite lifespan and expect to toss them after about 2 years. If you're looking to keep the boot itself, buy a set or two that can be re-soled. My own personal favorites were the discontinued Rocky 1st Med boot. Very comfy right out of the box.
 
Everyone pointed me toward the 5.11 ATAC 8 zip-up for $99 and it has been exactly as advertised. Very comfortable, light, and easily on and off when jumping into or out of the bunk. You could almost run PT in them.
 
The brand of boots I currently use is Wolverine. Another brand that is good is the Harley Davidson brand. Also Caterpiller makes a good boot. The three brands I've mentioned also shine good.
 
i got sears duty 8 inch boots for $39 on sale the red price is 65. i use them for My ems job and even going out in the woods to cut wood. A timberland boot would last forever to, i have a pair that ive had 4 years and theyre still nice
 
If you got the money bite the bullet and buy some Danners, their vibram soles last forever. If you want black duty boots on the cheap that will last forever, waterproof, and comfortable look on e-bay for Army infantry combat boots in black. Hard to find a goretex boot much cheaper.
 
Phlipper said:
Everyone pointed me toward the 5.11 ATAC 8 zip-up for $99 and it has been exactly as advertised. Very comfortable, light, and easily on and off when jumping into or out of the bunk. You could almost run PT in them.
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As a matter of fact I DO run PT in them.

5.11s are a good choice. I bought some Dr. Scholl's insoles for mine, love 'em.
 
First I will warn that the boot I am about to suggest is $348, and many will balk at spending that much. But hey, they're your feet, and it's your choice.

http://www.thefirestore.com/store/product.cfm?pID=6427

These boots are suitable to wear in just about any kind of situation an FD-based EMT/paramedic would ever get into, except for actual structural firefighting. The EMT who is not working as part of a fire department probably won't need most of that, of course, but the bloodborne-pathogen resistance and liquid-splash protection will probably be nice features for those people as well.

One of the advertising points Globe uses for these is, "Feels like you are wearing an athletic sneaker." My first impression after getting these boots was that this claim was wishful thinking. However, after a few days, I came to realize that my initial impression was based more on the weight and coverage of these boots, and not on comfort. What I mean is that naturally, these boots weigh more than your average sneaker, so that automatically makes them feel different from sneakers. But in terms of comfort alone, I've come to realize that yeah, Globe really is pretty spot-on with that claim. These are the most comfortable boots I've ever worn.

My only complaint is that the tongues are frickin' huge (wide). I like wearing boots fairly snug, and it can be somewhat tricky to tuck in all that extra tongue in such a way that it zips up tight. Actually, that reminds me of another complaint, which is that I would have preferred a side-zip design instead of lace-in zippers.

I've only had them for several weeks, so I cannot say to much about their durability. However, at this point, I am still strongly recommending them for anyone willing to invest in foot protection and comfort.
 
Just wanted to add that I've had boots from 5.11 (ATAC Shield 8" Side-Zip Boots w/Safety Toe) and Danner (Striker II GTX Side-Zip Non-Metallic Toe) in the past. I would choose the Globes over either, but between these two, I would pick the 5.11s. These two models are quite similar to each other in terms of style, function, and features, but the 5.11s are less expensive, and I found no compelling reason for paying more for the Danners.
 
I've got a pair of 5.11 Atac Station boots (Essentially a cheaper version of the Shields), they are comfortable and have side zippers, so all around awesome. Haven't used them for long enough to give a thorough review, but good so far.
 
Is it really time for this thread again? I thought we would have at least a week more before it popped up again.

That said, I wear converse eight inch side zip boots. They're the most comfortable boot I've ever worn and they hold up well.
 
jtpaintball70 said:
Is it really time for this thread again? I thought we would have at least a week more before it popped up again.

That said, I wear converse eight inch side zip boots. They're the most comfortable boot I've ever worn and they hold up well.
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I had seen some Converse boots in the store... tried them on, and they were SOOOO comfy. BUT- they looked too much like moon boots, so I put them back. B)
 
EMSrush said:
I had seen some Converse boots in the store... tried them on, and they were SOOOO comfy. BUT- they looked too much like moon boots, so I put them back. B)
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I bought them when I worked for a service that only posted, so I wasn't too concerned with looks, only comfort. Then I needed to be on my feet for twelve hours at a time as a floor tech, so same thing.
I guess now that I'm at a service that only runs out of a station I could change boots if I wanted. But they honestly don't bother me with the way they look so I'll still probably buy a new pair once these wear out :)
 
jtpaintball70 said:
I bought them when I worked for a service that only posted, so I wasn't too concerned with looks, only comfort. Then I needed to be on my feet for twelve hours at a time as a floor tech, so same thing.
I guess now that I'm at a service that only runs out of a station I could change boots if I wanted. But they honestly don't bother me with the way they look so I'll still probably buy a new pair once these wear out :)
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Ah ha! So they ARE the moon ones! LOL...
If you're comfortable in them, wear 'em. My spouse is ex military, and he was DISGUSTED with me, over my pickiness when I went shopping for boots.... I had to hear it all on the way home from the store:

"What- are you a model too, now?"
"Are you worried about what the cool kids will say?"
"Do you think you're too cool to look like an astronaut?"

I don't know... they just reminded me too much of the Freezy Freakies from the 1980's.... but that's just me. They must have been GREAT for tech work... -_-
 
JJR512 said:
First I will warn that the boot I am about to suggest is $348, and many will balk at spending that much. But hey, they're your feet, and it's your choice.

http://www.thefirestore.com/store/product.cfm?pID=6427

These boots are suitable to wear in just about any kind of situation an FD-based EMT/paramedic would ever get into, except for actual structural firefighting. The EMT who is not working as part of a fire department probably won't need most of that, of course, but the bloodborne-pathogen resistance and liquid-splash protection will probably be nice features for those people as well.

One of the advertising points Globe uses for these is, "Feels like you are wearing an athletic sneaker." My first impression after getting these boots was that this claim was wishful thinking. However, after a few days, I came to realize that my initial impression was based more on the weight and coverage of these boots, and not on comfort. What I mean is that naturally, these boots weigh more than your average sneaker, so that automatically makes them feel different from sneakers. But in terms of comfort alone, I've come to realize that yeah, Globe really is pretty spot-on with that claim. These are the most comfortable boots I've ever worn.

My only complaint is that the tongues are frickin' huge (wide). I like wearing boots fairly snug, and it can be somewhat tricky to tuck in all that extra tongue in such a way that it zips up tight. Actually, that reminds me of another complaint, which is that I would have preferred a side-zip design instead of lace-in zippers.

I've only had them for several weeks, so I cannot say to much about their durability. However, at this point, I am still strongly recommending them for anyone willing to invest in foot protection and comfort.
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Do those boots come with matching ski's?;)
 
Do those boots come with matching ski's?;)[/QUOTE]

Actually i think galls has the skis!! LOL
 
I volly so I usually end up wearing what ever is easiest to put on while heading out the door like my behind is on fire. As for actual duty boots I have a pair of Belleville Infantry combat boots. Goretex, Black, durable(7 years old), and free thanks to the generous U.S. Army and the taxpayers that support it. When I worked uniform jobs I was a big fan of Danner Arcadias wore a pair out after about 13 years of use and abuse.
 
i wear redback slip on station boots with steel toe. works great and are very comfortable when you break them in.
 
I also wear a pair of $300 boots, but I've had them for 8 years now and am still wearing them. I've worn them to accident scenes, wildland fires, and just about everything else except structural firefighting; not to mention years of wearing them while installing satellite TV and wireless internet which involves walking on roofs, climbing towers, and crawling in crawl spaces.

Matterhorn 10" Mining Boots

Make no mistake, these boots are essentially tanks. They are heavy, but I found that I got used to the weight. I love the extra protection they provide, especially in the are of ankle support.
 
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