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Title: old pair of boots w pic
Post by [joHnny]w_ an_h on Mar 26^th, 2009 at 7:29pm

i stopped in at tractors supply today to pick up some salt for the water softener and check out their spring inventory. i browsed trough the store and made my way over to the boots. the boots they carried were georgia, carolina, justin and wolverines. i looked on the inside of the boot and they were all made in china. i can't say that i'm surprised. used to be the chinese maid boots were about $35 and the american made boots were about $80 a pair. now the chinese boots cost $100 and the american made boots can't be found. i called the redwing store in town and they cost $200+ a pair and guess what. made in china.

the old boots in the picture below i bought 3 years ago. if you've ever met me and looked down at my shoes thats what you would see. their the only shoes i wear and even though they are pretty well broke down i can still walk miles in them and not have soar feet . these are chippewa boots and their made in texas. i paid $125 for them 3 years ago. it took some time but i found a boot dealer that carried the same exact boot for $159 and their still made in texas as opposed to the redwings that are made in china for $200.

i guess what my point is with this post is that u can still find quality products made on our soil for a reasonable price you just have to give enough of a shit to find them.

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Title: Re: old pair of boots w pic
Post by vietvet2tours on Mar 26^th, 2009 at 7:38pm

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Her's where ya go for real boots.

potter

Title: Re: old pair of boots w pic
Post by KJ on Mar 26^th, 2009 at 7:53pm

UH, Potter....they may be fine boots....but, I will NEVER buy boots called:

The Original Packer
Lace Up Cowboy Packer
Thoroughbred French Calf or
Exotic Thoroughbred

Maybe it's just me. :)

Title: Re: old pair of boots w pic
Post by vietvet2tours on Mar 26^th, 2009 at 8:12pm

They are handmade just for your feet, they save the last so they can rebuild your boots.

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Potter

Title: Re: old pair of boots w pic
Post by KJ on Mar 26^th, 2009 at 8:26pm

Probably the best boots in the world....just the names were humorous to me. That's all. ;)

Title: Re: old pair of boots w pic
Post by Blue_eyes on Mar 26^th, 2009 at 8:35pm

For off the shelf boots I like "Danner Canadians" They seem to last me about ten years before I have to send them in for refurbishing.
I do only where them about 6 or 7 months a year though.

Title: Re: old pair of boots w pic
Post by purpleydog on Mar 26^th, 2009 at 8:51pm

Potter wrote on Mar 26^th, 2009 at 8:12pm:

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Potter

That's the way to make boots/ shoes. There are very few companies that make a last from your measurements and keep it. Think I may give them a shot, I have a hard time finding boots (and shoes) that fit. I'm currently wearing insulated steel toed boots, Redwings, I bought on clearance about 8 years ago. They're in pretty good condition, but will need to be replaced in about a year. Thanks for the link, Potter.

Title: Re: old pair of boots w pic
Post by barry_sword on Mar 26^th, 2009 at 9:01pm

Nice boots, they sure do look comfortable. You get what you pay for!!

I buy knock-off Reebok's, but they are nothing like the old one's! :(

Title: Re: old pair of boots w pic
Post by Brew on Mar 26^th, 2009 at 9:28pm

Johnny - Were those the very same boots you were wearing when we first met at Davenport? They look like it.

Title: Re: old pair of boots w pic
Post by [joHnny]w_ an_h on Mar 26^th, 2009 at 9:40pm

Brew wrote on Mar 26^th, 2009 at 9:28pm:

Johnny - Were those the very same boots you were wearing when we first met at Davenport? They look like it.

yes they are. i'm getting ready to retire them. they have been all over the country several times over in all kinds of weather. as bad as they look they still keep my feet dry and warm.

i'm going about buying my boots like some people go about buying a car. theres a guy in columbus that carries that brand and he's willing to beat any competitor so i've been pricing theses on the internet.

i've found them somewhere for $165 but here's what they look like new.

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it's a good investment for climbing around on top of slick loads 13.5' of the ground.

Title: Re: old pair of boots w pic
Post by [joHnny]w_ an_h on Mar 26^th, 2009 at 9:44pm

Potter wrote on Mar 26^th, 2009 at 7:38pm:

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Her's where ya go for real boots.

potter

they have a store up on morse road in columbus. i will surely check them out. is that what you wear up there on the ranch?

Title: Re: old pair of boots w pic
Post by Langa on Mar 26^th, 2009 at 10:05pm

Well, I, for one, am glad you found boots made here in the good US of A. Judging by the pic, it was due time. LOL

Langa

Title: Re: old pair of boots w pic
Post by Callico on Mar 28^th, 2009 at 12:37am

I still like the old Herman Survivors waterproof boot ad. Had a copy of it, but lost it. Otherwise I would scan it and post. It is a picture of an old prospector holding up a pair of beat up boots saying, "Seven years, and haven't taken a leak yet!"

Jerry

Title: Re: old pair of boots w pic
Post by KingOfPain on Mar 28^th, 2009 at 8:34am

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Title: Re: old pair of boots w pic
Post by LeLimey on Mar 28^th, 2009 at 9:19am

I love having things that were made to last - it seems so rare in a world where lightbulbs seem to last a week before I have to change 'em again.

It's only a few weeks since I finally had to concede defeat (de feet?!) on a pair of boots I'd had since I was pregnant with Brid. They'd lasted me 15 years - this was their 16th winter.. not bad for a pair of ladies fashion ankle boots eh? I wore those day in and day out too. I'm going to miss them

I also have my hair dryer still. I got it for Christmas when I was 12 years old and it might not be all singing all dancing like the ones you can get now but it gets the job done and it still works. I won't replace THAT until I have to either. It's over 30 years old, can you imagine buying an electrical small appliance today that'll last that well? I can't!

Title: Re: old pair of boots w pic
Post by vietvet2tours on Mar 28^th, 2009 at 9:29am

KingOfPain wrote on Mar 28^th, 2009 at 8:34am:

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They ain't Whites.

Potter

Title: Re: old pair of boots w pic
Post by KingOfPain on Mar 28^th, 2009 at 10:26am

Potter wrote on Mar 28^th, 2009 at 9:29am:

KingOfPain wrote on Mar 28^th, 2009 at 8:34am:

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They ain't Whites.

Potter

Johnny & I listed the same exact website...

-johnny- wrote on Mar 26^th, 2009 at 9:40pm:

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it's a good investment for climbing around on top of slick loads 13.5' of the ground.

... yet when I mentioned it, you cared to comment about it.

Hmm, interesting.

Potter wrote on Mar 28^th, 2009 at 9:29am:

They ain't Whites.

Potter

Neither are these [from Johnny's post].
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Title: Re: old pair of boots w pic
Post by [joHnny]w_ an_h on Mar 28^th, 2009 at 1:16pm

i originally bought the boots at this place.

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they had the chippewa 25410 for $159.00. many places i called wanted $235.00 and up. they are a family owned and operated establishment that sells odd sized boots that didn't sell. i wear a 10.5 eee so it works out pretty good.

even at $235.00 they are still cheaper that redwings which are now made in china.

i looked at the white's boot and they are premium rebuildable boot. unfortunately they don't do internet orders and i have no idea when i'll be out in Spokane.

i really glad that i'm not alone in my interest in quality handmade footwear. i do the same thing with everything i buy. chainsaw and auto part, tools, jeans, socks, ect.

if everybody put this much time into buying amercan made products finding them would get easier over time. right now it's a pain in the ass but i'm sticking to my guns. [smiley=thumb.gif]