Retiring my boots

[coop44]

After 18 years, my doc martens are ready to go, I hear the new ones are no longer made in England but in Malaysia and the quality is awful. Considering some corcoran jump boots. Any suggestions?

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[orygun]

I don't have a clue, but am going to follow along to see if I can learn a thing or two.

 

[Stomper]

After 18 years, my doc martens are ready to go, I hear the new ones are no longer made in England but in Malaysia and the quality is awful. Considering some corcoran jump boots. Any suggestions?

You mean the "old school" Corcoran Jumps?

What are you planning to wear them for? The outsoles can get pretty slick after a bit of wear. They're fine for "garrison" use, but unless you have a Vibram outsole put on they aren't THAT great for "work". I used to wear them A LOT when in Big Green, while in garrison mode and had a Vibram outsole put on them for use while on MP patrol/security duties.

They sure do take a nice spit-shine though!!

 

[coop44]

I had them too, in the army. Going to use them inside. And yes, they were better with vibram soles. Finding a good show repair shop to put them on is hard now. Going to be wearing them for work indoors walking patrol, don't expect to wear them too hard.

Yep, they do look sharp shined up.

 

[Ramjet12]

I used to buy RedWings and they went the same way, overseas. They quality dropped and they screwed up the sizing. Now I buy Timberland Pro. Go to Al's Shoes on 82nd.

These are what I'm wearing now, Men's Timberland PRO® TiTAN® 6" Alloy Toe Work Boots | Timberland US Store

I've had them for 12 years and at the rate they'r wearing out they should go another 12-15.

 

[No_Regerts]

I had them too, in the army. Going to use them inside. And yes, they were better with vibram soles. Finding a good show repair shop to put them on is hard now. Going to be wearing them for work indoors walking patrol, don't expect to wear them too hard.

Yep, they do look sharp shined up.

Danner Acadias come with Vibram soles and also take a great shine if youbhave to wear a black uniform boot.

 

[EPS]

I have had DOCS .
TIBERLAND
ALL DIFFERENT KINDS.
300 dollars for a pair of DANNERS.
LOL GUESS WHAT .
I BUY THESE NOW.
sports man guide.
HQ boots 40 bucks .
They are comfortable .
They are water proof they work for me.
If I'm not wearing boots I wear VANS.
BEEN WEARING VANS sense I was 12 years old.Doc Martin's are not what they used to be. Sorry got the pictures mixed up

 

[EPS]

Red wings are not all made that great either.
It depends.

 

[EPS]

I am required to wear a heavy leather boots at work.or atleast a work boot .
Good luck I had to try many many different kinds to find one that I can use every day

 

[kmk1012]

Danger Super Rainforest for me, $389 (ouch) but for the comfort they are worth every penny. My dad told me that you spend most of your life on your feet or sleeping so buy a good mattress and good footwear.

 

[thereddog]

Best made boots I have ever owned were danner super rainforests. Triple stitched and water tight. Ended up re-soling them 3 times with the best vibram crossmarks before they gave up the ghost.

I got them as 2nds at the store over on airport way, they were $175 a pair, so I got 2 pair. The leather texture was mismatched, didn't bother me and it save me a toilet full of money.

 

[Tony617]

I have a pair of Belleville 700 Waterproof Boots that I bought back in 2014. Polishes up quite nice and wear them everyday. They are made is Belleville, IL

Belleville 700 Men's Waterproof Boot - Free Size Exchanges

The size runs large so I bought a 10.5 size since I wear a size 11 shoe.

 

[MannyGlocks]

I like these, bought mine on sale for $79.99:

Cabela's Men's Rimrock Mid Hikers with GORE-TEX®

• 100% waterproof, breathable GORE-TEX membranes
• Moisture-wicking linings
• Tri-density EVA midsoles provide a cushioned step
• Aggressive Vibram XS Trek outsoles deliver outstanding traction

I neglected to mention that for many years I bought and wore Vasque Sundowners, when they were made in Italy. They were wonderfully made, high quality boots.

Then, they started making them from China. While the quality was/is...fair, they're not the same higher quality they once were.

The Cabelas Rimrocks have a big toebox, which I need and are actually very quiet on tile or concrete. So, they're better at shock absorbing surfaces. Good stuff!

I think they too are Chinese made, but I'm finding them decent quality and a heck of lot less costly than Sundowners.

 

[surevaliance]

I have DM shoes (it's made in UK DR MARTENS VINTAGE 1461 ) that my better half bought me three years ago.
They are as heavy as hell and PITA to wear all day. So they are still collecting dust in a closet.

For hiking, walking out GSs in woods we like Columbia Newton Ridge™ Plus II Waterproof Hiking Boots. They are very lightweight, very comfortable and very durable.
We hike a lot - in the forests and mountains.

 

[aflineman]

Wesco boots. Made in Scappoose, Oregon.

 

[Oregonhunter5]

After 18 years, my doc martens are ready to go, I hear the new ones are no longer made in England but in Malaysia and the quality is awful. Considering some corcoran jump boots. Any suggestions?

Buy the old ones that are still new on eBay

 

[Certaindeaf]

Get some Wesco Romeos for the fun of it.

 

[orygun]

For hiking, walking out GSs in woods we like Columbia Newton Ridge™ Plus II Waterproof Hiking Boots. They are very lightweight, very comfortable and very durable.
We hike a lot - in the forests and mountains.
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While I don't think this is the type of boot the OP is looking for, I have a pair of Cabela's exclusive Merrill's that are very similar to these.
Quite possibly the most comfortable shoes I own.

 

[DirectDrive]

White's - Spokane
White's Boots | Safety Work Boots | Spokane, WA
or
Wesco - Scappoose
West Coast Shoe Company

 

[coop44]

Got a retired army buddy checking on base for Corcoran boots.