Best leather boots under $225

[venkyle]

I'm looking for a decent pair of leather boots that can a)look good with a pair of jeans b)hold up to a bit of workman's abuse and finally c) withstand a little snow (I live north of the 45th parallel)

if it can't be found let me know.

 

[ChefJohnBoy-ardee]

I have a pair of Rocky hunting boots that when polished look nice in jeans. They are also the most comfortable footwear I own. I use them for most things outside and they are holding up well.

I would say go to the store with a pair of jeans on and try on a bunch. Anything not an athletic shoe dresses up casual

 

[Mercer16]

Red Wing Heritage boots aren't cheap, but I think most are less than $225. I think it's the same case for Thorogood boots too. If I'm wrong, somebody let me know!

 

[venkyle]

Red wing I've heard so much good about I was initially swayed to but it looks nearly impossible ill be getting some due to the lack of a dealer in my area who speaks English.

 

[Neognosis]

red wing heritage boots are almost all over 225.

However, Chippewa's can be had for under 225. the LL Bean Khatadin iron workers are also under 225, and they are made by Chippewa. and they are also made in the US.

 

[venkyle]

red wing heritage boots are almost all over 225.

However, Chippewa's can be had for under 225. the LL Bean Khatadin iron workers are also under 225, and they are made by Chippewa. and they are also made in the US.

How would you says the quality of the Chippewa boots are? Ideally I don't want to buy another pair for a few years, minimum.

 

[Shaving_CHENG]

Get a pair of Vasque Sundowners. High quality, you can work in them, look good in them, then hike in complete comfort.

I've resoled my pair 3 times, and though they're beyond dead, I can't bear to part with them.

 

[Neognosis]

How would you says the quality of the Chippewa boots are? Ideally I don't want to buy another pair for a few years, minimum.

I don't own a pair. But my philosophy is the same as yours. I just wore a hole through the top of my left boot, after years of motorcycle riding. I'm looking to replace them at the end of the summer. The Chippewas are on my short list, along with some red wings and oak street boot makers, and also Helm boots. I've not seen any in hand yet, other than the Chippewas that I saw in the store (very substantial, I think they would last years and survive several re-soles). I've never seen the RW Beckman's in person, but I have a pair of redwing steel toe work boots that I actually use at work, and they are extremely substantial and will likely last for a long time. And I used to have a pair of red wings years ago that lasted me a decade of pretty steady wear....


I would say the chippewas are pretty close. I personally think they are the best value for the buck, but that's just based on 15 minutes of holding them in the store.

 

[intotheforge]

You can get Danners in that price range. I have one pair I got in 2000 which were also steel toe. That pair could probably survive a mortar round. They have plenty of hunting boots which are probably also good quality.

 

[onadraw]

How would you says the quality of the Chippewa boots are? Ideally I don't want to buy another pair for a few years, minimum.

Chippewa Boots are awesome. Check out https://stompersboots.com/brands-index/chippewa/ for good service and price.

 

[timebomb]

The Red Wing Beckman is on sale at Nordstrom for $200:
http://m.nordstrom.com/Product/Details/3466458?categoryid=null

 

[venkyle]

The chippewa's were going to be the boot of choice but some of the boots say American made while others do not. I wrote to the company and still no reply 2 weeks later....

 

[Phog Allen]

I will also thumbs up Chippewa. My last pair of Chippewa boots were as good as any I have ever bought. That was a few years ago though. A pull on model, 29300, in Bay Apache they hold up well. It is a pull on western style boot but is made for WORK. 3/8" thick neoprene sole, lined throughout, and heavy re-tanned leather upper. I know their engineer boots have a great rep as well. Last time I checked the 29300 was about $200. Now as for country of origin, they used to be made in Missouri but he scourge of production boots(Justin Industries)moved production to Tejas. My last pair were from the Texas plant and were as good as ever. Who knows now? Sadly, I bought my last Red Wing boots many years ago. The build quality had slipped greatly.

Cheers, Todd

Arroyos in Bay Apache