Recommend me some boots

[ChaosSix]

Well,I wear combat boots in winter.Like these http://www.zumgeier.at/images/product_images/info_images/145_0.jpg 10 holes,and a steel toe cap.
I need new boots for this winter,since after 3 years ,my old boots are...let's say...trashed
So far I'm thinking whether I should go with the combat boots:
http://www.army-shop-at.at/products_pictures/12804-mmm.gif
or should I try these:
http://www.indiandreams.at/new/imageslarge/0187577.jpg
Unfortunately,they come in brown only and don't have any steel protection.And at first I thought"Wow these are f'ugly" ,but I seem to be curious about them.

Please help, gentlemen. Recommendations?

 

[Sal]

or should I try these:
http://www.indiandreams.at/new/imageslarge/0187577.jpg
Unfortunately,they come in brown only and don't have any steel protection.And at first I thought"Wow these are f'ugly" ,but I seem to be curious about them.

If you are worried about the frilly bits below the eyelets, those can be easily removed. That piece is just held in by the shoelaces.

 

[SAFETYpin]

Ive been really happy with my Bates C3. They are a bit techie looking and not quite as classic combat boot. Obviously with you looking for winter boots the C3 is out but check out there line up.

http://www.batesfootwear.com/US/en-us/Home.mvc.aspx

 

[Doc4]

... steel toe cap ...

Do you actually need the protection? You might (for certain work requirements, or engaging in other robust activities) but I always found steel toes to be poor in winter, the metal drawing the cold into the boot and then the foot.

If you can skip the metal cap, you have a lot more options.

 

[Stubblefield]

Honestly, for winter it is hard to beat Filson boots.

 

[Doc4]

Honestly, for winter it is hard to beat Filson boots.

Filson boots used to be made in the US, but production was moved offshore and quality suffered.

 

[knlgskr]

White, Russell, Red Wing, Corcoran, Chippewa, Filson are all excellent bootmakers.

 

[BEAR DEN]

Red Wing nuff said.

 

[jd428jd]

+1 on Red Wing

 

[ducatisteve]

Red Wings are really hard to beat for the price. If you can swing the cash and don't specifically need steel toes I would recommend some Alden Indy's (any leather) with the commando or Vibram soles. Red Wings will last you a long time, Aldens will last you a lifetime.