Buy It For Life
Leather Boots
Updated May 22, 2024
Buy something that will last.
Here's a curated list of the most
durable and high-quality leather boots and the best place to get them.
Do you know of an item that should be on this list? Let us know!
Red Wing Iron Ranger 
High-quality, durable leather boots known for their rugged appearance and long-lasting build.
- Durable
- Good quality leather
- Comfortable after break-in
Jim Green African Ranger
Extremely durable boots made in South Africa, known for their longevity and traditional construction.
- High durability
- Good price
- Better quality than similar boots
If you are valuing longevity over looks, the Jim Green African Ranger might be for you.
– SnooCauliflowers7934
– SnooCauliflowers7934
Jim Green is the way, I have the African Rangers and they’re incredible.
– zschl11
– zschl11
Jim Green boots, like the AR8. Cheap and high quality simple old school work boots - what Docs used to be in the 80's, maybe even a bit better.
– F-21
– F-21
Thursday Boots
Affordable leather boots that offer great value for their price, known for their style and comfort.
- Good value
- Comfortable
- Affordable
Had a great 2 + years with Thursday boots. Great bang for your buck in my experience.
– CoachMartyDaniels_69
– CoachMartyDaniels_69
Iron rangers were just on sale at Backcountry recently for around $250ish.
– Cellifal
– Cellifal
Grant Stone Diesel Boots
High-quality, American-made boots known for their durability and comfort.
- High quality
- Comfortable
- Durable
Red wing iron ranger, grant stone diesel boots.
– jackbauer1989
– jackbauer1989
I would look at Thursday boots and if you can spend a bit more go look at Grant Stone boots.
– In_the_air
– In_the_air
Available at Grant Stone
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Leather boots for under $250?
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Frye “Fulton” leather boots. Bought in 2010 for $350.00, worn on every date, family holiday, and special occasion since. Now, luck enough to wear them to work.
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Leather boots for under $250?
Looking for long lasting leather boots
Frye “Fulton” leather boots. Bought in 2010 for $350.00, worn on every date, family holiday, and special occasion since. Now, luck enough to wear them to work.
Men's Leather Chelsea Boots?
looking for BIFL leather boots
Best tall leather boots for women?
– breddy
– tnaro