Buy It For Life
Work Boots

Updated May 23, 2024

Buy something that will last.
Here's a curated list of the most
durable and high-quality work boots and the best place to get them.
Do you know of an item that should be on this list? Let us know!

Thorogood Work Boots

Durable and comfortable work boots with repair options available.

Durable
Comfortable
Repair options available

For $150 I'm quite happy with the restoration.
– Davian80

Just get these and be happy.
– Yakuya_Ahirya

Amazing boots, super comfy, a bit spendy but worth every single penny.
– Assholesfullofelbows

Red Wing Work Boots

Sturdy work boots known for their comfort and durability, made from tough leather.

Sturdy
Comfortable
Durable

They are showing no signs of damage and in fact continue to become more comfortable with time.
– unknown

Amen on the red wings. My store will condition them for free too.
– greatdaneshane

As far as a well made and reasonably priced boot, don’t settle for less than Thorogood or Red Wing.
– MandoBaggins

Available at Red Wing

Danner Work Boots

High-quality boots, with a history of durability and comfort, suitable for various tough environments.

High-quality
Durable

Danner boots are superior. Get the Danner boots.
– Swimming-Welcome-271

Danner boots have gone downhill, presumably with outsourcing, yet they still fit well.
– brantmacga

I just think it's funny how divisive boots are. Every pair is junk or perfect.
– DrewSmithee

Blundstone Work Boots

Comfortable and practical work boots, although not suitable for lifetime use.

Comfortable
Practical

I love my blundstones, but I wouldn't call them affordable.
– cliteratimonster

Redback is also Aussie made with more durable soles and is cheaper.
– czar1249

Blundstones for the price... last only a year, wanted to upgrade.
– GtrplayerII

Thursday Boot Co. Captain Stormking

Stylish and well-made boots, more suitable for casual wear rather than heavy-duty work.

Stylish
Well-made

Thursday boots are beautiful well made boots but their definitely NOT work boots.
– A_little_patience

Got a pair of Thorogood steel toes for construction. They're great! Really recommend getting a pair of merino wool socks.
– fvnnpvn

Carolinas Composite Toe Waterproof Work Boot

Carolina's composite toe waterproof work boots are designed for industrial environments with high pressure water hoses and concrete floors.

Composite toe
Waterproof

Currently looking at this pair of Carolinas.
– Swimming-Welcome-271

Back to Footwear

Sources:
Thorogood work boots
Good quality, waterproof work boots
Best comfortable, durable work boots?
Looking for mens boots for working in a factory.
Blundstone Work Boots Purchased Nov 2018
10 year old Danner work boots being replaced with new Danner’s.
Red Wing work boots, after 20+ years of home renovations and a few mosh pits

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