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nycockroach t1_ivhboyw wrote

Reply to comment by ZenoofElia in Clothes - What are durable brands? by TheFledge534

Personally prefer Thorogoods for boots, everything else checks out.

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ZenoofElia t1_ivhdjg8 wrote

I haven't tried Thoro's and will keep in mind when/if I need more shoes/boots.

Everything on the list is firsthand experience.

Once I discovered Redwings I stuck with them (have 3 pairs).
I'm also a big fan of Fluevog's for shoes, more so for style than durability.

Good hunting!

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F-21 t1_ivj5vg9 wrote

I really really recommend tryng Jim Green. They're amazing for the cost.

They seem like the kind of brand everyone'll regret not buying once their quality takes a downturn like it happened with all brands that eventually got big enough.

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F-21 t1_ivj5nrx wrote

Both are great and will last, especially the classic moctoes. Thorogoods are a little cheaper and have a synthetic welt, while the redwing moctoes are totally traditional all-leather and cork.

The synthetic welt eventually does crack if it's old and bent enough times. A leather welt won't crack if it's regularly conditioned.

Thorogoods are better for work simply cause they're cheaper and will also last just as long as redwings if you really work in them. For more casual use, neither will wear out but the welt might crack as it gets brittle with age (talking about 7+ years...).

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