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Ryan · 02-11-2010, 10:34 AM

The best boot I've ever owned is a Red Wing 1178. I bought a pair when I was 17 years old. I am n... To read the rest of this blog entry from The Gear Journal, click here.

Tman · 02-11-2010, 04:01 PM

You know, I have given up on on expensive boots. I would like to try a pair of these. The last couple pairs of good boots I got were impossible to break in and feel comfy. I replaced my beloved Vasque Sundowners that lasted me for years with one of the last pairs to come from Italy before they went to Chinese production. I think the damn leather is getting stiffer! I also tried some Redwings, my right heel ached in them. I traded them to my little bro for an Ipod. I am now wearing some $30 no name hikers from Kohls and they fit and feel perfect.

PutnamEco · 02-12-2010, 07:32 PM

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I would like to try a pair of these. The last couple pairs of good boots I got were impossible to break in and feel comfy.

You should try White's boots, They offer a semi custom fitting. Pricey but worth it for a pair of boots that will last years.

http://www.whitesboots.com/

FWIW I gave up on Vasque also.

Tman · 02-16-2010, 11:50 AM

Thanks for the tip.

stink tooth · 02-20-2010, 03:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PutnamEco

You should try White's boots, They offer a semi custom fitting. Pricey but worth it for a pair of boots that will last years.

http://www.whitesboots.com/

FWIW I gave up on Vasque also.

Been wearing whites for years Love them the best boots money can buy

MJohns · 04-18-2010, 07:56 AM

i just bought a pair of red wing 1178. i've been wearing them for a few days now. they feel great. i'm excited to have a good pair of boots again.

rowdy · 06-07-2010, 06:06 AM

i used to run sundowners, but when they changed the soles and started making them in china the quality went to shit. I have 2 pairs of danner mountain lights, that are the most comfortable hiking boots i have ever worn. They break in quick, and wear like a glove. I have been checking out the 1000 mile boot, they are expensive but if they would last, i would fork it over. Does anyone own a pair?

JohnJoyo · 06-21-2010, 10:56 AM

I've got the pair pictured above. I've had them for a few months and absolutely love them. This particular model has the leather sole, so know that that style won't work well if you need a rubber sole (oily floors, extreme traction). They're the most comfortable boots I've ever had.

I highly recommend them. I ordered mine through the Luther's store and am considering another pair to wear as my "dress shoes".

Devin LaDawri · 07-03-2010, 04:49 PM

Bought a pair of 1000 Miles on based on the site review.

About turned into a 'unicorn hunt', even though the things are made near where I live in Detroit.

Was able to find a pair in LA on a recent business trip.

Very impressed.

hydroshawn · 08-25-2010, 08:05 AM

Chippewa Bikers. expensive but well satisfying......but I'll have to check these out!

02-11-2010, 10:34 AM	#1
Ryan Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 184	The 1000 Mile Boot The best boot I've ever owned is a Red Wing 1178. I bought a pair when I was 17 years old. I am n... To read the rest of this blog entry from The Gear Journal, click here.

02-11-2010, 04:01 PM	#2
Tman Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 69	Re: The 1000 Mile Boot You know, I have given up on on expensive boots. I would like to try a pair of these. The last couple pairs of good boots I got were impossible to break in and feel comfy. I replaced my beloved Vasque Sundowners that lasted me for years with one of the last pairs to come from Italy before they went to Chinese production. I think the damn leather is getting stiffer! I also tried some Redwings, my right heel ached in them. I traded them to my little bro for an Ipod. I am now wearing some $30 no name hikers from Kohls and they fit and feel perfect.

02-16-2010, 11:50 AM	#4
Tman Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 69	Re: The 1000 Mile Boot Thanks for the tip.

04-18-2010, 07:56 AM	#6
MJohns Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 2	Re: The 1000 Mile Boot i just bought a pair of red wing 1178. i've been wearing them for a few days now. they feel great. i'm excited to have a good pair of boots again.

06-07-2010, 06:06 AM	#7
rowdy Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 1	Re: The 1000 Mile Boot i used to run sundowners, but when they changed the soles and started making them in china the quality went to shit. I have 2 pairs of danner mountain lights, that are the most comfortable hiking boots i have ever worn. They break in quick, and wear like a glove. I have been checking out the 1000 mile boot, they are expensive but if they would last, i would fork it over. Does anyone own a pair?

06-21-2010, 10:56 AM	#8
JohnJoyo Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 151	Re: The 1000 Mile Boot I've got the pair pictured above. I've had them for a few months and absolutely love them. This particular model has the leather sole, so know that that style won't work well if you need a rubber sole (oily floors, extreme traction). They're the most comfortable boots I've ever had. I highly recommend them. I ordered mine through the Luther's store and am considering another pair to wear as my "dress shoes".

07-03-2010, 04:49 PM	#9
Devin LaDawri Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 2	Re: The 1000 Mile Boot Bought a pair of 1000 Miles on based on the site review. About turned into a 'unicorn hunt', even though the things are made near where I live in Detroit. Was able to find a pair in LA on a recent business trip. Very impressed.

08-25-2010, 08:05 AM	#10
hydroshawn Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Brenham, Texas Posts: 13	Re: The 1000 Mile Boot Chippewa Bikers. expensive but well satisfying......but I'll have to check these out! __________________ You only live one life, so live it well.....

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