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need some new boots, the hiking boots I got from costco split in half of the bottoms after 6 months of daily use. I dont need anything steel toe or super heavy doody but I do need something waterproof and durable. I drive a paratransit bus for work in the PNW so Im constantly getting out of the bus to help customers and it rains and is wet a lot.

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 days ago (2 children)

https://russellmoccasin.com/products/backcountry-premier-build-copy

These are very expensive, but if well maintained will last forever. They won’t be sweaty like a goretex boot, and while goretex will be more waterproof at first, the lining breaks down from abrasion and wear and becomes a non waterproof but still sweaty layer in your shoe. Leather is obviously non vegan (boo) but is a great shoe material.

Additionally it has a relatively thin sole which should be good for driving feel.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 days ago (1 children)

yeah i dont think im gonna buy $750 boots lol

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 days ago

Yeah I don’t own a pair either too rich for my blood, but you used to be able to find them on deals for more like $350.

I made a pair of leather Moc boots inspired by these, and really dig them - but that’s obviously not for everyone.