Thank you for doing this little review I was trying to decide between these thanks

@handy_man9157

10 ай бұрын

I have 1 week of wearing reviews posted up now on the rockroosters. I ended up sending back the black sureway boots, they just didnt fit me well after a few days.

I love my Roorsters! Use them every day for construction!

@rockroosterfootwear7713

10 ай бұрын

Thank you buddy!!

The Rockroosters with the leather welt and the Vibram soles are the best budget Moc Toe work boots IMHO. I usually get the 🇺🇸 made Carolina MocToe works boots at my local boot store for $165. I’m not sure how he prices them so low, but the boots are usually perfect. Once I did get a pair that had the speed hooks uneven from side to side other than that they are great.

@handy_man9157

10 ай бұрын

Only USA made boot stores near me carry is thorogood and redwing. Looking forward to trying these out at 1/3 the price

@JJ-lu6mg

8 ай бұрын

@@handy_man9157 I would still rate Thorogood higher than the Carolina’s, but the Carolina’s are definitely worth the money. Especially if you need a wider boot.

Have you tried Rothco jungle boots? I know they are not moc toe but are $45, steel toe and are wide in the toe box and spike proof up to 350 pound of pressure. And are really high quality as they are the original jungle boot so are pretty much sold at cost I think.

@handy_man9157

8 ай бұрын

I haven't tried those particular ones. But I did recently find a like new pair of bates USMC RAT hot weather boots with vibram soles at my local good will for 8$. Have only worn them a few times on the weekends but I really like them. My work requires a safety toe unfortunately

I'm a big fan of Georgia boots, then went to the X Toe titanium Timberland work boots for comfort. Love those. But ended up doing the formula 1 paving job, and needed a wedge. So I bought the Timberland for 140 bucks, by being on 200°asphalt I needed a second set that I could switch out, so I bought the rock roosters with the vibram sole, they're very comfortable for the price range, but I don't think that's a real vibram sole, they kind of melted a little not that much but more so than my Timberlands. I used to be a Georgia boots only, but they started to hurt my feet within a couple weeks of wearing them? If anyone else has had this kind of situation let me know if they got better.

@handy_man9157

9 ай бұрын

Ive never liked any of the Georgia boots I've tried. But thats just personal, not talking bad about em. The outsoles on both of my rockrooster are vibram christy outsoles

Thanks for the review and the heads up on which of these were lined. Too many boot wearers (and boot makers) think lined boots are better. They aren't.

@handy_man9157

5 ай бұрын

I tend to agree, especially living in texas

@jimmyfontenot1524

4 ай бұрын

I'm not a fan of lined boots here in Southwest Louisiana either, we barely even have a cold winter, it's hard to find unlinded work boot around here.

I wear soft toes, but I've worn the Rock Rooster AP611 for the past 2 years or so and they've mostly held up fine. The counter covers have worn away some and the counters inside are breaking down, but I paid $90 through walmart for them. Outsole barely has any wear on the corner where my heel hits when I walk. And their sizing is totally bad. I'm an 11.5 EE with the brannock. I wear a 12 in the moc toe ones, don't fit in the 11.5 at all, and I picked up some of their chelseas and the 12 is too long, but also tight enough around the ball of the foot that I'd never fit in the 11.5.

@handy_man9157

10 ай бұрын

I had a similar experience, I wear a 10.5ee , their 10.5 I could barely get on , and I was swimming in the 11.5 they sent me. The 11s just got here today, hopefully they fit like a glove. The funny thing is the Trinidad moc toe fits great in a 10.5

My wifey got me a pair of Wolverine 6 in moctoes at the Boot Barn for $140 for my Birthday and they are AWESOME! I tried all the Moctoes on including Carolinas, Thorogood's, the Woverines, and Hawx. The sales guy recommended the Woverines after I told him I wanted a soft sole and a wide toe box and I LOVE THEM! They are like walking on pillows the sole is so soft! Easily the best boots I've ever had! And they look sharp. ❤❤❤

@handy_man9157

7 ай бұрын

I have a pair of the wolverine loaders , I like em. Is that what you got or did you get the i90 dura shock?

@ToGrimmToWin

6 ай бұрын

Bad reviews unfortunately online stitching busting out and other issues sucks because I want to pick up a pair.

@Native_love

6 ай бұрын

@ericbsecurity mine are fine. Made in Bangladesh. The design is great if you want softness!

@Native_love

6 ай бұрын

@handy_man9157 I have the regular all white sole boots. I absolutely love those boots, but how do I keep the soles white? :-)

@handy_man9157

6 ай бұрын

@@Native_love only wear them in the house?

You're not going to want to hear this, but older Rockroosters had their own outsoles, probably Chinese made, that looked exactly like the Vibram Cristy soles they're using now, and those old outsoles lasted twice as long as the Vibrams. This is a personal opinion, but I think the only reason they switched to Vibram was because boot snobs think Vibram is the best, but if you look at other companies that use wedge soles, many use soles that look like Vibram, but aren't, and they usually last a lot longer. Go look at the bottom of wedge boots from Georgia, Ariat, Redwing, Irish setter, Wolverine, etc., none of them are using Vibram and I think there's a reason for that.

@handy_man9157

9 ай бұрын

Time will tell, i have had other vibram sole boots that lasted a long time, but they weren't wedge soles. My redwings walked the heel out on one side in a year (my fault i know) and they were their look a like vibrams so will be a good comparison

@dubester1982

8 ай бұрын

I much prefer the old outsoles!! They wore like iron compared to Vibram and are every bit as comfortable

@Stolas1777

7 ай бұрын

I have a pair of rock roosters from before they switched and the outsole had the foam with a rubber layer between the foam and the outside and the haven’t worn down to that ugly rounded look something like redwings or thoroughgoods get after a few months. I’ve had them for two years and am very very pleased with them still to this day. I think k the issue is these boots are now marketed towards hipsters that wear them for style and want “heritage”construction” because they need to make sure they last for years while they do their coding at their desk for six hours a day.

@handy_man9157

7 ай бұрын

@@Stolas1777 I'm rocking them in the warehouse and field work 50/50

Rocky rooster should’ve kept the rubber liner that went between the foam and the ground mine are from then before they changed to vibrum because I hate the way the vibrums wear away so fast and get that ugly uneven rounded look the rubber that’s stuck to the foam keeps the comfort without wearing away in a matter of months. Had mine for almost three years now and still love them. Hipsters have ruined work boots because they want “heritage” construction but have no idea why just because they think they’re supposed to yet don’t know the meaning of an actual hard day of work.

@handy_man9157

6 ай бұрын

I personally like the vibram Christy soles, but I haven't tried the old style.

@elalexx323

3 ай бұрын

You mean the style sap621?

I have a pair of the Rockroosters. I ordered the Norwoods, however on the inside tounge label, it says "Edgewood" family. What does it say on yours?

@handy_man9157

9 ай бұрын

Ill have to check when im back at the house this weekend, im out for a work conference till Friday

@handy_man9157

8 ай бұрын

Mine says "family : Edgewood" must be how they track styles or something. Box it came in says norwood for the model

@311peeps

8 ай бұрын

@@handy_man9157 Thank you for checking. Rockroster has "Edgewood" label boots. So I thought it may have been a mix up. How has your boots been holding up?

@handy_man9157

8 ай бұрын

@@311peeps both pairs have been great so far, 1 month updates on them coming soon

I appreciate this video. I can understand this experiment very well. During the lockdown I became unemployed and very poor, and had to buy the only workboots I could afford "Deep Sea" from China, so I could get another job. I bought two pair, since I always rotate my footwear. Less than $60 on Amazon. Honestly, they held up so well, I only recently retired them when the linings fell apart even after professional repairs once each. Pretty ugly though.

@handy_man9157

6 ай бұрын

I thought the Hisea boots were very comfortable, just didn't trust the thin rubber layer glued to outsole

@jonlouis2582

6 ай бұрын

@@handy_man9157 Surprisingly, they held up very well!

What is the matter with not having hook eyelets? They slow you way down when you ty your shoes.

@handy_man9157

4 ай бұрын

Nothing wrong with it, just personal preference and my opinion

try the jim green boots...cheaper boots...comfy...and long lasting...and resolable

@handy_man9157

5 ай бұрын

I will try those next go around

Is a Laredo cowboy bootany good

@handy_man9157

6 ай бұрын

I don't have any experience with those personally

How does a Laredo cowboy boot rank,in cowboy boot,s,,, BAD,OR WORSE

@handy_man9157

6 ай бұрын

Wouldn't be able to tell you, I haven't owned a pair of laredo's

I’m cheap with a lot of things in life but work boots aren’t one of them. I would recommend using that 300 bucks and getting a pair of jk 300’s. All hand made more leather on one pair of the 300s then probably all 3 of them boots. You would also be supporting American economy not supporting Chinese slave labor. When the sole wears out send them back or to a cobbler and get resoled. If you look hard you can get actual thorogoods for a little over 200 bucks and they are actually made in USA not just sewing a little flag on them.

@handy_man9157

9 ай бұрын

Im actually interested in some of JKs custom boots, but this video series focuses on dollar for value boots. I think that 300$ boots are unattainable for some people. I personally used to be one of them. I dont disagree that spending a little more may get something better and support the local economy in some way, but on the other hand, some people dont have a little more to spend.

@garysprague2009

9 ай бұрын

You’re probably right that some need boots now and can’t save for longer to get a higher end product. Definitely look into the jks I have the 8inch forefronts. They are so comfortable. The amount of leather in them is next level. I typically rotate them with whites Perry’s for work

Try a pair of Iron Age boots

@handy_man9157

10 ай бұрын

I'll look into em

@caseymedley2281

7 ай бұрын

Okay. I've been looking into iron age boots, and the comments differ from person to person, and I can't find really anything about them. Before I buy a pair. Is it worth it?

Don't have $300? buy 3 pairs of $100+ boots.

@handy_man9157

10 ай бұрын

Im doing it so hopefully someone else dosent have to. Its an experiment of sorts

@harrywrinklesach2057

3 күн бұрын

Appreciate the work! And research. Definitely check Jim green boots, can get them on sale for 150 or less. Recently got their premium boot marked down from 260 to 150. And for steel toe Red Back start at 150 and are the most comfortable work boot I’ve had, I’ve been through Ariat, Wolverine, etc. and finally found jim green and red back finally

You got a defective pair of Sureways! I have a pair..and the tongue is different, it does have a counter and the the ankle cushion support is not trash like yours

@handy_man9157

5 ай бұрын

Sent em back long ago. I will try em again next go around

I'm sorry. Just curious but you have 3 boots here for over $100 per boot and you bought them. Isn't that the same thing as spending $300 on an Iron Ranger or a Moc toed boot from Red Wings? It's better to buy a $300-$400 boot that will last your 5yrs or longer rather than keep buying cheap boots that get destroyed after 6 months. Just my thoughts.

@handy_man9157

10 ай бұрын

I agree to a point. My last pair of 300$ red wings barely made it a year before i walked the heels over so much they became uncomfortable. Its my fault not the boots i know. But i was shopping around for cheap boots and got curious and decided to try a few out and put some info out there for others to see. Im not saying these are better or are the right choice for everyone. But they may be a value for dollar option for some.

get your redwings resoled!

@handy_man9157

9 ай бұрын

I might do that one day, but for now trying some other boots. Im really liking the rockrooster boots

@okthen22ok

9 ай бұрын

@@handy_man9157 If I had redwings thats what I would do. I'm rocking kodiak boots I like them.

Complains about not having $300 to buy red wings and proceeds to make two videos buying several pair of boots that add up to over $300 in total…..

@handy_man9157

7 ай бұрын

Yeah wasn't complaining, I'm trying to show value for dollar options. I also returned all the boots I didn't like and was under 300$ for the 3 pairs I kept.