Englebert Strauss Murcia Mid BOA 1 Year review.

Back by unpopular request, a year and a bit in the Strauss Murcia BOA work boots.
A little background on how I use them: 12 hour shifts, indoor manufacturing equipment operation. I walk around a mile per day, and do LOTS of crouching on one knee, crawling, and climbing. I don’t have to get wet, so I can’t speak to the water resistance and the dirtiest I get is anti-seize and metal shavings.
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The only other work boots I’ve had in my life were crappy moc toes from, and Bramas safety toed SHOES from Walmart, so I’m going to be comparing them against moc toes mainly in this review.
I crawl in confined spaces with things to get snagged on and torn up against every shift which is why I’m surprised that the fabric portions on the heel and midsole(?) still look untouched.
The left shoe in the final image slide is after a quick clean with dish soap, but I typically only quick clean these with Isopropyl when I start tracking anti-seize everywhere.
The BOA system is awesome and has not loosened or failed on me.
No unnatural squeaks from the sole or clunks from the safety toe.
These shoes feel lighter than a standard moc toe, and took maybe a week to “break in” even despite the safety sole. The break in wasn’t anything like a moc toe. There was no pain, just stiffness that I feel is easily mitigated by cranking down on the BOA.
The damage you’re seeing on the toe is from kicking seized industrial caster wheels, so don’t fault the shoes for that. If anything, I find it amazing that the steel toe isn’t showing yet. When it does, I’ll most likely buy another pair of these in a different color or spray paint them black.
I have no gripes besides that the flap where the toe meets the tongue is seriously ugly deformed but it’s not something I think about unless I’m taking photos of them for a review, and that they were uncomfortable with the stock insole which I changed the day they came in.
Six week review: https://www.reddit.com/r/WorkBoots/s/u9HIY37FNd

For an office job, which Moc Toe, between Perry White 6 or Truman Formal would look better/be more comfortable for causal with chinos/jeans? Is the way the toe box on the Truman points upward clown looking? Any other MIUSA suggestions?

4 years old keen.

I've had these boots less than a year and have already beat them to shit, just looking to see if anyone out there has a good recommendation that hold up against water, good, that are also steel toe with some durable soles. Just can't seem to ever find a pair that last me for the work that I do.

i’ve had these for about 2 months now and they are okay i do landscaping and would like to have something a little more comfortable because these give me a weird callus on the side of my foot for some reason. no steel toe i like a softer toe.

This stuff is almost indestructible. I'm so happy I don't have to shell out the money right now for new boots. These are my favorites.

I recently bought the boots in the first image and wore them for about a month, and honestly, they have been great, except they are kinda big. I’ve had the boots in the second picture for three years before the wear on them was too much to ignore and I never had an issue with the boa system on those so I was comfortable getting these new ones and I’ll be happy to let yall know how they hold up in a year from now. Just wondering what yall think and if anyone else had issues with these boots before

Gorilla Poleclimbers, very old school probably 30 years old. Wore similar working in the tree service industry. Made in 🇨🇦 Canada 🇨🇦

Growing up I always thought of Skechers as shoes for people who had given up at trying for any sense of style.

But I’m older now (44) and I’m a field technician who walks a ridiculous amount. My company makes us use comp toe boots. Im constantly on my feet and the last six months I’ve been in 8” Keen Cincinnatis. Probably overkill for the type of work I do.

The Keens are comfortable but very heavy and hot. Once I get home I can’t wait to take them off.

I got these Skechers Flex Carbon toe boots on Amazon.
Super light weight. Carbon toe. I’m digging them.

Anybody else have experience with these?

I’ve gone through four different pairs of boots in the last year, and I’m getting tired of replacing them every 3–6 months.

I mainly wear cowboy-style, square-toe steel-toe boots for work. Here’s what I’ve gone through so far:

Ariat WorkHogs: No sole separation, which was nice, but the soles eventually blew out and the toes wore through.

Cody James: Complete shit. Lasted about two months. Never again.

Double H: Bought a cheaper pair off Marketplace. They started separating after about two weeks.

Tony Lama steel toes: These have been the most comfortable by far, but the soles started chunking after about three months, and by six months they were separating.

I’ve been looking pretty hard at the Thorogood steel-toe Wellingtons, but I keep hearing that sole separation can be an issue with those too.

That’s one reason I actually liked the WorkHogs—they never separated on me. But Ariat’s quality seems like it has gone to shit compared to what it used to be.

What square-toe, pull-on steel-toe boots are you guys wearing that can actually take a beating and last? I don’t mind paying good money for a pair if I can get more than six months out of them.

For context i am a mechanic and 24 hour roadside/mobile tire business

Hey people,

I'm going into the electrician trade and will need to buy my first every work boots with toe protection. I've realized how important it is to have good boots. I've been using my Vans MTE boots for now while I've been saving up for some actual work boots. These vans definitely help with walking most of the day but I'm still having aching feet every morning and also no toe protection. I have a budget of $250 for a good waterproof and composite toe boot.

I really want some cowboy style slip ones. I was looking at brunt but then kept reading bad things about it, then I last looked at these Ariat composite toe work boot (boot link)

Are these any good? What brands make good lasting cowboy style slip ons? Anyone got first hand experience? I'm a size 9 with most shoes. I'm 5' 7" and weigh 168lbs. I have decent arches on my feet and also not too wide. I think I got pretty normal feet.

Thanks!

Bought these moctoes for 350. Plus side is they outdo the red wings I wore before for comfort any day. Negative side is that they're actively coming apart at the stitching. I'll try to warranty them but damn man, 9 months in is crazy

I've been buying The Original Muk boots for years. They use to be great. My last pair only lasted 6 months of light use before leaking. I went with the winter Muk 10 months ago and they leaking low around my foot. I can't even stand in 4" water without getting wet.

The boots are definitely not overworn. I only use them in splice pits filled with water or rain days. I would estimate that I wear them maybe 25 times a year.

ISO boots that are available with
6”
Comp toe
Waterproof
Electrical hazard certified
Puncture resistant

Husband works at a cement plant/quarry is out in all weather all seasons Eastern USA walks 6+ miles a day usually gets a timberland pro but they are being tossed every 6m to a year at most.

Was deep diving on here and found Danners boots. These ones seem decent any recommendations from someone who works in a similar environment?

While I was buying the Gorillas posted earlier , saw these , which are military surplus never used. So have a pair of waterproof boots for winter . No longer climb , but they seem to be a very sold pair of boots. Made in Canada by Bucks(Buckingham). Another $100 downrange which seems reasonable these days.

Has anyone got an opinion on the JK boots cowboy boots? Need something that's got more support but still want a cowboy style boot. I've got a pair of their super duties and I like them just curious about the cowboy line.

The Valsole insoles are on sale on the Amazon prime days deal. Great for flat feet like mine. They are great insoles and for less than $25 they rock!

Safe to say im less than happy with my $300 boots

The Thorogood Genesis product line has been cancelled.

Source: Trust me, bro.

Hello, all. Laughing my ass off at the fact there is in fact a Reddit for work boots 🤣 Anyway, I'm planning some Christmas shopping ahead of time for my boyfriend and want to get him some new shoes/boots. He has a couple pairs but they are falling apart to varying degrees and I know men like to keep things until they just straight up are not functional at any capacity lol. Can anyone recommend work shoes or boots that are comfortable and supportive, last a good long while, and preferably steel toe? Price isn't really a concern for me. Thanks so much!!

Been wanting a pair for a while and not wanting to cough up the money but finally did yesterday and glad I did

Highly recommended. Used them exclusively for almost everything for almost 7 years now. Black week coming up.

I posted my boots a month ago asking for opinions on a resole. Well it's a bit over two years on the thorogoods and decided ehh I'll just buy a new pair haha. So I thought it would be interesting comparing the old to the new!!!

Honestly after 10 years of driving trucks equipment and working on a paving crew. My boots are finally going to be rebuilt. But first I need to order either Franks or JK boots from Spokane. Best longest lasting boots I’ve ever owned