Question:
It seems to be virtually impossible to find a pair of work boots that isn't
insulated.
What do folks do who work construction in the summer?
Answer:
I use either the Hathorn or Buffalo during the summers. The Hathorn is a
lighter boot, and the Buffalo gets a little thicker leather. Then you can
go for the premier boot in Whites. They are all made by the same company
out of Spokane Wa. They will even make a template of your foot for you if
you goto their factory. Excellent boots. They don't have a website up yet,
but they do have a description of their boots at
http://www.advertisenow.com/whites/white.html
Personally, I like the Buffalo Packer. In MT, it's pretty much the only
boot that serious workers buy, besides the Whites.
I've tried a hiking type boot, and it just didn't give me the support I
wanted. With the Hathorn or Buffalo, which is quite a bit lighter and
easier to break in than the White, I get a full 10" upper which provides me
with all the support I need. Once in awhile I'll use a heavier hiking type
tennis shoe for roofing, but other than that, it's Buffalo for heavier dirt
and concrete work, and the Hathorn for doing alot of walking and light work.
There are so many types of boots (including hiking to the heavier packer)
and I think everybody has their own opinion, as is shown by the number of
different posts in this thread. And I agree with you 100%, comfort is my
main concern.....but I grew up on a ranch and the packer type boot is what
we wore, so that's comfortable to me, except where my ankle is bent alot on
steeper roofs.
