Recommend Boots?

[wfdirish]

Boys I'm looking at purchasing some new boots. Any prefrences?

[Patrick631]

Pro Warrington!!

I have two pairs of Pro-Warringtons, and I love them. I wouldn't trade them for anything.

Good Luck in your search.

Patrick

[UFDFF15]

I'm with Patrick631 on this one, I love my pro-warringtons and would never wear anything else. I have the 10" w/zippers, but i never use the zippers. I'm looking into getting the new 14" model. But i would definitely go with PRO-WARRINGTONS

[EoneTiller]

I prefer the ranger firewalker.I have tried both the 8" zippered and now i have the 14" pull up leather boots. I like the 14" better.

[leadlo]

I am on my second pair of 14" warringtons,had my new pair for about 3 years now. My first pair lasted almost 9 years (not much leather left on the toes though. Also wear 8" zippered pair for fire investigation. Have found nothing warmer or more comfortable.


VINTAGE FIREFIGHTER:
The older I get the braver I was!

[N2DFire]

Pro Warrington Fan Here !!

I wore a pair of 8" Black Diamond Zip-Up's for years. Decided I would rather go back to a full bunker style boot. Bought me a pair of PW 5000's and haven't looked back

[Kvfcjr]

Originally posted by N2DFire
Pro Warrington Fan Here !!

I wore a pair of 8" Black Diamond Zip-Up's for years. Decided I would rather go back to a full bunker style boot. Bought me a pair of PW 5000's and haven't looked back

2 questions....

How do you deal with the zip ups? like a regular bunker boot stays in the bunker when not in use, what about the zip ups, seeings how ther're smaller


and also, about you new pw5000's, where, and how much?

[distchief60b]

Try Tradition Footwear. They are even in your area. www.fireboot.com

They make a great leather pull on and zipper boot as well as wildland boots and station footwear.

In my opinion far superior to other on the market.

[PFD109NFD107]

I have 2 pair of Black Diamond boots and I wouldn't trade them for anything. I tried a few other brands and found these to be lightweight and more comfortable than the others. Any type of leather boot will run circles around the traditional rubber boots.




Boot Height: 14 Inches

Upper Midsole: 2.2mm thick rubber midsole is strong but flexible

Lining: Cambrelle quilted to layer of 300g Poly felt with Gore-Tex Crosstech membrane

Footbed: Removable Body Cushion insert with poly suede cover

Tibia Protector: ¼” sponge rubber, strong but flexible

Steel Toe: HI 500 steel toe

Steel Midsole: Stainless steel

Steel Shank: Double ridged steel/chemlock coating

Outsole: VIBRAM 1275 aggressive rubber lug outsole

Pull on Loops: Leather, combined to 10 oz. for maximum durability



270-0972$235.25

[Gx7E10]

Lion Apparel Fire Hunters

Lion Apparel

[mstclair190]

PRO Warrington is by far the best I've used.

Kvfcjr

How do you deal with the zip ups? like a regular bunker boot stays in the bunker when not in use, what about the zip ups, seeings how ther're smaller

I currently use the PRO zip-up style. They're set up just like if I was using regular bunker boots. Only real difference is that once I'm finished pushing my bunker pants down, I don't have 6 or 7 inches of boot top sticking out.

[N2DFire]

How do you deal with the zip ups? like a regular bunker boot stays in the bunker when not in use, what about the zip ups, seeings how ther're smaller

I kept mine in the gear bag w/ my Turn Outs - pulled on the pants - then stepped into the boot's and zipped em up. Was O.K. unless I had to dress out in the rain. Hard to take off shoes - pull on pants - step into boots w/o stepping on wet ground

... about you new pw5000's, where, and how much?

www.thefirestore.com and I don't remember - ordered them in Dec (as a late Christman present to myself) but they were the lowest price on pw5000 I could find at the time.

[Kvfcjr]

Ok cool, thanks guys

[hootman]

I would like to comment:

In today's fire service one pair of boots just can't do it all. Why should you wear a structural entry boot to medical aid calls? The trend, from a risk management stand point is wear a station boot, something that is comfortable, steel toed and easy on & off. When responding to a stucture call, wear the appropriate turnout or bunker boots. In our section of the country we require a wildland boot for the urban interface incidents.

I have been very happy with my Redback station boots, for the 95% time I'm not in turnouts. As for turnout boots, I have to recommend the HAIX leather boot. Try this combination, your back will be healthier.

www.redbackboots.com
www.lionapparel.com

Be safe,

Hootman

[wfdirish]

station boots

Yea I already have a pair of station boots they get the job done great for first responders etc. I have to say if youre looking for a station boot,I would recommend ROCKY as a brand. Comfortable, easy in and out and (zip up).