Well I switched from Red Wing to Timberlands. The Timberlands cost less, and they are EH rated. I am bad on the toes, and they have several models that have rubberized toes. I also get steel toes, so that helps also. Next to no break in period, and if you buy from their online site, they send out offers throughout the year up to 40% off. Couple that with free gift cards from my "Rewards" mastercard, and I get free boots whenever I need them. I will say I have tried alot of their boots and did return some that were not comfortable. But once I have found a few I like, I just reorder them.
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