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Rand1fs t1_j29lomt wrote

I’m not sure this one exists, unless you’re an urban type who does not really put boots through their paces.

Ultimately most are rubber and rubber will get holes from forks/sharp things. I’ve had success gluing my holes in boots though, gets a bit more time out of them.

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Lance2020x OP t1_j29nl3j wrote

Same! I grew up on a farm using rubber boots (literally woke diapers and rubber boots around the farm) so when I got settled down on my own land I naturally went looking for good rubber (thus, xtratuf), but now that I'm farming regularly I realize I just need a good solid leather pair... I keep reading about Redback but wanted some more opinions.

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Now that I have my own kids, I think my parents just put me in rubber boots so they didn't have to drop tons of money on leather shoes every time we grew. But I have so many vivid memories of horses stepping on my toes, peeing in my boots, etc. rubber is not always the way to go :-D

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BagelEater420 t1_j29rudu wrote

Id recommend any of the pacific northwest brands. Ie, Nicks Handmade Boots, Whites, Franks. I can only speak for nicks customer service but as a nobody I was still EASILY able to get in contact with the owner of Nicks Boots on questions about there boots. I recommend nicks overall from my experience

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BagelEater420 t1_j29s1nn wrote

Didnt see the lace thing but i think nicks is/has came out with no lace elastic boots whatever that style is called

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crazllamafarmer t1_j29x22g wrote

I’m a farmer and my redbacks have treated me real well. Two years in them, still comfy and barely any wear. Cheaper than blundstones and a better work boot.

I do love my blundstones for town and daily use tho, they have a lightness and style that beats the redbacks

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Rand1fs t1_j2auf4o wrote

Redback was owned by blundstone, not sure if that’s still the case. I’ve had both, both are excellent.

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