Lumber_Jack

Well I find that it's a couple of things that contribute to falling or not. The first being after countless hours of bush whacking and almost falls, you build strength in the core muscles that help you keep your balance as well as step high to avoid objects that might trip you. I like the high heel because it is better for really steep slopes. It allows you to dig in and get a good foothold. The foot angle also takes stress of your mid foot. My feet feel better after a long day of high heel boots than flat. Now with that said, there are many people I have come across or work with that just can't wear a boot with a heel. wearing a boot with a heel can actually be painful until your feet adjust, many people just give up before that happens. The tendons in your arch get tight when you wear flat shoes (tennis shoe, hiking boots), then you put on a pair of high heel boots and the tendons get stretched and your feet hurt. just like any bother muscle, with time, they stretch and the pain stops. Usually takes a couple weeks of progressively longer time with the boots on. I would say most of your tripping is do to boot weight, making it slightly more difficult to step high, and possibly age. With all that BS said, I must confess, I fall a lot. Regardless of footwear, if im not on a groomed hiking trail, I'll be on my ass before the day is done.

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Ye they are popular with railroad workers. Tough environment. I did not get custom fit. I just bought them off the shelf. But they still fit better in the first 10 mins than any boot I had ever put on. I wore them around the house last night. Fit great, very stiff. When I worked on Wildland Fires in Colorado in 2003 I often heard the phrase "White Bite" referring to the hurt they put on your feet during break-in period.

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Swim, I'll keep you posted. What line of work are you in? I have known a few people to own these, some work outdoors others indoors on concrete. No one has ever regretted buying them. They have a leather shank and arch that molds to your foot during break in period. They have versions with less aggressive sole tread if that's not needed. If you work around chemicals or abrasives this can shorten the life of the boots greatly, but with proper care should still outlast any other boot by 2x.

I bought the Lace-to-toe Smokejumper. I don't think it's really outrageous for what you get. It's more of an investment. Once you do wear them out you can send them back and have them rebuilt to like-new condition for about $180. They are inline with other American made hand crafted boots. Also look up Drew's, Nicks, Wesco. They all make great boots

For Sure! I got them cheaper than website price, $335, still very high! But I guess if you look at high end cowboy boots and such, they all start at $250 and up.

I hear ya Leroy. They are pricey for sure. But I figured I have probably spent $1600 - $2000 on boots in the last 8 years alone, while a coworker of mine has had the same pair of whites the whole time. And just now going to send them back to be rebuilt. I do think the break in period is going to be rough

Part time JC here. If I can ever find work I'll be full time in JC. Welcome!

I have been wanting a pair since I began forestry 10 years ago. I just bought a pair today. Just wondering if anyone else out there wears them.

I gotta agree with Dispatch ^^^. Get the 20g, it will spare some recoil for sure, and save the cash on ammo. I also agree about the pawn shop. Most shot guns, especially single shot, will work just fine regardless of cosmetic condition. You might find and old beat up 870 that looks like you drug it behind a truck, but will function just fine.

Ha Might be able to find a football-bat around here somewhere.

I would just "bite the bullet" and buy a custom leather. DM Bullard TT Gunleather C5 Are some good ones.

Reduce, REUSE, recycle....right? Why not let someone repurpose a barrel or bucket. Seems silly

Springfield TRP every day Carry Position Concealed Concealed Galco Holster TRP

ATAC from 5.11 $85 and 222 lumens(thats bright) http://www.511tactical.com/All-Products/Flashlights/ATAC-L2-Flashlight.html

Streamlight Pro Tac 2L, costs about 50 bucks, 180 lumens on high, uses 2 - cr123 batteries. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005G4G7ZM?vid=NO

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Agreed, but I would go Savage 110 in .338 Lapua, then buy a scope later.

I'm going with, never

I think so. Earp, I tried to give you the benift of doubt, but you keep opening you mouth and digging your own hole. Best let it lie. I'm begining to question the whole "roommate" issues now.

Just got an LCP for Christmas ( good wife) and that will be my shorts and tshirt gun. I carry a full size 1911 but that is hard I conceal in a t-shirt, as I don't like baggy t-shirts. Most times in the summer I wear a short sleeve button up shirt than covers the 45 well.

I enjoy 60 degrees in January. Just doing my part

Too late Haha, I set the barrel on fire and walked away, as to not breath the smoke. But I have no intentions to store food or water in that barrel, just get rid of the oil. Plus I was in the boonies, no where near a residence.