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Permalink Reply by Don Zimmerman on March 8, 2010 at 11:20pm

OK, my two bits worth, Whites and Nicks are probably the best, but they are the kind of boot you should wear day in and day out. If your only going to be in them now and then there are others that better meet your needs. Our department is in them mostly from March into October due to prescription burning and wildland fire with combo station/wildland pants. The department standard is the Nicks, but if you want we pay a % and you foot the rest for anything above 250.00. Most have the standard Nicks with a few getting the customized boot. I know I like them, today on day off was in them 16 hours and my feet still love me. I did find that I need to keep them oiled up good, most likely due to our weather in SE washington dry hot in summer but even in winter, leather drys out some.

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Permalink Reply by size 16 on April 13, 2012 at 10:07pm

For me it was tough to find Boots in my size at all.  I like Thorogood since it's the only manufacturer I have seen that makes Fire Boots up to size 18 EEE.  I also need to add that they are available on XLfeet.com, where they have Fire Fighter Boots in stock up to size 18 EEE with no waiting. I have great respect and support for any Manufacture who instead of neglecting, takes care of people with large size feet.

For Wildland Boots most prefer the  Thorogood 10" Structural / T.R.I. / Wildland Fire Fighting Boots too.  They fit great, and are more than dependable.

For me and other Bigfoots, finding Fire Fighting Boots in our size can be the difference between being a Fire Fighter or not.  It's just that simple.  That's why I can't say enough about XLfeet.com.  Talk about jobs in 2012, XLfeet is doing their part!

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Permalink Reply by Marty Hrinko on April 14, 2012 at 4:40pm

I use Thorogood Hellfire for ems. I love the boots, they are very comfortible. I can wear them all day long, with out any issues. I have never used them for wildland fire, beings we don't run wildland fires. I ordered them off The Fire Store:http://www.thefirestore.com/store/product.cfm/pid_7130_thorogood_me...

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Permalink Reply by Dean Shank on April 19, 2012 at 9:37pm

I've worn both Red Wing and Mason Boots, and both served me well.  The Mason's were the cheapest, yet not cheaply made.

 

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Permalink Reply by Doug Hutchison on April 20, 2012 at 10:36am

Whatever your feet like.  We have guys that swear by White's, Nick's, Wesco's, etc.  You're the one who has to spend 12+ hours a day in them for weeks so get what's the most comfortable. A personal fitting also helps alot.

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