New Boots!

"Denver Is Stuck In The 90s" (denver80222)
11/18/2015 at 13:25 • Filed to: None

I just got some new boots to replace my old ones. They are GBX Barraco motorcycle riding boots. The ones they are replacing are also GBXs. The old ones lasted 3 years of rough abuse. I broke my foot 5 years ago and now I walk funny and ruin shoe soles. These I wore every day for 3 years working on my truck, going to the junkyard, welding. I even dropped a saw blade on them and put a decent gash in the leather. They still held up throughout my weird gait and heavy use for 3 years. I only buy GBX boots now. These are 100% leather and only cost $90 on amazon. Any Oppos that wear boots; buy GBX, they last and are really affordable.

New ones on the left, old ones on the right.

DISCUSSION (22)

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
11/18/2015 at 13:35

Red Wings for me when it comes to boots.

Kinja'd!!!

http://oppositelock.kinja.com/finally-got-my…

EL_ULY > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
11/18/2015 at 13:48

Standard dirty ass Red Wing work boots for work (oil and acid resistant for shop insurance reasons)

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Your boy, BJR > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
11/18/2015 at 13:55

As a veteran in the shoe industry, don't buy GBXs. They only last a few years. You want Red Wings, or Timberlands. I personally wear timbs due to their anti fatigue insoles. My knees are shot to shit and they're the only shoe I can stand in for over 40 minutes and not go home wishing I had a wheelchair.

Übel > Luc - The Acadian Oppo
11/18/2015 at 13:57

I’ve got some Wolverines with a carbon toe that I’m really in love with right now, but when those go there’s no way in Hell I’m not getting me some Red Wings.

crowmolly > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
11/18/2015 at 13:58

Appropriate

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > Übel
11/18/2015 at 14:01

I’m not the only ones that likes them. Take a look at the comments in this thread.

http://oppositelock.kinja.com/red-wing-boots…

Denver Is Stuck In The 90s > Your boy, BJR
11/18/2015 at 14:02

I have a really weird foot. I have a fallen arch and a high instep so I need a western sole for my feet not to hurt. Plus I pronate really bad. Shoes dont last long enough for me to spend more than $100 on. But considering how long these lasted and the quality they are, I’m pretty amazed by them

Übel > Luc - The Acadian Oppo
11/18/2015 at 14:05

Yeah, I’ve heard so many great things about them from so many people. I don’t think my current boots will be wearing out for a while, but again, when they do I know where I’m going.

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > Your boy, BJR
11/18/2015 at 14:09

Kinja'd!!!

Red Wings > Timberland

Classic Lincoln > Classic Caddy

Your boy, BJR > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
11/18/2015 at 14:09

-my instep is the highest I’ve ever seen. It might hurt for like 3 days but then shoes break in and it’s fine

-If you buy a better quality, it’ll last longer

-GBX does not make good quality footwear.

Your boy, BJR > Luc - The Acadian Oppo
11/18/2015 at 14:10

Not sure what you're talking about, but that meme is both dumb and wrong.

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > Your boy, BJR
11/18/2015 at 14:12

Kinja'd!!!

Your boy, BJR > Luc - The Acadian Oppo
11/18/2015 at 14:15

Ok......I don't care. But as far as longevity goes, timberland and red wings are pretty much on par with each other. Red Wings are rebuildable yes, but as far as wear from the factory goes, they're on par with each other. Stop trying to pick fights.