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15 years ago, Rocky boots were GREAT.
American made (Nelsonville, OH), performed well, had a 1st rate return policy, etc...


Fast forward now.... very few if any are still made in Nelsonville, unless I'm mistaken. They still have the warehouse there. Every year we go to the factory and while decent deals are to be found, it seems like year after year they've gotten worse.

It's a shame...:angry:
In case you didn't know, and unless they changed thier ways(which I don't think they have), the better deals at the factory are on factory seconds.

You can find the exact same name of boot, but at a different price depending on which floor your on. Personally, I save some cash and buy the seconds, and have not been disappointed yet. And I currently don't own a pair of sneakers. All I wear, all the time, is boots....Rocky boots. I must be very lucky, and that doesn't even sound like me at all.:big_smile:
 
I got Rocky boots for hunting, I wear Redwing, or Worx for work. One thing about Redwing boots, the leather is hard. I had a pair couple years ago, within 3 weeks I could barely walk, so I gave em to a friend, he has problems too. I don't remember the model number, but them boots felt good in the store, I just couldn't wear em. I got some worx and they were a lot better, softer leather, I got other Red Wings, and insulated boots, I never had any problems with em 40 years ago. Good boots are expensive, but worth it, it sure beats feeling like someone is beating the bottom of your foot with a bat everytime ya take a step.
 
Red Wings for me. I've tried others, they aren't even close, well Danners are, but rockys and others don't cut it for me. I've had foot problems, heel spurs, flat arches, and such. and the red wings give me a lot better foot support than any of the others that I've tried. expensive, yes, but worth it to me !
 
Matterhorn is what I'm wearing now, I got a deal on 'em from a local boot store, normally $275, got 'em on clearance for $120, best boots I've ever had and I've had a LOT of different boots. Danner, Timberland and Georgia also make good boots, never owned Rocky but I've heard from several people they're junk, and I hate Wolverines, most uncomfortable boot for my feet I've ever had on. BTW, Matterhorn boots are made here in the states, and a lot of Danner's are as well, not sure about the others. I've been eyeing a pair of those Browning Kangaroo upland boots for a while now, heard from several people they are the lightest most comfortable and longest lasting boots made, a little pricey but worth it if they're that good.
 
I just bought a pair of Danners, my uncle has wore the same pair for more than 6 years doing construction. He just had them resoled because he had wore the soles smooth and there still wasn't any tears or any other problems.
 
I use to think rockys were the best for the money. Not anymore. I have a pair of rocky snake boots that are 17or 17 years old, wore em yesterday bowhunting.Dumb me left them outside on the deck last nite and they got filed up with rain. Funny thing, water leaks into them but not a drop leaded out. My dad has a pair of danners he's worn for years, think my next pair will be danner but they are proud of em.
 
I have a pair of 1200 gram thinsulate Rocky's that seem ok but I only wear them when I am hunting and its REALLY cold so it will be a while before they wear out. I think I wore them maybe five times last year. Bought them on sale a year ago. My biggest complaint is that they are heavy and I can barely get my foot under the gear shifter on my four wheeler. It is easier to reach down and shift by hand then to try to force my foot under the shifter. Thank goodness it's usually too warm to wear them. Had a pair of Danner's that I wore five days a week for about five years. Stopped wearing them only because the soles wore slick. My favorite hunting boot now is a pair of Danner Jackal's. Sole is soft but you can really sneak through the woods. They are not insulated but my part of the world isn't that bad in the winter compared to states that are further north.
 
I do forestry work, meaning, I stay in the woods (briar patches and vine thickets) every day, my compass always leads in the worst direction imaginable, I can't seem to train it to do otherwise........ I wear snake boots every day of my life except weekends. Some days I put up to 5 miles or more on them in terrible conditions. The rocky snake boots are the most comfortable boots I have worn, however, I go thru a pair every 5 months at least, sometimes less. I have tried a lot of different snake boots and have not had any better luck with any of them, so I just buy the most comfortable. Every single pair I have ever tried is only waterproof for about 2 weeks. Been thinking of buying some higher price boots, (the rocky boots are 155.00) but I always afraid I will just spend more money and still have to replace them in a few months anyway. Anyone ever seriously abuse snake boots like this and get more life out of them than a few months? I realize my profession is really tough on them, but I sure do wish I could find something better. Wouldn't mind paying more if I could get a couple years out of them. Guess I can't blame this on Rocky, since all the others in the same price range have not lasted any longer, some less.
 
I got disgusted with rocky boots myself....went and bought a pair of Schmidt boots from tractor supply....so far so good and going on 3 years now...I am hard on boots at work ...usually in standing water , in mud ,on concrete etc...I think Schmidt boots might be tractor supplies store brand so someone makes the boots for them but who ever does make them is doing a good job so far
 
Well guess its a good thing I read this thread because I was thinking about getting a pair in a couple of months. Now I think i might get some of them carhart boots. They look like nice study boots. I bought a pair of ( yes I know Walmart brand :( / Herman survivor boots and for being cheap they aren't too bad. I've wore them every day for six months strait and they're still holding on. The leather on the toes is a little faded and wore and the insides are wore a little too but still not a drop of water gets in them when I stick my whole foot in water. I'm kinda impressed by them. I think my next pair will be carhart boots though. But I just can't bring myself to spent $200 for the ones I want.
 
I bought a pair of Danner Boots I think 12 years ago. These boots have been through it all, Canada, Alaska,Washington,Arizona and of course Missouri and when I put them on I the morning its like getting back together with a old friend. They almost show no wear, I have tennis shoes that weigh more. I did buy these back when I was rich and famous but as I have always said, when you buy something that you have to rely on you get the best you can. In my humble opinion, my Danner boots are the best I have ever owned and I am a outdoorsman and have been for 55 years and I will own nothing but Danner if I ever need new ones.
 
I wear White's boots every day and Kenetreks for hunting. Red Wings are awesome boots too. I pretty much refuse to buy anything made in China.

Only a small percentage of Danner boots are still made in the USA. Get a pair of those and you are golden. If you don't, you'll have the same problems as the OP's Rocky's.
 
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