Hello There my fellow Badger & Blade friends.
*for those who do not want the full backstory, the question is in the end paragraph*
I am posting because it has come to my attention that I am in serious need of some new shoes. This is not to say that I was unaware, but my current pair of new balance are wearing out and the need for a new pair of shoes is looming on the not too distant horizon. (I know Newbalance provides the comfort, but they only last a few months and are still not cheap per se)
I am a nurse, and often times work 17 hour shifts where I do a lot of walking(often 20k+ steps). Comfort up until this point has taken priority because I haven't been able to afford anything that was both comfortable and nice. I'm finally at a point where it feels like I would be able to afford a pair of nice shoes/boots.
As a nurse I want to have a professional appearance, but as I said new balance are acceptable attire so dress code isn't really a hindrance. I always wear Carhartt Men's Blended Twill Work Chino to work because they're the only "professional" looking pants that can take the beating that my work gives it. I know that they're not really professional, but it's the best compromise I could find. Those pants, combined with my uniform "white jacket" are constant in my workplace uniform, and they could probably look better if accompanied by a better pair of shoes.
So finally the question. I've fallen in love with the rumors of comfort that redwing is said to have, and how they (specifically the iron ranger, gentleman traveler, and blacksmith) look. My dad though, says that Danner's are the most comfortable he's ever had, but he trims trees, so our requirements aren't exactly the same between our careers. Can anyone give benefit\detriment ideas for the two brands? or between the redwing models? do they allow for a tall instep? This week I'll go to a few stores and try some on, but I wanted to get some input from people who've been here before. (PS...ive heard of the wolverine 10k, but are there any others that are comfortable and stylish that will last?)
*for those who do not want the full backstory, the question is in the end paragraph*
I am posting because it has come to my attention that I am in serious need of some new shoes. This is not to say that I was unaware, but my current pair of new balance are wearing out and the need for a new pair of shoes is looming on the not too distant horizon. (I know Newbalance provides the comfort, but they only last a few months and are still not cheap per se)
I am a nurse, and often times work 17 hour shifts where I do a lot of walking(often 20k+ steps). Comfort up until this point has taken priority because I haven't been able to afford anything that was both comfortable and nice. I'm finally at a point where it feels like I would be able to afford a pair of nice shoes/boots.
As a nurse I want to have a professional appearance, but as I said new balance are acceptable attire so dress code isn't really a hindrance. I always wear Carhartt Men's Blended Twill Work Chino to work because they're the only "professional" looking pants that can take the beating that my work gives it. I know that they're not really professional, but it's the best compromise I could find. Those pants, combined with my uniform "white jacket" are constant in my workplace uniform, and they could probably look better if accompanied by a better pair of shoes.
So finally the question. I've fallen in love with the rumors of comfort that redwing is said to have, and how they (specifically the iron ranger, gentleman traveler, and blacksmith) look. My dad though, says that Danner's are the most comfortable he's ever had, but he trims trees, so our requirements aren't exactly the same between our careers. Can anyone give benefit\detriment ideas for the two brands? or between the redwing models? do they allow for a tall instep? This week I'll go to a few stores and try some on, but I wanted to get some input from people who've been here before. (PS...ive heard of the wolverine 10k, but are there any others that are comfortable and stylish that will last?)
