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Jaybird
February 14, 2022
Excellent 8” Leather Boot
Review for Ad Tec 8” leather Farm BootSize 12 Wide. Sizing is true to size and no appreciable difference in sizing between this boot and Rocky or Keen brand boots. This boot far exceeds my expectations for a boot in this price range. It is a basic unlined leather boot made from what appears to be excellent quality leather. The box toe is roomy and comfortable when wearing medium weight work socks. The insole is adequate but not exceptional. There is moderate arch support built into the boot itself and additional arch support could be added with the addition of appropriate insoles. The tongue is sueded leather and lightly padded. The tongue is gusseted for the first 2 1/2” - 3”. I would prefer the gusset to extend at least half way up the tongue so be advised if you require this feature in your boot. For my use the limited gusset is fine and is somewhat cooler in hot weather. The tongue stays in place when the boot is laced up and is very comfortable. The laces are top notch and the lacing hooks are high quality and strong enough that I can’t bend them closed with one hand. The soles are typical and commonly used on this type boot. This type boot used to be referred to as a “carpenter’s” boot although it usually had a moc toe instead of a box toe. I specifically wanted this type sole because it does not pick up mud while also being thick and comfortable. This would be a disadvantage if you are working outside on uneven terrain and need deeper lug soles for traction. This is an excellent boot at twice the price, very well built and very comfortable with a roomy protective box toe that gives moderate protection without the need for a steel toe in normal conditions. Takes a couple of days to completely break in but not uncomfortable to begin with. I have no idea how this boot with a Goodyear welt construction can be sold for the current price and my guess is it won’t be for long especially with economic conditions and inflation being what they are.
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Erich S.
October 07, 2020
I bought them again.
Good boot for the money. The sole is soft. That's good and bad. Comfortable but it wears down a little quickly. I'm putting on a new sole soon. It's not hard to do. The uppers are fine and fit like a glove. I believe I have 10 months of every day use. That's about 3000 miles. So for under $80 it's a great deal. I used a arch support inner sole. They feel great. No deterioration of the uppers or stitching.
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Adam Bishop
June 02, 2018
For the price, a good boot.
I've probably got about 30 hours of hard use in these so far, and I'm pretty happy with them. They are comfortable out of the box. The leather is pliable and the soles are soft. These are not a daily boot for me; they are mostly used on the weekends when I put in long days in my backyard orchard, digging, planting, pulling, filling, etc. So far, they are worth the money.My primary concerns are the following: The sole is soft, so the edge of a shovel seems to chew them up a bit. Also, the soles are smooth, so they probably weren't the greatest choice for me since my property is mostly sloped, and rocky. This isn't a defect, just maybe not the best sole for me. Also, in my experience, soft soles mean they'll break down fast. That hasn't happened yet, but we'll see. Ultimately, I'd recommend these to anyone looking for a comfortable, rugged boot out of the box. I'm not sure how they'd hold up to hard daily wear, but so far they seem up to the task.
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Don't let the low price fool you, these are good boots
I was looking for an all around "soft" work boot without a steel toe. I had recently purchased the AdTec Logger on Amazon for a great price and free shipping with Prime. These boots just look comfortable and with what I saw from the Loggers, this was a no-brainer. They are exactly what I wanted. Comfortable with no break-in period, thick sole and heel for plenty of wear and nicely put together. The sole was a bit slick on carpet and such until scuffed a little but no big deal. I can't find anything wrong with them. I've worn a lot of good boots and paid a lot of good money and these are a great alternative. These are a great replacement for the Timberlands I used to wear. Used to, because the warranty and quality are gone from Timberland and the price is more designer shoe than work boot. Don't let the low price fool you. These are good boots.
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8"in round toe boots
Nice knock offs.Laces weren't long.Color is fading on toesWorth trying
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Great Boot Great Price.
OK I've now had them and worn them for 3 1/2 months on and off. Been through one boot shine with them too. These boots are great have a good loop on top back for easy pull on laces are very good tongue built very good soles are non skid and easy. Boots are very light weight made from top leather. I've been wearing boots of this description nearly all of my life. At least 58 of my 68 years. I'm not a farmer but a gentleman rancher & retired pilot so I can say for my lifestyle these boots are great. As far as rugged yes they qualify for that also. Hope this has helped in your decision. In closing most boots of this quality would cost quite a bit more in my opinion.
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