Ah! the wonders of the interwebs. That was not available back in the
day! Yes, it had the milspec on the can. I stuck the can somewhere so
that SWMBO would not pitch it, so as I slowly get to boxes of "garage
stuff" I will come across it.
G Mann via Mercedes wrote:
If you still have the
ctober 20, 2018 7:31 AM
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> Cc: Curley McLain
> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Boots
>
> Back in the veetnam war era when I was working outside in all weather I
> got some mil surplus bootgrease in 1 lb flat cans. It was great
> stuff. I'd put my boot
, 2018 7:31 AM
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Cc: Curley McLain
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Boots
Back in the veetnam war era when I was working outside in all weather I
got some mil surplus bootgrease in 1 lb flat cans. It was great
stuff. I'd put my boots on the register and get them good and hot,
If you still have the can of left over "Veetnam grease" look it over.
Somewhere on that can will be a "Mil-spec" number... with that number, it's
likely possible to call up that very Mil-spec with all it's details, since
the Mfg would have been required to make it to "Mil-spec"
Therein should
Back in the veetnam war era when I was working outside in all weather I
got some mil surplus bootgrease in 1 lb flat cans. It was great
stuff. I'd put my boots on the register and get them good and hot, then
smear on the grease. I often put the can with the lid loose on the
register too.
> Curt wrote:
> What wax to oil ratio? I have neatsfoot oil for Coleman pump
> leathers... I heat the boots when I put the wax on but I can see
> how oil would help.
Well, good question. It has been way to long since I made the
mix... maybe about 1:1?
What I did the first mix mas to try to ma
I have a pair of made in USA Wolverines I got at a discount store. They're not
super comfortable but waterproof. I want to try some aftermarket insoles and
see if they improve.
Curt
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On Fri, Oct 19, 2018 at 4:31 PM, Curley McLain via
Mercedes wrote: I have
What wax to oil ratio? I have neatsfoot oil for Coleman pump leathers...
I heat the boots when I put the wax on but I can see how oil would help.
Curt
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On Fri, Oct 19, 2018 at 2:34 PM, fmiser via Mercedes
wrote: > Curt wrote:
> I really like them, very comf
I have the RW Iron Ranger in a soft toe. They are great. I got them
from the odds N reject store in Red Wing for about $120. The #1
variety are about twice that. I also like woverine "MANAWA" but they
have 1/2 to 1/3 the life of the Red Wing. I get them at famous footwear
when they have
Well, if they're getting dry, shouldn't you use Leatherique to restore them
to their former glory?
On Fri, Oct 19, 2018 at 1:34 PM fmiser via Mercedes
wrote:
>
> My _guess_ is the leather is getting dry. Try oiling them well
> with neatsfoot oil and then wax them.
>
>
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> Curt wrote:
> I really like them, very comfortable but lately I'm having a
> little trouble keeping them waterproof. For years I've used
> straight beeswax, I have a little tub of Dexter brand beeswax
> for shoes. I heat the boots and work the wax in. If I put a ton
> of wax on them they'll be w
> Michael wrote:
> Was it Red Wing boots that were highly recommended? I need to
> buy some steel toe work style boots.
I really like my RedWings. That's been my work boot for more than
20 years.
Keep 'em oiled (I use a beeswax and oil mix) and they will last a
long time.
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I have a pair of "Made in USA" Redwing boots, I think they're "Iron Ranger"
models:
https://www.redwingheritage.com/us/USD/product/mens-footwear/6-inch-boots/6-amber-8111-08111
I've had them long enough I don't remember when I got them, more than 5 years
but less than 10 I think.
I really like
I'm a big fan of Danner boots. Not sure about steel toe.
Greg
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Cc: Michael Esh
Subject: [MBZ] Boots
Was it Red Wing
Yes, for work boots.
-D
> On Oct 19, 2018, at 12:31 PM, Michael Esh via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Was it Red Wing boots that were highly recommended? I need to buy some steel
> toe work style boots.
>
> Michael E. Esh
>
>
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Was it Red Wing boots that were highly recommended? I need to buy some steel
toe work style boots.
Michael E. Esh
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the french can really pile up the costs on a dessert
On Mon, Sep 29, 2014 at 6:20 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
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> That must have been one heck of a dessert!
>
>
>
> Dan
>
> On Sep 29, 2014, at 4:50 PM, Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>
That must have been one heck of a dessert!
Dan
On Sep 29, 2014, at 4:50 PM, Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
wrote:
> I have several pair of USA made Danner boots. My sons also have some. One
> of my boys wore some daily on his deployment in the dessert. IMO they are
> several degrees superio
I have several pair of USA made Danner boots. My sons also have some. One
of my boys wore some daily on his deployment in the dessert. IMO they are
several degrees superior to other quality brands of boots I have owned.
Fairly expensive too, north of $200 a pair but a bargain. I would seek them
ng Chippawa but might go with
Carolina depending on fit. Check out: http://www.americanmadeworkboots.com/
-Curt
Date: Thu, 16 Jun 2011 14:09:05 -0400
From: Rich Thomas
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] Boots?
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Best price/value I have found is wolverine Manawa. The best part is
that these are also the most comfortable boots I've ever had. They
are available online, at amazon, and other places, including famous
footwear if you have that around. They last about a year under
everyday use. They are no
Greg
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On Behalf Of Randy Bennell
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Subject: [MBZ] Boots?
My younger son, Tom, is a journeyman auto mechanic. He is having trouble
I buy these steel toe things from Walmart, they are like $50 or so.
They last a year or two. The key to making them (or any shoes like
that) comfortable is to get some of the gel sole inserts (really thick
ones) and some foam pads on top of those. And 2 pair of good thick
cotton socks.
--
Randy Bennell wrote:
My younger son, Tom, is a journeyman auto mechanic. He is having trouble
with work boots / shoes that just do not last despite being fairly
expensive.
Isn't there a company that still makes good boots in Ontario?
Oops, I guess that was knives.
I know Carolina still has a
You can still buy 100% neatsfoot oil at tack supply stores. I prefer
it to the blends that add mineral oil or who knows what...
Don't believe the advertising hype that claims the blends are better.
In my experience they are not - although they do no not smell as much.
-Dave Walton
On Thu, Jun 16,
The shoe industry went to all the third world countries. Quality lost the
battle, cheap materials and construction methods won. The working man goes
barefoot.
If you find a shoe that works, buy several pair at the same time.
Even if you find boots that are "made in America" the components are "ma
the head is back on)
Charleston SC
From: Randy Bennell
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Sent: Thu, June 16, 2011 12:40:54 PM
Subject: [MBZ] Boots?
My younger son, Tom, is a journeyman auto mechanic. He is having trouble with
work boots / shoes that just do not last despite being fairly expe
My younger son, Tom, is a journeyman auto mechanic. He is having trouble
with work boots / shoes that just do not last despite being fairly
expensive.
Anyone have experience with this sort of thing and can provide some
advice on brand, model or care of the same?
How about Redwing? I don't think
s but are otherwise fine.
-Curt
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] Boots - was: Harbor Freight wrenches impress
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], "Mercedes Discussion List"
Date: Friday, September 12
I am still wearing hiking boots my ex's father gave me off of the Dexter
shoe factory line (he was the factory foreman -- back when Dexter was not
make in China but in Maine). Ex and I split in 1992, which gives you a clue
as to the age of the boots. In fact, I wore these same boots during
Pensacol
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Sent: 9/12/08 7:42 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Boots - was: Harbor Freight wrenches impress
I wear hiking boots probably 90% of the time, I had a pair from Vasque a
couple years ag
I wear hiking boots probably 90% of the time, I had a pair from Vasque a couple
years ago and they were garbage. I probably only got 8-9 months out of them.
I'm on my second pair of Colombias now, the first pair went 2 years in almost
daily wear. The new pair was 2/3 the price of the first but s
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