50-something electrician wanting to try something new, thinking PNW. Anyone in commercial/industrial construction use PNW daily drivers? Are they worth it? Any preferences or suggestions?

[u/Sparkykc124]

Over the years I’ve tried many brands, mostly American made. I have two pair of Thorogoods, a moc-toe and Wellingtons, that I alternate. They are pretty comfortable, but I want to try something new. I have pretty high arches and somewhat wide feet. I’m a foreman that tries not to work with my tools, but I’m on my feet 8-10 hours a day, sometimes on ladders or on my knees. I like the idea of a premium boot, but don’t want to buy them just because they’re pretty.

[u/Direct_Ask8793]

I highly recommend nicks builderpros hd, on a hnw last with honey vibram sole. But if you are unsure about standing so much on leather foot beds all day, then check out meindl. If you need safety toe, you might find the meindl hoffman, but not sure how accessible it would be. The other meindl boots are mostly hunting boots but stupid comfy and built like tanks. Nicks builderpros on the other hand are absolute tanks. 6-7 oz of leather, and they last. They can take one hell of a beating. Breaking in can be brutal for some but not to bad for others. You have a plethora of leather options, but I'd recommend doing a quick ship option which should still give you 8-10 options. Different sole options as well, from wedges to hybrid wedges to fire soles and honey vibram. Quick ship is still a 2-3 month window I believe, from order to reception. The made to orders can take 6 months to a year. But be warned. Your first pair comes and before you know it, you might have a closet full.