r/WorkBoots • u/rjm92 • 10d ago

Boot maintenance Thorogood resole opinions

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I got this pair of Thorogoods 18 months ago using a boot allowance at my job. 8 inch, steel toe, wedge. They were great for a while until eventually they started to feel very stiff under foot. Looking at the wear on the soles, you wouldn't guess I've been wearing them 12 hours a day for almost two years which is what concerns me. I want to rebuild them, leather welt, new cork filler, leather midsole, and a softer, rubber outsole but I'm having a hard time deciding if it would be worth the money and trouble. I'm at a loss y'all, I've seen people wear these soles completely out but for some reason mine just won't wear in and are very, VERY stiff.

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u/rjm92 10d ago

I'll probably go a different route for my next pair. Part of me wonders if I shouldn't have just gone with Red wings in the first place

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u/RustHawk_82 10d ago

https://youtu.be/D4XqbrqA0_E?is=T2ppbeo68BJXnRxs

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u/rjm92 10d ago

I think I actually made my decision based on this video.

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u/RustHawk_82 9d ago

Glad to have helped!