Shoes

[Scara Bandaris]

So after inventorying everything I've got prepared, I've noticed one glaring issue in my supply. Not enough shoes. I've got 2 pairs of shoes, one pair of boots for work and another pair for running/not work. I realized I should probably pick up more shoes or at least a pair or two. I doubt they'd be very abundant in a SHTF scenario and I doubt any shoes I'd find on people or in heir possession would be my size.

So does anyone have a shoe brand they recommend? I know very little about shoes, but my two pairs work fine for what I need them for right now so I've never bothered to look in to it more.

[PAX]

That's sad.
Generally, the more expensive the better, but I've got Hi-Tech and 511 corporate near me. They both used to have a parking lot sale with deep discounts. Additionally, Hi-Tech offered their "demo" shoes for dirt. They were only in size 9, and had a hole drilled in the sole, but a squeeze of Shoe-Goo fixed them right up. At $10 bucks I picked up 5 pairs of tennis shoes and 7 pairs of hiking boots. They're a tad big, sole inserts dialed them in.

The 511 brand  was equally cheap with no size restriction, and I got a few pairs in different styles of those for myself, and a pair each for my boys.

I bought a few pairs of hiking boots, when a couple sporting goods stores and a back packing out fitter shuddered. Got tents, filtration packs & sleeping bags too.

Years ago, my boss was a Justin dealer. Their blems were also cheap. I got the last pair of elephant hide offered. My mom was a Stuart McGuire dealer, 15 pairs of cowboy boots, some on their 3rd resole, 12 pairs of hiking boots (some resoled), 4 pair of black tactical boots, bunch of tennis, but only one pair of wedding/funeral shoes. I have boots over 35 years old. The best I've had were made out of Kangaroo hide. Costco has seasonal wool blend socks for a good buy. I pick up a dozen or so when they're on the floor. 

Red Wing & Danner are great but $pendy.

Don't forget about the skibbies. PAX

[Filroy77]

I have a pair of Keen's that I got @ DSW for about $75 that are very comfortable and are holding up well so far. They are light weight with a good tread for hiking/working. Leather infused with mesh so they breathe well.

PAX was right on about the Costco Sox.

Big 5 has good deals but look for something well made as they have a bunch of cheap stuff too.

I would stay away from the Merrill. The look good but always come apart and they are spendy.

Good luck in your search.

[Turn4811]

I disagree with Filroy on the Merrill. I have a pair of the Moab that I wore for over a year in Afghanistan that are still serviceable. I was a contractor after I retired for a number of years and the typical pair of boots would last 4 to 6 months. The only exceptions were the Merrill Moab and Georgia Boot Eagle Light - both are pricey. 

[Filroy77]

So, Scara, what's the outcome on the shoes?

I have recently purchased a pair of high test work boots (safety shoes) that are well made, light weight and comfortable for about $150.