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5 out of 5 (Overall Rating) Customer Review by tombuerk@comcast.net from Pennsylvania. (Previous post on the Gear Guru Blog @ ConstructionGear.com) "Best work shoe ever is the Georgia Giant Romeo!! I forget how many pairs of these I've worn out. They are the best work shoes on the market at the best price!"
Just a little FYI for all you Carhartt enthusiasts out there, the company doesn’t manufacture their footwear. Sorry to disappoint you but the boots are actually manufactured by the Red Wing Shoe Company. Carhartt licenses their name and identity to Red Wing for a fee. In turn, the company manufacturers boots under the prestigious Carhartt... Continue Reading →
Have you ever been at a job site and complained of cold, sweaty or uncomfortable feet? Buy multiple pairs of insulated boots. A popular brand of footwear insulation is Thinsulate.The brand has a great reputation for helping keep feet remain warm and comfortable. Did you know that there several levels of Thinsulate? Knowing this can... Continue Reading →
You’re looking for a rugged work pant and have narrowed your choice down to two types of Carhartt double knee pants - duck dungaree and denim dungaree. Both pants are identical except for the fabric they’re made from. So, which one is tougher? Good question. How about we begin answering this question with a little... Continue Reading →
Carhartt Sweatshirt Birth Date: December 26th 2001 And after four long years of heavy use, my Carhartt Sweatshirt looks almost new. The only noticeable wear is the color is fading slightly. In fact, the greatest threat to the long-term health of my sweatshirt seems to be my wife. No, its not that she’s a terror... Continue Reading →
Automotive shock absorbers reduce bounce by pushing a piston through fluid (oil), which creates cushiony resistance and a smooth ride. Shock absorbers are a necessary ingredient for a smooth ride, standard equipment you wouldn’t drive without. Applying this same technology and theory, Wolverine created an entire line of work boots and shoes with a Durashocks... Continue Reading →
During the Industrial Revolution, U.S. business moguls like Henry Ford, Andrew Carnegie and John D. Rockefeller built their empires on the back of hard-nosed, blue-collar Americans. You know the type. In fact, you probably stare at him every morning when you look in the mirror. These weathered individuals broke their backs and pounded their feet... Continue Reading →
Okay, I get this question all the time. “What’s the most comfortable, rugged brand of work boots you guys got?” The answer is Danner boots. That’s easy, but no one ever asks me why they’re the most comfortable and rugged work boots. So, here’s my run down as to why Danner has the most comfortable... Continue Reading →
5 out of 5 (Overall Rating) Customer Review by Paula Gee from Fairfield, CA. "My husband is a bridge builder/carpenter and will wear his Carhartt Double Knee Logger Dungarees at work and at home. They are heavier and last much longer then any other work pants he has worn in over 20 years in this... Continue Reading →
What a nightmare for guys out there who spend their hard-earned money on work clothing only to find that their new Carhartt sweatshirt has shrunk to an uncomfortable, unbearable size that they haven’t seen since high school. The predicament is so bad I feel the need to issue the following: WARNING: Please be aware when... Continue Reading →
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