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what size

Well, I've never worn boots like that before, but I normally wear a size 8 in womans, or a 7 or 6 in guys.

i can get black leather black diamond boots for 100 pr . that size, or the basic black n yellow rubber ones for 40 a pair. or the black and yellow ones with steel toe and steel shank for 40 pr.

Hmm I new to all this, so I don't know which to get. The stuff that I've already gotten (gloves and glove straps, hood, weight jacket for training....) was a little on the pricier side. I figure if your going to spend money on something, you might as well get one that will last, works good, is safe, and looks good. So you think the black diamonds will work good?

http://www.bergeronprotectiveclothing.com/

They carry exclusively Globe and Cairns (owned by Globe) gear, so it should have the boots you want.

Sorry, it's late, been up since four, not really coherent in my train of thought right now

Pro Warringtons are the best leather boots there is, but they run about $275. You might try clicking on GEAR at the top, and then looking in the boots section. I would suggest you get the cheap rubber ones with steel sole and toe for now. You can always upgrade.

http://www.firelink.com/products/products/137-5006-warrington-pro-ultimate-power-14-bunker-boot

thank you guys! see, if I hadn't asked i would have just bought a nice pair and not thought about them getting funky during training

ebay or something like that eh?

lol, yeah....definitely ebay, try looking up overstock warehouses, they sell a lot on ebay.

I always use Thorogood boots. I think they're great, a lot of people I know that use the Black Diamonds have found that they wear out a lot quicker than the Thorogoods. I've heard nothing but good things so far about the new Globe leathers. I go through www.thefirestore.com for all of my purchases, I've never had an issue with them.

you might check galls

Well I think I want to go with either Globe or Black Diamond for my good ones, but what are a decent cheap rubber kind to go with for the academy and once I get hired on somewhere?

http://www.bergeronprotectiveclothing.com/
Agreed, Begeron is the place to get the Globe boots. I love mine. I triedthe Black Diamonds, Pro Worthington and, a few others. hese seemed to fit me the best. Now I have the Tech Series also...definitly find a place that will let you try them on as they all fit differently. Happy huntin'

I don't think that I would waste my money on rubbers for class. The first time you put the leathers on you'll never want to put a pair of rubbers on again. I would just use the leathers.

ajgimpelson said:

I used my Globes through the fire academy but, purchased the slip on protectors. At $15.00 they lasted the whole 3 months. Well worth the money and the comfort of NOT wearing rubber boots.