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March 6, 2016 at 12:08 am #483256
What makes a tread be more apt to lodge rocks than another? Is it the tread grooving design or shape? Or is it simple that the rubber compound is softer and allows them to get stuck easier than other harder compounds which may be more typical?
I think it’s a combination of the overall depth and softness of the rubber sole.
March 6, 2016 at 1:05 am #483277Doobie
ModeratorWhat makes a tread be more apt to lodge rocks than another? Is it the tread grooving design or shape? Or is it simple that the rubber compound is softer and allows them to get stuck easier than other harder compounds which may be more typical?
I think it’s a combination of the overall depth and softness of the rubber sole.
Are the tread crevices significantly deeper than the aforementioned red wings? That could be another aspect indeed that’s contributing to it.
March 6, 2016 at 1:28 am #483287What makes a tread be more apt to lodge rocks than another? Is it the tread grooving design or shape? Or is it simple that the rubber compound is softer and allows them to get stuck easier than other harder compounds which may be more typical?
I think it’s a combination of the overall depth and softness of the rubber sole.
Are the tread crevices significantly deeper than the aforementioned red wings? That could be another aspect indeed that’s contributing to it.
They are definitely noticeably depper.
March 6, 2016 at 1:31 am #483289Doobie
ModeratorWhat makes a tread be more apt to lodge rocks than another? Is it the tread grooving design or shape? Or is it simple that the rubber compound is softer and allows them to get stuck easier than other harder compounds which may be more typical?
I think it’s a combination of the overall depth and softness of the rubber sole.
Are the tread crevices significantly deeper than the aforementioned red wings? That could be another aspect indeed that’s contributing to it.
They are definitely noticeably depper.
So to release them from being trapped, do you pick them out, or try bending the sole to release?
March 6, 2016 at 1:35 am #483291So to release them from being trapped, do you pick them out, or try bending the sole to release?
You kind of have to pick them out, even with a lot of bending they still seem to stay stuck.
March 6, 2016 at 1:44 am #483293Doobie
ModeratorSo to release them from being trapped, do you pick them out, or try bending the sole to release?
You kind of have to pick them out, even with a lot of bending they still seem to stay stuck.
I have a pair of Dakotas that are like that. Another pair of Dakatos I have, I don’t have that issue. I should compare them closely and see why that may be.
March 6, 2016 at 5:36 am #483311i had to give up on dakota boots.. after i had 3 straight different styles being defective, anything from the sole splitting, to the stitching letting go on the sides and at the heel after only a few weeks of wear.. ive only worn keens since
heres a tip, dont fart in a space suit
March 7, 2016 at 6:32 am #483987i had to give up on dakota boots.. after i had 3 straight different styles being defective, anything from the sole splitting, to the stitching letting go on the sides and at the heel after only a few weeks of wear.. ive only worn keens since
I’ve had bad luck with the Dakota boots too. Some of the guys I work with love them, but they also have to buy a new pair every 6 months.
March 7, 2016 at 9:19 am #484107Doobie
ModeratorI just bought my first pair of Dakato boots last year. SO far so good, but I really don’t wear those ones that often. With all these bad experiences with them being mentioned, I don’t think I’ll be buying any more of them regardless of how they perform for me. I bought them because they were at a good price and they were nice and lite for a full height boot and waterproof.
April 23, 2016 at 10:24 pm #507196Just wanted to say that the Keens are still holding up great. Now that it’s getting a bit warmer out I’ve been thinking about getting another non insulated pair for the summer.
April 24, 2016 at 1:36 am #507273Just wanted to say that the Keens are still holding up great. Now that it’s getting a bit warmer out I’ve been thinking about getting another non insulated pair for the summer.
how well does it hold up to scuffing, i find that i take huge chunks out of my leather boots and i don’t even know how lol.
April 24, 2016 at 1:47 am #507282Just wanted to say that the Keens are still holding up great. Now that it’s getting a bit warmer out I’ve been thinking about getting another non insulated pair for the summer.
how well does it hold up to scuffing, i find that i take huge chunks out of my leather boots and i don’t even know how lol.
Mine also have a few chunks taken out of the leather, I don’t think it will really cause any problems though. I have a bad habit of resting things on my boot when I’m kneeling down to cut something.
April 24, 2016 at 7:32 am #507346Just wanted to say that the Keens are still holding up great. Now that it’s getting a bit warmer out I’ve been thinking about getting another non insulated pair for the summer.
That is good Kyle. I am sure your winter gave them a good workout.
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Fayetteville, NCSeptember 10, 2016 at 9:12 pm #566846We got some heavy rain in the past couple of days so the jobsite is a disaster right now. Rig mats are sinking into the ground, mud everywhere. Luckily I had my Keen boots on, I was soaked head to toe but my feet stayed dry all day.
September 11, 2016 at 1:49 am #566931We got some heavy rain in the past couple of days so the jobsite is a disaster right now. Rig mats are sinking into the ground, mud everywhere. Luckily I had my Keen boots on, I was soaked head to toe but my feet stayed dry all day.
that is pretty impressive, I used to wear leather boots for outdoor work and if it rained enough i’d get soaked right through.
September 11, 2016 at 6:05 am #566953We got some heavy rain in the past couple of days so the jobsite is a disaster right now. Rig mats are sinking into the ground, mud everywhere. Luckily I had my Keen boots on, I was soaked head to toe but my feet stayed dry all day.
@kswiss,
Would that not be soaked head to ankle/shin? 😉 LOLNice to know that the boots stand up to the wet elements.
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— Glenn BottingSeptember 11, 2016 at 10:23 am #567036We got some heavy rain in the past couple of days so the jobsite is a disaster right now. Rig mats are sinking into the ground, mud everywhere. Luckily I had my Keen boots on, I was soaked head to toe but my feet stayed dry all day.
Nice to know they really kept your feet dry. Mud is the worst environment to work in.
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