Buy Michelin Men's Sledge,Rough Brown Leather,US 10.5 MMichelin Men's Sledge,Rough Brown Leather,US 10.5 M Product Description:
- Strobel construction
- Pilot Exalto Outsole
- Enhanced Safety Toe Protection
- Shock absorbent high-cushioned midsole
- Orthotic insole
Product Description
nspired after the Pilot Exalto tire tread, this multi-density outsole is naturally resistant to oil, chemicals, heat and abrasion providing the maximum amount of durability and slip resistance. Tread designs are engineered to utilize the same traction properties as used in high performance MICHELIN tires.
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best steel toe work boot EVER!
By Mark's Amazon
I LOVE THESE! Built like a tank. Never worn a pair out. Comfortable.I have owned 6 pair of the Sledge boots with the Michelin Exalto sole. They are very comfortable and don't need break in time. I prefer the external metatarsal guard and the 6" upper. This "high" boot is the 8" upper.Met-guards are nice even if you're not required to get them. If you weld, the guard keeps dirt and sparks off the laces.SOLE/LEATHERThe sole has an aggressive tread and picks up mud, pebbles, screws. The soles grip very well. These are probably the only steel toe boots that I did not get holes in the toes through to the steel toe, out of 6 pair. The sole wears great and will never crack, even after 5 years or more. These boots have the longest lasting sole I've ever had. I did not notice the soles getting melted by weld spatter or hot scraps.The leather is great and lasts long too, without oiling. I didn't oil/wax them because I got them at work from the shoe truck and got them really dirty first. I recommend oiling/waxing them or spraying them with waterproofing before wearing and they will be even better. It would be dificult to oil/wax beneath the external met-guard. I chose to spray waterproofing on my boots and beneath my met-guards. I don't know how oils/wax and sprays mix but may try the oil/wax at some point. I just wish they came with Gore Tex and they could almost be the ultimate boot.MY WORKI used to work in the steel manufacturing industry for Nucor Steel. Even after one year of heavy use in dirt, steel dust, grease, sparks, cutting, welding, mud, snow, and a lot of standing, walking, running, shuffling, etc, that is very heavy use, I had not completely worn out the soles. Each year I just bought a new pair with the boot allowance and kept the old boots.PLACE OF PURCHASEI bought mine from the shoe truck and usually had to put my name on a waiting list since the truck store was always out of stock because of the demand! My first pair was only $110 in 1996, my last pair purchased was about $130 in 2011.EXTRA LONG TERM USE : See my pictures (Pictures on Michelin Sledge High page)You'll definitely get your $ worth. In 2013, I still have not worn out a pair. I still own and use 4 pair of my old boots for other work and personal use, sometimes even hiking. I gave 2 pair out of 6 away just because I had so many usable pairs left over.The leather is good and lasts too. I have one boot which got a 1/2" cut in the side by a razor Sharp piece of steel when I stepped against it. No boot can withstand that. I shoe gooed the hole just fine. Shoe Goo is awesome!Tarsal Guard: The tarsal guard leather will eventually crack from heavy, long term use a little bit on the sides by the stitching on the toe because how it is mounted to the shoe, but only maybe after 1+ yrs of use and in no way affects the safety or functionality of the boot. Compare that length of time with any other similar type of boot where the entire guard tears off in like 6 months. After a few years use, continued cracking on the sides and the tarsal guard leather stitching split apart, I decided to completely cut off the tarsal guard on top of the toe like any other boot. I shoe gooed the newly cut toe leather edge down and they look like they came that way and still have that 2nd layer of toe protection. See my pictures (Pictures on Michelin Sledge High page)LACES: The shoe lace eyelets on the tarsal guard will wear out in 6 months and will cut through heavy laces like every 2 weeks. Most people at work were cheap and used company wire ties to hold the tarsal guard to the laces on the boot, which works. I found a special rope for a shoe lace that lasts 1+ years even with the sharply worn eyelets. If these break, they can even be melted together and keep going. Best laces ever!OTHER STYLE MICHELINS: I bought one pair of the internal tarsal guard Michelin Exalto. They are very stiff and took at least 2+ months to break in just a little, they squeak or sort make a quack sound when I walk and after a year they are not near as comfortable as the Sledge was even brand new. I don't remeber the Sledge model squeaking, but it usually does not matter when you work in noisy environments so I don't feel its an issue. One reviewer said it's the inner sole because it has a plastic base and you could just replace the sole if it bothers you. Still worth buying the best boot ever!
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By Timothy Tichenor
I have owed this work boot for little over two years now and its still going strong. The first year was worn mostly out doors in a farm supply type work environment. Walking in and around chemicals like potash, urea to name a few. I've done lots of climbing, lots of walking on gravel as well as concrete. The second year i've had these i've done lots of walking on concrete 8 hours a day nearly 7 days a week. These boots are still holding up well and in good condition. I recently did buy insoles for them and feels like a brand new boot again.
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