r/Firefighting • u/hungrytaco7 • 3d ago

General Discussion What kind of duty boots are we rocking ?

I got the brunt ohman all black. Love them and I also have the under armour valsetz zip.

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u/ManchestersBurning saltiest junior fireman on this god damn planet 3d ago

Redbacks I love mine

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u/hungrytaco7 3d ago

Till you wear the brunts

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u/Flashy-Donkey-8326 3d ago

Aren’t they almost the exact same ?

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u/hungrytaco7 2d ago

Look the same yes. Idk comfort of brunt’s are unmatched

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u/Flashy-Donkey-8326 2d ago

My redbacks aren’t to comfortable , but my feet are weird

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u/hungrytaco7 2d ago

My feet are picky with footwear as well.

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u/Flashy-Donkey-8326 2d ago

Which toe did you get ? Soft , composite ?

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u/hungrytaco7 2d ago

My department doesn’t require a safety toe. So I got the soft toe. Super comfy

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u/Flashy-Donkey-8326 2d ago

I’ll be moving to the ambulance hopefully next year so maybe I’ll try the soft one too

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u/hungrytaco7 2d ago

I do apologize for that ambulance move

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u/Buckeye2Hoosier 2d ago

And they don’t make 12.5

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u/tyadams15 3d ago

Pro Warrington 3003’s, most comfortable boot I’ve ever worn

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u/isawfireanditwashot career 3d ago

im still pissed Honeywell bought them and gutted the company

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u/SpecialistDrawing877 3d ago

Non-slip sketcher slip ons

https://www.skechers.com/skechers-slip-ins-work-slip-resistant-glide-step-pro/200337_BLK.html?campaigntype=shopping&src=paidmedia&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20889437518&gbraid=0AAAAAD-OiPLeS9XpoDdXCiL-7JryScAz3

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u/hungrytaco7 3d ago

There’s always a sketcher guy

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u/SpecialistDrawing877 2d ago

Knock them all you want. I want to be comfortable and they are plenty adequate for shoe runs. If I need boots, I’ll throw on my bunkers

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u/hungrytaco7 2d ago

I ain’t knocking them. Just giving a little firehouse loving. I’m all for most comfortable option for your feet. You known what the job will throw at ya.

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u/JohnnyBravo011 3d ago

I have similiar ones but Sketchers all the way. Who wears boots??

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u/hungrytaco7 2d ago

I prefer the support from boots. I would wear sneakers. Hence the UA valsetz. Closest thing too

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u/Matt_TereoTraining 3d ago

Haix Airpower XR1

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u/KeenJAH Ladder/EMT 3d ago

this is what we get issued too

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u/hungrytaco7 3d ago

We get a voucher and can get any pair we want and the city covers a certain amount.

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u/Eikgander 3d ago

+1 for Haix Airpower XR1 Pros.... it's like walking on soft soft kittens.

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u/Matt_TereoTraining 3d ago

Is this a comparison from experience?

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u/Eikgander 3d ago

🤣....

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u/imbrickedup_ 3d ago

I bought the XR2s with my uniform allowance and then the department decided to issue everyone XR1s for free lol

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u/The_Piloteer Part-time Pete/Weekend Warrior 3d ago

Danner Scorch side-zip

10/10 would rock them 24/7 if I lost the single shred of shame I have left

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u/Figgler 3d ago

I’ll probably buy a pair of these soon. I had a great pair of Danners a while back that the zipper broke on and I’ve been cheaping out since then.

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u/Chefpatrick871 Volunteer Probie 3d ago

I got a pair of Puma composite toe side zip boots and absolutely love them. Very comfortable and slip off quick when needed.

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u/Patrollingthemojave0 NY FF2/EMT-B 3d ago

Danner tachyon

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u/leepnleprican 3d ago

Rock rooster belkans

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u/chuckfinley79 27 looooooooooooooong years 3d ago

Hey Dudes and Crocs

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u/chindo 3d ago

Red Wing Tradesman Side-zips

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u/McKynnen 3d ago

5.11 A.T.A.C, wonderful boot

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u/OhDonPianoooo 2d ago

Dan Post Blayde. Slide on and off quick ad a Redback and zero comfort issues.

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u/SoylentJeremy 2d ago

Danners, every time. Just got my latest pair this morning.

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u/mojored007 2d ago

What ever slip on’s they approved

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u/Background_Board462 1d ago

I’m loving my Brunt Ohman all black duty boots feel super solid on long shifts! I also keep my Under Armour Valsetz Zip handy for when I want something lighter and easier to move in.

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u/hungrytaco7 1d ago

Bro. They’re awesome

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u/FillaBustaRhyme 2d ago

Bates, had em since academy. Missing a zipper on one but let’s be honest they’re never zipped to begin with.

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u/mojored007 2d ago

All seriousness..take care of your feet..25 years they are hurting

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u/hungrytaco7 2d ago

Exactly. Wear what ya want.

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u/KGBspy Career FF/Lt and adult babysitter. 2d ago

7” paratroop side zip. A left over habit from my time in the USAF is I like shining them.

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u/IslandStrawhatMan 2d ago

My HAIX XR1 pros have been on my feet for all of the times I’ve experienced joy, happiness, fear, sadness, doom, and many other experiences/emotions while on the job. Got the job done in 100 degree heat, the pouring rain, the multiple ft of snow, ice covered driveways. They have experienced biological warfare from patients, they have shared many first time experiences while on my feet. I hope my boots love me, because I sure love them, and I hope anyone that reads this and considers buying them loves them as well.

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u/twasthenightwatchman 3d ago

Not this again

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u/hungrytaco7 3d ago

Bahahah gotta stir the pot

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u/Typical-Efficiency31 3d ago

We rocking the boots issued to us like adults.

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u/hungrytaco7 3d ago

Aw good job bro, way to be an adult