Laces VS Pull-on Boots?

[johnyb59]

Pull on, Ariat for the last 7 years

 

[nate77]

Pull-ons feel odd at first, but once you get used to them, it's like walking around in house slippers all the time. Comfortable, and convenient.

 

[johntheplinker]

Lace ups. For my work I need as much ankle support as I can get, plus if I'm crawling around in a bunch of dirt and crud it helps keep the debris out.

 

[VERT]

Classic RedWing lace ups. Same as my dad wears. buy a new pair every two years

 

[CountryBoy19]

IMHO, the only place for a pair of pull-ons is as a supplement to your lace-ups (if you do any real outdoors work). As stated, ankle support is crucial in many tasks required of boots, pull-ons don't have ankle support.

Yet, there are times when the pull-ons would be a great convenience item.

Therefore, I believe that if you must have pull-ons, it should only be after you have a good pair of lace-ups.

For me, I don't see much benefit to having the convenience of the pull-ons, but for others I could see it. I have been wearing lace-up Redwings for about 20 years now. I'm only on my 3rd pair (just got them). I've had a few previous pairs re-soled a couple times, but the boot itself just keeps going...

 

[MPD742]

I go for laces with a zipper and love them.

 

[PeaShooter]

I have pull on wellingtons for working around the house and out in the yard. I have lace up Timberland Pro's for working on and around machines in plants.

 

[BogWalker]

Lace up. Doctor Martins to be specific. Got a weak ankle due to an old injury so I need the support. Same pair three years and still going strong.

 

[gunsisgood]

Justin pull-on,
hands down

 

[Tyler-The-Piker]

Laces OUT, Dan!

 

[red_zr24x4]

Lace up for me, better ankle support, I do underground utility work so they help keep dirt and crud out.
Rocky, Wolverine's,Carolina's all have been good to me.

 

[Ruffnek]

I wore pull on cowboy boots all through high school. I loved them. Then I was diagnosed with fallen arches and they gave me custom orthotics which don't do well in boots loose enough to slip in and out of. I bought a pair of Bates side zip boots and loved them. They wore out and now I have a pair of Wolverine lace-ups. The side zips are great and fast on and off while still offering ankle support. I like these Wolverines but I may go back to side zips when I make my next annual boot purchase in April.

 

[Bennettjh]

Laces for any type of work or when I'm on the motorcycle. Cowboy boots for church and what not.

 

[9mmfan]

Lace up boots here. I also need the Ankle support. One broken ankle attests to that.