Work/ranch boot recs?

[GeauxLSU]

Okay, I'm tired of wearing out hiking boots. I need some boots for doing work around the property. Waterproof actually is of no concern here but breathability and durability are. Do not want or need steel toe as I've never worn a pair that are even remotely comfortable enough. It gets hot here. And it stays hot for a long time. So again comfort via breathability is key. Above ankle similar to hiking boots is probably ideal. But at this point I'll consider anything. I'd rather not have to take out a mortgage to buy these things but, I'll listen to whatever recs from first-hand experience you have.
TIA

 

[basstracker89]

I started buying Danners back in the 90s and never looked back. they ain't cheap, but they're good

 

[Blue bio balls]

Look at Danners or Redwings

 

[GeauxLSU]

Edit - found it. Guess it doesn't exist anymore. https://www.theoutdoorstrader.com/threads/good-deal-on-lacrosse-and-danner.977627/

Danners and one of their sister companies had a website where they would do clearance sales. But it was direct from Danner's not a third party and not Danner's.com. It has gotten posted a few times here several years ago and now I can't find it. Anybody have a clue?

 

[keith089]

I started buying Danners back in the 90s and never looked back. they ain't cheap, but they're good

buy once cry once. hit up surplus store, they usually have some

 

[keith089]

Okay, I'm tired of wearing out hiking boots. I need some boots for doing work around the property. Waterproof actually is of no concern here but breathability and durability are. Do not want or need steel toe as I've never worn a pair that are even remotely comfortable enough. It gets hot here. And it stays hot for a long time. So again comfort via breathability is key. Above ankle similar to hiking boots is probably ideal. But at this point I'll consider anything. I'd rather not have to take out a mortgage to buy these things but, I'll listen to whatever recs from first-hand experience you have.
TIA

what size do you wear

 

[harrycalahan]

When I mechanic’d 20 years ago, I wore Rocky 8” lace ups. I went through 2-3 pairs over the years. Very comfortable. The most comfortable boot I ever wore was a Justin “Cheyenne” that they discontinued years ago. I wish I had 5 pairs of them on the shelf.

 

[Bypass]

Okay, I'm tired of wearing out hiking boots. I need some boots for doing work around the property. Waterproof actually is of no concern here but breathability and durability are. Do not want or need steel toe as I've never worn a pair that are even remotely comfortable enough. It gets hot here. And it stays hot for a long time. So again comfort via breathability is key. Above ankle similar to hiking boots is probably ideal. But at this point I'll consider anything. I'd rather not have to take out a mortgage to buy these things but, I'll listen to whatever recs from first-hand experience you have.
TIA

Been wearing these for years.

https://www.redwingshoes.com/work/mens/safety-toe/loggermax-02120.html

 

[Bypass]

 

[Bypass]

Good for ladders have a shank in the bottom of the boot not steel toe but fiberglass or something and will keep you from getting electrocuted.