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Astorflex sits in the same price range as Red Wing, but it’s easier to get them on sale. Super comfortable shoes, they break in with just a few wears, they don’t use any chemical material, no celastic toe cap and heel stiffeners, even the sole rubber and the glue they use are natural. Italian leather, so good quality, usually unlined, and they also offer a lot of suede and roughout options. They’re light and don’t come with GYW, they’re essentially a Blake Welt construction, but the midsole is quite thick and they’re equipped with heel nails and steel shanks, so nice arch support as well. Look for their boot models with the word “rubber” attached, otherwise you’ll get a shitty crepe sole.