Ariat boots

[Jet_Dreamer]

Who here wears the Ariat 35501 heritage boot? Any problems going through TSA? They say no metal shank, but i believe they use nails in the boot. Any beeps going though security?

 

[LazyLightnin']

Who here wears the Ariat 35501 heritage boot? Any problems going through TSA? They say no metal shank, but i believe they use nails in the boot. Any beeps going though security?

They are security friendly

 

[Stifler's Mom]

Paging Uncle Bunkle.

 

[Trader J]

Mine have never set off security. Great boots. Also Tony Lama makes some that have fiberglass shanks.

 

[Wing86]

Great boots very comfortable and never have set off security. I highly recomend them. Got mine about 6 months ago.

 

[JumpersAway]

Justin also makes an airport friendly roper. I bought mine from Flight Station. They are very comfortable and shine up nice- looks very professional.

 

[Cardinal]

I think just about all Ariats are security friendly, they've standardized on a composite shank. Go for it!

 

[SPDBRD747400]

Is it true that only ex freight guys/gals wear these? Don't they make your feet sweat?

 

[Cardinal]

No, and No.

 

[LazyLightnin']

Plus you can wear whatever socks are clean at the moment. Not just black ones.

 

[skygod75]

Danner Boots

I'd recommend Danner boots. Made in the USA (a rare breed these days). A little pricey but they'll last forever. Might want to verify that they're within your uniform spec. tho.

 

[txpilot1974]

Justin also makes an airport friendly roper. I bought mine from Flight Station. They are very comfortable and shine up nice- looks very professional.

+1

I have owned the Justin 3170s for about two years and they have held up well. They were hell to break in but now they feel like a pair of slippers. Also security safe.

 

[cargoflyr69]

I've worn the Ariat ropers for 6 years now! They never, ever once set off the alarms. The best part is they shine up awesomely. My boots quite often look better than the other guys slipper-loafer looking shoes! You do have to be a little careful while waling on a glycol/snowy ramp as they do lack a little traction

 

[SkywayFO]

Ariat Blackwater's for me. They are great boots with a square toe. So you get a little more room up front for the long days. Still have the flat roper heel. I too have never had. an issue with them going though security

 

[JumpersAway]

I've worn the Ariat ropers for 6 years now! They never, ever once set off the alarms. The best part is they shine up awesomely. My boots quite often look better than the other guys slipper-loafer looking shoes! You do have to be a little careful while waling on a glycol/snowy ramp as they do lack a little traction

Yea, I learned the traction lesson the hard way. I made it about 3/4 of the way around my walk around in Syracuse in the snow. Upon reaching the left rear quarter, my feet went one way, and my torso the other. I found myself lying on my back, face up in the snow. The best part was looking over to my left at the DAL Mad Dog and seeing all the windows with faces plastered up against the lexan, analyzing my lesson in physics. Yes, pride is tasty.............

 

[Smacktard]

Just take one large step thru the detector, one foot at a time, so that each shoe goes thru by itself. Halves the metal going thru, no ding ding! You look like a retard but it beats taking your shoes off.

 

[crj567]

My primary boot criteria:

-Will it fit in General Lee's ass?

-If it needs to be forced, all the better!

 

[LazyLightnin']

My primary boot criteria:

-Will it fit in General Lee's ass?

-If it needs to be forced, all the better!

You're just asking for the attention-slut to reappear, aren't you? It was so nice while he was away.

 

[Metro752]

He's back on other threads.

 

[rustypigeon]

Do the Ariats have replaceable heels? I tend to need new rubber put on the heels at least once a year.

 

[Flyin2low]

Just take one large step thru the detector, one foot at a time, so that each shoe goes thru by itself. Halves the metal going thru, no ding ding! You look like a retard but it beats taking your shoes off.

You can also run through it so quickly that it does not sense you at all :smash:

 

[Cardinal]

Do the Ariats have replaceable heels? I tend to need new rubber put on the heels at least once a year.

I don't know if they're replaceable, but I drag and scuff my soles all day long, and 1.5 years on the heel has worn less than any pair of footwear I've ever used. They look almost new.

 

[Jet_Dreamer]

thanks for all the posts. excellent boot!:beer:

 

[Whataburger]

I wore my Ariats for 875 block hours last year, hundreds of flight hours this year, and hundreds of beer drinking hours. Still feel like a pair of house slippers, except no bunny ears.

 

[Rekks Inbound]

I've worn the Ariat #34770 for the past 6+ years, and swear by them. Comfortable, security friendly, but I do agree about the traction. Otherwise a great uniform boot.

Peace.

Rekks

 

[AMANSWORLD]

Who here wears the Ariat 35501 heritage boot? Any problems going through TSA? They say no metal shank, but i believe they use nails in the boot. Any beeps going though security?

Try Justin Boots much nicer and way more comfy.

 

[ILLINI]

Ariat Blackwater's for me. They are great boots with a square toe. So you get a little more room up front for the long days. Still have the flat roper heel. I too have never had. an issue with them going though security

I have been looking for this boot in a size 12D for several weeks now and can't find them anywhere! Ariat has discontinued this style and they don't have another boot that is similar. I have another set of Ariats and they are awesome. I can only hope that they come out with this style again very soon.

 

[tomcat]

I also have 2 pair of Justins, don't see anything better about them. Can't say I didn't want to when I bought the Ariats 3.5 years ago, but both made in China and the 35501 was more comfortable personally than the comparable Justin. Ariats have never gone off in security (not that you didn't know that by now). I love that I can do my schisse-kicking on my days off and shine 'em up nice and perty for work.

 

[Tristar]

You can also run through it so quickly that it does not sense you at all :smash:

Just make sure you are carrying a bottle of liquid and be sure and scream "Allah Akbar!!!" while doing so. The TSA clowns think that's a hoot. Let me know how it goes for you.

 

[ILLINI]

If anyone is interested, I FINALLY found someone that has the discontinued Ariat Blackwater boots in stock on line and just ordered a pair today. All Ariat boots have composite shanks so they are airport friendly and will not set off the metal detector. They have a square toe and look sharp and are very comfortable. If you are interested, call Ace Tack and Outfitters in Cambridge, MN at 1-800-ACE-4321. I talked to Peggy and she was very helpful. These boots are on sale at 25% off at $119.95 + $14.95 shipping via UPS.

Here's the link if you want to take a look:
http://www.acetack.com/armebl.html