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Looking at getting a new set of boots as the old ones have worn out…  
 
what are a decent pair of boots that’ll last a long time and are waterproof and oil resistant as I need that for work

I like Redwing. They have a composite safety toe which is a little lighter to wear, are waterproof, oil resistant and they have a steel insert in the sole. I get mine at Virden footwear. I find redwing pretty long lasting.  
Cromer valley store is excellent for quality safety footwear as well.

expensive but worth it. They lasted me 5-6 years working on cement in a garage. Once broken in very comfortable.

Check out redback boots, slip on style like a blundstone but these are actually made in Australia not offshore like blundstones. Great quality boots and unbelievably comfortable. They have steeltoe and waterproof/oil resistant.  
 
If you want a more work boot style, I got a pair of Royer work boots at Livingstone Landscaping, they're Canadian made and very comfortable. I've only had them for 2 months so I can't speak to longevity but so far so good.

i always suggest to buy the best boots you can afford., I spend more time in my boots than in my bed. I find Royer the most comfortable for me but its a personal choice. New System Store is my go to work wear place, Good luck

I have been wearing safety boots for 40 years now. I always had problems finding a pair that were comfortable as my feet are wide. From a discussion on ebarandon about 4 years ago I decided to try the Blundstone boots. I wore out the first pair and am now on my second pair. They are comfortable enough that at the end of the day I have forgot I had them on and wore them home. Any other boot I could not wait to get them off my feet.  
They are a bit expensive, and more than my company will reimburse for, but worth the extra. I found the break-in period to be between very short and none.

anytime i buy boots i get a inexpensive pair and i buy two sets. i usually get 3 years out of them as i have learnt that when you allow them enough time to dry out the stitching and materials dont break down as fast

i cannot say enough good things about these boots. slip resistant, light, comfortable, durable. i mean these boots take a kicking from me at work and last an entire year before the tread starts to break down. expensive, yes but 100% worth the price:  
 
https://www.marks.com/en/dunlop-mens-steel-toe-steel-plate-purofort-and-expander-full-saftey-with-vibram-rubber-boots-blackcharcoal-100865.html?rrec=true#100865%5Bcolor%5D=BLKCHA&100865%5Bwidth%5D=REG

I really like dakotas with quad comfortfrom marks work warehouse also timberland pros you can get a new system store or marks I'm a plumber bu trade all of the carpenter I work with swear my timberlands

The problem with steel toe boots is that they offer no orthopedic support.  
I have tried a few different brands of boots Keen, Timberland, and Caterpillar.  
I have a flat foot (no arch) and steel toe boots are extremely painful.  
Until I found proper insoles  
 
https://xstanceinsoles.com/  
 
I bought one pair 3 years ago and they are still good today.  
And my wife bought a pair for her nursing shoes as well  
Wear my steel toe boots 10-13 hours a day and these insoles are the best