Why spend hundreds of dollars on work boots when you can get them at a discount? Many high-quality work boots go on sale everyday, and with a little research and a lot of patience, you can find them. Here are some tips.

If you have an odd shoe size, you can easily get discount work boots from virtually any store. Many manufacturers and retailers slash the prices of work boots that got left out because of their odd dimensions. Most of them are old stock, but they are generally well-kept and still in their original boxes. Remember not to buy odd-sized work boots of they do not fit you properly, or you may cause injury to your feet. Only buy odd sizes if they fit your properly.

The most-bought work boots are those that come in black or some shades of brown the rest are left unsold, and therefore put in the sale rack. Look through these because you just might find a color you like.

Some retailers have close-out sales and allow you to take home two pairs of work boots for the price of one. Watch out for clearance sales like this, because its your chance to score several pairs without breaking the bank.

Buy in the summer. Retailers do not sell a lot of work boots during the hotter seasons, because people tend to shop for lighter shoes. Expect a lot of markdowns during this time of the year, and be prepared to sort though racks of work boots.

Look for quality. Discount work boots do not necessarily have to be cheaply made or of poor quality. Many shoes go on sale simply because they are overstocks. If you look hard enough, you can get work boots with sure-grip rubber outsoles, waterproof rubber upper, insulation, and even a protective reinforced toe and rubber rand for around $25.