Boots! recomendations

[Dan Steely]

Hi All,

For the last 4 years I've been wearing Dr Martens steel capped boots that have been really comfortable but now need replacement.
I’ve attached a picture of the label. The boots were supplied by ToolStation.

I’ve searched high and low but can’t find the exact replacements anywhere.

I’ve contacted DM who told me they no longer make safety boots.

To be honest I don’t need steel caps but I do want comfortable boots.

One of the good features of my old DM’s is that you can lace them up quickly as the top two holes are actually pegs that you loop the laces round.

I was in Screwfix recently and on impulse bought a pair of DeWalt Corinth boots (572RL) which looked great but I could only wear them for 2 hours as the buggers hurt the arches of both feet.

So can anyone suggest some really comfortable boots? Within reason price is not a factor.

 

[Inspector]

My favourite work boots are Blundstone, from Australia. I like that they are not laced (they do make ones that lace up too) and you can get them without steel toes if you don't need them anymore. When I was working I put felt insoles in them and stood on concrete all day long without ever having sore feet.

Pete

 

[paulrbarnard]

Alas DcMartins gave becomes a fashion brand now. Terrible quality and comfort gone out the window.

 

[Doug71]

I've had a few pairs of these and like them a lot. They are quite lightweight so maybe not the best thing if you are on rough muddy sites all day but work well for me.

https://www.scruffs.com/scruffs-switchback-3-6855.html

 

[robgul]

I've been wearing the basic Site steel toecap boots from Screwfix* - they have the hooks at the top for quick lacing. Very comfortable - I have a "rough" pair in yellow for working plus two other pairs (with the labels taken off the tongues) - I have an issue with my left foot/ankle being slightly collapsed so wear boots with some bespoke inserts - a black pair and a smart yellow pair for day-to-day wear as the mood and occasion demands. I did try some Timberlands but they were just too heavy and tall.

I wore my smart yellow Site boots on a holiday that involved 6 flights - much taking off and putting back on for the metal detector gates!

* I think all 3 pairs were just £19.99 each

 

[donie]

Sixton, I have a pair few months now, seems durable time will tell but they're definitely very comfortable. I wore them for half days for a week to break them in then I could wear them all day after that no probs

 

[Co1]

Just gone back to a pair of Redwing work boots and the basis that also couldn’t get the dr martens I had just worn out. Not cheap, but I got 10 years out of my last pair of redwings so I’m happy to pay for quality.

So far so good, they do take a bit of wearing in, a week or so of wearing 8 hrs a day didn’t result in any blisters and they are a fair bit more supple now.

Col

 

[Chief Sawdust Maker]

I have worn Cofra gore tex for around the last 15 years. https://safetybootsuk.co.uk/cofra-newjackson?search=cofra gore tex
I have had around 6 pairs of these and tend to get about 3 years from them
I always run with 2 pairs as its good to let the boots breath for a day and dry out if they have got damp, a lot of my week used to be on site now i am more workshop based and I predict they will now last longer, we used to do silly long shifts in the past and I have had many days with my feet in them for 18 hours.
Yes the are not the cheapest by any means but they work for me.
My wife wears scruffs https://www.screwfix.com/p/scruffs-...-SXjjSkR0sIVFZupswYaAqzzEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds
When she does craft markets and food festivals and says they are more comfy than trainers, they also look fairly smart with jeans which is important to her
If the boots cover your ankle and have toe caps then they are usually VAT free
Also don't skimp on socks a good percentage or cotton or wool depending on your needs will make your feet a lot more comfortable
The best boots I have ever worn were these https://forestparkgarden.com/produc...ReMrj3KJ4gODDko199toSuOMsQ73y54YQX1WEtk&gQT=1
Extremely expensive but were needed for chainsaw protection., only downside was very stiff in the ankle if i ever changed rolls where i was only stood upright all day or walking on site I would buy another pair tomorrow
My family were cobblers and shoe makers up to the 1980's and a lot of knowledge was passed down with regards to good and bad shoes and boots, I have shoes (smart oxfords and brogues) that are 30years old its all down to the leather and the polish you use.

Apologies have most likely bored everyone to death.

 

[Stigmorgan]

I've been wearing DeWalt Phoenix for the past few years, I find them pretty comfy although a touch warm in the summer, last pair I got were about £50 from screwfix, paid for by work although I had to fight for them, the boss thinks I shouldn't spend more than £20 but most boots that cheap are badly fitting, hurt my feet and never last a year.

 

[Ollie78]

Lowa boots are just excellent. I have the Lowa mountain gtx boots, needed wearing in but now perfect.
If you want good boot advice ask someone in the army, they really need good boots, thats how I discovered the Lowa`s.
Altberg were also recomended.

 

[RonnieI]

V12. Like comfy slippers and lightweight because they've got a composite toe cap. On my 3rd set.

 

[jonw1664]

Engelbert Strauss (look online) make really comfortable safety boots with goretex, but best of all they don’t have normal laces they have boa lacing, it’s like a dial that you twist to tighten and allows you to do them up to perfect tightness in no time at all and can release even faster by lifting the dial. They have been in wide use in cycling for years but have now started to be used in other sports and work boots - I’m a confirmed convert! Not cheap but I think worth it

 

[squib]

Redbacks ,last for years and are really comfy. Not laced but very light and waterproof. Buy them at farm stores etc.

 

[Bob101]

+1 for V12. I'm on my 4th pair of these
https://v12footwear.com/collections...r-hro-waterproof-hiker?variant=39402544922818

Bit pricey but they do cheaper versions as well. Made by a footwear company rather than just a tool brand.

 

[Qwercus]

Hi All,

For the last 4 years I've been wearing Dr Martens steel capped boots that have been really comfortable but now need replacement.
I’ve attached a picture of the label. The boots were supplied by ToolStation.

I’ve searched high and low but can’t find the exact replacements anywhere.

I’ve contacted DM who told me they no longer make safety boots.

To be honest I don’t need steel caps but I do want comfortable boots.

One of the good features of my old DM’s is that you can lace them up quickly as the top two holes are actually pegs that you loop the laces round.

I was in Screwfix recently and on impulse bought a pair of DeWalt Corinth boots (572RL) which looked great but I could only wear them for 2 hours as the buggers hurt the arches of both feet.

So can anyone suggest some really comfortable boots? Within reason price is not a factor.

There is a brand called Magnum who supply most of the footwear to Royal Mail, I believe they also supply Police Forces and Prison Officers etc.
Their boots were made of softish leather which I always found comfortable and easy to break-in.

 

[steadyeddie]

Never been too keen on boots with hooks. I once managed to get the loop of my right (tightly knotted) bootlace caught on the hook of my left boot whilst coming down a stepladder. Almost descended quicker than anticipated.

 

[rocore]

Redbacks ,last for years and are really comfy. Not laced but very light and waterproof. Buy them at farm stores etc.

Redbacks, like blundstone, they are aussie made. I compared Blunds with Redbacks in a shop 4 weeks ago, I left with the Redbacks and ive not worn any other shoes since.

For reference, Ive worn DM's for well over 20 years and was shocked at the new ones, they are utter rubbish.