Boots! recomendations

[Stuart Moffat]

I long ago gave up buying any sort of footwear that requires you to tie them to your feet with string. 21’st century… laces?!
Boa fasteners are available on lots of makes of safety boots nowadays, with a wide range of costs. They are simple and a must for me.
Stuart

 

[artie]

Boa fasteners are available on lots of makes of safety boots nowadays, with a wide range of costs. They are simple and a must for me.
Stuart

What's the procedure when the lace eventually breaks?
Is it an easy fix?

 

[RonnieI]

Many thanks for all your contributions on this subject.
I’ve ordered a selection of boots and will report back on my choice and ranking.
After looking at pictures of some of your recommendations, It appears that many different brands, e.g DeWalt, Scruffs, Site, look like they came off adjacent production lines.
Or am I being cynical?
Thanks all.

I'd definitely try the V12s. Made by a proper boot company, comfy, great non slip dole and no hook laces.

 

[Stuart Moffat]

What's the procedure when the lace eventually breaks?
Is it an easy fix?

The “lace” is a steel wire, and in my experience the steel wire outlasts the rest of the boots, and my boots have quite a hard life every day. But we’re the steel wire to snap some how, it probably would be hard to repair.
Stuart

 

[Jake]

You can get spares to repair it. The cord comes with the dial, you just have to relace and presumably attach the free end somewhere in the dial before clicking it back on. BOA claim they are provided free under a lifetime warranty, but I've never had a reason to test it.

 

[gmgmgm]

Boa laces have been used in snowboarding boots for many many years, and they will get tugged/yanked more than any safety boot. Less chance of abrasion/mechanical damage admittedly in that environment.

Any recommendations of non-Engelbert boa boots? Nothing against EB (their clothing is good) but haven't used their boots before.

 

[Doug71]

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.

I've had similar experience with the hooks on boots, not on a stepladder but just walking. Twice I've tripped up as the bow on one boot has got hooked up on the hook of the other. I realised both times it happened when I was wearing shorts, my work trousers normally cover the laces of the boots so it's not a problem when I'm wearing them.

I now always wear some slip on safety trainers when wearing shorts, it's a good thing really, I have skinny legs and big feet so work boots and shorts were never a good look for me!

 

[Jdcs2]

I have always found Scruffs to be comfortable and folding your socks over the top prevents you from providing comedy moments for your colleagues

 

[jonw1664]

You can get spares to repair it. The cord comes with the dial, you just have to relace and presumably attach the free end somewhere in the dial before clicking it back on. BOA claim they are provided free under a lifetime warranty, but I've never had a reason to test it.

I have had to change one on a pair of cycling shoes, understanding what to do took longer than doing it! But after you’ve done it once it’s a 5 minute job, but as mentioned above, a very rare occurrence. Boa we’re absolutely fine about the free replacement

 

[Dan Steely]

I tried the Site dealer boots and lasted 5 hours and had to take them off due to sore feet.
These ones: https://www.screwfix.com/p/site-mudguard-size-9-brown-steel-toe-cap-safety-dealer-boots/3770d

I also tried these Scruffs: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09RPJDFH1
and only lasted 3 hours....

Today i'm trying some Dr Martens and will report back....

 

[gregmcateer]

Folks,
Can I tag on a request for recommendations for hard wearing warm socks - I go through the heels long before the rest of the socks are knackered! Any recommendations greatly appreciated.
TIA
Greg

 

[TRITON]

I've a pair of Dewalt boots, but TBH i hardly wear then due to them being a bit narrow up near the toes so the side of me big toe knuckle presses against the steel, and makes wearing uncomfortable.

I think with hindsight now I should have tried them on late in the day when the foot has 'spread'. So whatever you get make sure late in the day they still fit.

Avoid the slip on rigger boots. Those are great for standing about in, but walking about they are not comfortable in the slightest. In fact, far as im aware they were never designed as a walking boot and are in fact for standing at a bench or machinery