Clogs In The Workshop.

[niall Y]

Went out to the workshop today after an absence of a few days. And the first thing I did was light the stove, The air warmed up nicely, but the concrete floor was freezing,, especially through my Crocks

My old workshop in Kent, converted from a cowshed, was extremely cold during the winter months. And, one of the things that made it bearable, walking on the cold concrete floor, was wearing clogs.

i still have the same pair, poked at the back of one of the cupboards in the workshop, so I put them on. And it certainly cured the problem. They add a certain, purposeful, clonking sound to ones steps, as well. Which was quite reassuring after all these years.

It reminded me, of the owner of our local fish shop, from when I was a kid. He would clomp around all day by the wet fish counter, his feet well away from the water and mess whilst he prepared the fish.

 

[Cabinetman]

Slide your foot in or all encasing clogs? Many years ago I wore a slip in pair, surprisingly comfortable just standing on wood and yes they would insulate you from the frozen concrete well. Don’t remember wearing them in the workshop though.

 

[niall Y]

Slide your foot in or all encasing clogs? Many years ago I wore a slip in pair, surprisingly comfortable just standing on wood and yes they would insulate you from the frozen concrete well. Don’t remember wearing them in the workshop though.

Proper shoe clogs. no metal bits to the bottom, though - only rubber, They were great in my old workshop, which I couldn't keep warm, no matter how much I tried.
I've ventured down to the present workshop today and it is still warm from yesterday, so the floor would have heated up nicely and I shouldn't have to go clomping around today - unless of course I feel the urge.

 

[flying haggis]

And clogs are classed as safety shoes as well!