Workshop boots

[mrpercysnodgrass]

Just gone back to Dr. Martins after many years. I had a pair of Dewalts which were comfortable but only lasted a year!!
https://www.screwfix.com/p/dr-martens-batten-safety-boots-black-size-10/175jj

 

[TRITON]

That surprises me. I've a pair of dewalts currently in the cupboard and ive had them 6 years......

Only joking they dont fit well and ive worn them twice.

 

[Bristol_Rob]

Crocs

 

[eribaMotters]

At last, somebody else who throws caution to the wind. Crocs are the most comfortable thing to wear on a cold concrete floor or on a hot summers day, but you must get the genuine ones and not the cheapo copies.

Colin

 

[Garno]

I wear slippers

 

[Inspector]

I wear slippers

Oh I got you beat. Not that there is a race or anything. Barefoot!!!

 

[Brill88]

Birkenstock Boston clogs for me, but I operate on the fringes of normality and your mileage may vary.

Ha funny enough been looking at a pair missis said on holiday no work boots lol

 

[Blackswanwood]

I’m not criticising anyone’s choice of what they wear on their feet in their own workshop and am sure everyone has enough common sense to do their own risk assessment but the mention of crocs and slippers me wince.

The bulk of my career has been spent working in insurance and having seen a fair few employers liability claims involving feet I am a fan of something with a steel or composite toecap and sole insert. I have a pair of Scruffs dealer boots and Scruffs safety trainers which I find comfortable.

 

[mr edd]

I really like v12 boots,

I struggle with boots like timberlands that have a narrow steel toecap.

My v12's get 7 days a week use all day, cant fault them really.

Cheers

Ed

 

[Amateur]

My wife though I looked quite cute as I tried on a pair of pink ballet shoes with a matching tutu. The outfit looked stunning as I walked around in the shop with a plank of dark English oak under my arm.
Really set it off.

In the end I went for a pair of steel toes black boots matched with a pair of wranglers
Did I make the right decision? Only time will tell.

 

[AlanY]

Just gone back to Dr. Martins after many years. I had a pair of Dewalts which were comfortable but only lasted a year!!
https://www.screwfix.com/p/dr-martens-batten-safety-boots-black-size-10/175jj

These are the ones I have. First time I wore them I took the dog for a couple of miles walk and, by the time we got home, the right boot had shredded the back of my heel. I could hardly walk. Took weeks to heal properly and those boots will not be worn again. I have gone back to wearing Clarks boots for 'normal' wear or Vibram for workshop and walking the dog across the fields.

 

[William2020]

I have a pair of leather Magnum boots that I find very comfortable to use in the workshop (concrete floor). They're the lace up version, but they've got a full range with toe caps and side zips, etc. . I've had them over 15 years and they're still going strong with nothing much more than a bit of kiwi polish every now and then...

 

[Superduner]

For me, safety Crocs or safety flip flops. You can tell by the missing nails on my toes

 

[D_W]

still blown away that you have costco in the UK.

I'm guessing that the quantities are smaller there? I thought that bulk shopping was a uniquely american over-doing it thing. Where I sit now, I see across my finished storage area, there's a fresh new 45 roll pack of toilet paper ready to be stowed, and another package with something like 15 or 18 rolls of paper towels.

 

[gregmcateer]

still blown away that you have costco in the UK.

I'm guessing that the quantities are smaller there? I thought that bulk shopping was a uniquely american over-doing it thing. Where I sit now, I see across my finished storage area, there's a fresh new 45 roll pack of toilet paper ready to be stowed, and another package with something like 15 or 18 rolls of paper towels.

Cash and carry stores are quite popular - cost co, makro and so on. Trouble is, they add vat at the till, so hard to compare prices if you're a maths dullard like me, and now with e.g. Lidl and Aldi, stubs carefully price compared, and it's not worth driving to c and c, and sometimes even more expensive than them. Strange

 

[Doug71]

I wouldn't be without my steel toe caps. If anyone is after some really lightweight safety trainers that are almost comparable to slippers they should try these. Initially I bought them for wearing in customers houses as they are really easy to slip on and off but find myself wearing them more and more instead of my boots. Perfect for when the shorts come out

https://www.screwfix.com/p/delta-plus-miami-safety-slip-on-trainers-black-size-10/3916x

 

[D_W]

Cash and carry stores are quite popular - cost co, makro and so on. Trouble is, they add vat at the till, so hard to compare prices if you're a maths dullard like me, and now with e.g. Lidl and Aldi, stubs carefully price compared, and it's not worth driving to c and c, and sometimes even more expensive than them. Strange

Same here - the off mainline stores like aldi generally better the bulk buy stores for certain things because the bulk buy stores are still selling branded items. In the US, they sell the branded items at a low margin, but sometimes the brand is strong and the maker can get more for it. Sam's, for example (that's our local here, costco is a longer drive for now), won't necessarily save us a ton of money, but it's kind of thought free and convenient, and pre-covid, they had a program to let you get in 7am when it's supposed to be only businesses. You pay $55 extra and get 2% rebate each year on purchases, which ends up being more than $55. And avoid all of the looky-loo buyers and old ladies who slather on the perfume and go out saturday at 2pm because they could go on a tuesday, but they want a crowd if they're going to dress up. Trip through (if you know where you're going) on 7am saturday, and you can blow $400 in 15 minutes. It'll take an hour on saturday afternoon.

 

[Brill88]

These are the ones I have. First time I wore them I took the dog for a couple of miles walk and, by the time we got home, the right boot had shredded the back of my heel. I could hardly walk. Took weeks to heal properly and those boots will not be worn again. I have gone back to wearing Clarks boots for 'normal' wear or Vibram for workshop and walking the dog across the fields.

See I’ve got wide feet and can’t wear steel toes or composite just rub too much

 

[Brill88]

Same here - the off mainline stores like aldi generally better the bulk buy stores for certain things because the bulk buy stores are still selling branded items. In the US, they sell the branded items at a low margin, but sometimes the brand is strong and the maker can get more for it. Sam's, for example (that's our local here, costco is a longer drive for now), won't necessarily save us a ton of money, but it's kind of thought free and convenient, and pre-covid, they had a program to let you get in 7am when it's supposed to be only businesses. You pay $55 extra and get 2% rebate each year on purchases, which ends up being more than $55. And avoid all of the looky-loo buyers and old ladies who slather on the perfume and go out saturday at 2pm because they could go on a tuesday, but they want a crowd if they're going to dress up. Trip through (if you know where you're going) on 7am saturday, and you can blow $400 in 15 minutes. It'll take an hour on saturday afternoon.

Personally anywhere that sells alcohol and power tools in the same place is ok with me

 

[Inspector]

See I’ve got wide feet and can’t wear steel toes or composite just rub too much

In some of the more populated areas we have Boot Trucks that come to the plant door once a month. They have dozens of kinds, both men's and women's and some kinds come in regular, narrow, wide and extra wide so Flintstone types like you can get a good fit. You must have similar specialists if not mobile at least brick and mortar stores.

Pete