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Old 11-05-2009, 11:29 AM   #1
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Work Boots - Steel Toe Caps

That time has come again for me to get some new steel toe caps, currently have some timberland ones which have been fantastic and lasted a while but im hoping some ppl may be able to recommend something else or perhaps suggestions.

what i have now
http://www.sacksstore.com/images/Car...ackpitboss.gif

On my feet 8 hours of the day, somtimes 12 if i do abit of grabbing. My only issue with boots is they seem to make my skin hard in various parts of my feet. Does anyone know of any comfortable boots/trainer that will perhaps limit this?
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Re: Work Boots - Steel Toe Caps

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That time has come again for me to get some new steel toe caps, currently have some timberland ones which have been fantastic and lasted a while but im hoping some ppl may be able to recommend something else or perhaps suggestions.

what i have now
http://www.sacksstore.com/images/Car...ackpitboss.gif

On my feet 8 hours of the day, somtimes 12 if i do abit of grabbing. My only issue with boots is they seem to make my skin hard in various parts of my feet. Does anyone know of any comfortable boots/trainer that will perhaps limit this?
The hard skin is caused by rubbing and is known as a Callus.
The best ways to avoid these are:
Thick socks or insoles
Use a pummice stone on the developing callus when in the bath or shower
Moisturise
Make sure the shoe is a good fit, narrow toes and higher heels are likely to cause them more

The toecapped boots I have are very soft inside and never give me any problems, they cost twice the price of my old pair but my feet feel great after a full day on site in them which often involves a lot of walking around, they're almost as comfortable as a pair of trainers. I will find out what ones they are when I get home, they're soft and perfectly fitting.
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Old 11-05-2009, 11:45 AM   #3
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Re: Work Boots - Steel Toe Caps

Well i use a stone now and again aswell as one of those ped egg things to get rid of that hard skin but its forever coming back. And yes please let me know what boots u have so i can explore the wider range of what other ppl wear
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Re: Work Boots - Steel Toe Caps

Jalatte/Jalette (sp) workboots are mega popular in the oil business.
We sell loads of them.
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Old 11-05-2009, 11:49 AM   #5
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Get all my PPE from this place:

Arco Website - Browse in category Footwear

They seem to have a good choice.
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Re: Work Boots - Steel Toe Caps

Managed to find the old thread I posted on a while back with the ones I use:
Karrimor Safety Boots Java Black Steel Toe Cap
Price has dropped quite a bit since last year, paid around £65 for them at the time...

For reference the thread:
comfy safety trainers/boots
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Re: Work Boots - Steel Toe Caps

I had a pair of Doc Marten steel toes boots, really comfortable, better than the rubbish the company issued!
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Re: Work Boots - Steel Toe Caps

Converse do some nice military boots. I had a pair myself. They're very comfortable and don't need any breaking in at all and have a zip down the side, so you can get them off and on in a second

I had these, but you'll be able to find ones with steel toe caps

Converse Warrior Side Zip Boot Desert Tan
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Re: Work Boots - Steel Toe Caps

I'm in my boots for 12 hrs a day which can include a 200mile + journey on top of a 9 hr shift

I swear by the Dewalt Apprentice Boot and so do a lot of our engineers who will wear nothing less.
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Old 11-05-2009, 9:57 PM   #10
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Re: Work Boots - Steel Toe Caps

will have a look at those ones guys :-) cheers, shame u cant try them on eh.

Has anyone got any opinions on the "trainer" style safety boots like below style...

Arco Website - Terra Motion Safety Trainer Black from Terra - Product 6J8300
Arco Website - Trojan K04 Trainer Safety Shoe Black from Trojan - Product 6K0400
Arco Website - Trojan K96 Air Bubble Black Trainer Safety Shoe c/w Mid Sole from Trojan Footwear - Product 6K9600

im interested to see or know if these are any comfy or feel any better then boots or lighter etc
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Old 12-05-2009, 12:29 AM   #11
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Re: Work Boots - Steel Toe Caps

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I swear by the Dewalt Apprentice Boot and so do a lot of our engineers who will wear nothing less.
He's right class boots...I'm a plasterer and boots don't last to long as you can imagine being wet a lot of the time. I can go through 2 or 3 pair's a year!
Hard skin isn't my problem, losing toe nail's is thou...lost 2 so far and going to lose a couple more by the looks of thing's and no amount of the Mrs pampering has helped
Can't get away with the water proof boots as they aren't as supple!
Still wouldn't wear steel cap trainer's thou, ye still need some ankle protection as well as toe protection
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Old 12-05-2009, 4:15 AM   #12
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Re: Work Boots - Steel Toe Caps

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Re: Work Boots - Steel Toe Caps

Look out for composite toe caps - the weight saving is significant and makes the boots far more comfortable to wear. My last 2 pairs of safetys have been Jallatte and they're comfortable and seem to last reasonably well.

YC-uk, have you looked at some of the Goretex lined models? They shouldn't affect suppleness, or treated leather of course.
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Old 12-05-2009, 5:17 PM   #14
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Re: Work Boots - Steel Toe Caps

its got to be the Jalatte Rigger boot, bit sore to break in but once you have they are brilliant. i even took mine to t in the park for the rain
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Old 12-05-2009, 10:13 PM   #15
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Re: Work Boots - Steel Toe Caps

well im truly stumped !! no idea what to get lol and whether its boots or trainers

what about dickies?

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Old 17-05-2009, 6:16 AM   #16
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Re: Work Boots - Steel Toe Caps

hi there. new member here. just to say the best work boots i have had are from Red Wing Shoes, i have had them 3 years now and still going strong www.redwing-europe.com.
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