Spec me some Steel Toe capped boots/trainers.

JoeF1

JoeF1

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Hey guys.

Looking to buy some new steel toe caps for work. I wear trousers although the boots they gave me are horrible and are ripping my toes to bits.

Looking to buy some which i can either wear all day, or some trainers i can put in my bag.

Have to be comfy and size 12. Struggling for the size mostly.

Thanks.
 
Just a brain dump from me:

Cats for boots IMO. They take a bit of breaking in but they are comfortable and probably some of the toughest out there.

Asics do some steelies that look just like proper trainers but I've never been able to find a pair to try on.

Think about whether you need steel soles as well. If you don't need them they make the boot a lot heavier, bigger, more stiff and less comfortable.

I used to like the old Doc Martens with the rounded toecap. They were always my boot of choice until they changed the shape to conform with new regulations. They were simply a Doc Marten boot with a steel toe, so were nice and flexible, not too heavy and quite comfortable. The closest I've found is the CAT boots.
 
i have a cheap pair from makro, cost £15, my first pair lasted me 7 years of every day use in the kitchen and still had loads of grip on the base! They are comfortable for all day use too.
 
With Safety Boots, I've found the best way is to go to a hardware store and try some on. Due to my job, I'm always wearing them, so they have to be comfortable and hard-wearing.
 
do yourself a favour and buy the most expensive pair you can afford. The quality difference is huge, my last pair we doc martins which cost $140 they were fantastic but the grip on the dry powdery floor when moving 1 ton tanks wasn't too good, but the grip on a wet floor was amazing.

I bought a pair a keen Tacoma ( dont know if you can get them in the UK ) for $150 and they are fantastic boots, neither these or the doc martins needed breaking in.

edit: yes they do sell in the UK..

http://www.keenfootwear.com/us/en/wall/shoes/men/industrial

Bah no steelies..
 
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doofski said:
do yourself a favour and buy the most expensive pair you can afford. The quality difference is huge, my last pair we doc martins which cost $140 they were fantastic but the grip on the dry powdery floor when moving 1 ton tanks wasn't too good, but the grip on a wet floor was amazing.

I bought a pair a keen Tacoma ( dont know if you can get them in the UK ) for $150 and they are fantastic boots, neither these or the doc martins needed breaking in.

edit: yes they do sell in the UK..

http://www.keenfootwear.com/us/en/wall/shoes/men/industrial

Bah no steelies..
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Usually this is true with safety boots, but I've got the same ones I bought about three years ago. They cost about £30 and they've been perfect :p They're falling apart now though, but still very comfortable :p
 
Cats are quite expensive, but they provide really good protection and support while also comfort. Just don't let some stupid girl poke at them with a screwdriver, it significantly reduces their life.
 
Best ones I've found without spending a LOT of money are amblers steel - most other cheaper makes will start falling apart very quickly and/or aren't comfortable at all for long days of physical work. From my experience you have to spend the best part of £200 to beat them. (I'd agree with the comment about buying the most expensive pair you can afford tho - amblers seem to be the only exception to that rule I've found so far).

Currently using Mens Amblers Steel FS56 Warmlined for winter work.
 
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kwerk said:
I have timberland pros (not these gaytarded looking ones though) and they are pretty good. The soles aren't as grippy as I'd like though but I think it's because of the chemical resistant rubber they use.
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LOL kwerk! You know you want a pair!

(Never thought I would agree with a kwerk comment but they are a bit "gaytarded" as you put it)

Timberland Pros then DeWalt are big sellers.
 
Ooh, I'm following this thread with interest too. As a Quantity Surveyor, I only ever go out onto site when it is nice, warm and dry, but even so I want to keep my feet safe and warm for the rare occasion that I do need to go out! And my current pair I was sold for dirt cheap by my University, meaning they aren't very nice at all.
 
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