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14/15? Rubber has decent grip.
https://www.funidelia.co.uk/clowns-...DOM8PgFB6wnvhcZvib-UFs1TmmUBppwRoCnYkQAvD_BwE
https://www.funidelia.co.uk/clowns-...DOM8PgFB6wnvhcZvib-UFs1TmmUBppwRoCnYkQAvD_BwE
Spek meh: Office shoes with decent grip on frost/ice
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Yes. They usually go by the title of Gurkha.
I would to have smaller than size 12 feet. Its a pain trying to find shoes that fit.
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Something ni your size:
https://www.bigsize.co.uk/contents/en-uk/d40.html
https://www.bigsize.co.uk/contents/en-uk/d40.html
Back in the day there wasnt much, had to stock pile basketball trainers from the Nike shop every time we went to the states (for both me and my brother), but last 10 years or so some high street places stock up to 14 which was good.
You just took me back to school where my friends would stand on my feet and make honking noises... kids hey haha
Dr Martens aren't professional looking enough I domt think. Dainite soles are an interesting read, although would it be similar to the vibram sole? Will do some research.
Oooooo, I could definitely get away with this style of boot - thanks, I'll have a look around. Ignored boots originally as didn't know they did smart pairs.
Did you mean Permagrip? I found that in Google but couldn't find it on their site. Will be stopping by one to ask anyway. Cheers
Those are very... special
Oh, I didnt know something like this existed. Interesting approach! Thank you
Edit: not half bad actually, could even wear my christian louboutin without worrying. Nice one
Edit2: bah, don't go tp my size, could maybe try to stretch them
I belive some larger shoe specialists make similar, see my second link above.
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Thank you, although I'm swaying towards boots like your first link
Ooooof! The pain when 100kg is applied through spikes into unsuspecting ladies feet on a cramped train
Plenty of traditional shoe makers will do smart-ish boots... for an example of a style that might be more acceptable in the office try: "Chelsea Boots" - just make sure you get a rubber sole (ideally with some ridges/discrete pattern) rather than leather on them if you're worried about slipping.
I don't see why you couldn't get a decent pair of shoes that don't slip though, generally smart shoes for a more formal office would have leather soles (and these are obviously slippy) but you could just make sure you go to a proper shoe maker and get a smart pair with rubber soles... ideally with some grip/pattern. I mean you could go for the full on "commando" style soles even (where there is a thick sole with very obvious grip/pattern) - that would probably look pretty silly on say a pair of Oxford style shoes but could work with some Derbys.
Depending on your budget check out the likes of Cheaney, Church's, Crockett & Jones etc.. (Northampton shoe makers - the traditional ones are all based there), at the lower end Loake is quite popular - they have some lines made in Northampton and some made in India.
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One of the most absurd cases of gatekeeping I’ve seen on this forum for ages, congrats. Also congrats on your big feet
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What on earth is "gatekeeping"? 
Thanks dowie, will digest and research. Perhaps custom/tailored is a better approach as they would also fit much nicer.
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I'm a size 14 and I have a pair of Chelsea boots that are super on the ice.
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https://www.marksandspencer.com/leather-trisole-brogue-shoes/p/clp60117547
I wear these. Rubber sole is:
1) very grippy
2) doesn't squeak when walking which is another issue I have with some shoes on office floor
3) hard wearing, important for me because when driving I seem to wear the back of the heel very quickly by pivoting between the brake and accelarator pedals.
I wear these. Rubber sole is:
1) very grippy
2) doesn't squeak when walking which is another issue I have with some shoes on office floor
3) hard wearing, important for me because when driving I seem to wear the back of the heel very quickly by pivoting between the brake and accelarator pedals.
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Crampons like what your wear for rock climbing sure, especially if your some kind of special person that doesn't remove them.
The ones I linked are a couple of quid, on a rubber band and slip on and off in seconds and are designed for this purpose.
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I've recently got a pair of these for the office https://www.elnaturalista.com/en/man-ankle-boots-turtle-pleasant-leather-brown-5083.html
good all round
good all round