Spec me some work boots

wannabedamned · 17 Jun 2011 at 18:08

I need some steel toe cap boots for my new job. The boots I have are so damn uncomfortable, and I'm wearing thick socks. But they only cost me £20 from a warehouse years back.

After some new ones please, I'll be doing a lot of walking in these boots, So comfort is very important. Rigger boots are banned from the site I'm on.

Any recommendations?

Brian8bit · 17 Jun 2011 at 18:09

UnworthyBean · 17 Jun 2011 at 18:49

Brian8bit said:
DMs.

+1. Give them a few days to break in and they'll last you forever.

Lummox · 17 Jun 2011 at 19:01

DM's - i used to wear them to work every day 12 ish hrs/day, lovely and comfy once they are worn in (soften the seam up the back by hitting it with a hammer!).

wannabedamned · 17 Jun 2011 at 19:25

Dm's it is. Just been having a look at the air wairs. And they look fine!

Morgoth · 17 Jun 2011 at 19:30

Why are riggers banned?

Biohazard · 17 Jun 2011 at 19:31

High heels

Sone · 17 Jun 2011 at 19:39

Morgoth said:
Why are riggers banned?

I know they are banned on all NG sites after an accident

Brian8bit · 17 Jun 2011 at 19:43

Morgoth said:
Why are riggers banned?

Lack of ankle support that you get with lace up boots. Many places I've worked don't allow them and in other places where the company provides safety gear they usually provide you with an 8 eyelet lace up boot or safety wellies (which I got when I worked with concrete everyday).

Sone · 17 Jun 2011 at 19:49

Brian8bit said:
Lack of ankle support that you get with lace up boots. Many places I've worked don't allow them and in other places where the company provides safety gear they usually provide you with an 8 eyelet lace up boot or safety wellies (which I got when I worked with concrete everyday).

can wear shoes on ng sites just not riggers, wierd i know

ash_scotland88 · 17 Jun 2011 at 19:53

http://www.engelbert-strauss.co.uk/

britain · 17 Jun 2011 at 19:53

DM's for me. Worn 5/6 days a week and still last nearly two years.

Lakeland · 17 Jun 2011 at 19:54

I can very much recommend these totector boots. They're that comfy I wear them outside of work and for going round town.

http://www.totectors.net/houston-elastic-side-boot-0

Agent_Smith357 · 17 Jun 2011 at 20:31

I'm a big fan of CAT boots but they can be a bit pricey. Whatever you do buy give them plently of time to soften up.

j.col · 17 Jun 2011 at 20:54

Agent_Smith357 said:
I'm a big fan of CAT boots but they can be a bit pricey. Whatever you do buy give them plently of time to soften up.

you get what you pay for

my most recent safety boots (i go through 2 pairs a year) i bought in Sports Direct, they are made by Karimoor, the hiking boot maker, so are really comfy.
also they are only £24.99

Schizo · 17 Jun 2011 at 20:57

had my dm's for 6 years now,amazingly comfy and well worth the extra ££££.

make sure you look after them though,clean them regularly with a good shoe polish.

j.col · 17 Jun 2011 at 20:58

schizo said:
had my dm's for 6 years now,amazingly comfy and well worth the extra ££££.

make sure you look after them though,clean them regularly with a good shoe polish.

lol, i work on building sites, after the first day they will be scuffed and often caked in mud, so polish is something i dont use often

wannabedamned · 17 Jun 2011 at 21:16

I have to look presentable, Black trousers, Shirt, and workboots. Weird combination I know, but its a university campus.

I will be looking after mine, I'll have to go asfar as to get rid of the yellow trim around the DMs though. Sharpie pen will do the job lol

j.col · 17 Jun 2011 at 21:17

you can get trainers with a toe cap, maybe worth looking into, if you dont need boots,
you can get them at that s.american river place quite cheap

Brian8bit · 17 Jun 2011 at 21:21

wannabedamned said:
I have to look presentable, Black trousers, Shirt, and workboots. Weird combination I know, but its a university campus.

I will be looking after mine, I'll have to go asfar as to get rid of the yellow trim around the DMs though. Sharpie pen will do the job lol

You can get DMs with black soles and stitching. Icon 7 eye steel toe. Even with the yellow stitching though I think DMs still look smart with a suit/smart work wear. Even had people comment "oh, DMs, I haven't seen those in years".

Edit: Forgot the Docs link: http://www.drmartens.com/ProductDetail.asp?PID=12311001