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Workers of the OT, recommend me a pair of steel toe work boots
Posted on 5/20/16 at 2:19 pm
Posted on 5/20/16 at 2:19 pm
I'm making a complete career change from banking to the concrete industry. I need steel toe work boots, but I have no idea what I'm doing. My future boss recommended these because that's what he wears, and he likes that they are water resistant as opposed to lace ups. Any experience with these? Any suggestions for another boot.
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Posted on 5/20/16 at 2:20 pm to boxcarbarney
If you're doing concrete work, DO NOT get laceups. You'll have concrete stuck in the tongue and laces forever.
Posted on 5/20/16 at 2:21 pm to boxcarbarney
Ariat
Posted on 5/20/16 at 2:21 pm to upgrayedd
I won't be doing the actual concrete work. I'll eventually be a bidder for the company. But, I'm going to spend a lot of time on site with the superintendent learning about the business.
Posted on 5/20/16 at 2:22 pm to boxcarbarney
The most comfortable i ever bought was Thorogoods, lasted a while too. Doc Martins are pretty comfortable too.
Posted on 5/20/16 at 2:24 pm to boxcarbarney
I take it you've never worked in steel toe boots?
You can get waterproof lace ups and if you're not going to be around welding I strongly recommend Lace ups over slip ons. I've found laceups to be more comfortable and durable than slip ons. They're no good for welding though, since slag falling on your foot will burn through the laces and really screw your day up.
I've always been a redwing fan but docmartins are supposedly really good. Different people fit different brands better than others. Just get something comfortable.
ETA: very good point about concrete and laces. You need slip ons.
You can get waterproof lace ups and if you're not going to be around welding I strongly recommend Lace ups over slip ons. I've found laceups to be more comfortable and durable than slip ons. They're no good for welding though, since slag falling on your foot will burn through the laces and really screw your day up.
I've always been a redwing fan but docmartins are supposedly really good. Different people fit different brands better than others. Just get something comfortable.
ETA: very good point about concrete and laces. You need slip ons.
This post was edited on 5/20/16 at 2:25 pm
Posted on 5/20/16 at 2:24 pm to boxcarbarney
Really can't go wrong with Danners.
Posted on 5/20/16 at 2:25 pm to DownshiftAndFloorIt
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I take it you've never worked in steel toe boots?
I haven't
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You can get waterproof lace ups
I imagine that the tongue on the laceups is sealed to the side of the boot?
This post was edited on 5/20/16 at 2:28 pm
Posted on 5/20/16 at 2:26 pm to boxcarbarney
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I won't be doing the actual concrete work. I'll eventually be a bidder for the company. But, I'm going to spend a lot of time on site with the superintendent learning about the business.
Ah.
I've always had laceups because I've got narrow feet and I like the extra ankle support. I've had two pairs of Redwing hiking boot style steel toes. Very comfortable, waterproof and fairly light. Love em.
Those DM are really heavy. Also look into aluminum or composite toes.
This post was edited on 5/20/16 at 2:28 pm
Posted on 5/20/16 at 2:27 pm to boxcarbarney
Posted on 5/20/16 at 2:27 pm to boxcarbarney
Georgia Boot Athens Wellington LINK is what I wear and they are comfortable but I have not worn them long enough to tell you about their longevity. I had the same DR. M's that you are showing, but they were slicker than greased owl shite working around the oil and grease that we do. Ariats are a solid choice I have been happy with the couple of pairs of them that I have had. A good insole makes all the difference in the world though.
Posted on 5/20/16 at 2:28 pm to Team Alpha Beast
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Ariat
Doc Martens don't hold up very long. Timberland Pros are solid as well.
This post was edited on 5/20/16 at 2:29 pm
Posted on 5/20/16 at 2:28 pm to boxcarbarney
Redwing is your answer. Stay away from wolverine or Georgia boots
Posted on 5/20/16 at 2:29 pm to Perrydawg
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A good insole makes all the difference in the world though.
Yeah, comfort's important. I'm not going to be "working" in these shoes, so to speak. But they're a requirement.
Posted on 5/20/16 at 2:32 pm to boxcarbarney
A good aftermarket insole would be ideal. Most, if not all, boots are going to have sub par insoles.
Posted on 5/20/16 at 2:32 pm to boxcarbarney
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Yeah, comfort's important. I'm not going to be "working" in these shoes, so to speak. But they're a requirement.
Don't skimp on your work boots. I've never understood why some people spend $40 on a pair of shitty work boots that they wear all day 5 days a week but will spend $150 on Jordans that they wear once every other week.
Posted on 5/20/16 at 2:33 pm to boxcarbarney
If you are like me you will be wearing them everyday even when you are in the office because it is too big of a pain to change boots out when you have to go onsite. Also get the cowboy boot socks if you are going to wear wellingtons or you will be pulling the socks up every 5 minutes when you have to walk somewhere.
Posted on 5/20/16 at 2:40 pm to boxcarbarney
I've worked in construction and in the oil field and I always wore ariats with the work hog sole. Never had a complaint out of them either, but I got a pair of irish setter marshall square toes. Irish setter is made by red wing. They are so much more comfortable than my ariats and have lasted for a while too. I will stick with them as long as they keep on making them.
This post was edited on 5/20/16 at 2:41 pm
Posted on 5/20/16 at 2:44 pm to boxcarbarney
Even if you're not "working," you'll still be on your feet in them. Go for maximum comfort since durability isn't a huge concern. The wimpiest work books will handle the mostly office/occasional field guy easily.
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