Steel Toe Caps

[steeljack]

I swear by "Redwings" brand, worn them for 30 odd years, as Glasgow Guy says , you get what you pay for , you wear the cheap stuff long enough and you will have callouses (sp?) on your feet like horses hooves ,
just a tip , if you are doing any welding get the pull-on type , makes getting them off easier/quicker if you get a hot welding stub down them

[mani]

spuggie - surely thats against employment laws

i can understand the fact u have to wear shoes that match a certain standard but surely those shoes can be any make and model as long as they match that standard

do u have a union at work? if so deffo have a liason wiht them.

[LancYorkYankee]

Originally Posted by glasgow guy

I have got a pair of cattepillar steel toe boots and they are as light and as comfy as anything and I wear mine for roughly 12 hours a day...with steel toe boots you get what you pay for...

I've got a couple of pair of Timberlands that are very comfortable and meet all the nec. saftey ratings including for electrical. Having the 2 makes it nice to air out a pair every other day. One pair is no longer waterproof though as I cut into the steel with an errant chainsaw!

Brian

[WillowTheWhisp]

Were they on your feet at the time?

[grannyclaret]

, When i worked a t Lucas,s they provided you with a new pair every year along with new overalls,..It was not compulsary to wear the shoes ,but if you had an accident on your feet and wasent ,then you had no comebacks..simple as that.
I still have a few brand new pairs,,very smart too...i might dig them out.

[SPUGGIE J]

Originally Posted by mani

spuggie - surely thats against employment laws

i can understand the fact u have to wear shoes that match a certain standard but surely those shoes can be any make and model as long as they match that standard

do u have a union at work? if so deffo have a liason wiht them.

Mani there has never been a union there and if management a directors get their way there never will be. Been perusing the web to find some of the same complience in the hope I can get a comfier pair of hoof covers.

[Neil]

Originally Posted by shillelagh

Mine are comfy enough and light enough to wear as normal boots.

So are mine, they are like wearing carpet slippers

[grannyclaret]

Originally Posted by SPUGGIE J

Been perusing the web to find some of the same complience in the hope I can get a comfier pair of hoof covers.

You could have had mine for free,but i dont think you would suit ladies size 7,,,

[SPUGGIE J]

Originally Posted by grannyclaret

You could have had mine for free,but i dont think you would suit ladies size 7,,,

Very true and after my peruse I realise they went for the cheapest of the cheap but did find an ideal pair.

[panther]

never worn steel toe caps, are they not heavy on your feet??
i always imagine trying to walk with concrete on ya feet!!

[SPUGGIE J]

Originally Posted by panther

never worn steel toe caps, are they not heavy on your feet??
i always imagine trying to walk with concrete on ya feet!!

Lets put it this way I couldnt drive in em and even take the right one of when using the fork lift truck at work to get better control.

[steeljack]

Originally Posted by SPUGGIE J

Lets put it this way I couldnt drive in em and even take the right one of when using the fork lift truck at work to get better control.

yep , and the hydraulic power on forklift mast when tilting back is enough to crush a workboot

[LancYorkYankee]

Originally Posted by WillowTheWhisp

Were they on your feet at the time?

Yes Luv, they were on my feet (but don't tell Cindy! For some bizarre reason she gets nervous when I'm out with the chainsaw!)

Brian "3 toes" Atkin

[SPUGGIE J]

Originally Posted by steeljack

yep , and the hydraulic power on forklift mast when tilting back is enough to crush a workboot

No intention of try that out.