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In some of the more populated areas we have Boot Trucks that come to the plant door once a month. They have dozens of kinds, both men's and women's and some kinds come in regular, narrow, wide and extra wide so Flintstone types like you can get a good fit. You must have similar specialists if not mobile at least brick and mortar stores.

Pete
Not much in the U.K. think most people don’t want to spend much I’ve bitten the bullet and ordered some William lennon boots as there meant to be very well made and help with foot problems plus made in England
 
I have just replaced my safety boots with the Stanley Impact from ToolStation Product code: 55474 and cost £34.98 with free delivery. I find it hard buying boots online as I have high insteps and wide feet, so mostly I end up returning the boots, which is a faff. Not so with these which after a couple of days padding around the living room, are proving very comfortable standing all day in the workshop. I like the honey colour too, makes a change from black!
 
In some of the more populated areas we have Boot Trucks that come to the plant door once a month. They have dozens of kinds, both men's and women's and some kinds come in regular, narrow, wide and extra wide so Flintstone types like you can get a good fit. You must have similar specialists if not mobile at least brick and mortar stores.

Pete
There’s a few but in the states there seems a trend of custom made boots we tend to have a lot more sheropadists ... got work out the spelling on that one but foot doctor is what I mean I went to one he was annoying went to another he looked at my boots and said you need better fitting boots so went custom
 
Need some footwear for the workshop woundered what people recommend
One thing to bear in mind about working boots they need to be comfy as well as safe I personally liked jalaties riggers.
 
I wouldn't be without my steel toe caps. If anyone is after some really lightweight safety trainers that are almost comparable to slippers they should try these. Initially I bought them for wearing in customers houses as they are really easy to slip on and off but find myself wearing them more and more instead of my boots. Perfect for when the shorts come out :cool:

https://www.screwfix.com/p/delta-plus-miami-safety-slip-on-trainers-black-size-10/3916x

Thanks for that.

Just ordered myself a pair from Amazon for £22.88 including delivery (size 9)
Really looking forward to them arriving so I can start dropping things again 😜
 
I spend 50+ hours a week in boots in a construction environment, so comfort, warmth and ventilation is all!

If you want a boot that can be used outside you need to specify an S3 class boot as they will resist the weather.

I'd dissuade anyone from wearing safety shoes or dealer boots in any environment where they can come in contact with metal, stone or wood at low level, e.g steel or wood stored at floor level. For that reason many construction sites ban them. Instead go for boots with a walking boot height sides which support and protect the ankles better and are warmer in winter

If there is any chance of standing on nail embedded timber or the like look for boots with mid sole protection. These boots are classes SBP, S1P and S3. Only S3 are weatherproof

If weight is a concern opt for composite protections as opposed to steel protection (toe caps and mid soles)

If you have sweaty feet choose a pair with GoreTex (or similar) breathable liners. You can also get GoreTex socks these days

Many of us are getting on a bit, and as you get older your feet tend to spread. Buy shoes that are too narrow and wear them occasionally and you get corns - buy boots which aren't wide enough and wear them a lot and you'll end up with bunions and possibly club toes, which can be painful or even cripple you eventually. Many cheaper boots are simply too narrow and some so called "wide fit" still use the same protective toecaps as the same size of boot in a standard width. In other words they might be wide fit on paper but they'll still wreck your feet because the toes are too narrow

If you do a lot of kneeling go for boots with moulded-on toe protection

So if you need a wide fit boot at a lowish price have a look for a Delta Sault S3 boot. Mid range there's a firm called Cofra who do quite a few wide fit S3 boots with GoreTex linings and composite toe caps/midsoles (I'm on my second pair of Cofra Tutenkhamoons), but absolutely the best boots I've ever had are the Germsn made Stietz Oslo II boots I had a few years back. The problem is that they are expensive, considering I tend to wear a pair out in 12 to 18 months, and they are very hard to find in the UK. By all means buy cheaper boots, but just be aware of the problems they can store up for you over the decades

One final point about boots - they are designed to be worn with work boot socks which are somewhat thicker than the ordinary socks worn with shoes, more skin to hiking socks These absorb sweat, help keep you warm in winter (wool) or cool in summer (cotton blend), but they also help to protect your feet from the boots, and in particular the protective toe caps
 
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I've always been bemused by the way visitors to site react to the boots rule (I.e. they are supposed to be mandatory for all). Seeing a woman walking round in her best dress wearing a high viz vest, hard hat, goggles and massive daisy roots is pretty funny. Don't they realise that skirts, dresses, kilts and short trousers leave the lower legs exposed to injuries? I suppose it's better than the ones who insist on wearing their heels on site visits. Who'd have thought you could get sling back "steelies" in a 3in heel?
 
I've always been bemused by the way visitors to site react to the boots rule (I.e. they are supposed to be mandatory for all). Seeing a woman walking round in her best dress wearing a high viz vest, hard hat, goggles and massive daisy roots is pretty funny. Don't they realise that skirts, dresses, kilts and short trousers leave the lower legs exposed to injuries? I suppose it's better than the ones who insist on wearing their heels on site visits. Who'd have thought you could get sling back "steelies" in a 3in heel?
I’m self employed so could wear flip flops but I think a good stout leather boot like these William lennon boots I’m waiting on should do the trick with a good insole of hell should help with standing on concrete all day
 
I wouldn't be without my steel toe caps. If anyone is after some really lightweight safety trainers that are almost comparable to slippers they should try these. Initially I bought them for wearing in customers houses as they are really easy to slip on and off but find myself wearing them more and more instead of my boots. Perfect for when the shorts come out :cool:

https://www.screwfix.com/p/delta-plus-miami-safety-slip-on-trainers-black-size-10/3916x

Mine have just arrived and I have to say they are absolute belters. :)

Really comfy even bare footed, The days of me wearing my slippers when working in the shed are over, I just might start wearing socks with them as well. They have a good treaded sole and are only slightly heavier than slippers but heavier enough to notice when in your hand but not enough to notice when wearing them if that makes sense.

If anyone is in two minds as to getting a pair or not, I can only advise on saying go for it.
They are cheaper on Amazon and the order is fulfilled by Qwick Fit Delta Plus-Miami Mens/Womens Slip On Canvas Safety Steel Toe/Midsole Shoes UK 9 / EU 43 Black: Amazon.co.uk: Shoes & Bags

Thanks again @Doug71
 
Need some footwear for the workshop woundered what people recommend
A bit pricey but I’ve used Sieve shoes for a long time. My last pair recently wore out after years of comfortable use. Just got my new pair with the BOA fastening system which an easy open close system which so far I am impressed with. The new pair if anything are more comfortable than the last pair. Strongly recommend.
 

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