Best footwear?

[gratiaDei777]

Are there any outstanding trainers (as in footwear, not the people who train you to drive) for LGV driving?

Or is it a case of 'not much difference between them, just try a few to find one that you like'?

(And I'm guessing there really isn't that much in it between hi-viz vests? Or do you have to buy one that meets a certain standard?)

Thanks.

[Acorn]

Not all work boots are equal. Do you need ankle support, do not trainers, do you need under foot spike protection, acid, water, etc etc.
As for hiviz. It’s a rainbow of options. What was yellow vest last week may be orange sleeved this week. Again, as an employee the boss is legally required to provide it. As a s/e then consider a range to suit the most likely permutations

[GasGas]

https://www.hivis.net/blog/57/high-visi ... bs-en-471/

[edd1974]

where I used work few years back
I had steel toe trainers site ones from screwfix.

were nice light and comfy.
but be warned some places don't like you in safety trainers .
90% of places are fine but always get one jobs worth who complains. even when you say there steel toed and you kick the nearest post to prove they are .
followed by well just the once wear them next time or be rufused

[MegaHips]

I just use these https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00WT2E1KC/ ... th=1&psc=1
I always ended up snapping laces in my last job so i just went the no laces route. Just put a pair of decent insoles since you're wearing them all day and then Bob's your uncle. As long as they have a steel toe and preferably a steel mid-sole (in case you stand on a dirty big nail) then anything goes, you might get some questions if you wear them safety trainers but most places should be fine with them.

[Nite Owl]

These any good?

[corij]

bit suprised to read the yorkshire ripper wore wellies when he drove his truck

[Hyh]

As others have said, depends on the type of work you'll be doing.

There's a huge difference in weight and comfort between a cheap pair from a builder's merchants that are steel toed and steel shanked and a pair of composite toes with no shank. Each company's idea of waterproof can vary a lot too.

If you'll be outside a lot in snow/ice/deep puddles, steel toecaps can conduct the cold to your feet if that bothers you.

I personally like Timberland Pros as I have wide feet and some of their range are incredibly light weight.
I've found Wolverine comfy in the past but a bit narrow - They come with a 30 day comfort guarantee if you're not happy with them.
I've heard good things about Uvex safety trainers but never tried them myself.
Last 2 are available from Arco.

[TomCrin]

Our trainer was that [zb] we used to call him Dunlop.

[Beau Nydel]

Specifically for the OP. Bright red size 23 'so to go with the red nose, floppy hat and the flower in the lapel that squirts water.

[biggriffin]

Nice pair of super-Hamptons.

[18_shunts_later]

I got steel toe trainers from sports direct cheap and cheerful. I'm a trunk driver and have no load interaction so dont feel there is a need for big heavy clumpy boots.

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