I’m sure this question gets asked a lot, but the Tapatalk app search function is useless, so here we go again.
Looking at upgrading my footwear, currently rocking a pair of Screwfix safety trainers, but they’re not quite as waterproof as they used to be.
I’m doing a lot more manual work now, cages, tail lifts, handballing etc, so I think I’ll go for more durable boots rather than trainers.
I’m willing to spend a decent amount on them. As my old man used to say, don’t skimp on boots or your mattress, cos if you’re not in one you’re on the other.
I’ve had a look at Timberlands Pros, are they worth the money or more just for show?
DeWalt Hancock, full leather uppers, keep 'em polished regularly and they’ll last and last.
Been using Dewalts for years, Challenger 2 was the most comfortable fully waterproof durable boot i ever found wore them for about 10 years, sadly discontinued, Challenger 3 is not a patch on the previous, soles hard and split and nowhere near as comfy, never had a pair of challenger 2 split or leak.
Tried a pair of CAT boots (similar to the Hancock) recently, uncomfortable, leaked, soles split, never again.
If you work for a company but don’t want to wear the typical rubbish some companies offer as safety boots, ask them if there’s a company contribution offered (payable on receipt for boot purchase, fair enough) should an employee value his/her feet and prefer something decent.
Dewalt Bolster, i have gone tru many saefty trainers and boots, from very cheap to very expensive ones. These are the most comfortable saefty boots out there. Go for suede, they are softer than ladder.
Just don’t get the honey/sandstone colour ones. I am just about to change mine, and no more of those. They look great in the summer, once they get scuffed they just look scruffy, and they leak too. I’m with Fuzrat, Dealer boots next.
Love that saying from your old man!
I been wearing various versions of Dickies for years and they last usually 18 months to 2 years. Don’t do taillift anymore, but artic curtainsiders can involve a lot of walking and dropping stuff on them.
Those are about 45 quid. Had ones at 80+ before but the insides still gave up long before the outside so binned. Wouldn’t really pay that kindof money anymore.
I wear Timberland Pros and can’t fault them for the price
I have the Titan Waterproofs with composite toe as well as the Titan Endurance (non waterproof) composite toe. The latter weigh as much as a pair of trainers and the waterproofs weigh only slightly more but are properly waterproof for walking across flooded yards etc - I wouldn’t use them for power washing personally, but that’s just me.
The soles are quite soft and so do wear faster than the likes of cheaper boots but you wont slip on a wet tail lift or wet steps. If you’re walking long distances each shift, expect them to last a couple of years. If you do minimal walking and just RDC type stuff, they’ll last years. The difference in weight for me at the end of a 15 our shift and no aching feet make this more than worth it.
The composite toes don’t conduct heat/cold like traditional steel toe cap boots, so your feet don’t get cold in the winter - If that’s important to you.
They are leagues above the stuff from Screwfix but the prices are very different too.
If you have narrow feet, Wolverine Raiders might be worth a look too - They’re known to be pretty comfortable but heavier.
I get a £30 budget from work so I go for whatever is best up to £30. Currently got some Site safety boot/trainer things from screwfix and they’re bloody good to be fair. Comfortable, actually waterproof and with ankle support. Winner for me.
I’ve tried all the boots over the yrs now I only ever buy these locally made William Lennon rufflander boots ,sometimes I call in at the factory and get seconds from as little as £10 .
For maximum comfort it’s best to put some insoles in as standing outside on a cold day for 10 hours gets a bit much for the toes .
Punchy Dan:
0
I’ve tried all the boots over the yrs now I only ever buy these locally made William Lennon rufflander boots ,sometimes I call in at the factory and get seconds from as little as £10 .
For maximum comfort it’s best to put some insoles in as standing outside on a cold day for 10 hours gets a bit much for the toes .
Punchy Dan:
0
I’ve tried all the boots over the yrs now I only ever buy these locally made William Lennon rufflander boots ,sometimes I call in at the factory and get seconds from as little as £10 .
For maximum comfort it’s best to put some insoles in as standing outside on a cold day for 10 hours gets a bit much for the toes .
Were you a skinhead in the late 1960s ?
Yes quite possibly had no hair then ,wasn’t born until 77
Punchy Dan:
0
I’ve tried all the boots over the yrs now I only ever buy these locally made William Lennon rufflander boots ,sometimes I call in at the factory and get seconds from as little as £10 .
For maximum comfort it’s best to put some insoles in as standing outside on a cold day for 10 hours gets a bit much for the toes .
Were you a skinhead in the late 1960s ?
Yes quite possibly had no hair then ,wasn’t born until 77
Forget the boots Dan , carpet slippers for you until the poorly has healed up . We don’t want you doing yourself a mischief . No doubt the good lady keeps an eye on you though .
It’s a joint effort now Dave or roll reversal ,I do the shouting orders the wife struggles to move lorries round and looks like she’ll be getting dirty although we’re off to a bad start as she as snapped the key off in the garage lock and the cutting gear is in there including the other key that fits any lock
