Work shoes/boots?

I use Danner boots. They aren't cheap though. The best trick I have found that really makes a difference is cheap interlocking rubber squares from home depot that are meant for work shops. I don't know if they are flame resistant. I use them in front of the grinder and they make a big difference to my feet and low back. I've been using them for about 2 years now with no problems.
 
I picked up a pair of Georgia boots recently for about $110. They are comphy & water proof. I am a rodbuster by trade so it is just plain silly for me to spend much more than a hundred. I haven't seen a boot yet that can hold up to rebar for more than a few months.
 
Hey Ray Once ya hit 50, all bets are off:-)
I just go to the boot store, find the ones with the softest vamp sole. Pick a half size bigger than I need then go get a Dr Scholls gelsole.
Works for me.
 
Ray,

I've worked in the oilfields as a driller for most of my adult life, and I've spent a whole lot of time standing on a diamond plate floor, which can't be much different from concrete, as far as comfort is concerned. Ninetyfive percent of the people I come in contact with on rigs wear either Redwings or Wolverines, Comfortforce or Durashocks. I got a pair of Wolverines as a safety award once, and they split along the soles (not the seams, the leather) in about four months. Redwings last longer for me; I've had my current pair for about a year now, and they are still holding up. I buy my boots a little big, put a Dr. Scholl's insole in them, and wear two pairs of thick socks. The biggest difference I've noticed in my standing comfort came when our toolpusher ordered us a mat like the cashiers at Walmart/the grocery store stand on. It's about an inch thick of some kind of soft material, and it makes a hell of a difference.

One of my good friends is on his feet all day at a local saw mill, and he swears by Dr. Martin's boots. I've worn Doc.'s for years as casual wear and can attest to their comfort, but have had questions about how long they would hold up in a working environment. My friend has been wearing the same pair to work for about four years, and he wore them as everyday boots for a couple of years before that. The next boots I buy for work will be Doc's.

edited to add: I weigh about 280 lbs., so I probably need more cushion that most people to keep my feet from hurting, although my 280 is spread over a size 14.
 
I have tried redwings as well and never really had good luck with them my real job is with the railroad and walking and working on the ballast all day long i blow the side seam where the sole meets the boot out in about 3 to 6 months. i get about a year and a half out of a pair of whites before they need to be rebuilt.
 
I just covered my shop floor of concrete with exercise equipment padding @ Walmarts for less than $75. It reall makes a difference & is much cheaper than the industrial type antifatigue mats from other companies. It comes in 2 ft. squares which snap together.

Joe
 
Ray, when looking...find a product with a "static dissappative sole". This keeps static from building up and shocking you at the grinder. All of the premium industrial companies will offer this.

Here's my plug for redwing products. I have 3 pairs. 1 insulated for sub zero work, 1 with metatarsal guards for heavy steel work, and recently I bought a lightweight shoe rather than a boot. The boots have always been very cozy and comfortable....the steel toed shoe is no exception other than it is a light as a feather and I notice a big difference at the end of the day. The local redwing stores have excellent service.
 
Erik Fritz said:
Whites boots are tops
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What he said. These are custom built and expensive, but they don't come any better. These are the only steel toed boots to wear.

Red Wings are good work boots for factory run types. I have found Raichle hiking boots to be much better for foot support and comfort. Since you work for yourself, they will not violate any rules.
 
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