Work shoes

[pugilato]

Does anyone know about comfy work shoes that make standing for long stretches a non issue? Flip flops are killing me...

 

[semenza]

Must be you stepped on a "pop top"  [big grin]

Sorry can't help much with the shoes. It's a tough one for since they are such a personal fit type of thing. If you are in a shop then go for genuine anti-fatigue mats. I find that quite helpful.

Seth

 

[mouppe]

I live in these.

http://www.mec.ca/AST/ShopMEC/Footwear/LightTrailShoes/PRD~5023-888/scarpa-epic-light-trail-shoes-mens.jsp

 

[ShawnRussell]

I used two shoes. I have a pair of brooks that use the vibram technology. And, a pair of born. The borns have arch support; if you have never worn shoes with them, I would wear them when you are not working and slowly increase the time that they are worn. The same also goes for the brooks. If you do any barefoot running then you should be able to jump right into the brooks.

 

[Makkus]

I can recommend these here:

http://www.atlasschuhe.de/index.php?id=90&asanr=83050&L=2

They have the best sole and inlay I ever have used. I usually have to be on my feet 5 and more hours.  The have aluminum steel caps and flexible soles which are nail proof too.

-Mark

 

[johninthecamper]

WhitesBoots.com

 

[WarnerConstCo.]

I have been wearing Merrill's for the last 5 years.

 

[bigjonh]

Merrill's and Keen's Industrial line, with the occasional NB trail running sneakers thrown in. They kind of look like work boots if you squint.

 

[jmarkflesher]

Not OSHA approved but for my shop, concrete floor, I asked the pros, nurses. Slip on's with a low back so no bending down for on or off. Brand is Clogs. MARK

 

[Vi_k]

Try these out, they are the most comfortable steel toe shoe I have ever owned:

http://www.select2gether.com/timberland-pro-mens-bridge-high-steel-toe-shoes-black-blue

I also have a pair of these, very light and comfortable, but are a bit narrow for my feet:

http://www.rogansshoes.com/718864/products/Puma-Safety-Athletic-ESD-Composite-Toe-Work-Shoe-642565.html#.UW3Ou7UqaSo

I am a Scenic Carpenter, so I often spend long days standing at a bench working on a project.

Have a good one, 

Vi_k

 

[lumbajac]

Anything Keen - I have their steel toe hiking boots that are absolutely awesome.  If flip flops aren't working out for you perhaps you could upgrade to one of their sandals with toe protection (not steel toe).

 

[builderbob]

I love my Keens!  Sandals, boots, hikers, they all rock!

I have a wide toe box and they accommodate my feet perfectly!  Plenty of support too for a full day!

Bob

 

[Theshipstore]

Been wearing Red Wings. Steel Tip for about 10 Years now, find they hold up great and are comfortable to wear all day when I at work, usually a 10hr day

Sal

 

[MrToolJunkie]

+1 on Keen...they are the most comfortable shoes I own.

Scot

 

[pghmyn]

These are my day time job shoes. Spend 12 hours a day on my feet in a warehouse. Work very well.

 

[NERemodeling]

+1 on.merrill. i wear a pair of their hiking boots.    I buy from llbean because of their gaurantee.  Literally no questions asked if u ever feel they failed you for any reason.     Also went to new ballance store and had my feet scaned.   Poped for a pair of their RX24 inserts  they were a little pricy but it.made an instant major diferance in what my knees and lower back felt like at the end of the day

 

[Guilliaume woodworks]

Another vote for Merrill's , their hiking shoes are the best to work in.

 

[honeydoman]

Merrill's are ok they start to fall apart after 3-4 months and I paid $100-125 for my 6" hikers
I've been wearing a pair that are made in Germany. They are leather and soft leather lined.
They are great

$224 a pair

Lowa boots renegade. Rei sells them and so does shoebuy.com
Sometimes you can get the for 25% off

http://www.shoebuy.com/lowa-renegade-iii-gtx-mid/371555

 

[hrrb]

Safety first!

Or maybe I've just spent too many years on construction sites.

I'd go for a pair of safety sandals.

When I started on construction sites 30 years ago safety shoes were uncomfy, heavy and stiff as oak boards! And looking like something from the russian army year 1970 (or danish army for that matter)

Today you can buy some really nice and comfy sandals even though the have steel caps and kevlar inlays in the soles to minimize risk of getting rusty nails in the feet.

I have a pair of safety sandals being so comfy to wear that I actually use them in the garden or during weekends when I'm not even getting close to the workshop.

Something like these:
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Kind regards
Henrik

 

[sgryd]

Be sure to get shoes with steel. I won't wear anything that hasn't got steel toes. Learned my lesson after dropping a full sheet of 1" birch ply from 1 m height. The big toe got totally mashed up and the other toes went totally blue.

Notes to self (and others):
1. Always wear steel toes in the shop
2. Don't lift ply with those flimsy plastic handles that easily break
3. Always use the "Gorilla grip" with heavy ply.

//Michael