FYI those that wear steel toe boots to work

[03trubluGT]

"trip violently" into "presumed innocent person" in non steeltoe shoes + broken toe = workers comp? Sounds win/win to me!

The policy specifically says "steel toe", but I found a loop hole. They make kevlar toe boots too!

[Strychnine]

The policy specifically says "steel toe", but I found a loop hole. They make kevlar toe boots too!

Most of me hopes you're serious.

A decently small part says you might be joking.

0.000001% says, "shit, dont cross this guy."

[03trubluGT]

Most of me hopes you're serious.

A decently small part says you might be joking.

0.000001% says, "shit, dont cross this guy."

I'm serious. There are several officers that have gotten their feet run over directing traffic, working accidents, etc....

There are several manufacturers that use kevlar or composite materials for toe protection.

I think it is rediculous that I cannot wear protection for my feet in the small chance I might kick someone....

I've been here 20 years and I've never kicked anyone yet...

[71chevellejohn]

My DM's aren't steel toe, but have been damn comfortable(Pull-ons, not jack boots) and really good work boots.

If I need a safety toe... I'll get these

[Mike]

My DM's aren't steel toe, but have been damn comfortable(Pull-ons, not jack boots) and really good work boots.

If I need a safety toe... I'll get these
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I thought you did most of your work on your knees.

[helosailor]

I'm serious. There are several officers that have gotten their feet run over directing traffic, working accidents, etc....

There are several manufacturers that use kevlar or composite materials for toe protection.

I think it is rediculous that I cannot wear protection for my feet in the small chance I might kick someone....

I've been here 20 years and I've never kicked anyone yet...

See my post above, Matt. The Converse composite toed shoes I have are great. The website I referenced has a lot of composite toed shoes.

[71chevellejohn]

I thought you did most of your work on your knees.

I get paid by your wife and she stays on her knees. $1300 worth of new Braves gear coming up!

[GrayStangGT]

There's absolutely zero chance that currently manufactured Dr Martens are as good as the American made Red Wings. I seriously can't break them. I keep losing them, and they will get ugly, but it's pretty much impossible to be harder on shoes than a 275lb+ guy climbing in them from what I've seen.

I've never lost a pair of boots lol

[bcoop]

I'll add to my red wings post, I wear steel toes usually 4 days a week. It's just easier for me, on and off Honduras all day, and most require them. I don't put in near the hard work as most of you do. Hours, yes. Abuse, no.


Of course, my attire is consistent with my meetings and schedule

[JFurst]

What are the most comfortable laceups?

[The King]

I have some Converse composite toe shoes (non-conductive, rated the same ANSI as steel toes) and they are awesome. Lightweight and very comfortable. I got them from http://www.steeltoeshoes.com/

See my post above, Matt. The Converse composite toed shoes I have are great. The website I referenced has a lot of composite toed shoes.

^^^^^This

Most comfortable safety boots I've ever worn.

[Strychnine]

What are the most comfortable laceups?

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Red Wing king toe is where it's at.

[bcoop]

Like I said, mine aren't laceups, but my Red Wings are comfortable as hell, and I can't see the laceups losing any comfort. I'm about to buy two more pairs, actually.

[GhostTX]

Several years ago when I worked at DART (we were required to wear steel toe boots) I tried all the ones wal mart sells over the years...and found them to be uncomfortable, overpriced, and poorly made. I found a set at Academy made by Brazos (plain black service boots) that are..get ready....$29.99..and they last MUCH longer than the previous ones I've worn, are comfortable as hell...and I'm on my 3rd pair in about 6 years now (railroad use is VERY hard on boots)

http://www.academy.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_10051_98835_-1?color=Black&N=610945392

Damn...I'll have to look into those. My company gives us a $75 allowance per year for new steel toes. I've been getting 2 pair of those $19.99 slip-ons,

http://www.academy.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_10051_44196_-1?color=Black&Ntt=brazos&Ntk=All

But I may have to get my slip-on and that boot.

[Osiris]

I've got these bad boy being shipped to me as I type this.

http://www.opsgear.com/index/page/product/product_id/624/category_id/317/category_chain/19,317/product_name/Blackhawk+Warrior+Wear+Black+Ops+Boots