Steel toed walking boots

[Sam Conway]

"Holy thread revival batman"

If you're still looking for some boots http://www.polimil.co.uk/acatalog/5_...t__109_09.html
I can highly recommend 5.11's range of equipment, have been using it for years and its never failed despite daily use.

[APC]

ELTEN HYDROFELL Chainsaw - Boots Online Elten Chainsaw Boots Buy Safety Wear UK


I've just bought these fella's and they are without a doubt the most comfey boots I have ever owned. I wanted them for work and for hiking, I really wanted a high leg on them for the extra support and they are also chainsaw boots, and proper waterproof.

[epops]

Dont no if it any help but i just got mt second pair of catterpillars that look just like brasher hillmasters comfeyest steelies i ever owned i think thre called techniflex 7000 or somthing

[vigo]

Originally Posted by Dan Salter

This is uncanny i was just chatting in pm with Gill Catton the other night saying i need steel toe caps for my new uni course and cant find any walking/hiking types that are waterproof.
I totally agree with what eeyore is saying.....there is a huge amount of waterproof trekking/walking boots out there but no one has thought to slip steel toes in some? and there is a huge selection of steel toe cap boots out there that are oil proof, hazardous chemical proof steel toe, steel midsole etc but none i could find in the uk are waterproof or have goretex inner lining etc? There is a HUGE gap in the market for countryside workers/managers who want the brasher leather hiking tyle with the lace ring hooks instead of holes and a decent walking soul...water proof and with a steel toe.
I have ended up compromising....picked a buy one get one half price deal on some leather hiking/walking style ( but not perfect) "Groundwork" boots with steel toe but not officially waterproof so i bought a huge tube of dubbin ( which i never heard of till now) and in the deal for half price i got a pair of steel toe leather rigger boots for when we are doing building style work at Uni.
In the states there seems to be a bunch of walking waterproof handsome looking boots with steel toes but not here...its either ugly black builders type boots or doc martin/brown suede timberland style or dealer boots...none of which look like hiking books and none are waterpoof.

Ill try to find a link to the groundworks hiking style ones i opted for ( Have searched and searched ? although the groundwork safety footware brand seems to be available in shops all over my area i cant find a single thing about them online?) which are very comfortable which is another point...nearly all the builder style ones i tried on had no inner contouring just a hard flat insole and a painful toe cap that always could be felt...these ones i got are no way like a brasher inside or outside but ARE comfortable so far. Thery were only £30 so dont expect them to last too long...

also the MAKITA EXPLORER is a nice looking steel toe but again its not waterproof.


ok seems i have found one...no tthe best looking but waterproof
Safety Footwear - Safetoes

make that 2 !! why couldnt i find all these last week? sods law.
LH Safety Footwear - CAPPS - LH828

I have been wearing Gronell Mountain boots for a few years and they are good quality leather hiking boots with a steel toe. They do not have a waterproof lining, but if treated with Nikwax or similar regularly they are very waterproof.They are very comfortable and hard wearing and usually last about 18 months in a work situation; which is what I would expect from boots costing around £100. The only problem is that they are made in Italy and my usual suppliers are having problems getting them. Does anyone know of where these boots can be obtained? The full description is Gardena Safety Boots made by Gronell.

[Meta menardi]

Originally Posted by merlinsboy

Wonder what you do to burn a pair of "Docs" so quick? My last pair went for 7 years! Now wearing steel toe "Docs" for doing all sorts. I also wear Caterpillar boots that have gone beyond being tidy enough for "casual wear". These are 5 years old.

I used to get through a pair of Doc's every harvest time. Soles worn away, uppers worn through. I think some of us are harder on footwear than others.

On a different tack, I read that Irish small farmers who dug their fields over by hand could wear out 2 spades a year!

[seamusagleann]

i've just got a pair of oregon felling boots, they are the most comfortable chainsaw boots i've ever had........and it's only taken 30 years to get there!!!

[eeyore]

i too have a decent pair of chainsaw boots - mine are stihl - however these are too heavy for walking long distances and too hot to wear during summer mowing etc.

the search for a decent but affordable walking boot/toe tector continues....

[m1.carson]

Hi People,

Just browsing this thread, and don't wear boots enough to give an opinion, but, can't you get nylon toecapped boots now. ? much much lighter, but perhaps your work rules and regs won't allow them.

Max.

P.S. Wish I'd have known you had a chainsaw license, we could have had the rest of the tree down.

[eeyore]

Originally Posted by m1.carson

Hi People,

Just browsing this thread, and don't wear boots enough to give an opinion, but, can't you get nylon toecapped boots now. ? much much lighter, but perhaps your work rules and regs won't allow them.

Max.

P.S. Wish I'd have known you had a chainsaw license, we could have had the rest of the tree down.

you can - but the problem is still with them being work boots rather than walking boots and thus as they are meant for the factory/warehouse floor they dont stand up too well to the rigours of the countryside.

if you want your tree felled i'd be happy to come do it gratis - well for the wood. i'm in the reading area quite frequently, pm me.

[good_egg]

sorry if my reply sounds a bit matter of fact, but why dont you just wear capped wellies, when your working in boggy sodden ground and keep a pair of trainers in your heated office?

[eeyore]

Originally Posted by good_egg

sorry if my reply sounds a bit matter of fact, but why dont you just wear capped wellies, when your working in boggy sodden ground and keep a pair of trainers in your heated office?

for the same reason that hikers who walk long distances wear walking boots rather than wellies ie if you walk any distance in capped wellies they chaff dirty great sore patches on the side of your legs - my day job involves the maintenance of RoW not all of which are vehicle accesible so on a bad day i can wind up needing to walk 5 miles plus in my tectors

no - lace up boots are a must , i currently use doc toe tectors but get only about 6 months wear out of them before the stiching on the sole starts to degrade hence the desire to find a walking boot with steel caps

[good_egg]

ya big nancy, lol, prior ta gettin sick, i worked on farms cutting cauli n cabbage all winter. all my working life, and i never measured how far we walk but wes on our feet n moving every daylight hour from october to march. And any guy that turn up in fancy hundred quid hiking boots get laughed out the field. lol, i bet your oilers have to be gortex anawl right?

I got a brookes catalogue here: Brookes UK > Home Page and they got a pair of gortex lined caterpillars all bells n whistles for £115. break my heart to spend half that on boots. they got some regatta and dickies waterproof ones in there too, tho any leather boot aint gonna last long in wet.

best thing in there is a sort of rubber rigger boot at 23 quid

[eeyore]

working in one field however hard work (and i appreciate how hard it can be having spent several seasons beeting - wearing wellies ) isnt quite the same as walking up hill and down dale carrying a brushcutter or steering an alan scythe.

you wouldnt catch me spending 115 notes on boots either (except for chainsaw ppe which can be that much easily) hence the search for a decent pair of walking toetectors at a reasonable price

[m1.carson]

Hi eeyor,

Go on, put us out of our misery, what did you buy in the end ?.

Max.

P.S. sent you a mail, no reply.

[eeyore]

as yet none - i'm still wearing my non toe tector wetland xls (25 notes from go outdoors and still going strong after 11 months) 90% of the time and making do with chainsaw boots the other 10%

ive not seen an email from you recently- was it email or pm ? either way you might want to resend

[thunder]

Just noticed that in post 1 you say "For work I am required to have steel toed boots,". Won't your bosses shell out for your boots then? Then you (they) can spend £115 and get a good pair!

henrya

[nightshade]

My company buy a standard boot for us but I can add the difference and get a pair more to my personal preference it is always worth asking as PPE means just that Personal not everything is suitable for everyone

[eeyore]

Originally Posted by thunder

Just noticed that in post 1 you say "For work I am required to have steel toed boots,". Won't your bosses shell out for your boots then? Then you (they) can spend £115 and get a good pair!

henrya

they will - which is how i got the stihl pair of c/saw boots - however the issue is with identifying a decent toetectored walking boot - also our budget is limited and i cant justify asking for £115 unless the boot is guaranteed to last longer than 6 pairs of bog standard industrial toetectors.

[APC]

Originally Posted by APC

ELTEN HYDROFELL Chainsaw - Boots Online Elten Chainsaw Boots Buy Safety Wear UK


I've just bought these fella's and they are without a doubt the most comfey boots I have ever owned. I wanted them for work and for hiking, I really wanted a high leg on them for the extra support and they are also chainsaw boots, and proper waterproof.

I still recommend these. I have worn them pretty much every day since June last year. I cover quite a few miles a day for work, plus dog walking. I probably wear them 80% of my time. I can drive in them with no issues too.

Basically, I proper pound them at work and when not at work, and I keep coming back for more. I've treated them well and they are not showing any sign of giving up the ghost.

[Kev-B]

Hi ... here's my two penn'orth (for what its worth) ...

A couple of years ago, I worked as a Tour Guide (for School parties) at a local Power Station .. and was required to wear safety clothing on site .. The tours were conducted throughout the year .. and in all weather conditions ..

I was issued with a pair of Hi-Tech "Altitude II" steel toe-capped boots .. made from Nu-buck & with a Goretex lining .. they're the most warm, dry & comfortable safety boots I've ever worn .. and still going strong ..

Unfortunately, I don't know where the Power Station "sourced" them from .. as I was only asked for my shoe size .. prior to them being issued ..

Might be worth having a look at their site ...

Usual caveat applies .. "I have no connection with .. etc etc" ....

Bye for now ..

Kev ..

[eeyore]

Originally Posted by APC

I still recommend these. I have worn them pretty much every day since June last year. I cover quite a few miles a day for work, plus dog walking. I probably wear them 80% of my time. I can drive in them with no issues too.

Basically, I proper pound them at work and when not at work, and I keep coming back for more. I've treated them well and they are not showing any sign of giving up the ghost.

I dont think i can justify another pair of c/saw boots especially as my sthills are only 18 months old (these are great c/saw boots but too rigid for general wear) - however these FORTEC V8 POWERLITE BOOTS General Safety Boots Buy UK off the same website looks like they might meet the bill.

the only problem is that i cant use my procurement card for card holder not present transactions so i need to find somewhere where i can go and buy these physically.

[Martin Wilson]

Eeyore.
Might be able to help you out for a change as you have helped me a few times in the past. I work outside and have to wear Boots that conform with EN ISO 20347 and they have to have a sole penetration resistant plate S3 certified, I work out doors all day long. The boots I use are Magnum Boots Elite II 8" Leather CT/CP and most of the guys at work buy these as we prefer them to the ones we are supplied with.
The toe and plate protector are a composite so the boot is lighter than with steel toes but conform to the ISO regs.
The boots have a memory foam sole are heavy duty and are waterproof/breathable. Sizes from (UK) 3 - 14 and Eur 35 - 49.
A darn good boot and they last well on the ranges and all rough terrain.
Have a gander at Magnum Boots | Global
All the best.

Martin

[juliejam]

Originally Posted by Martin Wilson

Eeyore.
Might be able to help you out for a change as you have helped me a few times in the past. I work outside and have to wear Boots that conform with EN ISO 20347 and they have to have a sole penetration resistant plate S3 certified, I work out doors all day long. The boots I use are Magnum Boots Elite II 8" Leather CT/CP and most of the guys at work buy these as we prefer them to the ones we are supplied with.
The toe and plate protector are a composite so the boot is lighter than with steel toes but conform to the ISO regs.
The boots have a memory foam sole are heavy duty and are waterproof/breathable. Sizes from (UK) 3 - 14 and Eur 35 - 49.
A darn good boot and they last well on the ranges and all rough terrain.
Have a gander at Magnum Boots | Global
All the best.

Martin

Plenty of imformation there Martin..a boot with a memory foam sole...waterproof /breathable..and a penetration resistant plate...sizes 3-14...lol..with keep this in mind..

Julie

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