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Looking for a pair of boots as the safety trainers I've been wearing the past few months aren't ideal for winter.
Working as an electrician on a construction site, indoors and out, have to use platform stepladders, don't have to drive in them, wouldn't mind them being waterproof as the site gets mucky but I can avoid trudging through heavy muck! Don't have to kneel down. Any suggestions there's a screwfix nearby that are selling cheap dewalt boots and the local hardware shop sells a buckler brand. I've worn slip on dealer boots before as they were easy on/off but wouldn't mind a bit of ankle support.
Opinions please
Doc
If you can handle the cost, these are wonderful
[url= http://www.safetybootsuk.co.uk/dr-martens-6906-griptrax-waterproof-brown-leather-rigger-work-boot-with-steel-midsole-p-89576.html ]Dr Martens rigger boots[/url]
Go and try them on, wearing them 5 or 6 days a week it's worth spending a bit more if you need to.
I have some Jallatte Siberian boots for, outside all day, really crap weather but probably overkill for what you need.
I have just bought my second set of buckler boots. Outlasted all the other sets I have had on site.
If they are comfy for you I would recommend them.
De-Walt Chicago model/style. Very long lasting (2.5yrs on average), super comfy, not uncomfy when braking in. £60 ish.
Honestly couldn't rate them highly enough.
I'm on 3rd pr of bucklers and can't fault them, think they are called hard as nails
Tesco/ puondland gel insoles totaly transform cheep work boots, the kind that work get for £20.
Thanks guys
The lightest ones that feel OK
Ones with composite toe caps and sole plates are lighter, we use these as default. If you need to take them on and off alot then the zipped ones are best.
I've bought some Hoggs boots this year, not much more than the cheaper options but much, much better. Love them.
Hoggs Tornado.
Safety shoes aren't just there to protect your toes - as you are a sparky narrow your search by looking specifically for boots that protect you from electrocution. For example http://www.safeshoes.com/shopby/shoe_features-electrical_hazard.html
Defender - Member
Ones with composite toe caps and sole plates are lighter, we use these as default. If you need to take them on and off a lot then the zipped ones are best.
But make your feet red hot.................I'm convinced the steel one draw the heat away where the composite's are like a oven.
Rigger boots are being banned from more and more of the sites I visit.
Agree numbnut they aren't worth buying anymore.
+2 about the rigger boots. Most sites seem to specify midsole protection as a requirement too.
Dewalt challenger goretex are decent boots. Other than that, I generally pick something that suits from Cofra. This is from someone who spends every day outside, with lots of walking, kneeling and atrocious conditions.
Engelbert Strauss catalogue...
[url] http://www.engelbert-strauss.co.uk/Footwear/List [/url]
May not be the cheapest but always seem to be top quality
Engelbert Strauss catalogue...
Forget the catalogue. What other workwear company has its own frickkin song???
Had Bucklers, very good lasting boots the plain leather looking ones.
Currently have some Gronnell which are very comfy and lasting well, although not gore-tex lined so damp feet happen in grass.
Ok I ordered a pair of riggers as recommended on the which rigger boot thread, these ones http://m.screwfix.com/reviews.htm?id=5234D
And the local shop are gonna give me a ring when they get these buckler boots in stock http://www.bucklerboots.com/products/productdetail.php?pid=73&catid=11, I can keep both in the site office and wear whichever the weather dictates. Cheers for the advise I hadn't heard of buckler before so good to know they're a good boot.