Looking for lightweight (breathable) foot protection
I wear sandals just about all of the time, at work, shopping, walking,
working, etc. This includes the winter. I just find them more comfortable and my feet are healthy. However there are times when I need some foot protection, e.g. using a strimmer or brush cutter, tree felling, etc. I have a pair of boots I acquired when I worked in the oil industry and usually use them but they have some disadvantages:- They take a while to put on, need socks and laces to be done up, thus I don't always use them when I should. They're hot, especially at the moment. They will eventually wear out. So I'm looking for alternatives, my main criteria a- Easy/quick to put on, e.g. a side zipper or maybe velcro fastening. It would be good if they were lined so don't need socks, less hassle. Some sort of breathable material so my feet don't get too hot. They don't *have* to be serious protection against droppping heavy weights on my feet, i.e. steel toecaps are not necessary. That's not what happens with a strimmer or brush cutter. Any ideas or suggestions? -- Chris Green |
Looking for lightweight (breathable) foot protection
wrote in message ... I wear sandals just about all of the time, at work, shopping, walking, working, etc. This includes the winter. I just find them more comfortable and my feet are healthy. However there are times when I need some foot protection, e.g. using a strimmer or brush cutter, tree felling, etc. I have a pair of boots I acquired when I worked in the oil industry and usually use them but they have some disadvantages:- They take a while to put on, need socks and laces to be done up, thus I don't always use them when I should. They're hot, especially at the moment. They will eventually wear out. So I'm looking for alternatives, my main criteria a- Easy/quick to put on, e.g. a side zipper or maybe velcro fastening. It would be good if they were lined so don't need socks, less hassle. Some sort of breathable material so my feet don't get too hot. They don't *have* to be serious protection against droppping heavy weights on my feet, i.e. steel toecaps are not necessary. That's not what happens with a strimmer or brush cutter. Any ideas or suggestions? -- Chris Green sounds like pull on Riggers boots but thats if you can be comfy in them probably best with socks or if you are using lighter weight cutters Dealer boots the elastic sided boots beloved by farmers about £25 at farmers auctions (Chelford) or fleabay. If you are using metal bladed cutters then ask at a Farm Shop they do sell proper heavy duty boots for the purpose better to be safe than in A&E Derek |
Looking for lightweight (breathable) foot protection
Chris wrote I wear sandals just about all of the time, at work, shopping, walking, working, etc. This includes the winter. I just find them more comfortable and my feet are healthy. However there are times when I need some foot protection, e.g. using a strimmer or brush cutter, tree felling, etc. I have a pair of boots I acquired when I worked in the oil industry and usually use them but they have some disadvantages:- They take a while to put on, need socks and laces to be done up, thus I don't always use them when I should. They're hot, especially at the moment. They will eventually wear out. So I'm looking for alternatives, my main criteria a- Easy/quick to put on, e.g. a side zipper or maybe velcro fastening. It would be good if they were lined so don't need socks, less hassle. Some sort of breathable material so my feet don't get too hot. They don't *have* to be serious protection against droppping heavy weights on my feet, i.e. steel toecaps are not necessary. That's not what happens with a strimmer or brush cutter. Any ideas or suggestions? Some builders type "trainers" would fit the bill. They should have steel toecaps and a steel midsole too (for spreading the load when digging). You do need steel toecaps if you use a brush cutter or even a mower of any description, "mower foot" is a well known medical condition (as they try to put it all back together!). The RHS at Wisley supply all their mower folk with such footwear and none of them have any material left on the toecaps! I use some DeWalt ones which cost about £60 but they are lace ups. -- Regards Bob Hobden |
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