Steel-Toe Work Boots

[Remarkableriots]

I need to get some Steel-Toe Work Boots and was wondering if anybody here had some suggestions on a comfortable pair to get? They need to be comfortable for 12 hour work shifts.

[Keyser_Soze]

They weren't steel toed but they do make them, Merrell shoes are durable and comfortable (IMO) but the best thing you can do is invest in an insole for your shoes. It will make them more comfortable than just putting your feet in raw.

Something like this i thought worked pretty well for me: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005ODG1SS/

 

I worked 8 hours shifts where I mostly stood or walked around a building.

[Mr.Vic20]

@Remarkableriots No steel toed work boot is comfortable at first! That said, Doc Martin's, Caterpillar and Carhartt all make good STWBs. 

[Keyser_Soze]

1 hour ago, Mr.Vic20 said:

@Remarkableriots No steel toed work boot is comfortable at first! That said, Doc Martin's, Caterpillar and Carhartt all make good STWBs. 

 

Indeed. Just go which brand you think are the coolest. Personally I've had a pair of Cats before.

[dualhunter]

I have some Stanley low-cut ones that are really comfortable but a bit worn out now. I went to replace them but even though the picture online looks like the ones I have, what's actually available is a different model that I don't find comfortable (feels a bit constricted around the toes). Ideally you want to try them out first.

[Keyser_Soze]

Just don't go to payless!

[Bloodporne]

I've used Doc Martens steel toes on construction sites for a long time, always liked them.

[johnny]

When I worked at a job that needed those they got us Red Wing shoes and those were pretty comfortable and durable

[SimpleG]

8 minutes ago, johnny said:

When I worked at a job that needed those they got us Red Wing shoes and those were pretty comfortable and durable

I am gonna second this

I wear steel toes all day ,5 days a week and i love them.

SuperSole® 2.0 | Red Wing

WWW.REDWINGSHOES.COM

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8 inch safety toe boot with heavy-duty steel toe protection is built to get you through long hours in demanding environments with comfortable soles. Shop Now At Red Wing Shoes.

 

[skillzdadirecta]

I will THIRD Red Wing... great boots. stylish and well made.

[silentbob]

I too need steel toed shoes for work myself. I usually go through them in 6-8 months time (big guy and foot issues from 23 year old ankle/foot break) I’m currently light duty work but wear them all day for work (10hr shift, 4 days a week) Work as a pop merchandising stores, and have walked a few times 4km to a store in them with no issue. It is the closest feeling I have had to wearing a pair of regular runners. Anyways I’m still wearing a pair of these Reebok Sublite, and are still comfy on my feet after a year and half of use. Also still in roughly good shape. They don’t have the grip like CATS SpiderGrip shoes, but the comfort is so much nicer. 

 

[Commissar SFLUFAN]

For the love of all that is unholy, go with Red Wing.

 

Even better, if you can find a Red Wing store in your area, go there to be properly fitted for the boots!

[Ominous]

This thread reminds me I need some work sweatpants. 

[Remarkableriots]

12 hours ago, Commissar SFLUFAN said:

For the love of all that is unholy, go with Red Wing.

 

Even better, if you can find a Red Wing store in your area, go there to be properly fitted for the boots!

Looked it up and they actually have a store on the bus route i take daily.

[Commissar SFLUFAN]

8 minutes ago, Remarkableriots said:

Looked it up and they actually have a store on the bus route i take daily.

 

GREAT!

 

Go to the store and get properly fitted!

[Mr.Vic20]

I don't know where my mind was at when I initially responded, but yeah, Red Wings are actually considered to be the best in the business of safety boots, so buy with confidence! 

[Keyser_Soze]

6 minutes ago, Mr.Vic20 said:

I don't know where my mind was at when I initially responded, but yeah, Red Wings are actually considered to be the best in the business of safety boots, so buy with confidence! 

 

[Mr.Vic20]

2 minutes ago, Keyser_Soze said:

 

And I'll keep blowing it! 

[thedarkstark]

I don't have much to add but +1 for Redwings, by far the best imho