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Old Feb 12, 2011 | 06:15 PM
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Im about to start a job where im wearing a shirt and tie but still need a steel toe boot or shoe.

After something quite plain and comfy, not the crappy £18 a pair usual crap thats available. What do you guys have?

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Old Feb 12, 2011 | 06:17 PM
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I usualy buy Grafters, very very confortable and really light too

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Old Feb 12, 2011 | 06:18 PM
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these ones


http://www.directboot.co.uk/showitem.php?item_id=10209
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Old Feb 12, 2011 | 06:28 PM
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Dr Martens - you won't get comfier.
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Old Feb 12, 2011 | 08:18 PM
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bitch to break in tho
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Old Feb 15, 2011 | 09:37 PM
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I really like CAT boots as they are light and comfortable but they are so poorly put together i would stay steer clear unless you get a new set every 6 months as i do (work pay for them)
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Old Feb 15, 2011 | 11:08 PM
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I was going to make a post about this too, as mine have split and fallen apart in about 4 months
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Old Feb 16, 2011 | 10:41 AM
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Dewalt , there comfy and look nice . They are pricey though .
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Old Feb 16, 2011 | 11:15 AM
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bitch to break in tho
Not if u get the lace less ones not one blister lol
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Old Feb 19, 2011 | 12:56 PM
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Dewalt , there comfy and look nice . They are pricey though .
my choice too, i work in a salt factory and mine very often get soaked in brine, soda ash, slaked lime etc, i never clean them, just brush the worst off when they get really bad.
ive had this pair for over 2 years now and they are just starting to open up round the front where the sole comes up to the boot. too comfy to change though,
ive got another pair waiting for when they do fall to bits as they were on offer a while back with a free tote bag so i took advantage.
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Old Feb 26, 2011 | 11:44 PM
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Originally Posted by cosy trav
Dewalt , there comfy and look nice . They are pricey though .
£33 in CostCo startin monday.

Any yes they are comfy.

For rigger boots i'd use Jallatte.
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Old Feb 13, 2012 | 01:38 AM
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i'll bump this up after 12 months as im looking for some new boots !!! i need some all rounder boots ( & pants ) as i will be doing some driver/fitting work so could be a building site/new build to home/office so rigger boots/shoes are out. i am looking at dewalt chucka boot/hiking boots (machine mart online ) & they seem to be from £42 -£79 anyone have any feed back on any as i will be wearing them for 12hrs a day so i want to be comfy !!!! same with dickies pants from there i was looking at the grafter ones any feedback good or bad
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Old Feb 13, 2012 | 11:05 AM
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I bought some Dewalt apprentice boots, bloody brilliant! So comfy, I'm on my feet all day at work, and get no trouble. And can even drive my Fiesta in them.
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Old Feb 13, 2012 | 02:39 PM
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This is what i wear mate, there nice and comfy and last ages.

http://www.arco.co.uk/products/6J340...RO+Safety+Boot
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Old Feb 13, 2012 | 11:35 PM
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mac tools boots are awesome
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Old Feb 13, 2012 | 11:39 PM
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MACK boots
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Old Feb 15, 2012 | 01:35 AM
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cheers for the pointers i will have a look at them
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Old Feb 15, 2012 | 06:53 AM
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had scruffs hurricanes for years,take about half a day to break in and pretty cheap,no good to the lad that works for me though as he says they uncomfy so i think its a personal choice tbh

they just redesigned them to be almost completely bonded so less chance to fall apart

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Old Feb 19, 2012 | 05:42 PM
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Snap on do some manufactured by coast to coast. I wear low rise boots not the high ones. Had them over a year and they get a fair kicking. Leather has gone on the toe and the steel is showing, thats from them been kickied and traped against non forgiving things like ramps and such. And been scraped on the floor when im on my knees. But there holding up well soles are 100% still and there very comfy. Not cheap but if ike me you have delicate feet there worth every penny.
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Old Feb 20, 2012 | 08:44 AM
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Got a pair of Scruff's rigger boots, steels and fur lined. Like wearing slippers, more comfy than my shoes !
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Old Feb 20, 2012 | 12:47 PM
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we use these in my work

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MENS-GROUN...ht_1255wt_1219
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Old Mar 5, 2012 | 03:20 PM
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Originally Posted by zetec-Sam
I bought some Dewalt apprentice boots, bloody brilliant! So comfy, I'm on my feet all day at work, and get no trouble. And can even drive my Fiesta in them.
Best boot on the market they are comfy out of the box unlike some boots that you have to break in, they are not big and bulky like most steel toe caps in fact they don't even look like they have a steel toe cap in them.
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Old Mar 5, 2012 | 03:27 PM
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Dewalt boots are the worsed ones ive ever owned, fall apart in no time I only bought them as the site I was on wouldnt allow riggers they had to be lace ups. Jallatte are by far the best for riggers & safety shoe's / boots IMO.
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