Posted: 1/13/2012 4:04:01 PM EDT
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I am probably going to be getting a new job with my current company (CSX RR) that requires safety boots. I'll be in the round house where they work on the locomotives, and I'll be the one ordering, receiving, stocking, and shipping parts. I'll also be loading flat beds of traction motors, radiators, etc.
I'd rather not spend a ton of money on these boots as the company is supposed to provide some next year (2013). As long as they're comfortable, available in wide sizes, and oil/slip resistant, they're good. Basically, I'm not spending $300 on a pair of good Danners. Whatcha got, Arfcom? |
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Whites Boots.....period. http://www.whitesboots.com/ Buy once, cry once... 
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Can't disagree here either. They were a close second for me. I went with the Wesco's because they are local an fitted my funky feet in the showroom. |
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Where I work, areas of the floor are steel, and covered with transmission fluid. Oil / slip resistant boots are essential. I've been there 12 years, and just bought the lightest, most slip resistant, most comfortable boots I've ever had for $75. I also walk a mile and a half around the plant every day for lunch, and I love them.
Bates cop boots, from Dick's |
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I've been the cheap route out boots and have sworn never ever ever to do it again. Buy a good pair of boots and your feet will thank you along with your legs, back and shoulders. I really like Chippewa boots but also have always liked Red Wing. Look around online and you might be able to find a good deal on some. Be sure to check retailmenot.com for coupon codes if shopping online. My wife showed me that website and I often find good deals using it. |
| I got new Timberland pros for three years in a row. Same boots, oil and slip resistant right on the sole. The first two pairs were great, but the last pair (same boots) were like walking on ball bearings. The rubber swelled so bad from the oil that it curled the toes upward. Absolute garbage. I threw them away after two months and bought the Bates. |
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I did Rockys for years until they went Chinese. The I did Danners for he last 10 years or so. When my last one were done I didnt feel like driving to Portland to the company store, so I bought local. Red Wings. My feet hurt me after a couple days on them for the last few months until I am out of them for a day or two. I am going to Portland soon to get another pair of Danners. FWIW my feet are my life. If they arent happy neither am I. I have never skimped on boots, and I have good happy feet because of it. Until this last pair.  |
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Red Wings are wonderful. Don't forget lots of decent socks.
A cheap decent type of socks are the Dickie's diabetic socks, actually. I was told that by an electrician who used to change his socks at lunch and missed the old US GI wool socks. Well –– he was right. Cheap, padded, and supportive. |