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Posted: 9/9/2007 6:54:40 PM EDT

I've worn steel toe and composite toe boots for the last four years at work and wondered if there are any cons to wearing them as a deputy?
I can see the Pros fairly easily but don't know if you guys wear them or not and if no, why?
I started wearing them at work and then switched to a duty boot when I joined the State Defense Force (don't get me started on that topic) because the safety toe holds it's shape and looks great shined.

Posted: 9/12/2007 5:26:20 AM EDT

[#1]

Never used steel toed boots. How do they work for running?

Posted: 9/12/2007 11:38:48 AM EDT

[#2]

Well, I've worn them for about 4 years and have done a little running in them. Nothing major.

Posted: 9/12/2007 3:17:44 PM EDT

[#3]

if something very heavy falls on your foot, it can turn the steel insert into a kinda toe Guillotine

Posted: 9/13/2007 2:24:01 PM EDT

[#4]

Whatever you do, don't waste your money on AIR-TAC boots. They are a P.O.S.

They wear good, look good, and are quick to put on, but they don't last but about 4 months.

Posted: 9/14/2007 6:06:37 AM EDT

[#5]

Quoted:
if something very heavy falls on your foot, it can turn the steel insert into a kinda toe Guillotine

Not according to Mythbusters.

Posted: 9/14/2007 1:56:10 PM EDT

[#6]

didn't see that issue of Myth Busters, but, they don't appear to be the sharpest knives in the drawer, & I highly doubt any person was willing to be the test case

Posted: 9/14/2007 2:20:02 PM EDT

[#7]

P. S. my source was the united States Air Force

who thought the risks associated with wearing them were outweighed by the routine accidents they prevented...

Posted: 9/14/2007 2:22:10 PM EDT

[#8]

if fact, so did the united States Army for tank loaders, back when the tank cartridges were all metal

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