Work boots

Provided are free and approved for the use required which could be a company insurance requirement, do you have feet medical issues.
 
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I used to employ women. In the end I just gave them Screwfix/Toolstation/Cromwells catalogues and told them to pick the right colour boots and clothes and give me the product codes, or gave them a budget and told them to give me receipts.
 
In theory there should be a risk assessment on the environmental conditions and the footwear should be chosen based on that. i.e if there is oil the footwear should be oil resistant, if there is a danger of sharp edges underneath penetrating the soes, there should be a reinforced sole etc etc etc.

Edit: As long as the boots comply with that it shouldn't be a problem. The company may reimburse some of the cost.
 
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Provided are free and approved for the use required which could be a company insurance requirement, do you have feet medical issues.
Its more about comfort really I'm no spring chicken anymore :)

I've had other safety boots in the past but for the last 22 years I have worn 'Magnum' Safety boots (I have always paid for my own as I have always had that choice) and they have lasted me for years and remained comfortable.

The DeWalt ones I have been given are not great to be honest, but my question was about whether I had the choice to wear my own or do I have to wear the ones provided.
 
Some companies will provide boots (and PPE n general) that meet their requirements for the risks they've assessed you're likely to encounter.

They may even insist that you wear their approved PPE as a requirement of their insurance policy.

It may also be stipulated in your employer's contracts for site personnel - refineries and utilities for instance are pretty heavy on that sort of control.

Just ask the H&S manager or your rep. If you don't like it, walk.

I spent several years working for a company that was very proactive about health and safety and it was generally seen and supported as a positive thing. A lot depends on how it's sold to the end user I suppose.
 
I think that usually, employers require employees to wear the safety boots they provide to ensure they meet all the safety standards. However, if you have a pair that you own and prefer, it’s worth asking your employer if they can be approved for use. I had a similar situation where I needed comfortable footwear for work. I ended up finding Melissa shoes for daily wear that were super comfy, though they weren’t safety boots. If you have specific needs or preferences, it’s a good idea to check with your workplace about the rules and see if there’s any flexibility.
 
I have worn Red Wing work boots since I had my first job at a mechanics shop at the age of 14. I buy 3 or 4 pairs of boots a year and never wear a pair 2 days in a row. The boots I order are $219 bucks and the last 2 pairs have been clunkers. Just not as comfortable as I am accustomed to. I work on concrete most of the time and walk a lot, often carrying around 10 or 15 pounds. What are you guys doing for boots these days?
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Some companies will provide boots (and PPE n general) that meet their requirements for the risks they've assessed you're likely to encounter.

They may even insist that you wear their approved PPE as a requirement of their insurance policy.

It may also be stipulated in your employer's contracts for site personnel - refineries and utilities for instance are pretty heavy on that sort of control.

Just ask the H&S manager or your rep. If you don't like it, walk.

I spent several years working for a company that was very proactive about health and safety and it was generally seen and supported as a positive thing like Orthopädische Schuhe Damen. A lot depends on how it's sold to the end user I suppose.
I have always worn steel toe cap boots in most jobs I have had but have never really found any which are comfortable. I can't wait to take them off at the end of a day. Has anybody got any recommendations of any which are suitable for building site work which are somewhat comfortable? Fully waterproof and made to last are important. The pair I have now are a £60 pair of dickies and although they feel well built i can't wait to take them off. I struggle as I'm a size 14 and not every style are available in my size. Any particular brands to recommend? Price not really an issue as i spend most of my day in them so I want the best. Can't really wear trainer types on the sites im working on and rigger boots are not allowed.
 
For the last 4 years I've been wearing Dr Martens steel capped boots that have been really comfortable but now need replacement.
I’ve attached a picture of the label. The boots were supplied by ToolStation.

I’ve searched high and low but can’t find the exact replacements anywhere.

I’ve contacted DM who told me they no longer make safety boots. To be honest I don’t need steel caps but I do want comfortable boots.

One of the good features of my old DM’s is that you can lace them up quickly as the top two holes are actually pegs that you loop the laces round.

I was in Screwfix recently and on impulse bought a pair of DeWalt Corinth boots (572RL) which looked great but I could only wear them for 2 hours as the buggers hurt the arches of both feet.

So can anyone suggest some really comfortable boots? Within reason price is not a factor.
 

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