Work Boots

[blingybongy]

Yes I know it's been covered before but I'm in need of some shoes/trainers/boots with toe protection.
I have a pair of DeWalt boots, which are heavy and stompy.
I also have a pair of cheapy trainers, comfy enough but for some reason I turn my ankles in them regularly.

Looking at a thread from a few years ago Base Rafting were highly recommended is that still the case.
My mate recommends Original SWAT which look good but are double the price of the Base.
I've also had a look at Scruffs Switchback.
No budget really, just want light and comfortable.

[LandieMark]

I wear V12 dealers most of the time. They also do trainers, but have no idea how light they are - I think they come with composite toe caps.

[Its Just Adz]

I've just got a pair of these, very comfy and quite light.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09GVVYZ8H/ref=cm_sw_r...

[Geffg]

I find timberland boots comfy for wearing and walking in all day. Not the cheapest but been the comfiest for me.

[Condi]

Redbacks or John Bull assuming you don't need laces. Proper Aussie workboots - super comfortable and tough as they come.

[wong]

Just look at T**lstation and S****fix (- only cannot try them on, until you've bought them and generally no 1/2 sizes). They'll all have steel toe caps and most will have sole penetration protection.

No VAT (or fashion Tax) on proper work boots.
Generally cheaper ones are lighter weight.
Tend to look a bit crap (especially safety trainers).

[Phud]

I wear this manufactures boots

http://www.cofra.it/en/products/footwear/footwear-...


Lightweight and steel toecapped

[Zarco]

I like DeWalt waterproof boots. They aren't particularly heavy or bulky as far as safety boots go (I see the OP says his are heavy and stompy).

[Hammer67]

I got a pair of these for when I`m in and out of places that require you to remove your footwear.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/191797225768?_trkparms=...

I was doubtful they would be very comfortable but have been pleasantly surprised.

[r44flyer]

Phud said:

I wear this manufactures boots

http://www.cofra.it/en/products/footwear/footwear-...


Lightweight and steel toecapped

Another vote for Cofra. I've got Glenrs. They have lasted very well, much more durable than the DM Industrial I had before. Very warm, caps, sole plates, anti slip, wide fitting, not expensive for what they are. I've swapped the laces for ironlaces and I will be buying Cofra again without a doubt.

[The Big G]

I have a pair of cofra gore Rex riggers. Expensive, but have held up really well while renovating my house, gardening and dog waking. Soles are flexible and the toecap and anti penetration are composite. Saved my toes more than once by mistake! Not the cheapest but very happy with them. I’d spend money when required. Especially if you’re in them all day every day. Sore and or wet feet really aren’t pleasant!

[Smint]

DeWalt Challenger 2 was the best workboot you could buy, tough as hell completely waterproof incredibly light and comfy from the first wear.

Note, Challenger 3 isn't a patch on the 2, the soles split they were uncomfortable and leaked, anyone from DeWalt reading this bring back the Challenger 2 please.

Presently been using DeWalt Hancock boots for about 4 years now, keep them polished regularly and they last well and are comfortable but not as good as Challenger 2, i use odor eater insoles in all my boots to hep preserve the original base padding.

Tried a pair of CAT boots, very similar design to those Hancock's, soles split in record time.

[Hammer67]

The Big G said:

I have a pair of cofra gore Rex riggers....... held up really well while dog waking.

Who are you? a relative of Kurt Zouma?

[Skyedriver]

Hammer67 said:

The Big G said:

I have a pair of cofra gore Rex riggers....... held up really well while dog waking.

Who are you? a relative of Kurt Zouma?

He wears CAT boots I understand

[The Big G]

Skyedriver said:

Hammer67 said:

The Big G said:

I have a pair of cofra gore Rex riggers....... held up really well while dog waking.

Who are you? a relative of Kurt Zouma?

He wears CAT boots I understand

Oops, just noticed my typo!!!!!

Dog walking, it’s dog walking

[cmvtec]

I'm currently in the best work boots I've ever had - they're Doc Marten Chelsea boots. Steel toe cap and midsole.

I appreciate they're expensive for work boots, but my feet thank me every day for them.

[Professor Barney]

I've bought several pairs of these over the years:

https://www.screwfix.com/p/site-savannah-safety-bo...

I wear them pretty much every day for working around the stables, they get stood on by 1/2 ton horses, covered in muck, pi$$ and mud, never cleaned apart from being occasionally hosed down and just get generally used and abused. Crucially for me they stay waterproof even when the leather starts deteriorating.

The only downside is that they're not the lightest, but I'll be buying them again.

[blingybongy]

Thanks for the suggestions.
Dealer boots are a no, comfy yes, clompy also.
I wanted trainer like characteristics.
Anyway I've ordered these.
Rafting Top Safety Boots, Brown, 12 UK (47 EU) https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01FJLPXYW/ref=cm_sw_r...

[colonel c]

For myself, I'm a big fan of Cat boots. Working, walking and leisure, always suit my requirements just fine. They do Safety Trainers.

[Cold]

Dewalt do a light(ish)weight trainer as part of their safety shoe range.