Feetsies!

A good quality hard sole sneaker would be fine for clutching & mashing that gas pedal.

Work boots, in my opinion are hot, uncomfortable and a chore to lace up in the morning. A sneaker you can slip right on and be ready to drive in comfort.

I think flip flops look very unprofessional when worn in public. A positive personal apperance will gain you lots of respect on the docks.

With regard to open toe and pumps...(are you female?) I think open toe is also inappropriate as well as prohibited footware at some shippers and receivers.

If you do wear sneakers it is a wise idea to keep a pair of work boots (steel toe prefered) in the sidebox. They are required safety equipment at a lot of manufacturing plants especially chemical facilities.

 

I prefer velcro laced tennies for driving, but keep a good pair of Redwing steel toes in the truck as needed. As for the tennies, light colors work well, keep your feet much cooler than dark colored ones.

 

I wear steel toe boots everytime I get in the truck. I have had the same pair for about almost 2 years and they are still as good as new. They are the lightest and most comfortable steel toe boots I have ever worn as well! No break in period, they are soft leather but not so soft that they get cut up. 100% made in America! Search Thorogood Wellington safety toe boots. Kinda pricey but well worth it. I gave $150 for these at a local boot & outdoor wear shop. Probably get them cheaper online though.

 

Don't forget better quality workboots promote good foot health and can alleviate back pain and fatigue.

You get what you pay for.

Personally I prefer a "New Balance" sneaker and a "Red Wing" boot. I buy most of my clothing & footware from Cabelas. Top quality..no cheap merchandise there...and you can buy from their retail stores, catalog or online.

 

I've had a lot of luck with Timberlands, but like everyone else has said, you definitely get what you pay for, and if you go cheap, you will pay for it. I did (almost) three years for Fedex, jumping in and out of a parcel van, and a good pair of work boots was a neccessity.

 

I wear workboots and keep a pair of sneakers handy.