Shoes?

For me it would depend on what kind of environment I would be working in and how they feel when ya put them on. I could never get a pair of boots without trying them on first

 

I kinda like New Balance myself..with shorts, of course....

 

Depends on what kind of work you'll be doing.

Driving itself doesn't require any kind of specialized footwear. Sneakers, slippers, sandals whatever is comfortable for you over a long time is what works for driving.

Now if you are a flatbedder and need something to wear while securing your load and you'll be dragging heavy chains and binders around that's a different story but securing a load is not driving...

 

My factory experience with steel tips is they are a pain and uncomfortable, and if they get cold and wet they are Cold. But when moving loads around there were times I was glad I was wearing them, and times when my toes were in pain and I wished I had them on.

A friend just got a pair of boots with a composite tip that he says feels much better and is lighter. Think it was made of kelvar.

 

Wolverine Durashocks...........

 

I'm more for just regular shoes when outside the truck and socks when driving. Of course I pull a dry van so I don't mess with the freight much.

 

I required to have safety toe shoes for what I do, and I found skechers makes a very nice lightweight of the composite toe. sneaker, hicking, or high top look. very comfortable, and very light weight. I tried on a few steel toe, they comfortable, but heavy, so I bought the skechers. I agree with those who say try them on first, is expensive, so want them to fit good, comfortable, and last you a while. I tried on several at some local stores in Tulsa, then ordered online and got them cheaper, lol.
mine cost me about 70-80 bucks, safety toe is bloomin expensive!

 

Just a thought here. As a mechanic, hubby was required to have steeltoed boots. The steel toes wore holes in his socks with in a week. Except when we paid the extra for the reinforced Dickies work socks. Worth the extra, imo. Now, as a mechanic you rarely have sit down time, and driving is a lot more sit down time, you may not have that issue. But they are HEAVY. Have what you need for working with the load, and drive with something comfortable on your feet.