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Which Steel Toe Boots Are Best For Driving?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by SlimDigg, Mar 6, 2013.

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  1. Mar 6, 2013 #1
    SlimDigg

    SlimDigg Bobtail Member

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    Hey all, first post!

    I've been driving for 1 year in British Columbia, hauling mostly La-Z-Boy furniture, bath tubs, insulation, and some Wal-Mart loads.
    I've pretty much had the luxury of wearing whatever I like to drive. Now i've relocated to Alberta and I'm set to have a road test tomorrow.

    They require steel toe boots, which I do not own. I'm apprehensive about getting something too heavy, and I won't be able to feel the pedals properly. They told me it doesn't necessarily have to be a boot, it can be a shoe.

    With that being said: Which is your favorite steel toe boot/shoe for driving big rig?
     
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  3. Mar 6, 2013 #2
    Semi Crazy

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    Minnetonka moccasin in the winter and barefoot in the summer.

    Wearing clunky shoes on your feet while driving is like putting boxing gloves on to steer!

    When I pull up to the job I throw on my steel tips.
     
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    Chinatown

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    Believe it or not, you can buy steel toed tennis shoes at Walmart and a few other places. Very comfortble for driving.
     
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  5. Mar 6, 2013 #4
    Numb

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    driving barefoot and with mocs on is illegal. flip flops also.


    hard soled foot wear is required.

    steel toes in the winter freeze my toes. have frostbite in a couple and they hurt like h*ll.

    just carry them in truck 'till needed.
     
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  7. Mar 6, 2013 #5
    Mrh2008

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    I love my redwings. Very comfortable, although a little more pricey than walmart. $125 for mine.
     
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    TruckDuo

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    Doc Martens
     
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  9. Mar 6, 2013 #7
    EverLuc

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    RedWing all the way. They just don't slip.
     
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  10. Mar 6, 2013 #8
    sherlock510

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    Don't buy them from Walmart. You'll get what you pay for...
     
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  11. Mar 6, 2013 #9
    hup

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    I had, still have but they're close to being disposed of now.. a pair of Keen's Men's Milwaukee steeltoe work boots. Lasted me about 2 years flatbed OTR, and I wore them constantly except in the sleeper! They were still in good shape until I changed jobs, and then they rapidly started to decline. (I think its the ladder climbing that has done them in..) They cost me $130-150 at the time. I was happy with them, but I think I'll try something else next time.
     
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  12. Mar 6, 2013 #10
    Noggin

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    I bought mine from walmart for for 7 years. Think i only went through 5 pairs. Working with gas cylinders, i kicked the cylinder to roll it and my boots held up very well. Im glad I got what I paid for.
     
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