I have looked through the previous threads and have further refined a boot/shoe question which I think is specific to flatbeds.
Last week working late into the day on a wet aluminum deck, I lost footing in my redwings and went to my knees. Things could have been worse but I don’t wish to live out that scenario, hence the question.
Specifically are the boots that our military are wearing the way to go? Those that have pliable soles and are grippy? I am looking at Rocky S2V, Belleville and Danners to name a few. To my thinking these boots appeared to be designed with rock climbing and scaling in mind which I believe would lend itself naturally to flatbed work.
Thoughts appreciated and thank you in advance!
What Boots do you use while running flatbed?
Discussion in 'Flatbed Trucking Forum' started by flying_gage, Jan 20, 2019.
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I buy $40 dollar boots from Target. I can’t even walk inside the truck stops, the oil and diesel from the fuel island make it feel like I’m walking on ice. Do better quality boots get better traction? This is seriously annoying.
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You really get what you pay for when it comes to boots.
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No, those parts are worth way more than that. Plus the cheap ones don’t breathe to well. Sweaty feet don’t fare well when you exit the truck in 0 degree weather.
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I have 2 pair. One cost $0, but would have only cost me $25 if I had to pay for them. The other $125. Guess which ones I’m not wearing.Tug Toy Thanks this. -
The only boots I wear are made by Ariat. I have 3 pairs. One pair for dress, one pair for dry work days and the other for wet work days. Ariat has several styles of work boots and play boots. Composite or steel or regular toes. Low, mid and high leather. All of my Ariat boots are oil and slip resistant and I have never experienced a slip and fall because of my Ariat's. I replace the insoles twice per year with the same ones from the factory. My Ariat's have never let me down. They do not disappoint.
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