GouletPens
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Like most, i have a concrete floor in my shop. Even though I have those pads everywhere I still could use some good shoes for standing all day. Does anyone know of good shoes I can get?
I started out some years ago with a pr of New Balance 841's at the encouragement of my chiropodist. Then to 842's & 843's, same shoe different year. The eyelets were breaking in them and I complained bitterly to New Balance. They recommended their model 926, an extra wide shoe. I have 2 prs that I wear on alternate days. My shop is in my basement, so I am on concrete all day long. Love my new shoes.Like most, i have a concrete floor in my shop. Even though I have those pads everywhere I still could use some good shoes for standing all day. Does anyone know of good shoes I can get?
I know a lot of guys who work as mechanics. A lot of them swear by Redwings.
There is the "steel toe"/"safety shoe" requirement factor to consider there though.
My wife is a nurse also,at least half her coworkers wear crocs,youd have to check workers compensation rules to see if they will allow them,i only wear crocs in my shop,i also have a few rubber mats in front of my machines,anyone who ive recommended crocs to ended up liking themBeing a nurse I am on my feet about 50 minutes of every hour. Mostly walking with some standing on tile over concrete floors. Have the bad back and plantar faciatis to go with an extra wide foot. The only thing that keeps me going is a pair of Z-Coils. Not cheap and takes about 2 hours to get fitted for them at the store but OMG what a difference to comfort and overall happiness they are.
Do they make steel toe Crocs? I'm pretty careful in the shop, but the thought of dropping a lathe chisel or heaven forbid my Nova Chuck on my foot if I were wearing Crocs
Jim Smith