Foot Wear?

[ClippersLC]

What do you guys normally have strapped to your hooves on a daily basis? I think a majority usually have just tennis shoes but I'm curious. Tennis shoes, Regular boots, Steel Toe Boots, etc. What do you wear and what brands?
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[gardiner]

cant give a brand i not picky . but i buy a new pair tennies every spring . last spring tennies is this seasons footwear. that i wear to mow and mulch . if i out edging beds or other things i will wear my steel toe boots.

[ashgrove landscaping]

light hiking shoes with gore tex. Keeps the feet dry. The hikers are just stiff enough and light for moving around the lawns.

[Brothers_Landscaping]

I always wear steel toe, I have two pairs for work, and a nice pair for church.

[WenzelOSLLC]

Redwing steel toes for me. Looking for something that will keep my feet a little cooler and drier but not going to give up the steel.

[shooterm]

Yah its something you have to get used to with steel toes and a nice ankle support. One thing I find funny is if you switch over to a pair without you'll do something stupid like place a manhole on your toes without thinking :walking:.

[ACUTABOVERI]

Gotta go with the Chippewa loggers..........made in the USA!!!!

[1993lx172]

Georgia Boot steel toes. Really comfortable and last a long time.

[MIKESHAFFER]

in my area i have some houses that are hilly, so for them i use plastic cleats

[ajslands]

Obviosly if some one showed up with sandals on I'd send 'em home
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[Shegardi]

Redwing steel toe most of the time

[rusty_keg_3]

Tall, lace-up boots, safety toe (composite)... Rarely wear my tennis shoes...

[Southern Harmony]

brahma hikers from walmart steeltoe waterproof $36.-me6-8 mths use-
footpad $10.extra string$2. cause when they brake you got2-4 mths left

[fastpine]

I rock a pair of Mossy oak leather hunting boots when doing cleanups and landscaping..Magnup steel toe work shoes(low top) when working witha mower.

[carguyrob]

have a tall pair of wolverine leather work boots. used to wear tennis shoes but i got real tired of pulling grass out from around my ankles...wanted something I could wear tall socks with without looking like a dbag. the boots hold up nice, the tread is just worn down enough the dog sh*t doesn't stick in there for very long hahaha.

[coxslawncare]

Steel toe for me every day from here on out. I dropped a 2x10x12 on my big toe a few months back on the one day I decided to wear tennis shoes because I had an easy day planned. It bled for three days, stayed swollen for about 2 weeks and I finally lost the toenail tonight. Made me rethink what an easy day is. Now I wear my redwings everywhere I go just in case.

I have also had a fully loaded tandem axle crane truck drive onto my foot and park years ago when I was a mechanic. Steel toes could be the only thing that saved me. It still broke my foot but the boot held up long enough to get the drivers attention to get him off of my foot. ( He parked and started filling out paperwork). The weight was enough to start to collapse the steel toe section of the boot.

My point is things happen when you don't expect it. Most of the time your not goiong to get hit in the eye when you are trimming but you still wear safety glasses right? Protect yourself because if you get hurt it is your business and your paycheck that is effected unless you have employees that can pick up the slack.

[Lawn Freak]

I wear my tennis shoes for regular mowing, but for landscaping and cleanups and stuff I wear my Brahma steel toe boots.

[bobcat48]

I wear my tennis shoes for regular mowing, but for landscaping and cleanups and stuff I wear my Brahma steel toe boots.

Same here.

[clean_cut]

I just wear a pair of boots, not necessary steel toe, but just boots I have for hiking, I actually prefer them to regular shoes for most lawn work.

[tstutz]

wolverine steel toed tall lace ups.

[greenfordsvt]

Gotta go with the Chippewa loggers..........made in the USA!!!!

Exactly what I wear every day! :usflag: Never failed me.

[HondaGuy28]

http://www.famousfootwear.com/ProductImages/shoes_ia74504.jpgSketchers 'Punishers' ($40 at khol's..Yes, I shop there)

Hi all, actually my first post on the site..Been reading Lawnsite for a while, I figured footwear is pretty important so had to say how happy my feet are after a day of walking behind a mower in these..My first day mowing on a mow crew (years ago) I showed up in CAT Steeltoes...after walking around (fast) for 10 hours with 5lbs on each foot, I figured out why the other guys had basically running shoes on :) I literally could barely walk the rest of the week after trenching around in those for 2 days. However, I could understand if you were on a standup or ztr all day, steel toes would make sense.

[Accident]

rocky aztec
http://www.rockyboots.com/Product-Details/9137/1600FQ0005639/Rocky-Aztec-Waterproof-Wellington-Work-Boot/

[frenchy2m]

I'm in the military and will NEVER take comfortable footwear for granted. I wear the same boots all day long, Altama 8" EXOSpeed's (Desert). I switch from my new one's to my two-yr old one's as soon as I switch jobs. They aren't steel toes, but they are extremely well-made and are, by far, the lightest boots I've ever had! To me, they feel like tennis shoes compared to what I had always worn before. Their site has some big discounts that are far cheaper than buying full price around military installations.


http://www.altama.com/

[93Chevy]

Man, I don't get how some guys can wear tennis shoes while working outside. I need the ankle support. I like Wolverine gore-tex lacers. Light, waterproof, sturdy, comfortable, with a light tread so I don't drag too much mud everywhere.

And I guarantee I can out run nearly everybody who wears tennis shoes on this site in my boots and jeans.

[Glenn Lawn Care]

i wear red wing steel toe boots. they are nice and comfy. they keep my socks from turning green unlike tennis shoes.

[STIHL GUY]

i wear steel toe timberland pros

[flatlander42]

cabellas steel toe lace up work boots.....going on #2.5yrs.

[Lawn Shark prop mgmt LLC]

I wear Converse 6" side zipper composite toe boots. They are comfortable, and easy to take on and off.

[lilred731]

I wear Red Wing boots. will be purchasing another pair soon.

[cutting edge10]

redwing loggers

[bc3xx0]

Yall wear shoes?? You must be big shots!

I wear these with some gel inserts:
http://www.timberland.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2567495&cp=1762199.3762135&int_prevBucket=-1&showSizeSearch=false&pageBucket=0&hasPagination=false&totalProductsCount=83&int_nextBucket=0&doVSearch=no&pageDisplay=superfamily&pageType=family&page_bucket=0&pageCount=4&clickid=mainnav_browse_txt&page=2&pageNum=1&parentPage=family

[Barefoot James]

Lawn Grips - like a tennis shoe with steel toes. Also the grip on turf is amazing - especially on wet hills. I also have a pair of Georgia Boots - heavy duty work.

ALWAYS STEEL TOE.

[GrassIsGreenerLawnCare]

used to wear my chippewas, but after doing this for a while i realized i could just wear my columbia hiking/walking shoes. if im doing a brick/cobblestone/ or muddy job i will wear boots for sure. but boots suck on a sulky, JMO. my partner(my brother) wont be caught dead in anything other than boots even outta work. lol

[zekedogg]

Redwings with the vibrom sole and Georgia's with logger soles. never sneakers can't stand green shoes.

[93Chevy]

You're in Mars?

Where at man? I'm right there with you.

[Hawg City Lawns]

im from arkansas we dont wear shoes

[AlyKat Prop]

Lawngrips - Pro Lace up - original

[lawnprosteveo]

I love my Danners. I wear the 8" quarry's. They are goretex and have the orthotic in them. They are definitely the best boots Ive ever owned.

[nepatsfan]

I wear Converse 6" side zipper composite toe boots. They are comfortable, and easy to take on and off.

Are these for real. They look like something from 1982.

[Lawn Shark prop mgmt LLC]

they are indeed for real....a friend sent me a pair, he is a contractor in iraq and alot of guys wear them over there.

[midstroke]

Danner 6" quarry

[hockeyman20]

Gotta go with the Chippewa loggers..........made in the USA!!!!

same here i love those boots

[Exact Rototilling]

Exclusively Danner boots. These 2 are what I wear exclusively. Picked them up on deep discount "B stock" from the Portland Oregon store over Christmas break. I have a non standard sized foot and thankfully Danner makes boots that actually fit me.

Danner® Marine Temperate Military Boots (http://www.danner.com/product/boots/danner+marine+temperate+mens-womens+military+boots.do)

http://s7ondemand5.scene7.com/is/image/LaCrosse/26027?$09_directory$

Danner® Light II™ Hiking Boots (http://www.danner.com/product/boots/danner+light+ii+mens-womens+hiking+boots.do)

http://s7ondemand5.scene7.com/is/image/LaCrosse/33000?$09_directory$

[joshnwright]

Redwing boots are the BEST

[Green Industry Pro]

Hikers for me, similar to a boot but light enough to keep you from getting tired

[jiggz]

Ive always worn sneakers, but this year i got a job at a golf course in the morningsfor a few hours.. figure i could learn something.. and man oh man the dew at 5 in the morning would soak right threw so i bought a pair of atterproof redwings steal toe they took a while getting used to cause i never wear boots but now there really comfey that there broke in.. but kinda hot in the summer now.. im thinking about getting a pair of goretex low top hikers somethime this week.. and keeping the boots for winter/ heavy work..

[JeffNY]

Ive been wearing Doc Marten industrial boots for the past 7 years for work. I think im ready for my first pair of Danners. Ive been doing a lot of research, and I like the Super Quarry, and Super Rain Forest, but neither are made in the US, and the reviews aren't impressive. So back to the original ones I saw, the Acadia steel toe. Think thats my #1 pick. Now I just have to find the best place to order em from

[cuttin-to-the-Max]

Customized Nike Shocks With steel toe! It would be better if they were water proofed but i dont go jumpin' in puddles too much so they are alright!

http://www.nikeshoes2010.com/images/Nike%20shox%20nz/Nike%20Shox%20NZ%20Man%20010.jpg

[grassman177]

i went ahead and got some Lawngrips again. I said i would never buy another pair as they did not last as long as they cost. although that may be true, they are as i remember as being the most comfortable , stable and protective footwear i have ever worn for working in lawns etc. they get super traction, are light, have wide toe area with steel toe, and the leather and craftsmanship are very well done.

it is the sole that wears out as it does not have a deap tread so there is not much to go through. i have conversed with them a bit about this but they dont seem to wnat to change anything so........ i just wish the sole treads were a bit deaper to last longer, at least one season for me.

I do recommend them, and wanted to get the brutus, but backorder and need for boots got me the nest in line, the 8 in pro model i have had b4.

[wheebil]

what if it were Jesus?

[wheebil]

I used to wear lace up, steel toed boots. after several months of my feet cooking in those suckers on a daily basis, I switched to a Merrell gore-tex hiking boot...Seeking more comfort, I switched to a Merrell, gore-tex hiking type shoe to keep me dry...when it's definitelygoing to be dry all day (no dew) I wear a pair of Merrell water-pro Maipo's....very lightweight, see thru mesh upper and extremely comfortable. For me, doing 95 lawns a week, it's all about comfort....ALWAYS wear my Walk-Fit inlays too. my feet never get tired.

[cuttin-to-the-Max]

How do you guys where boots almost all the way up your legs in (exaggeration) in 90* weather just to cut grass????

[Hangtastic]

Redwing boots

[tallrick]

Steel toe boots for working on machines or around rocks or scrap metal, cleats for working anywhere I have to walk long distances on dirt, sand, grass etc.

[mowerbrad]

I've got steal toed CAT hydraulic boots for my work boots. I usually replace them every other year, always get the same model.

I use tennis shoes when I just mow or work around my own yard, but since my tennis shoes are my everyday shoes, I don't want to get them nasty.

I do find that the steal toed boots provide the most protection, which is an important feature for me.

[MooseMan89]

Steel Toe!!! All day. Everyday!

[MLAWCARE]

Gotta go with the Chippewa loggers..........made in the USA!!!!


This is what I wear too!!!! :usflag:

[CJCuttingEdge]

Merrell Hiking shoes with goretex and vibram sole...I think its the only way to go!

[gasracer]

Wolverine 6" steel toed boots.

[bobcat48]

I bought a pair of Cat boots a few months back and they are great.

[DoornbosOutdoorServices]

Gotta be Danner they fit like tennis shoes once they get broke in. I wear the Danner 453GTX. They are light, just tall enough for the ankle support and waterproof.

[dsittler]

I also wear the Converse Desert boots, wore them at the Kandahar Airfield while working for a private contractor. They are light, sturdy, comfortable and provide decent traction and easy to take off. Just got a new pair for the season.

Derek

[Lurch01]

What do you guys normally have strapped to your hooves on a daily basis? I think a majority usually have just tennis shoes but I'm curious. Tennis shoes, Regular boots, Steel Toe Boots, etc. What do you wear and what brands?
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Converse C8991 Combat Boots Safety Toe. It is hard to find anything else in a size 16.

These boots worked 12 hour minimum shist 7 days a week for years in Afganistan and stayed comfortable. I have a pair on right now. :weightlifter:

[Lurch01]

I also wear the Converse Desert boots, wore them at the Kandahar Airfield while working for a private contractor. They are light, sturdy, comfortable and provide decent traction and easy to take off. Just got a new pair for the season.

Derek

Hey You were at KAF as well. Did they ever finish the international airport?. I left KAF in 2006 and went it Joint Base Ballad in Iraq.

[corey4671]

I've been wearing these for several years now

http://www.tractorsupply.com/workwear-clothing-footwear/footwear/mens-footwear/mens-6-8-inch-work-boots/c-e-schmidt-reg-men-s-10-in-soft-toe-wellington-work-boot-730696099

however in recent years I've had ankle problems so I'm going to have to switch to something with more ankle support. My right ankle has been weak for a couple of years and I broke the fibula in my left leg about a month ago. Sucks.

[greenacres2010]

gotta love them lawn grips used to wear logging boots but got a pair of high top lawn grips and fell in love with em feet never get wet they are comfy and they lasted 2 seasons just got my 3rd pair

[ProMaintenance]

I have always worn leather, resole-able steel toed boots, currently carhartts but man those long grip pros look a lot more comfy

[fga]

gotta love them lawn grips used to wear logging boots but got a pair of high top lawn grips and fell in love with em feet never get wet they are comfy and they lasted 2 seasons just got my 3rd pair

Really? I was alittle dsappointed in them. I tried them about 5 or 6 years ago. Other than the velcro appeal, quick on and off...i didnt see a reason to buy another pair. fugly too...lol. i always got, "what are you wearing?"
they're not a sponsor on here, are they?:hammerhead:

now, just my routine timberland pros

[Green Industry Pro]

I'm currently wearing some good ol' Red Wing boots. They cost me like $180, but I think they're well worth it. I havent had any problems with them so far and they are very comfortable. The ones I have are waterproof aswell. I have had these for several months so I cant give durability reports, but I fully expect these to last me a long time.

[organiclawncanada]

I just bought a pair of Terra Rush Work boots. They are a hiking style and are Goretex lined.

[underPSI]

My requirements for boots are steel toe, waterproof, and traction. I can find the steel toe and waterproof but I don't know what has happened with companies making these boots with a cheap, plastic sole or hardly any traction! I want some lugs on the bottom of my boots!

[cuttin-to-the-Max]

Im a Fan of Just Nike Shox, Khaki Shorts, And A Company Tshirt....OH Dont forget the Choice Of Dixie Chopper, John Deere, Or exmark Hat!
Hides the Grays

[lawnsunlimited6]

Timberland steel toe low top shoe are the best for old feets like mine,100.00 bucks but are worth every penny!!!!!!!

[ygim]

i usually wear wolverine boot steel toe hiking boots

[adrian]

I wear soft toe Chippewa boots. They're comfortable and pretty durable

[underPSI]

Thanks for the reply's. The traction on these boots are adequate?

[ZKSLAWN]

Sneakers. Bought a pair at the store savers.. pretty cool looking actually. My ankles hurt after wearing boots for too long.

[S L C]

My requirements for boots are steel toe, waterproof, and traction. I can find the steel toe and waterproof but I don't know what has happened with companies making these boots with a cheap, plastic sole or hardly any traction! I want some lugs on the bottom of my boots!

lawngrips.com

[firstclasslandscaping]

red wing steel toe loggers is my choice of footwear. comfortable, waterproof and plenty of ankle support. Great boot to wear and can go all day no problem.

[blk90s13]

Chippewa loggers :usflag: is the only way to roll + you cant kill them

[93Chevy]

red wing steel toe loggers is my choice of footwear. comfortable, waterproof and plenty of ankle support. Great boot to wear and can go all day no problem.

How waterproof are they? Is it the Red Wing waterproofing or Gore-Tex?

I like gore-tex because I can stand in puddles all day, deal with rain all day, etc. and still have dry feet. A lot of gore-tex knock-offs aren't up to that task.

[firstclasslandscaping]

How waterproof are they? Is it the Red Wing waterproofing or Gore-Tex?

I like gore-tex because I can stand in puddles all day, deal with rain all day, etc. and still have dry feet. A lot of gore-tex knock-offs aren't up to that task.

i bleieve that it is a waterproofing from red wing and NOT gor tex...ive gone all day in the rain through puddles and have had no wet feet since i bought them about a year ago.