Got an odd problem I would like advice on. One of our guys kept slipping on the slope next to a drainage ditch which is mowed by push mower. As a solution I gave him football cleats to wear and there's been no more accidents. It probably looks silly to the tenants, and he's embarrassed to wear them so I gave them a spray of brown paint to look like boots. Regular boots didn't seem to do the trick and although I don't mind wearing cleats it seems to be difficult to convince anyone else to even though the alternative is to fall in waist deep, alligator infested water. Does anyone have an alternative shoe that works as well? In my experience another benefit of football cleats is that they are not as hot as boots and less likely to get rocks inside. Perhaps a hiking boots is a solution?
best shoes for mowing slopes?
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Green-Pro, How are those lawn grips when trimming? Do you get grass in them or not? I like the look of the lace up ones but, my magnums cost less than that and are an 8" cut. My big thing is ankle support that's why I like a boot with a high cut. I am also a little weary of buying something like that with out trying them on to see what the comfort level is.
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I tried them on at the Louisville Expo, had to order them as they did not have them actually for sale there. I got the lace up ones and so far while using them toward the end of our season I had no issues with grass clippings in the shoes (couldn't say the same for my boots). I also like the over the ankle boot, I just feel better protected, but as I said the Redwings, although a fine boot< would tend to become heavy on my feet by days end. They have their place like when working on walls. patios, etc. but the lawngrips feel like a lightweight sports shoe, still offering protection as they are steel toed. I know I will definitely order another pair, and my wife wants a pair of the Velcro ladies shoe.Lazer_Z said:
You being in Jersey would also appreciate them on the slick (snow, ice) surfaces, dang good shoe IMO.
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