Work shoe recommendations

[Craizie]

What do you guys recommed for actual work shoes? I finally got a job after the covid lay-off, and I'm pounding concrete all day at work ( 15,000-20,000 steps). My feet are absolutely killing me. I've had an almost strictly office job for the last 15 years. Now I have an office / warehouse supervisor roll and my feet kill.

[Trip McNeely]

What do you guys recommed for actual work shoes? I finally got a job after the covid lay-off, and I'm pounding concrete all day at work ( 15,000-20,000 steps). My feet are absolutely killing me. I've had an almost strictly office job for the last 15 years. Now I have an office / warehouse supervisor roll and my feet kill.

Depends on what you want. I am assuming steel toe. Do you like lace up or slip on? Western style? Low or high rise? Can’t go wrong with Red Wing.

[Craizie]

Depends on what you want. I am assuming steel toe. Do you like lace up or slip on? Western style? Low or high rise? Can’t go wrong with Red Wing.

Steel toe doesn't really matter, but not a bad idea. Comfort a durabilty is my main concern. I'd like them to look as much like a typical shoe as possible. There's a red wing store over by where I live. I'll stop on in and see what they have. I thought they only did work boots for some reason.

Thanks.

[Trip McNeely]

They have all sorts of work boots. I didn’t know you wanted more of a shoe though. Honestly if you are going to be around heavy equipment and concrete I’d want a work boot and steel toe at that. Last longer and better protection.

[Craizie]

They have all sorts of work boots. I didn’t know you wanted more of a shoe though. Honestly if you are going to be around heavy equipment and concrete I’d want a work boot and steel toe at that. Last longer and better protection.

Just a loading dock with one fork lift. I destroyed my new balance shoes in like a month walking around trying to stop things from fucking up before they started.

These look pretty promising.

https://www.redwingshoes.com/work/mens/safety-toe/ComfortPro-06708.html?cgid=mens-work-safety-toe

[bubbaearl]

i've worn wolverine wedge sole lace ups for years. brand does not really matter but the soft wedge sole really helps on concrete .

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[Trip McNeely]

Here’s a wild idea. If you don’t need a lot of protection and are just wanting comfort, get a hiking shoe, like a Merrill. I mean those are made for being on your feet for long periods of time in all sorts of terrain.

[cool cat]

I've had these for several years and they have been durable, and decent as far as comfort goes. I did put better insoles in them when I bought them, I didn't like the factory set.

https://www.skechers.com/men/shoes/w...sr/200000.html

Edit: The only reason i need a shoe like this is i am required to wear a steel toe in the warehouse, or in one of our shops.

[Craizie]

Here’s a wild idea. If you don’t need a lot of protection and are just wanting comfort, get a hiking shoe, like a Merrill. I mean those are made for being on your feet for long periods of time in all sorts of terrain.

That's why I came here for recommendations. Wild fucking ideas. However, hiking and walking on hard ass concrete all day are not nearly the same.

[Trip McNeely]

That's why I came here for recommendations. Wild fucking ideas. However, hiking and walking on hard ass concrete all day are not nearly the same.

I tried! 😬

[Craizie]

I tried! 😬

Your efforts were appreciated.

[one slow 5.0]

Ariat workhog xt h2o carbon toe. Light weight, water resistant, comfortable for long days without having to add insoles. I get about 2 years out of a pair as pipeline operator used on tile, concrete, asphalt, packed limestone, loose rock, and dirt. When i worked in a factory standing 8-10 days I used wolverine lace steeltoe ups with metatarsal they were not as comfortable as the Ariat.

[Stephen]

I use Costco adidas and they’re comfortable and cheap enough to replace every couple months..

[4EyedTurd]

I’d say get some tennis shoe style work boots. I’ve worn the Red Wings 6338 style and they were comfortable but aren’t water proof which is why I wear a tall lace up boot now. The tennis shoe style are a lot lighter and most have a composite toe for safety.

[talisman]

I'm currently rocking some green Doc Marten hightop boots, but my work environment is a little different. I'll just be glad when they're broken in so the leather stops squeaking.