Alternative boots...very pleased :)

[Robbi]

Recently got myself some new safety boots for work, now that rigger boots are not quite banned but certainly frowned upon on construction sites ( i believe they are banned on offshore rigs ) i've been looking for an alternative and found these by Caterpillar and i have to say what fantastic boots they are ( no connection etc ) right from the off they are comfortable, fit really well and with the laces and zip are a doddle to put on and take off. The first time you put them on, just do the laces up normally, from then on, just use the zip simple and easy These are so comfy that i've been wearing them out and about and walking the dog, i really can't praise them enough and they will now be my go to boot for bimbles along the shore and in the woods. Well worth the money i reckon.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Footwear-Supremacy-Black-Safety-P710571-mens/dp/B0067Z9TZE

 

[WULF]

They look like hardwearing boots Robbi,looks like they'll take some hammer!

 

[Graham_S]

I use Cat safety shoes at work.
They usually last me about 8 months a pair.
For me, that's fantastic, it's about twice the time most other makes last.
Fortunately work pay for them.
Can't complain about the quality or the comfort.

 

[santaman2000]

They do look grreat. I've been researching boots myself lately and it and while I can't be sure, appears that the Cat boots are actually manufactured by Rocky Boots or Danner Boots. That's a good thing!

 

[Robbi]

had some Danner boots and i have to say these are so much more comfortable.

 

[woof]

Thanks for the heads up. Whats the sizing like Robbi, as the review say get a size smaller, also why are riggers banned ?

Rob

 

[Joonsy]

also why are riggers banned ?

i believe health & safety consider rigger boots to have little ankle support, i have heard (though can't confirm) that they may be banned for railway workers as well. perhaps there has been some twisted ankles and H&S have jumped on it. They were used for ease of putting-on & taking-off which is perhaps there downfall with H&S. Also i think H&S considered the pull tabs to have potential for catching on things and causing trips.

 

[Robbi]

yep, it's the lack of ankle support that is the H&S issue with rigger boots

size wise i'm an 8.5 so usually get a 9 but with these i got an 8 and they are perfect.

 

[woof]

Thanks joonsy & Robbi.

Rob