Work Boots for Woodworking

[edma194]

♫ These boots were made for woodworkin'... ♫
♫ And that's just what they'll do... ♫
♫ One of these days these boots are gonna woodwork all over you... ♫

[dusty]

Maybe the best approach would be to allow this sort of thread to die a natural death. Don't respond at all.

[Majones1]

Maybe the best approach would be to allow this sort of thread to die a natural death. Don't respond at all.

I agree.

[roy_okc]

Maybe the best approach would be to allow this sort of thread to die a natural death. Don't respond at all.

Where's the fun it that!

[Hobbyman2]

LOL boots??? BOOTS ?? we dont need any stinking boots ?????? lol ,,,, I was at a family run mill not long ago and a couple of the kids were running around in bare feet !!

[robinson46176]

Actually this is a valid subject in spite of a possibly shaky origin. My wood shop is 1500 sq. ft. (36' x 40' plus a small old cellar room) in the basement of the west wing of the house and all concrete. My feet, legs and back have NEVER liked concrete floors after a few minutes of standing.
I do have two thick 4' x 6' rubber mats in front of the workbench that feel great but I can't do that with the whole floor. Too hard to roll machines around. What I can do is be very careful about what kind of shoes I wear. I Keep a pair of very cushioned sole work shoes parked at the top of the mostly open basement stairs. I use high top shoes because I often go in and out of the outside access door (my only basement window) moving firewood in and ashes out, often in several inches of snow. I only lace them up a couple if inches so that I can instantly step in or out of them without wasting time with lacing them up. I never walk into the main part of the house in them to avoid tracking sawdust. I keep a long handled shoe horn hanging at the top of the stairs to keep it easy.
Note that my workbench sits just inside of that outside door/window to take maximum advantage of the available natural light and being able to look outside from time to time.

[Areba21]

Actually this is a valid subject in spite of a possibly shaky origin. My wood shop is 1500 sq. ft. (36' x 40' plus a small old cellar room) in the basement of the west wing of the house and all concrete. My feet, legs and back have NEVER liked concrete floors after a few minutes of standing.
I do have two thick 4' x 6' rubber mats in front of the workbench that feel great but I can't do that with the whole floor. Too hard to roll machines around. What I can do is be very careful about what kind of shoes I wear from this store. I Keep a pair of very cushioned sole work shoes parked at the top of the mostly open basement stairs. I use high top shoes because I often go in and out of the outside access door (my only basement window) moving firewood in and ashes out, often in several inches of snow. I only lace them up a couple if inches so that I can instantly step in or out of them without wasting time with lacing them up. I never walk into the main part of the house in them to avoid tracking sawdust. I keep a long handled shoe horn hanging at the top of the stairs to keep it easy.
Note that my workbench sits just inside of that outside door/window to take maximum advantage of the available natural light and being able to look outside from time to time.

Keen has a large choice of work boots for work. They're not as heavy as Doc Martins and don't fatigue your legs. Many boots feature shanks on the sole, so you have some support for ladder rungs as well. They are also waterproof. For me , waterproof work boots are way too to be my style. Toe caps, for instance, are made of various materials. One of them is it suggested to use using a composite cap. Keen caps are created to not cut your toes. I've worn a variety of shoes for work and Keen are fantastic. Merrill offers a top-quality product but doesn't have as many choices for large feet as my own. There are tennis shoe designs, full and mid boot styles, and more.

[Jefferyk2]

Nice, I've been contemplating getting some hiking style boots. I'm the same way up to now, I'm getting the most comfortable pair. Marks has a great return policy, too. I'm curious about what the rest of the world thinks of it and the redwings are a sure success.