[Health and Fitness Forum] Workboot recommendations...

Besides how busy I am here, I work a second job, and am on my feet for a minimum of 4 hours, and maximum of 9 hours a shift... There is a LOT of standing, which is what gets to me, the moving around bothers me less... I am wearing THE WRONG/BAD (while I would seldom say there is good/bad or right/wrong in the world, these shoes are both WRONG and BAD for this job, lol) shoes for this type of work...

I wear Red Wings for my day job, but, they pay for them, and the part-time job requires black, which I do not own...

So, any recommendations for black, steel toe, waterproof boots that a person can stand in for hours at a time?

I've had success with Danners

I'm not sure if they do a steel toe option.

I'm sure I can use this magic space window thing to look...

Well apparently they do Alloy Toe, or Non-Metallic safety toe.

Obviously the do other models, but I can say these ones are pretty decent:
http://www.danner.com/product/law-enforcement/acadia-8-black-nmt.html

Actually due to all of the Field (Tactical/Range) work we do here in Michigan (Hiking, Standing Formations, Gun Shooting, Outdoors Fitness, Martial Arts) We have had the opportunity to try out alot of different boots

I have found Magnums to be the best
https://www.amazon.com/Magnum-Mens-Response-II-Black/dp/B00131QMBQ/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1476713349&sr=8-2&keywords=mens+magnum

They are really comfortable and flexable. I put an extra padded insole inside of mine but thats coz im flat footed and everything feels rougher on my feet naturally

I have always worn military issue Bates Men’s Ultra-Lites 8" Tactical Side-Zip and had no issues whatsoever. I run in them or stand in them for hours. They are durable and last.

The top "named" brands are: Timberland, Red Wing, Wolverine, and Under Armour. Most of those should do the trick. Just be sure they meet your needs. Waterproof/resistant, steel toes etc...

Karn wrote: I have always worn military issue Bates Men’s Ultra-Lites 8" Tactical Side-Zip

My husband (Mindas) uses Bates all the time but I seem to recall him mentioning something in the product has...changed? Not sure if thats true or the new pair he got was just off....Otherwise Magnum and Bates are our go to here

I've found the inserts matter more than the actual boot. I'd suggest getting fitted for custom inserts that address specific pressure zones on your feet, rather than a mass produced version.

Mine have made a world of difference whether I'm wearing 20$ boots or $200 boots.

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Get tactical boots, paint them black yourself if you have to. whatever soldiers recommend in your area.

ren wrote: Get tactical boots, paint them black yourself if you have to. whatever soldiers recommend in your area.

Back in the day, our guys swore by the desert tan converse combat boots. Those seem to be discontinued, but they looked a lot like the reeboks here only tan. Might try those.

Haven't been able to go wrong with a good pair of bates, 5.11 tactical had some recently good boots from what I've heard but I haven't tried them myself yet, but those are the top two brands for ems

Bates is a bit heavy but it never failed me for long hours on my feet watch standing. 5.11's have also been something that is favored by a lot of military guys.
Whatever you do stay the heck away from Brahman brand. I have had it fall apart within 4 months of buying it as has my boyfriend.

Tellahane wrote: 5.11 tactical had some recently good boots from what I've heard but I haven't tried them myself yet, but those are the top two brands for ems

I love my 5.11s. I was born with defects in my feet that were later surgically corrected, so standing jobs have always been hard for me, but I can go all day in my EMS boots. http://www.theemsstore.com/store/product.aspx/productId/10/5-11-Tactical-ATAC-Storm-8-Side-Zip-Boots-Black/

I also rub a little CBD lotion that I picked up from a local head shop into the soles of my feet before and after starting a shift, really helps and works as a local analgesic to some degree.