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Old 08-27-2008, 07:22 PM
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Flip Flops for me. I do decks wearing them unless someone complains. Then I have to put shoes on. I probably have not worn boots since I worked at Bethlehem Steel over 40 years ago.
 
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Flip Flops for me. I do decks wearing them unless someone complains. Then I have to put shoes on. I probably have not worn boots since I worked at Bethlehem Steel over 40 years ago.
That isn't the Bethlehem steel in PA. is it Mark??? Just asking, we had a Steel co. named that in PA.
 
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I've seen metatarsul support insoles that are pretty inexpensive. Could you wear something like that or are you talking about podiatric armor?
Ours go on top of the foot, some like mine are built in and some are external. They don't have as much flex.
 
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Old 08-27-2008, 07:28 PM
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Another rainy day in east TN, makes it a little hard to make and lay asphalt in the rain but its nice to see a green yard.

I have always wore Justin boots for years to work in, I just recently had to start wearing steel toes I tried the Hytest but settled with the Justins again. I have Ariats as dress boots they feel alright but the work boots would melt at work.
 
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My work boots have always been White's or Drews lace up's.

Probably a Pacific N'West thing.
 
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I've been wearing steel toes every day for the last 19 years. I like the Bates lites....but they don't last for shizzle.
 
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Ours go on top of the foot, some like mine are built in and some are external. They don't have as much flex.
Interesting.....must be an old people thing.

Sorry....couldn't help myself.
 
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Old 08-27-2008, 07:51 PM
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The Worlds First Hybrid Motorcycle. These should sell like hotcakes with todays fuel prices. I just can't eat enough to power even a small one though. Damnit!!



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Interesting.....must be an old people thing.

Sorry....couldn't help myself.
Old? Who you callin' old? I'm only 50ish.
 
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I've been wearing steel toes every day for the last 19 years. I like the Bates lites....but they don't last for shizzle.
Don't really beat them up to much, union truck driver
 
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Just like a PSD you still got plenty of life left on the injectors .
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Old? Who you callin' old? I'm only 50ish.
 
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Old? Who you callin' old? I'm only 50ish.
Sorry. What I meant to say was it must be an "older than me people" thing.

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Don't really beat them up to much, union truck driver
So basically you just wear the sole off the right one
 
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Originally Posted by cookie88
Speaking of work. What do y'all like for workboots?

I've run the gambit from el'cheapo's to the high end Wolverine and Red Wings. The last two pairs I've bought are from a little Chicago company called Florsheim. They are are stiff as anything to break in, but once done they are the most durable and comfortable boots I've owned. Plus they come in gigantor sizes so my tiny little 13EEE feet are easy to size.
Then you might be in trouble when it comes to my choice of boots Scott. I go to Fleet Farm or Farm & Fleet(theres a difference) and i buy the $40 steel toe boots, sure they do not last a year but they last long enough for me. And usually they need little break-in time they usually are comfortable right put of the box.
 
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So basically you just wear the sole off the right one
Pretty much,LOL. < Well not while driving. When i was in construction i wore Carolinas, great wearing boot but after a while the nails came up and poked in the heel of my foot...That was the end of them...
 
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Red Wing metatarsals here. They've saved my feet a couple of times and their comfortable. Also long lasting. My employer pays for half of our boots, one pair per year. I work around hot (1200* and up) and heavy steel all day long.
 


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