Oppo, new shoe recommendations?

"Dingers Ghost, Champion Jockey" (dingersghost)
06/02/2014 at 19:31 • Filed to: None

And I mean actual shoes, not tires.

I'm starting my new job in two weeks. One thing on the list I want to get soon after starting is a new pair of work shoes or boots. My everyday shoes are either sneakers if the weather's hot, or rubber soled Double H cowboy boots any other time. While I have no problem wearing those boots all day, I'm also not on concrete all day.

This new job, I will be on concrete all day. I know the Double H's will absolutely kill my legs and my back. I'm looking for something comfortable to wear, but tough enough to withstand working. I'll also be outside occasionally, but that will be minor.

There's a couple of pairs that have my interest, but I also will know better what I need once I start. If anyone has any recommendations for what to look for, I'd love to hear and it would help a ton.

My wants, for now:

-Comfortable is the biggest. I'll be wearing them all day, on concrete, from 8-5. Shock absorbing is a plus.

-Low cut. My Double H's are 12" and I know that's way too high. They can be super hot in the summer. I also don't think I'll need anything too high for what I'll be doing.

-Non insulated. I won't be out in cold weather.

-Doesn't have to be water proof.

-Electrical hazard rating is nice, but most have this anyway.

-Cheap, but High quality. I want them to last, but I don't want to spend more than $150 unless I absolutely have to.

-Leather/Similar Material. I'll be around sparks and flame and I really would prefer my shoes don't melt.

-I'm not sure yet if steel toe is necessary. Always a plus. I might want to look for composite toe so they're lighter.

-Available wide. I need wider shoes or else they won't fit.

If anybody has any suggestions I'd love to hear them and you'd be helping someone who's just starting out a ton!

DISCUSSION (7)

andthelike > Dingers Ghost, Champion Jockey
06/02/2014 at 19:45

this is a great list of recommendations, from the subreddit /r/buyitforlife

Dingers Ghost, Champion Jockey > andthelike
06/02/2014 at 19:47

I will check that out! Thanks!

PatBateman > Dingers Ghost, Champion Jockey
06/02/2014 at 20:24

Spend a little more. Your feet (and back) might thank you later.

http://www.redwingshoes.com/red-wing-shoe/…

Dingers Ghost, Champion Jockey > PatBateman
06/02/2014 at 20:26

Red Wings are sooooooo nice

Mosqvich > Dingers Ghost, Champion Jockey
06/02/2014 at 21:31

Keen. You'll thank me.

http://www.keenfootwear.com/us/en/product/…

Denver Is Stuck In The 90s > Dingers Ghost, Champion Jockey
06/02/2014 at 22:16

If yow want something a little more everyday that is durable and comfortable, I recommend anything by GBX:

https://www.gbxshoe.com/catalog/boots

I wear GBX Amun Boots

https://www.google.com/shopping/produ…

they are bulletproof (not literally of course)

EDIT- it looks like their summer stuff is less activity oriented, check out some of their older stuff on other sites

Dingers Ghost, Champion Jockey > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
06/03/2014 at 08:13

Awesome! I'll look into them. Thanks!