safety toe boots

[0.511MeV]

Is there a reason it is so hard to find safety toe boots with an actual WIDE toe box? I can barely cram my toes into a Redwing "king toe" boot. I surely can't be the only person that has disturbingly wide feet. Has anyone found anything amazing?

 

[NinetyTwoFifty]

You might try Belleville:

http://www.bellevilleshoe.com/product.php

Even their regular ones are pretty roomy in the toe area for me, but they do have wide available.

 

[bart1]

Maybe check out Doc Martens or Wesco.

 

[hydramatic]

go to a redwing store and have your foot measured on a brannick device..your probably buying the wrong shoe for your foot ...if you have wide feet at the toe area, go with a boot made on a wide toe last...a roper boot would not do you any good...they are made on a narrow toe last...wear a beffy sock when you try your shoes on, and lace them up...I sold redwings for 3 yrs..there is more to it than just jumping in a shoe..redwing has shoes made on at least 12 different lasts...good luck

 

[xroad]

My job requires me to fly to different customer sites that are hard hat and stel toes facilities. To minimize the number of shoes I bring along, I was shopping for a western style "cowboy" "dres" boots with steel toes. Redwinng 2214 comes in EEE width. They have quite a few models that comes up to EE width.

Double-H brand boots also have wide models.

 

[0.511MeV]

Doc Martens never fit me well. I haven't tried Wesco or Belleville, I'll see what I can find.

As for Redwing boots, I've gone to the stores, been measured, tried on everything they had up to width H, and still couldn't find something that properly fit my wide toes. I am a EE when measured.

I just need a toe cap that is a little bit wider and a little bit taller than seems normal. I wonder if there is something about the testing/certification process that causes the companies to not make toe caps for those of us with sasquatch feet.

 

[ekuhn]

Im a big fan of the timberland titan series with the titanium alloy safety toe. I've been using these boots for over 5 years. I also have a composite safety toe to get through the metal detector at one of the plants I've worked at. They are like sneakers. They have had wide widths as my father has gotten them.

 

[Hammer1963]

Look into Redback boots. My son has a foot like Fred Flintstone and he tried those and found them to be comfortable for him

 

[nato]

Look into Redback boots. My son has a foot like Fred Flintstone and he tried those and found them to be comfortable for him

I also just picked up my pair of Redback Nevada slip-on steel toes and they're PERFECT!!!!!!!!! Worth the 6 week wait from my Matco dealer. My brand for life now and I'll never own a different pair of boots.
Before these, I had a pair of Timberland Pro Pit Boss steel toes (13D---medium, not even a wide size!) that are designed w/ a larger toe box area that made them very nice as far as foot dimension goes, but not anywhere as close as these Redbacks.
I wish Timberland Pro's were made in USA

 

[jckdann7]

I bought a pair of Twisted X size 14D about 6 months ago and they became my every day boots. Don't notice the steel toe. I even wore them in my wedding.

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[fatboy99]

I bought a pair of Twisted X size 14D about 6 months ago and they became my every day boots. Don't notice the steel toe. I even wore them in my wedding.

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Isnt that state law in Texas ???

 

[kms]

Try matterhorn: http://www.corcoranandmatterhorn.com/Category_viewall.asp?Gender=&CategoryID=33

I have a pair of the mining boots that definitely fit my 4E foot nicely. Very comfortable and have a nice flexible steel metatarsal "spine" in addition to the steel toe to protect the top of your foot from drops.

I have the 12255 in XW

And for those who care, made in USA

 

[Farmrod]

I went from Timberland Pro series to Redwings and I can say that im not impressed and the boot shop said these are the best boots he has I also have to wear the H size and the toe only has enough room for 3 of my toes its fine just walking around on flat ground but when I start to walk downhill my toes smash into the steel toe causing a ton of discomfort im looking into a new pair of boots also

 

[klhitman]

i dont know if you have a shoe carnival like we do down here but that is where i buy all my boots that are steel toe and they always have a buy one get the other half off so i can get 2 pair of boots for 100 bucks or less. they carry wide sizes that fit my foot.

http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sour...sg=AFQjCNFEjd8tARQnL0qKuAmLE4zS1Ug0sg&cad=rja

 

[mtkst19]

my converse steel toe sneakers have a wide width to them in "normal" size. they also make wide sizes. my foot is wider than "normal" but not ee sizes. so it is a nice fit in these.

 

[Jack Burton]

The majority of "Western" workboots are no different than an engineer boot with visual changes. This includes most ropers as well. As far as how they are manufactured and fit, they bear no resemblance to a traditional Western boot.

Redwings tend to run narrow, yet large in length.

If you have a strange fit, I'd check out White's boots. They may cost you $400 but that's a worthwhile investment IMO.

 

[bart1]

Whites or Wescos that I mentioned earlier will custom make a boot for you.

 

[0.511MeV]

Try matterhorn: http://www.corcoranandmatterhorn.com/Category_viewall.asp?Gender=&CategoryID=33

I have a pair of the mining boots that definitely fit my 4E foot nicely. Very comfortable and have a nice flexible steel metatarsal "spine" in addition to the steel toe to protect the top of your foot from drops.

I have the 12255 in XW

And for those who care, made in USA

I had a pair of Matterhorns with a soft toe for a few years actually. At first I hated them, but the leather was actually very forming, and after a month or so they fit like a glove.

My concern is that the toe box did stretch a bit, so I am not sure that a safety toe would allow enough room for my toes. I may look into them again and try a pair or two.

 

[0.511MeV]

I went from Timberland Pro series to Redwings and I can say that im not impressed and the boot shop said these are the best boots he has I also have to wear the H size and the toe only has enough room for 3 of my toes its fine just walking around on flat ground but when I start to walk downhill my toes smash into the steel toe causing a ton of discomfort im looking into a new pair of boots also

I've had shops try to put me in size 13 (I get sized as 12EE). 13 means the toenails on my three longest toes are protected. My foot will still get smashed though.

I think this is one of the reasons why PPE compliance is tough. Most safety gear that has to be worn is just horrible. I'll buy anti-fog, anti-scratch safety glasses and after a handful of months they are hazy and foggy. At least a normal hardhat fits me just fine.

 

[0.511MeV]

The majority of "Western" workboots are no different than an engineer boot with visual changes. This includes most ropers as well. As far as how they are manufactured and fit, they bear no resemblance to a traditional Western boot.

Redwings tend to run narrow, yet large in length.

If you have a strange fit, I'd check out White's boots. They may cost you $400 but that's a worthwhile investment IMO.

Whites or Wescos that I mentioned earlier will custom make a boot for you.

Okay, $400 doesn't seem unreasonable to me anymore given the discomfort a lot of boots cause me, and the short length of time a lot of them last. I'm still in the warranty process with my last pair as they didn't even make it a year before literally coming apart, and I spend most of my time operating a desk. I won't name names until I find out how they are handling the warranty.

As a result, if these companies can make a boot that will last me a good two years AND be comfortable, then 400 is nothing. I spend half of that every year on boots I'm never entirely happy with.

Can you describe your experiences with these boots and the fitting process for customs in some detail? How long do they last? How long does it take to get a pair?

 

[wellstig1]

I second the matterhorns, best boot I've ever owned. My co-worker has these ones and the toe box on them is huge. http://www.corcoranandmatterhorn.com/ItemDisplay.asp?Style=CV12000&CategoryID=30

 

[Zrexxer]

Is there a reason it is so hard to find safety toe boots with an actual WIDE toe box? I can barely cram my toes into a Redwing "king toe" boot. I surely can't be the only person that has disturbingly wide feet.

Hey, I think I found one of your baby pictures!

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[CDD]

At the plant that I work we get new shoes once a year. There is a $60 dollar maximum that it's cover by the plant on any style of shoe and the rest it's up to you. I have been using Rocky Boots model 0006114 for 10 years now and the only bad thing about them are the shoe laces nothing a trip to your local Walmart $2 laces wont fix. The rest of the boot is has though has they come and very comfortable.

http://www.rockyboots.com/Products/search/work_steel_toe

This year our safety shoe provider run out of the Rocky Boots and they offer to get them for me but I decided to give another brand a try since I always been using the Rocky ones. BIG mistyake on my part. They are killing my feet every single day I used them .

The brand is Hytest the boot K12191.

http://www.safeshoes.com/product/K12191.htm

I cant wait to get the Rocky boots again.

I have big plans for the Hytest

 

[kms]

I had a pair of Matterhorns with a soft toe for a few years actually. At first I hated them, but the leather was actually very forming, and after a month or so they fit like a glove.

My concern is that the toe box did stretch a bit, so I am not sure that a safety toe would allow enough room for my toes. I may look into them again and try a pair or two.

Never had any soft toes. But I looked at the site a little closer and there aren't that many styles in XW besides the 12255. Again, I'm a 4E, so "wide" and EE are usually a no go.

Unless I'm wearing really heavy wool socks, my piggies have plenty of room to wiggle.

 

[Trucky]

Another vote for Wesco. I've heard nothing but absolutely great things about them, no personal experience though. Call them and ask about your problem, I bet they'll acomodate for anything you need really. Pricey but worth it. I've been wearing the same pair of Wolverine Turners for work for two years and while they're my best boots yet (Fits perfect for me, no problems at all, but they do hurt a bit after a while (6+ hrs)), but I'll probably grab some Wescos in the coming months because of how much time i'll be spending on my feet at work. Best of all, made here as well.

Also.. is that the mass of a particle or something??

 

[bibman]

Rocky has a steel boot out that is great for wide feet 00006114 is the stock number, they do look a little like frankenstein boots but who cares, its nice not having the pinky toe outside the toe cup. I'v had the pair for over a year and they are outlasting the Red-Wings, Wolverine, and Doc Martens' I usually wear. If you need a Sunday got to Meetin' kind of steel toe shoe then Timberlan makes a decent slip-on mule kind of show that is also very wide.

 

[Dave's 67]

Try these justin boots. The toe box is wide. Do not even notice that the steel is there. http://www.justinboots.com/boots/men_water.html?424fccf8=WK4861.

 

[Professur]

I'm wearing Aboutblu (Italian) safety shoes, in 3E, size 41 (7). No trouble at all.

 

[Jack Burton]

Can you describe your experiences with these boots and the fitting process for customs in some detail? How long do they last? How long does it take to get a pair?

The lead time for most "custom" boots is gonna be around 2 months. They'll have you send them a tracing of your foot, which is only half the battle. If you have a high arch, be sure to tell them. FWIW, I personally wouldn't even piss in a Timberland boot.

Back when I was standing (we were not allowed to sit) at a bench for 7.5 hours a day, I wore Wolverine Durashocks with gel inserts. Those boots were too wide for me as most boots seem to be but I know better now. I have a narrow size 14 foot with high arches and I'm surprisingly happy with size 13 Redwings. Square toes exist to mask the fact that a boot doesn't fit as well as it should.

A decent pair of boots can be resoled at least once and should last you about 4 years in a nasty environment. It is important to clean them though as the grit in the folds is what breaks down leather. Before this trend of disposable garbage, there was a practical reason the military forced men to polish their boots.

I hate spending money as much as the next guy but decent boots are a necessity. If your feet don't thank you today, they will 30 years from now.

 

[0.511MeV]

Also.. is that the mass of a particle or something??

Yes it is! 0.511 mega electron-volts is the rest mass of an electron and a positron. When they annihilate each other, they create two gamma rays, both of 0.511 MeV.

 

[0.511MeV]

Thanks for the advice everyone. I'll be giving some serious thought to a pair of custom boots now. That seems to be the best option at the moment.

 

[Trucky]

Thanks for the advice everyone. I'll be giving some serious thought to a pair of custom boots now. That seems to be the best option at the moment.

You won't be disappointed. And if you are, tell them. They'll make it right, as with any true custom service.

Yes it is! 0.511 mega electron-volts is the rest mass of an electron and a positron. When they annihilate each other, they create two gamma rays, both of 0.511 MeV.

I read that and thought.. wait, annihilation!? Doesn't that require the antiparticle? Then I remembered what a positron is! hah. Oh boy. Really need to touch up on my physics.

 

[RustFarmer]

I'll buy anti-fog, anti-scratch safety glasses and after a handful of months they are hazy and foggy. At least a normal hardhat fits me just fine.

Glass is the best material for scratch resistance. Glass is not as impact resistant as polycarbonate, but can still be made to comply with ANSI Z87.1. You can buy real glass safety glasses here:

Same Company, different sites for non-prescription, and prescription.

Non-prescription
http://www.phillips-safety.com/store/index.php?cPath=46_82

Prescription
http://www.rx-safety.com/

I have a pair of their prescription glasses with their glass safety lens, and they have worked well for me.

This Optical Lab will strip and re-coat lenses with scratched coatings:
I-F Optical Co
2812 West Touhy Avenue, Chicago, IL
(773) 761-3323

 

[oeyniman]

last week I scored a pair of 'MTS'-brand safety shoes:

- model : dark XS flex
- category: S3 (German safety regulation requirement);
(i.e.: -safety toe acc. to EN ISO 20345 (i.e.: <200N protected)
- step through protection (Nails, etc.)
- anti static
- splash protection
- water restant for at least 1 hour
- anti-slip on steel as well as on tiles
- heel protection
- heat restant up to at least 130°C )
- not a heavy steel mill execution, but very very light and safe
- detachable inner sole
- breathable tongue, padded for protection

- speed lacing system
- coolmax inner liner
- cap width 11
- flex sole for step through protection
- sole is oil and gasoline resistant
- made in France
- Price € 124

Verdict: so far, I'm happy
Con: price tag

P.S.: the come with a cushened sole esp. at the heel area, so I guess they won't harm my back and they are comfy as a pair of broken in slippers

 

[Herb]

Cher had a rib or two removed to make her waist smaller. Maybe you could try that with a couple of your toes.

 

[slipjointed]

This model of Georgia boot has a very wide toe, so wide in fact, that I was unable to buy them because the boot flopped side to side even though the length and ankle were perfect.

They also have the softest, most comfortable leather of any boot I've ever tried on in the price range, bar none.

 

[BigMike782]

I have 6E(yes,6)wide feet and my job requires toe protection and full metatarsals.I had to have boots custom made and they are like wearing a pair of slippers once they are broken in.
It's a good thing the company pays for them.
I used to wear H(4E) Redwings and would walk off the side of the soles and blow out the sides.