Clean It Up
UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Blue Frog Systems on August 04, 2009, 07:22:32 am
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Well after wearing trainer for the last four months my feet are killing me. I cant walk on the kitchen floor bare foot now because they hurt so much.
Whats good window cleaning footwear ? What you got on your feet when cleaning ?
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Whatever you choose make sure there saftey footwear (steel toe caps)
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Timberland pro are excellent and are breathable and very comfy, cost about £50 - £60 a pair but long lasting and as I said comfy
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Meindl boots...the do cost but I never get wet feet and they are very comfortable.
Cheers
Dave.
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i wear mercury trainers but theyre like running shoes with a spongey heel . theyve a grippy toothed sole
they were only a tenner but iv been back to the shop to get another pair as a reserve and might go get another
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during the summer i wear karrimor trekking shoe you can get them from sports direct for abouut £20 really comy and durable ,Winter time i wear karrimor hiking boot i wfp so no good for ladder work there is always bargains to be had somewhere try mandmdirect also
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i wear walking trainers and your feet stay dry and comfortable.pick em up from sports world 15 to 20 quid.
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yes but are any of these other cheaper ones STEEL TOECAP ? because if there not then you haven't got the correct footwear.
after all spending hundreds and thousands of pounds on WFP equipment and then cheap flimsy trainers to protect your feet in just don't add up.
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Unless you are on a construction/building site there is no legal requirement to wear steel toe capped footwear.
Unless the legislation has changed - which I would know about and this now includes working on domestic properties there is no need.
Where do some of you guys get your thinking from.
Oh dear I've dropped water on my trainer, I will be maimed for life!! get a grip!!!.
Should we all walk round in our every day life completely kitted out in full PPE just in case something might happen. There are no footwear police wandering round - unless you do site work.
In 10 years no domestic customer has ever asked me to get off their property because I wear trainers.
Wear what you want to wear, if steel toe caps suit wear them but don't tell people they should be wearing them because that just is not correct!!
Rob ;D
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Thanks for the replys guys. Will have a loook at what you heave suggested :)
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no its not legal to wear them on domestic, I was just pointing out the reason why you should wear them, like the window cleaner I met who dropped a ladder on his foot and broke 2 toes, accidents do happen and as they say more accidents happen in the home and that means anyone else's home.
so smug remarks from people like you carry no weight,
people wear what they wear just that some take H&S more than others and value the protection of themselves plus they like the idea of having a long lasting and comfy pair of shoe/boots to work in.
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i wear the karrimor leather hiking boots all year round.waterproof,good grip for roofs and ladders and support ankles well.40quid half price.well worth it :).reinforced toe as well
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Stephen
You have a couple of pictures on your website that look like the operative is wearing flip flops!!
Rob ;D
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try strauss direct good stuff
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Stephen
You have a couple of pictures on your website that look like the operative is wearing flip flops!!
Rob ;D
They are safty flip flops ;D
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Another karrimor boots guy here (for winter) - I bought mine 5 years ago and they're still good. No steel toe cap though.
Summer - a light pair of aldi walking boots or trainers.
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wrangler boots do for me, buy a tin of fabsil and give them a squirt at the start of the week.
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Merrell trainers. had since jan08
cost £55.
Assuming i replace august(hole now on sole)
Approx 2.75 per month !!!!!!
Mr B
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Stephen
You have a couple of pictures on your website that look like the operative is wearing flip flops!!
Rob ;D
Rob
I know but thats because he has replacement toes as his old ones fell off ;D ;D ;D
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Doc Martains for me all year round
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Doc Martains for me all year round
Doctor Martians??
What planet are you on Stanley. ;D
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just got some karrimor lightweight hikers only had em a couple of days but seem good very comf fairly breatheable and dry but early days
from mid oct on its alpines andes boot bit hot on milder days but wick lined so not too sweaty and totally waterproof where it matters ie on the toe of your leading foot
got some steels for site work but we dont do much of that any more
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what ever there all say, go for something which a good quality waterproof boots, working all day with wet feet and winter approaching, you are heading for problems if you allow your feet to get wet everyday
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you can try sealskinz socks to wear in winter i find my feet still get wet at times with boots never tried socks mind but have heard good reports
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Doc Martains for me all year round
Doctor Martians??
What planet are you on Stanley. ;D
spaced out again ;D
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I've had two pairs of karrimor waterproof walking shoes. The second pair, with "vibram" soles have lasted ages, the other pair wore out quickly. I get them from TK Maxx about £29.
At freezing or below my feet get wet for some reason.
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you can try sealskinz socks to wear in winter i find my feet still get wet at times with boots never tried socks mind but have heard good reports
yes the seals swear by them ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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http://www.igtc.co.uk/acatalog/info_66098.html
I bought these in the winter last year. Excellent price......excellent price.........free delivery too. Would seriously recommend. In fact, they,re so good about 3 months after buying them,the company very kindly refunded the £67 quid back into my bank account. shhhhhhhhhhhhhhh ;)
Direct Link to website
http://www.igtc.co.uk/acatalog/Timberland.html
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north face waterproof shoes. fantastic grip and very comfy. Seal skin socks are great in the winter.
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any pair of steel toe cap boots, wet them then walk them dry then they fit like slippers, once dry proof them with spray, done it for 20 years never fails :)
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I also wear Dr Martins. I have the slip on boots with composite toe cap. Very comfortable for all day working - totally waterproof - no gussetts etc.
Most of all, they are very quick to slip off when entering a customer's home and no worry about tieing laces etc etc.
Although they are my workboots, I keep them polished to maintain a good image.
(not cheap but last a very long time)
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I've had all sorts in my time but I now just buy the cheapo safety boots from Toolstation for £14.99 . Several types to choose from, all very hardwearing. Why pay more?
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decent hiking boots through the winter so your feet are always dry , and trainers during dry spells even flip flops if its hot........... mine have only seen about 2 weeks this year.
the trick with feet that give you trouble is to alternate different shoes as they will all take pressure in slightly different areas which can help to alleviate niggles
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adidas sambas you have to look good;sort of like a faild footballer