Jay
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Fed up of my old £18 uncomfy bovver boots that I got issued from Tesco years ago (still got about 8 unworn pairs ha) starting a new contract in Feb so looking for some new ones? What are the best ones from experience? Seen Dewalt on eBay for £45 but are you just paying for a name? Have had Dewalt riggers in the past, proper comfy and lasted well but cant stand riggers, prefer ankle lace up ones, preferably black as I've got a messy job and pointless getting them blonde ones!
Blag Tims - £30 delivered
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MENS-LEATHER-WORK-SAFETY-SHOES-BOOTS-STEEL-TOE-CAP-ANKLE-BOOTS-SHOE-DEWALT-STYLE-/250967735623?pt=UK_Men_s_Shoes&var=&hash=item8013046409#ht_1026wt_1270
Dewalt - £46 delivered
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SALE-DeWalt-Steel-Toe-and-Steel-Mid-sole-SBP-Safety-work-Boots-sizes-6-12-/280746963732?pt=UK_Men_s_Shoes&var=&hash=item870d7b696f#ht_2653wt_1270
Any other suggestions? Want them to be as light as possible!
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Lynny
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My magnums are awesome, very comfy and long lasting!
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Sunz
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Registered: 12th Jan 07
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Dr Marten do steel top capped boots.
They are really comfortable and have a good sole.
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Jay
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quote:
Originally posted by Lynny
My magnums are awesome, very comfy and long lasting!
Are they the police/army ones? That go quite high up the leg?
quote:
Originally posted by Sunz
Dr Marten do steel top capped boots.
They are really comfortable and have a good sole.
They are quite dear and... they look like Dr Martens 
[Edited on 24-01-2012 by Jay]
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harrisp
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Ive got some dewalt boots (different to those) that were on offer at screwfix and they are shit, I wore through the toes in less than a month and they are falling apart after two months.
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Kippers
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Sports direct do Karrimor steeltoe cap boots. 20 quid and last ages.
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Lynny
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quote:
Originally posted by Jay
quote:
Originally posted by Lynny
My magnums are awesome, very comfy and long lasting!
Are they the police/army ones? That go quite high up the leg?
[Edited on 24-01-2012 by Jay]
Yes and yes, they're awesome, had my pair for 3 years now. Great for support and can wear them all day
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stubs
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Timberland work boots are good.. I found them to be really comfy and only cost £50 from Makro
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C2RL R
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My dewalts are awesome. They are really comfy and very lightweight without compromising strength. They look a bit fucked now as I've had them a year but they aren't falling apart or anything. They are different to the ones above though - http://www.arco.co.uk/products/6L4900/290993/DeWALT%26reg%3B+Apprentice+Black+Hiker+Safety+Boot
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alan-g-w
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Registered: 9th Nov 07
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Seconded for DeWalt being great, I've had a pair the last year and the only sign of real wear is on the laces. Dead comfy and support your ankles well.
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Gary
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+1 for magnums.
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Dave
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quote:
Originally posted by C2RL R
My dewalts are awesome. They are really comfy and very lightweight without compromising strength. They look a bit fucked now as I've had them a year but they aren't falling apart or anything. They are different to the ones above though - http://www.arco.co.uk/products/6L4900/290993/DeWALT%26reg%3B+Apprentice+Black+Hiker+Safety+Boot
I had those, they were a bit of a narrow fit for me but lasted years and that's with daily site use. Fairly comfy and very light, if they were a slightly wider fit I'd have bought another pair.
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Jay
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Like the look of the Magnums and can get them in ankle boots rather than high leg, the leather looks soft though, Im on my knees alot  so need the toe to be tough enough not to tear easily, anyone shed any light on this? Its a toss up between Dewalt and them Magnums!
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Magnum-Boots-Size-10-BRAND-NEW-/220939647693?pt=UK_Men_s_Shoes&hash=item3371077acd#ht_500wt_1287
Are they steel toe cap too?
[Edited on 24-01-2012 by Jay]
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corsadonk
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I only wear riggers, so I can't say.
Dr M's shit, cost loads and fell apart after a few months.
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Marc
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I used to wear Arco. Really comfy.
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harrisp
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I would avoid dewalts, im very unimpressed with mine.
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Gary
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Anything that dnt run om electric made by dewalt is shit imo.
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Ian
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Timberland Pro, 42 quid in Macro if they still do them, that was a while ago.
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Jambo
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I wear Next slip ons to work
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Paul W
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I had some karrimor ones last year, got them for £20 and they did me for a year as a brickwork labourer. Pretty good considering the price
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Chris F
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V12s I like but tbh I might give the fake timbos a go, for half the money of my usuals they worth a go
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Ben G
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i wear capps dealers (free from work) never had a problem with them.
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Toby
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I have a pair of Dr Martens for when I'm in the wharehousefor anything, they are quite comfy but the quality of them these days is.horrific but that is reflected in the price, they were only about 30 quid through a supplirr. One lad at work does have a pair of catapillar boots and swears by them. I have heard good things about magnums and dewalt though
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andys sxi
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I've got a pair of dickies work boots my last 3 pairs have been dickies as I think there comfy, even tho they are steel top cap they are really light
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alan-g-w
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Registered: 9th Nov 07
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quote:
Originally posted by Gary
Anything that dnt run om electric made by dewalt is shit imo.
That's your opinion and that's fine, but you're wrong. I don't know the model of mine but unless you had leprosy you'd be hard pushed to find better. Their riggers are brilliant too, I had a set that lasted me 2 years and were still useable - only got rid because the padding was getting a bit thin.
[Edited on 25-01-2012 by alan-g-w]
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