Car Haul foot wear

Right now casual Adidas. The company requires a "work shoe". Still trying to figure out exactly what that is. Most guys I see wear hikers or running shoes.

I did unfortunately see a Cooper unloading the other day on the street in flip flops.

 

Well, I can only speak for myself SL, but I have always worn a lace up boot, (NON-STEEL TIP) good quality with a slip resistant sole. For one thing, I feel "safe" with them on, unlike most of you guys our ramps are made to support 12,000 EACH, and yes, I have dropped them already!

Also since we can and do haul semi's and dump trucks, we are working with a heavier chain and binder than what you are, so sneakers are out.

Secondly, I have always had bad ankles, and I am almost 300# and although it is dumb, sometimes when in a rush, I do still do jump off the trailer instead of walking all the way back and down the ramps, lace up boots just give me a little more support.

Are they clunky? A bit I suppose, but not overly so, you get used to it. Boots I am wearing right now are Die Hards, ( redwing copy) they were about 100.00

Probably the only REAL issue is that if I am walking around an auction in Tollenson,AZ in 110 degree heat, yes I get a bit hot and bothered, and not in a good way.

 

I think sometimes folks forget about GOOD foot wear. But then again I am old and think about stuff like that. With our flat bed drivers they must have steel toe boots with them, tho I am sure they do not wear them to drive. I ENCOURAGE our leased O/O in our Auto Transport side to have a pair of boots with them also. We have never been kicked out of a yard for not having them, but I feel it is safer. Tho' I do not insure them, I woudl prefer they not get hurt and can keep working.

And yes us big boys do need that extra ankle support.

 

I always used a leather runner(nike), and use saddle soap to waterproof and clean them up. In fall and spring, LL Bean boots, uninsulated. good grip and waterproof.
A light pair of goretex hikers for winter.
I found the better quality, the longer life and usually more comfortable.
And being a car hauler, money doesn't matter! lol.

 

i wear western boots, use to to wear redwings when I worked in the woods, but driving I like to slip them off, so no lace ups here..as long as I buy ones that a stitched 3 times they seem to last 6-9 months. .. about $150 pair.

 

Mozo Naturals actually chefs kitchen shoes hands down best no slip and comfort priced around $125.

 

I wear a size 14...makes it a little tough to get in and out of belly cars with boots. I always wore Redwings when I operated cranes. Just wear good Nike running shoes. Gotta be careful about dropping your bar!! When I have to walk 2 or 3 miles a day just to load they help. New company wants me to buy boots with ankle support...not sure what I'm going to get now.