cold shot 1 Posted October 16, 2015 Hey Guys, Need to go onto a construction site in NYC shortly to do a network infrastructure build and want to have comfortable shoes and don't want that added weight of a steel toe shoe. I am guessing that the composite toe shoes are good with OSHA ? I now need to look for a comfortable pair that looks like and comfortable like a sneaker. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bhunted 887 Posted October 16, 2015 I would think they would say osha approved. I wore steel for years. They suck after awhile. If you drop a safe on them they will chop your toes off. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
magnawing 5 Posted October 16, 2015 They have to be compliant with ANSI Z41. If you want sneaker comfort in a boot, check out the a Reebok desert boot style with composite toes. I've been wearing them for about two years and they feel like sneakers. http://www.sportsmansguide.com/product/index/mens-reebok-8-composite-toe-stealth-boots-with-side-zip?a=1555012 This signature is AWESOME!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nucrunner 75 Posted October 16, 2015 Nuke - 35 years - nothing but composite (security metal detectors) - no problems Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Junior 14 Posted October 16, 2015 Redwing has a bunch of good composite and steel toe sneakers. I just picked up a pair of the new CrV boots. Comfortable as hell. Tough like a work boot but fit and wears like a sneaker. http://www.redwingshoes.com/assets/content/redwingshoes/page/crv.html?utm_source=silverpop&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=crv-collection Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
302w 83 Posted October 17, 2015 Redwing FTW. I don't know of anyone actually checking for compliant boots. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pew Pew Plates 358 Posted October 17, 2015 Redwing FTW. I don't know of anyone actually checking for compliant boots. ^ This I've been in construction management the past 5 years and have never had shoes checked. We don't necessarily work small projects either; we're doing a few 50+ story towers in jersey city and in NYC. Infact, I've walked on site wearing dress clothes and dress shoes, hardhat vest & glasses. Nobody bats an eye at the footwear. That being said, if you ever WERE challenged, they would not be looking up its ANSI. I used to wear 5.11 boots when I actually used to get my hands dirty at work. Sneaker-like comfort. Not railroad legal technically without the defined heel, but again, nobody ever challenges footwear. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old School 611 Posted October 17, 2015 Nobody challenges footwear until stupid stuff happens. I've had my big toe damaged and it's not fun. cold shot - PM inbound. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cold shot 1 Posted October 17, 2015 Thanks for all the good info Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
siderman 1,138 Posted October 17, 2015 RedWing- funny was just looking at a thread/discussion on them (& a $20 coupon) on the Beretta Forum http://berettaforum.net/vb/showthread.php?t=118939 expensive but supposedly worth it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Budasac 13 Posted October 17, 2015 I see a lot of the people at my plant wearing reebok steel toe sneakers. Last time the truck came they had a pretty good selection of sneaker like safety shoes. There's way more available these days then what there use to be. http://m.reebokwork.com/Shop/?categories=Mens Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisJM981 924 Posted October 17, 2015 I used to wear mid height 5-6" side zip composite toe boots for the summer due to heat. I just came back to work after a severe ankle sprain with a few torn ligaments. I'll be wearing full height 8-9" boots from now on. Some companies use a steel shank for support, this one uses composite to cut down on weight. http://www.originalswat.com/us_en/product-classic-9-sz-safety-tan.html They're extremely comfortable and light. I usually get 6 months out of a pair, but that's because I'm on my feet or walking most of my shift. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shawnmoore81 623 Posted October 18, 2015 Red wings are great. I have a pair for summer and a pair for winter. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luke_WO 11 Posted October 19, 2015 Red wings are great. I have a pair for summer and a pair for winter. I've personally never seen anyone questioned about their footwear on a construction site, even though I do wear standard steel toe work boots anyway. Can you share what you wear in the winter? I'm ready to plunge on a real quality pair of boots. I don't need anything special, as close to a standard work boot as possible, just better quality and better protection from cold, plus OSHA/construction compliant. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shawnmoore81 623 Posted October 19, 2015 http://www.redwingshoes.com/red-wing-shoe/4425-red-wing-shoes/4425-red-wing-mens-6-inch-boot-brown Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
302w 83 Posted October 19, 2015 I've personally never seen anyone questioned about their footwear on a construction site, even though I do wear standard steel toe work boots anyway. Can you share what you wear in the winter? I'm ready to plunge on a real quality pair of boots. I don't need anything special, as close to a standard work boot as possible, just better quality and better protection from cold, plus OSHA/construction compliant. I would go with a composite toe 9" boot. They're heavier than a 6" boot, but the support is awesome and it's nice having the extra depth in the snow. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites