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.

 

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.

 

 

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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!!!

Nuke - 35 years - nothing but composite (security metal detectors) - no problems

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

Redwing FTW.

 

I don't know of anyone actually checking for compliant boots.

Redwing FTW.

 

I don't know of anyone actually checking for compliant boots.

 

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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.

Nobody challenges footwear until stupid stuff happens.

I've had my big toe damaged and it's not fun.

 

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Thanks for all the good info

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.

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

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.

Red wings are great. I have a pair for summer and a pair for winter.

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.

http://www.redwingshoes.com/red-wing-shoe/4425-red-wing-shoes/4425-red-wing-mens-6-inch-boot-brown

 

 

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.