quick question about boots...
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Do you have a 150 bucks to blow on boots? i say get some 60 timberland work boots mines have lasted me about 18months theyre comfortable light and have a steel toe, a steel toe isnt required but things do fall and roll off belts so it maybe a good idea...
as far as other restrictions leather uppers, slip resistant soles..
as far as other restrictions leather uppers, slip resistant soles..
Big Babooba
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I'd go for the steel toes. They work great when you need to kick somebody in the butt. I used to wear them in the sort aisle and I believe they saved me from doing the "I Broke My Toe Dance" and the recitation of previously unheard of swear words on more than one occasion.
trplnkl
555
As a driver I would go with the black ones, they are shineable and look to be a bit more sturdy. If the shine isn't a factor, the brown pair would afford better ankle support.
one thing neither of these mention in the description is if the soles are "oil resistant", important because UPS won't give the mechanics enough time to fix all the oil leaks.
one thing neither of these mention in the description is if the soles are "oil resistant", important because UPS won't give the mechanics enough time to fix all the oil leaks.
stevetheupsguy
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UPS wants you to wear something that is slip resistant and sturdy. This is both for inside and outside work. Outside work requires brown or black shineable surface. If you like this shoe and it meets these requirements and price is not a problem, buy em. As is always the case, if the shoe fits, wear it, because your feet are your livelyhood.
And looking at these post times, I'd say we have a bunch of insomniacs at the BC.
And looking at these post times, I'd say we have a bunch of insomniacs at the BC.
Paid-over-in-Maine
15 more years of this!
If you are going to be a pre-loader, I don't think that there are any restrictions on color or whether or not they can be polished. Check with your center. I would make sure they go over your ankle just for the support. Walking in and out of the backs of these trucks when most if them are just lower than the dock can pose a threat of twisting your ankle. As Stevetheupsguy said comfort must be a priority. Good luck to you!
Covemastah
Hoopah drives the boat Chief !!
Nietzsche if you were just hired for Peak help, I wouldn't spend 150 on boots,buy a cheap pair because you will be laid off on 12/23
cachsux
Wah
I have two pair off RedWings that I have had for over fifteen years. While I only wear them in snow and heavy rain they have held up with only having new soles bonded on. They were not cheap but it`s been made up by not having to replace them every couple of years. Plus you can write them of on your taxes as a business expense.
If your working inside on grating I would go for a less aggressive sole to prevent twisted knees when the sole digs in to the metal.
If your working inside on grating I would go for a less aggressive sole to prevent twisted knees when the sole digs in to the metal.
And that was the point, also he may not like ups.
UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)
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I'm hoping to stay on after the holidays but we'll see about that...[/quote]
..I share your optimism with you but you should definitely keep your options open.
..I share your optimism with you but you should definitely keep your options open.
trplnkl
555
That doesn't even make sense. I've worn 6' or taller boots all my life, don't have any trouble at all.
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