Shoe for shifting/yard jockey etc etc .

[gorilla75jdw]

As we are heading into another Hot summer , and spring can be warn as well , I was just wondering what you fellow yard jockey/shifter/goat drivers use for shoes . Screw the company , I'm looking for something lightweight, breathable , slip on damn near a boat shoe . But any ideas and links would be appreciated. Something that could be worn with a "no show" sock and preferably a slip on , nothing tied tight with laces and loops . I'm all about comfort , screw all that safety mumbo jumbo , let's keep it real . TIA .

 

[cosmo1]

Why not just go for those rubber flip-flops?

 

[Turdferguson]

 

[rod]

I'm sure if you look around Nike or Adidas or one of those outfits has a specialized shoe for "shifting/yard jockey" work on sale for probably only a couple of hundred dollars.

 

[specter208]

Where whatever you normally wear.

 

[Wally]

 

[over9five]

I agree with the OP. If they're gonna work you 16 hours, wear what's comfortable.
I'd wear the same black sneaker type footwear I wear for driving.

 

[UPeopleSuck]

I use Hoka One Bondi walking shoes... extremely extremely comfortable but pricey ($130.) Last about 6-8 months on me usually. They are a mix of leather/mesh but pretty breathable.

 

[Nike]

I've seen these before, their steel toe but slip on

 

[Jkloc420]

slippers or sandles

 

[rod]

I've seen these before, their steel toe but slip on

How do you polish those?

 

[rod]

I always wore a lower priced light weight (the lighter the weight the better)tennis shoe and put a good Dr.Scholls liner in it. I've never had any foot problems.

 

[over9five]

How do you polish those?

He's a shifter, doesnt need to polish.

 

[rod]

He's a shifter, doesnt need to polish.

ok----never mind---carry on.

 

[Coldworld]

slippers or sandles

Like a true gypo.... just remember that you have to rock a pair of sweat pants or long nike athletic shorts with them..

 

[Coldworld]

He's a shifter, doesnt need to polish.

Most shifters, even actual FT feeder drivers look like Gypos anyway.... only official uniform item they might wear is a ups ball cap or beanie... half of them haven’t shaved for days....

 

[over9five]

Most shifters, even actual FT feeder drivers look like Gypos anyway.... only official uniform item they might wear is a ups ball cap or beanie... half of them haven’t shaved for days....

Lol, the otr guys are worse. I dont think they even bring a uniform with them!

 

[Coldworld]

Lol, the otr guys are worse. I dont think they even bring a uniform with them!

You are right....although I have seen a few of the younger guys who fuel at our location look pretty professional... but there are many who rock the sweat pants and adidas slides...

 

[Two Tokes]

As we are heading into another Hot summer , and spring can be warn as well , I was just wondering what you fellow yard jockey/shifter/goat drivers use for shoes . Screw the company , I'm looking for something lightweight, breathable , slip on damn near a boat shoe . But any ideas and links would be appreciated. Something that could be worn with a "no show" sock and preferably a slip on , nothing tied tight with laces and loops . I'm all about comfort , screw all that safety mumbo jumbo , let's keep it real . TIA .

Loafer

 

[Coldworld]

slippers or sandles

Like jail slippers....or what the cool kids say .. “slides”..