jonathanhill Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 Erm, surely if you cannot do your laces up the morning after, should you be going to work in the first place? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
callumb Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 Steel cable? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brainwave-generator Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 Does anybody know of any really tough bootlaces that can cope with the 8.00 am hamfisted hungover lace up ? I buy mine from Altberg, who make boots for many soldiers, bikers, firemen etc. Their boots are as tough as... old boots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glyn Edwards Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 I'm a big fan of "Zamberlan" laces. Not the cheapest in the world, but they survive well enough. I usually get 4/5 months out of a set in my usual daily boots, which have hooks for the top 2/3 fastenings. They also seem to cope with scree & general rocky stuff when I venture outdoors, which I have found kills cheaper laces. The only "problem" I have found is since they're a round lace they don't hold a knot quite as well as a flat one, but that's easilly solved by putting a second turn round the lop before tucking it, if that makes sense! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBoomal Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 Erm, surely if you cannot do your laces up the morning after, should you be going to work in the first place? I think you've rather missed the point Jon. It is in the early morning rush when one tends to tie ones laces quickly and very tightly. And that is always when they snap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savage1 Posted May 26, 2012 Share Posted May 26, 2012 I was about to recomend the Cat Cordell but I have just discovered that they've been discontinued... I also have an old pair of random cats that I've had for 10 years and they are still going strong. The cordell isn't quite as durable but it's a very comfy boot http://www.powertooldirect.co.uk/cordell-gore-safety-boots-cat709207-longer-available-p-91147.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinteresque Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 As has been suggested, it is wise to visit a shop to try on several pairs of boots before deciding (although nowadays one can quite easily exchange ill-fitting boots from online stores). Does anyone know a good PPE shop with a range of boots in the South West London area? Also does anyone have any specific suggestions for lightweight boots with a protected sole? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UVAUDIO Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Know I am digging up the past here! But ARCO are great for safety. If anyone needs any safety footwear let me know as I still work for Arco and can get good deals on them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pattern123 Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 I'd recommend the AirSafe ones which are plastic rather than steel toecap, nice and light, will go through airport & security scanners without having to take them off (If they will let you, that is) and they don't set off my metal detector! I find them fine for driving as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stee_cri1 Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 So just going to through it out there (watch the faces as people read this) - I have a pair of Black Timberland Split Rocks. I have had them 10months and they still look like new, even after wearing them 10hours a day 5/7days a week. They are so comfortable and also great for driving Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.