Work shoes - whadya like?
I've been in the "walk on concrete" business for 12 years now. I have found that it is worth the money to buy good shoes. I've worn Georgia, Lehigh, Redwing and Wolverine, and (for me) the Wolverines were absolutely the BEST! They have a "durashock" insole and heel that really protects your joints and back. I had to wear steeltoes for years, and it is still my choice. I'm in the plant about 1/2 the day now, office 1/2. I want the 'toes so I can go home with 10, but needed a dress shoe for the office. I found some low-top Wolverines that fit the bill. They are a little clunky, but so am I. I tried the Wal-mart boots at first, they lasted around 8 months and one pair actually sent me to the chiropractor after 3 weeks! I have wide feet, but once I figured out what brand/size to get, my steeltoes are more comfortable than my New Balance tennies after 12 hours on my feet. Since I started forking over the $180 - $220 for the good shoes, each pair has lasted well over 3 years, I usually retire them when the look too beat, or the sole actually wears off. Also, no more back problems.