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Originally Posted by NCLights
Hey all, I'm new here. I guess before I get to the point I'll let you know about me., I'm in Connecticut, been doing lighting and tech work since October '02, and loving it. I quickly became the LD's right-hand man [mind you he, legendly, has been doing lightly since 2nd grade when he got a bunch of overhead projectors together for a school show...Anyway...
What do you all think about footwear for work. I have been loving my Timberland boots, and was considering getting some Red Wings, my current one's have steel-toes. I have heard some stories about them causing amputation, but I'm still unsure over them. Regardless, I like the feel of a nice sturdy pair of boots over my sneakers when I'm working. Any other opinions?
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Hiya,
Unless you are going to have your foot run over by something heavy like a car, I wouldn't worry about steel toes amputating your tootsies. They are great and they WILL save your feet in the long run. You basically want a good footwear that will do two things--be durable for getting run over and hit by roadcases and anything else in a theater. AND you want it to be able to have GOOD ankle support cause when you get hit by a box or a set--it will be at ankle height. So a good cover over your ankles and some good support would be wonderful to have. Low cut shoes expose your ankles to bangs and do not support you should your foot get twisted..and nothing sucks more then a bruised ankle that has no support. I personally like combat style boots, steel toes are an option..but they HAVE to be comfortable and not rub your feet into blisters. Timberlands are good, red wings and many hiking boots too, as they give great ankle support and cushion. But you have to try out different boot styles to find one that is comfy. Steel toes is an option--on a set-construction it is helpful to have steel toes, but it is a personal choice. I would not worry about amputations with steel toes..this industry is NOT that hazardous...things falling from overhead are more of a worry
IMO.
hope this helps...
-wolf