Just hit a pre-Christmas "buy one get one half price" sale at the "Famous Footwear" store. Surprise they had about half a dozen styles of Steel toes to choose from. I picked up two sets of steel toed boots. Got a top of the line brown all leather Timberland Pro high top for work in the shop (They are also slip and shock resistant). And a set of black Sketcher mid ankles for running shows in. Only cost me a total of $135 including tax. Saved $50 over the price at the specialty clothing for work store. Safe, fashionable, comfortable, and saved cash, Sweet Deal!!
Oh and "Socks", you shouldn't have to run backstage. In fact you should always strive to move slowly and deliberately back stage. I always tell my students, If you don't have a reason to be moving then stay where you are. If you have a reason to move, then you need to get there as early as possible and wait. If you need to run, than that is a sign you need more and/or better people working on your crew.
On the flip side, I can tell you that I've had a platform roll over my foot in a black out, I've had heavy pieces of furniture placed on my foot, and I can't tell you how many times I've kicked something hard and heavy in the blackness. Get some steel toes while you still have the toes to appreciate them. It's like buying insurance, you may not need them for years and it will seem like a waste of time and money. However, when the accident happens you'll be so glad you have them... and trust me, it will happen eventually.
Oh and "Socks", you shouldn't have to run backstage. In fact you should always strive to move slowly and deliberately back stage. I always tell my students, If you don't have a reason to be moving then stay where you are. If you have a reason to move, then you need to get there as early as possible and wait. If you need to run, than that is a sign you need more and/or better people working on your crew.
On the flip side, I can tell you that I've had a platform roll over my foot in a black out, I've had heavy pieces of furniture placed on my foot, and I can't tell you how many times I've kicked something hard and heavy in the blackness. Get some steel toes while you still have the toes to appreciate them. It's like buying insurance, you may not need them for years and it will seem like a waste of time and money. However, when the accident happens you'll be so glad you have them... and trust me, it will happen eventually.
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