Once you have dropped a cleaver on your foot you will appreciate steel toes! And I never believed the nonsense from my co-workers that if I ran a power jack over my foot and was wearing steel toed shoes I would lose my toes.  If that happened I expect I would lose my toes no matter if I had steel toes or not.

I agree this type shoe is not totally water-proof.  I would treat them thoroughly with silicone water proofing when brand new and occasionally there after as well as polish regularly, but if you walk in 1" deep water your feet will eventually get wet! Keep your drains clear and that won't happen. 

Burgermeister wrote:

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rustydusty wrote:

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Thanks everyone! Does anyone have a link to the Redwings you use? I'm guessing there are various ones and I just wanted to see which one you are using. Are they waterproof? Are they fairly breathable and lightweight?
thanks again.

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  Not 100% waterproof like a rain boot. Or one a full time clean up person wears. Not like a rubber boot that has no tongue, or lace holes and goes up to the knee. If you're doing a lot of work in 1/2 inch deep water, you need a second boot for that. For sure your feet will get wet if you flood the floor and walk around in it for 20 minutes. For basic meat dept work, Redwings are great. 

They aren't known for their lightness. Unlike running shoes, a good work boot needs to be a little heavy. 

I think toe protection is important for a meat dept work boot. 

-- Edited by Burgermeister on Saturday 23rd of August 2014 10:28:59 AM

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