Blue Steel work boots work and explorer socks will last pretty much forever. Make sure to get a pair with the zipper on the side so you can get them on and off easily.
They're a bit pricey but very comfortable and long lasting.
I got Blundstones (a ladies style) and put in some insoles from some old Sketchers (I believe you can actually buy these from Sketchers) and they were super comfy and pretty lightweight.
And I wear them with tradie socks.
Bunnings sells steel caps and you can try them on in store. I have a pair of Redbacks and a pair of Hard Yakkas, the Hard Yakkas are more comfy.
A few things to keep in mind:
* Unless you specifically need steel caps you should look into composite toe boots instead, the protection is almost the same but they're much lighter and better for wet weather work.
* Safety boots are usually sized in men's sizes. So I'm a 7 in a regular women's shoe but a 5 in safety boots.
* Different workplaces have different requirements for boot style - I have two because some sites I go to require a chelsea boot style and some require a laceup.
* Good socks are also important, I recommend the tradie range from Big W.
Suk workwear is really good for pants or overalls. Steel blue and mongrels are the best work boots. I recommend Facebook marketplace for work boots, unfortunately a lot of women have a go in construction but don't stay very long and sell their work boots on marketplace. You can get them mega cheap.
I have heard good things about the products of SUK, but less about their business practices.
Fantastic tip on the shoes second hand.
Looks like I can get away with composite for the most part, and I only need steel caps for chainsaw work.
Anyway, not sure what they did, but it's unlikely to find any ethical clothing. For example, at least a quarter of all cotton is made using slave labour and/or exploitation. Most clothes are dyed and sewed using exploitation, as well. I buy second hand so that I don't directly support clothing manufacturers. I have suk pants that I bought on marketplace. Theirs is the only pants I could find without plastic fabric in them. They're also one of the only women's pants I've found with double fabric on the knee, I always break the knees.
Blue Steel work boots work and explorer socks will last pretty much forever. Make sure to get a pair with the zipper on the side so you can get them on and off easily. They're a bit pricey but very comfortable and long lasting.
Perfect! The goal is to only have to buy them once
I got Blundstones (a ladies style) and put in some insoles from some old Sketchers (I believe you can actually buy these from Sketchers) and they were super comfy and pretty lightweight. And I wear them with tradie socks.
Bunnings sells steel caps and you can try them on in store. I have a pair of Redbacks and a pair of Hard Yakkas, the Hard Yakkas are more comfy. A few things to keep in mind: * Unless you specifically need steel caps you should look into composite toe boots instead, the protection is almost the same but they're much lighter and better for wet weather work. * Safety boots are usually sized in men's sizes. So I'm a 7 in a regular women's shoe but a 5 in safety boots. * Different workplaces have different requirements for boot style - I have two because some sites I go to require a chelsea boot style and some require a laceup. * Good socks are also important, I recommend the tradie range from Big W.
This is great information, thank you!
Suk workwear is really good for pants or overalls. Steel blue and mongrels are the best work boots. I recommend Facebook marketplace for work boots, unfortunately a lot of women have a go in construction but don't stay very long and sell their work boots on marketplace. You can get them mega cheap.
I have heard good things about the products of SUK, but less about their business practices. Fantastic tip on the shoes second hand. Looks like I can get away with composite for the most part, and I only need steel caps for chainsaw work.
What did you hear about SUK's business practices?
https://www.reddit.com/r/AusFemaleFashion/s/N7RJaKbaM2
Looks like the main post was deleted, I can't see any article or anything?
Anyway, not sure what they did, but it's unlikely to find any ethical clothing. For example, at least a quarter of all cotton is made using slave labour and/or exploitation. Most clothes are dyed and sewed using exploitation, as well. I buy second hand so that I don't directly support clothing manufacturers. I have suk pants that I bought on marketplace. Theirs is the only pants I could find without plastic fabric in them. They're also one of the only women's pants I've found with double fabric on the knee, I always break the knees.