Boots to wear all day at work?
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My boots have just started to split after 2.5 years of near daily use which has been impressive especially as they are Frank Thomas ones. I need to be able to wear them all day in work (smartish) so plain styling black leather sort of thing. Don't mind spending a bit as they will get loads of use, any suggestions?
Altberg.
They are British, and started out making walking boots, so they know a thing or two about comfort. A lot of Police bikers use them.
Plain designs, good soles and you can walk for hours in them.
http://www.altberg.co.uk/category/motorcycle-boots...
They are British, and started out making walking boots, so they know a thing or two about comfort. A lot of Police bikers use them.
Plain designs, good soles and you can walk for hours in them.
http://www.altberg.co.uk/category/motorcycle-boots...
Mad Jock said:
Altberg.
They are British, and started out making walking boots, so they know a thing or two about comfort. A lot of Police bikers use them.
I thought 'Daytona's' were the boot of choice for police bikers?? Now they are a damn comfy boot worn them for years, all weathers, highly recommend them They are British, and started out making walking boots, so they know a thing or two about comfort. A lot of Police bikers use them.
moanthebairns said:
gradderszx10r said:
Why not just buy a cheap pair of shoes for work?
this, primark, £12. job done. why spend £150 odd on boots to walk about in them and wear the sole down.
Office shoes = cheaper and more comfortable for sitting around the office. Why wear out your expensive bike boots walking around?
OP Whilst if I was forced to sit around my office all day in bike boots I would only recommend my daytona roadstar GTX as they really are very comfortable boots from new I just keep a pair of shoes at my office, job done and they really are more comfortable than my very comfortable boots all day.
Are you saying you have zero storage at your office?
I keep a lot of non bike stuff at my office for the times (normally winter) when I need to leave the office and go outside etc, I've been used to keeping spare jumpers, coats, umbrella, shoes at my office for years for just such occasions because wearing bike gear while not on the bike doesn't make sense or is the most comfortable.
Are you saying you have zero storage at your office?
I keep a lot of non bike stuff at my office for the times (normally winter) when I need to leave the office and go outside etc, I've been used to keeping spare jumpers, coats, umbrella, shoes at my office for years for just such occasions because wearing bike gear while not on the bike doesn't make sense or is the most comfortable.
Mad Jock said:
Altberg.
They are British, and started out making walking boots, so they know a thing or two about comfort. A lot of Police bikers use them.
Plain designs, good soles and you can walk for hours in them.
http://www.altberg.co.uk/category/motorcycle-boots...
This. Comfy and superbly designed.They are British, and started out making walking boots, so they know a thing or two about comfort. A lot of Police bikers use them.
Plain designs, good soles and you can walk for hours in them.
http://www.altberg.co.uk/category/motorcycle-boots...
obscene said:
moanthebairns said:
I just seen the price of daytonas £800 f
king quid, I could buy a fking real Daytona for that.
£800!? Don't know where you're looking should be around the £300 mark.king quid, I could buy a fking real Daytona for that.http://www.infinitymotorcycles.com/product/daytona...
OUCH, I seen a set on ebay when I was doing my das and bidded for them I thought they were smart as f
k, £800 though jesus, thats too much for a boot. Mad Jock said:
Altberg.
They are British, and started out making walking boots, so they know a thing or two about comfort. A lot of Police bikers use them.
Plain designs, good soles and you can walk for hours in them.
http://www.altberg.co.uk/category/motorcycle-boots...
Perfect just the sort of boots I'm looking for.They are British, and started out making walking boots, so they know a thing or two about comfort. A lot of Police bikers use them.
Plain designs, good soles and you can walk for hours in them.
http://www.altberg.co.uk/category/motorcycle-boots...
Been happy for 2.5 years walking round in my current boots, why would I want to change into shoes if I don't have to? And no, work in a lab in the middle of a hospital can't keep changes of shoes there, get away with leaving my jacket and helmet in the bosses office, don't think she'd be happy if it became a full changing room with shoes etc dumped there hence why I'm very much a Kevlar jean, smart boot rider :-)
Edited by Herman Toothrot on Wednesday 24th April 13:42
Herman Toothrot said:
Been happy for 2.5 years walking round in my current boots, why would I want to change into shoes if I don't have to?
Don't you have to take your boots off to change leathers/trousers? so what's the extra effort? I don't like wearing boots all day as my feet get too hot.Herman Toothrot said:
Perfect just the sort of boots I'm looking for.
Been happy for 2.5 years walking round in my current boots, why would I want to change into shoes if I don't have to? And no, work in a lab in the middle of a hospital can't keep changes of shoes there, get away with leaving my jacket and helmet in the bosses office, don't think she'd be happy if it became a full changing room with shoes etc dumped there hence why I'm very much a Kevlar jean, smart boot rider :-)
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Just thinking outside the box, so to speak; can you start shagging your boss so she's happy for you to leave all your gear in her office?Been happy for 2.5 years walking round in my current boots, why would I want to change into shoes if I don't have to? And no, work in a lab in the middle of a hospital can't keep changes of shoes there, get away with leaving my jacket and helmet in the bosses office, don't think she'd be happy if it became a full changing room with shoes etc dumped there hence why I'm very much a Kevlar jean, smart boot rider :-)
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Herman Toothrot said:
Perfect just the sort of boots I'm looking for.
Been happy for 2.5 years walking round in my current boots, why would I want to change into shoes if I don't have to? And no, work in a lab in the middle of a hospital can't keep changes of shoes there, get away with leaving my jacket and helmet in the bosses office, don't think she'd be happy if it became a full changing room with shoes etc dumped there hence why I'm very much a Kevlar jean, smart boot rider :-)
you work in a lab, you must have a place to put your PPE if not speak to them and get somewhere. Been happy for 2.5 years walking round in my current boots, why would I want to change into shoes if I don't have to? And no, work in a lab in the middle of a hospital can't keep changes of shoes there, get away with leaving my jacket and helmet in the bosses office, don't think she'd be happy if it became a full changing room with shoes etc dumped there hence why I'm very much a Kevlar jean, smart boot rider :-)
Edited by Herman Toothrot on Wednesday 24th April 13:42
that or put your shoes in a bag and hand them from where you hang up your lab coat.
I commute on a bike to work in various hospitals all year. I manage a full change into smart clothes no problem, there's always somewhere to stash gear in my experience.
Labs however may be more difficult. Places where I'm unsure about storage I put panniers on and leave helmet and boots in the bike. Havnt had to do it in years though.
Labs however may be more difficult. Places where I'm unsure about storage I put panniers on and leave helmet and boots in the bike. Havnt had to do it in years though.
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