Steel Toed Boots And Other Shoes

I know that I will need steel toed boots to work in - do you have a favorite brand? and if so, where did you buy them from? Do you wear these while driving, or do you switch out to something more comfortable, like tennis shoes?

What other shoes do you carry with you besides the 5" stiletos you wear to the shower? (just kidding on the stiletos).

Thanks for the answers... look forward to hearing from you.

I will be wearing my steel toed combat boots, a pair of cheap flip flops could be used as "shower shoes". I will ask my daughter what the best steeled toed shoes are in the "civilian" world since she works at academy.

Very few shippers or receivers require steeled toed boots. Mainly because if they REQUIRE them, then by law I think they have to provide them. In all my years of driving, both pulling a reefer and a flatbed, we were never required to wear steel toed boots. Now if your company requires that you have them, thats a different story. And its a question that you will need to ask your recruiter. In my opinion, they are heavy, uncomfortable, and unnecessary. For other shoes to take with you, here's what I had. I carried a pair of good over the ankle lace up boots(instead of steeled toed boots), a pair of comfy tennis shoes to drive in, and shower shoes. Other than that, I didn't see the point in any other shoes. If my work shoes got wet, I wore my tennies until my work shoes dried out. now in the winter, I also carried a pair of strap on spikes...and they REALLY came in handy. They buckle on over your boots, and they keep you from skidding around on the ice. They are small, and stow away anywhere. Good gloves (a few pairs) are essential. I carried a good pair of leather, and a few pair of the rubber coated gloves (the cheap ones) to fuel in. The fuel will really mess up leather gloves, btw.I kept my fueling gloves in the side cubby, so I didn't stink up the truck. In the winter, I also carried a pair of glove liners, to help keep my hands warmer. But doing flatbed insures that you will be outside more than a reefer driver or dry van driver. UNLESS you are required to chain your truck, then you will wish you had them. I had winter gloves I carried just for winter, because your hands will be the first thing that gets cold...trust me. I'm gonna start a post for a list of what ladies need to take on the road, both WITH a trainer, and after you go solo...everyone can add to it, so we can get a comprehensive list for all the new lady drivers !!!

Thank you, Starcar that would be helpful. I also have a company list that they sent me.

I can tell you now driving and clutching in Steel toe boots is a nightmare! You dont need steel toe just work boots

Hummmm...Redgator...I seem to remember you saying you were going to use steeltoed boots...I guess that didn't work out to well.. I can't even imagine driving in those...I'm doing well if I put my tennies on to drive...I have hous slippers for that !!!!

Thanks all for your replies. Starcar I look forward to what ladies should take with them on the road both training and solo driving. As soon as I get the HBP outta of the way, I will be on my way to school too.

I'm gonna ask Brett if he can let me pin topics, so they stay at the top....it would make life alot easier....let me go bug him. ..he's single...he needs to be reminded why he has stayed that way

I don't have a problem shifting with boots on, but prefer to drive in comfy shoes too. My boots are water proof and warm for working outside the truck, They came in really handy the other day in Illinois where the temp was ZERO! The look pretty chic with my blue jeans too!

I'm a shoe person, so I only took 'my' bare need shoes with me. I have 1 pair of tennis shoes, 1 pair of nice, 4 inch heeled black suede boots, 1 pair of steel toed boots, 1 pair of sandals and a pair of warm fuzzy boots with soft soles. My reasons for these, tennis shoes for when I get out to excercise. My nice boots for when we get a chance to go dance. Steel toed boots for when they are required (which some of our consignees require them), my sandals for driving in when the weather is nice. And my fuzzy boots for when weather is cold.

I have received some odd looks because as long as it isn't snowing I wear my sandals.