Foot Wear

so dressing like Sam Axe from burn notice is frowned upon??

First of all I believe truckers are only allowed to frown, so what you wear won't affect that. Secondly.....you'll see much worse than Sam Axe out there.

You can always tell which passengers are the Colorado natives when boarding a flight to Denver. They're the ones in flip-flops, no matter what time of year.

This Spring, I walked in to the Army-Navy Surplus and got an amazing pair of low-quarter Keen hiking shoes with steel toes. They cost around $95 and have been great. They keep cool, my toes are protected, and they look great with super-shortie socks - peds.

Friday, we had 1 or 2 inches of snow, so I'll be investing in a winter pair and hopefully, I can find steel toes in the same brand - Keen - as well.

To avoid slipping on ice, I went to REI a couple of years ago and invested $40 in a set of cramp-ons. Best $40 I've ever spent on winter safety. I call 'em cramp-ons but they're really not the ones with the deep spikes - they're just these stretchy rubber pull-on things with little spikes on the bottom that you pull onto the bottoms of your shoes or boots. They take just a minute to pull on and I keep them in the pocket of my door, so I can slip them on before I step out on to the ice. It's impossible to slip on the ice with them on. You have to take 'em off before you go inside anywhere though, because indoors, on linoleum, indoor concrete, or tile you will slip. But on ice? They're perfect.

-mountain girl

I keep two different pairs of boots, some running shoes, and some comfortable slip on leather shoes. But when it comes to driving I prefer my running shoes or just going bare footed.

These responses are priceless!

I have a good pair of black leather boots (riding) for the cold and a pair of black leather, breathable sneakers for the warm. Usually wearing neither while driving.

How do you guys do it, I can't drive bare footed. It feels nice to let your feet breath once in awhile but it feels so awkward. :)

How do you guys do it, I can't drive bare footed. It feels nice to let your feet breath once in awhile but it feels so awkward. :)

100% agree

How do you guys do it, I can't drive bare footed. It feels nice to let your feet breath once in awhile but it feels so awkward. :)

100% agree

Cruise control.

I wear redwing composite toe boots. The steel toe version are too cold in winter. Lots of places require safety toe boots but in the truck I often wear tennis shoes. Aluminum, steel and composite toe all meet the same safety ratings but I prefer composite toe due to temperature transmission and weight. A good oil and slip resistant sole is a must for me when around oils and other chemicals. Only time I wear flip flops is in the shower.

How do you guys do it, I can't drive bare footed. It feels nice to let your feet breath once in awhile but it feels so awkward. :)

Its actually illegal to driver barefooted. Commercial or private vehicle.

I keep 2 pairs of boots in the truck. I have a pair of cowboy boots with slip resistent soles that I prefer. Pair of rocky steel toes as needed espically in snow. One thing to keep in mind. Appearance is crucisl when dealing with customers. Make sure you always look proffessional, it does make a difference

so dressing like Sam Axe from burn notice is frowned upon??

Thanks, Guys.... Looks like I'll be good shape with my steel toe workers and a pair of sneaks.

Perfect.