Equipment - footwear

mdupreez

I love my Lowa Boots, have had them for years and very very comfy when spending many hours on your feet. Nice and warm for winter as well.. Bit pricey, but well worth it!

VICTORMACE

I recently purchased Magnum Spider boots after 20 years of German paratrooper boots and couldn't believe the difference, it was like wearing really light trainers compared to the german para boots, but with the support right up the ankle, never knew something could be so comfortable. A great buy !!!!!

J-4

Your are not alone ACT
"no problems with foot rot like magnums (or is that just me ). "
My innersoles went dodgy after about a year too think it was the 28 days 12hr shifts without a day off jobbie!!!

Look up www.niton999.co.uk cheaper on most things than patrol store & have a huge range of boots

Any boot with the hardened toe are good but not the steels, steels can be gotten away with if your at a festival & moving barriers but deemed as a kicking tool on standard doors but have known people to wear the steel magnums

There is a wide range of mags out there with most listed on the above site I quite liked the elite spider look but haven't seen the sole properly to comment on it but have heard a good review

Last boots i purchased was Niton's own make & they have lasted me very well (Around 8 months at present & still going strong) They are comfortable & especially more so with a cushioned innnersole (About £10 from boots) & these boots cost £30 which is considerably less than most.

Have heard good reviews on the 5.11's aswell but again never had a pair

There is a very wide range price wise, make wise & style wise on niton's website so just look it up & any queries call them & they will help as much as they can, just for your info aswell they are 1 of the biggest if not the biggest suppliers to the police

Good luck

rupert

From my exp Magnums are pooh!
Love the Meindl range and the Altberg too. Meindl have done many many more miles but are fab boots, waterproof and warm without being too bulky; Altberg Veldthog fot hot weather and they do a great lightweight leather boot too; plus they are British made so no price hike due to the Euro and you are supporting our economy!

Ram Man

I currently use Meindl desert boots, great boots, also 5.11 desert boots are good also stay safe Ram out.

yogimoto

Not sure if this is valid info but I bought some Danner copies from a company called 'Rig Equipment'; stitched on Vibram soles, good thick leather and italian made, very good for the £80 they charged me, sadly no gore tex though.
not sure if they still do them but they did do the textile/leather 'Acadia' copy to my understanding a little lighter and softer.
Cheers

Ram Man

Hahahahahaha great thanx Edelweiss ime trying to get grandad on the team no joy yet lol stay safe Ram out.

BigRich

I've been wearing magnums on the door for the last 5 years and i love them.
In regards to 'steelies' I have worked with many lads who wore them and still continue to do so.
From my understanding of the law (and its is quite limited) there is no lawful reason why you are not allowed to wear steel toe boots whilst working in security. The justification and arguement for which is a hypothetical one, imagine you are escorting a person out of a venue and in this particular occasion she is wearing a nice pair of heels or he is a larger man and he/she decides to stamp hard on your foot rendering you unable to complete your duties, and may even leading to time off. By wearing safety boots you are protecting your lively hood.
Now this is only from my knowledge and experience but personally a good pair of magnums or something along those lines should be more than adequte.

dixie07

Most style boots can be worn on the door, steel toe caps however are most def. out! Some police forces sometimes frown upon the composite toe cap style boot.

I wear magnums and they have done me no harm, the support and comfort is good and they still look smart.

evips

I personally never liked the magnum boots though they been very popular. I'll stick to Danner boots.