Workwear; or, Dandy rigouts in which to perform manual labour.

Charnwood have a wide range, and the Parade ones (low top, look a bit like Vans if you squint) have been great so far. High tops for summer...?!

https://charnwoodfootwear.co.uk/safety-footwear/footwear-brand/parade.html

On boot chat, after going round the houses I finally gave in and got a pair of Buckler Boots like @StevePeel suggested ages ago. Defo overkill for my nice clean(ish) workshop but they are super comfy and have loads of support. Might have to find something a bit more breathable for summer mind.

They also weigh a kilo per foot! Guess it's just a bit of an everyday workout.

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Nice one, those look great. You’ll thank yourself in winter, they’re so well insulated. Mine are still going strong and I’ve still not quite got used to the weight of them, you’ll need an extra sandwich every day, but I bought them after jumping down off a hop-up when boarding a ceiling straight onto an upright screw which went through my foot, so I find the heft of sole plates reassuring, even though I just dick about with coffee these days.

Had my eye on these for ages, they're lightweight as they have non steel footplate and toecap, and still have ankle cover.
https://www.solidgearfootwear.com/products/safety_shoes/athletic/SG80121-sentry_mid/181452
Really good selection of models in their range. Spendy, but worth a look.

Has anyone used ceramic instead of steel safety boots?

I have a pair of ceramic safety wellies, which have been great, much warmer than steel, and seem pretty strong (I ran over my foot with a 1.5 tonne digger with no issues), haven't seen standard boots done with them, and was wondering why...

Kneepad #protip:
If you find they always sit to the left or right of your knee, turn them sideways (so they're longer in the width.

But strap-on FTW.

Plenty use "composite" protection: just a different name?

I ran over my foot with a 1.5 tonne digger

How does one do that?

Ah, maybe that is the search term I am missing, these are the wellies I am refering to.

By having an old digger with no safety cut off on the seat, and then being too lazy to jump onto the seat to move it a couple of feet...

Just had a Stetson Open Road hat arrive, think it qualifies for Dandy rigouts.

No mention of Dickies no longer making work wear?

Pics please! I've been browsing the Stetson website sporadically for the last two years but not pulled the trigger on anything yet...

Any suggestions for medium weight cotton t shirts that aren't cut like a sack?

If you're going to actually work in them, Primark!

Err... No

:-)

I have M&S t shirts for gardening.

I maybe confused this thread with the hipster wanker one. I apologise.

A brim up and snapped down

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@DethBeard

There's a snake in mah boots

Magnificent. I may have to reinvestigate!

I used* to do Gap’s stretchy crew neck because it was fitted and you could get away with a smaller size and not have the hem in your midriff. Gap’s stock is all over the place atm, for obvious reasons, so no idea if they have any.

I have the cheaper, UK market Open Road
https://peterforson.com/products/stetson-open-road-wool-felt-hat-black

It's quite stiff, but does a good job keeping the sun and rain off.

I prefer the up position on my brim, I have a fedora which is in the more classic down position.
(remember folks, fedora-man meme is wearing a trilby)

Allegedly where we live is prime adder territory.

Not been into Gap for a few decades - two of their pique polo tops used to be most of my summer wardrobe!

Might give them another go.