davesatosky Posted June 15, 2018 Report Share Posted June 15, 2018 I was listening to an episode of wood whisper offcuts and footwear came up. I want to let people know my experience... Merrell Jungle Mocs.... These leather slip ons have been life changing for me. As I have endured back issues, and had back surgery a number of years ago I found one of the biggest hindrances I had with long stretches in the shop would be lower back pain and foot pain. I got a recommendation to try out a pair of jungle mocs, and all i have to say is I will never go back to standard sneakers. If you are looking for a comfortable shoe for in the shop give a pair of jungle mocs a try. I will say i have tried other makes of shoes from merrell similar to the jungle moc that I found to be more aesthetically pleasing and found I was not as satisfied or comfortable as I am in the standard jungle moc. just my two cents! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drzaius Posted June 15, 2018 Report Share Posted June 15, 2018 Those look good, but I'd like to find a slip on shoe that has a reinforced toe. I hate the thought of dropping something on my toes, but having tie & untie boots all the time when going between the house & shop is a huge pain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted June 15, 2018 Report Share Posted June 15, 2018 They have one of those too ! I was just looking at the site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davesatosky Posted June 15, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2018 4 minutes ago, drzaius said: Those look good, but I'd like to find a slip on shoe that has a reinforced toe. I hate the thought of dropping something on my toes, but having tie & untie boots all the time when going between the house & shop is a huge pain. I tried the merrell reinforced toe and returned them the next day, it may have been a sizing thing but just warning you they did not compare to the jungle moc. for now i will just have to sacrifice a little safety for my own comfort i suppose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drzaius Posted June 15, 2018 Report Share Posted June 15, 2018 I just checked & they do have a Jungle Moc that has a CSA safety toe. There's a store 10 minutes away that carries them so I'm going to check them out this morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minnesota Steve Posted June 15, 2018 Report Share Posted June 15, 2018 I have a pair of Merrell Jungle Mocs. I replaced the insoles with Superfeet and they're even more comfortable. https://www.superfeet.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denette Posted June 21, 2018 Report Share Posted June 21, 2018 I’m a danger ranger who values not getting heat stroke over toe safety. I wear Chaco Z2s in the shop and love them every minute of it. Of course, my shop is an uninsulated garage in the swampy heat of Arkansas, so every little bit of breathability helps. I know its dangerous, and I don’t move the really large stuff without more appropriate safety measures, but for everyday shop work Chacos are my go-to. As for fatigue, the best thing I’ve done was invest about $100 in cheap foam floor tiles from Harbor Freight. They keep me going for longer, let me kneel without knee pain, and save tools and workpieces from being damaged when I drop them like a doofus. Can’t recommend foam floor tiles enough! Their only drawback is that mobile tools sink into them a bit, but it’s not so big a problem as to offset its benefits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drzaius Posted June 21, 2018 Report Share Posted June 21, 2018 I tried the Jungle Mocs, but they just didn't work with my feet. But the store I went to had a 30% + 20% special event sale, so I walked out of there with 2 pairs of slip on safety shoes & a pair of casual shoes. So thanks @davesatosky for getting me to the shoe store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Prunier Posted June 21, 2018 Report Share Posted June 21, 2018 I've been using a couple pairs from Keen. Most of the time I wear the low cut, but in bad weather I'll use the other pair. I find them very comfortable and were well. Like a lot of others, I suffer from lower back pain. So I added a pair of Dr Scholl's inserts for my weight I also have concrete flooring that I have 3' x 5' anti fatigue mats down were I stand the most. I also find going for walks helps a lot with the back pain. It tightens up the abs. Here's the low cut https://www.keenfootwear.com/p/M-TARGHEE-II-WP.html?dwvar_M-TARGHEE-II-WP_color=1008417&cgid=mens_footwear_shoes These are the mid-cut https://www.keenfootwear.com/p/M-DURAND-MID-WP.html?dwvar_M-DURAND-MID-WP_color=1011550&cgid=mens_footwear_boots There not cheap, but I find them worth the money. Nothing is worse than having the lower back spasms Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danbell78 Posted June 21, 2018 Report Share Posted June 21, 2018 I found these to work pretty good. They are slip on's which works great for my short ventures into the basement shop. Good support, covered toe and less swamp foot then the Crocs they replaced (Crocs had closed toes to keep the shavings out) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0092UAOH8/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jfitz Posted June 21, 2018 Report Share Posted June 21, 2018 Well done Amazon....well done.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkinneb Posted June 21, 2018 Report Share Posted June 21, 2018 I wear Asics tennis shoes...and hope I never drop anything on my toes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chestnut Posted June 21, 2018 Report Share Posted June 21, 2018 I wear keen steel toes mostly because i love to use my toes to move heavy things. On my shed build I've been doing most of it barefoot because it's awesome. It should be noted my shop is 63 degrees year round so shoes keep my feet warm. Gotta love basement shops I need to try a pair of Merrell shoes. I love my Keen shoes they have taken away ankle problems i developed from playing hockey. I don't want to abandon but i always hear good things about Merrell. 1 hour ago, Jfitz said: Well done Amazon....well done.... As long as the naughty Lingerie ads don't come back..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayhawkCRNA Posted June 21, 2018 Report Share Posted June 21, 2018 I know most here are looking for steel toed shoes but if you are looking for tennis shoes. I couldn’t recommend Hoka brand shoes more. They are all I wear at work and I stand/walk on tile floors all day and they are the best shoes I have found. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kratosynatos Posted May 30, 2022 Report Share Posted May 30, 2022 The model of the shoes you are wearing is extremely important for your health, posture, and the way you are walking or moving. For example, I always choose my shoes from https://www.tennisshoez.com/marking-vs-non-marking/. I read their reviews since the platform has different categories of shoes reviewed by other people. If I didn't believe before that shoes are very important, after I experienced it, I encourage everyone to invest in shoes while they're young and then to invest in procedures and pain killers while they are old. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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