No ankle protection, no footbed protection, not waterproof, no goretex.. No way I would climb icy towers like that in the winter. Summer? Maybe, but my boots are so nice I'd rather just wear them every day *shrug*
On Oct 7, 2016 11:37 AM, "Jaime Solorza" <losguyswirel...@gmail.com> wrote: > Chinooks from Gander mountain is what I am using now. Tennis shoes are > not good for serious tower work....if they stay on for long time they will > feel it for sure. No protection for toes, soles or ankles... That's a > Bozo No No in my book. > > On Oct 7, 2016 10:31 AM, "Josh Luthman" <j...@imaginenetworksllc.com> > wrote: > >> I believe steel toe is an OSHA requirement. >> >> Josh Luthman >> Office: 937-552-2340 >> Direct: 937-552-2343 >> 1100 Wayne St >> Suite 1337 >> Troy, OH 45373 >> >> On Oct 7, 2016 12:30 PM, "Eric Muehleisen" <ericm...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >>> My guys prefer tennis shoes. More grip and flexibility. >>> >>> On Fri, Oct 7, 2016 at 11:26 AM, Josh Reynolds <j...@kyneticwifi.com> >>> wrote: >>> >>>> CA9528 is the model I have, but they have a ton of feature options and >>>> looks. >>>> >>>> On Oct 7, 2016 11:20 AM, "Josh Reynolds" <j...@kyneticwifi.com> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Carolina Logger / Lineman boots. >>>>> >>>>> Love them, wearing them right now in the data center because they're >>>>> just that comfortable despite having steel toe / shank. Waterproof, >>>>> goretex >>>>> lined, etc. Awesome, awesome boots. >>>>> >>>>> No real sign of wear other than some scuffs on the leather around the >>>>> toecap, despite having them for 2 years in Alaska climbing towers and >>>>> mountains. >>>>> >>>>> I've had them going on 4 years now, and in the shape they are in look >>>>> like they would easily hold up another 4. >>>>> >>>>> On Oct 7, 2016 11:14 AM, "Ben Royer" <operati...@royell.net> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> May have been a conversation of the past, but thought I’d throw it >>>>>> out for discussion. What do all you tower climbers out there use for a >>>>>> work boot? I’ve used Wolverine’s for awhile now and to me has been a >>>>>> pretty good pair of boots. Durable and comfortable, seem to hold up on >>>>>> tower rungs and what not. However, I’ve had this pair for a bit now, and >>>>>> am looking to buy a new pair, but before I do, I’m curious as to what’s >>>>>> the >>>>>> best. I’m considering a steel shank, steel toe, option, as my currents >>>>>> are >>>>>> only steel toe, but not sure if it’s worth it. What say you, group? >>>>>> >>>>>> Thank you, >>>>>> Ben Royer, Operations Manager >>>>>> Royell Communications, Inc. >>>>>> 217-965-3699 www.royell.net >>>>>> >>>>> >>>
