Life phases

[kandrathe]

I have no idea if these guys are worth a damn but I hear ads on the radio constantly touting their work boots. http://www.bootbarn.com/?gclid=CJfzt6SI9vpYCFRIcawodZmGIyA

I am leaning toward these...


... because they are so darned stylish and the saving throw. No, actually because A) more than steel toe, they have a full metatarsal protection, B) the soles are rated to 700 degrees Fahrenheit (which I would move out of as quickly as is safely possible), and C) not too much more expensive than the just adequate steel toed boots. My wife and I stopped by the mega-Walmart yesterday to do a massive grocery run and they had the Herman and Brahma line of work boots which were running about $50 there as well. Most accidents in a shop happen to feet, so good protection is worth it. Also, I've read other welders comments on the Carolina brand where they last 10 years on the job, so a pretty good investment.

I would also make one comment on what I found regarding soles. For good heat protection you want to look for soles containing nitrile, and for soles that don't get impregnated with metal shavings you want to look for soles with Vibram.

Next, I will focus on good eye protection, a mesh inlaid face shield and good dust mask. I have shop safety gear adequate for power tools, and when I needed it the cheap dust masks. But, if this is an every day/week endeavor I will need something more substantial.