Boots for work.
01-06-2025 | 08:24 AM
#41
Line Holder
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 408
Likes: 2
From: Weekends off
Unpopular opinion....
Shoe shaped shoes with heel rise, narrow toe boxes that squish toes together, stiff soles, a snug fit that blocks foot splay, arch support, etc might be the worst possible thing for our feet and body. Wearing something that is contrary to how the foot is designed to work in nearly every aspect might cause issues in the long run.
Shoe shaped shoes with heel rise, narrow toe boxes that squish toes together, stiff soles, a snug fit that blocks foot splay, arch support, etc might be the worst possible thing for our feet and body. Wearing something that is contrary to how the foot is designed to work in nearly every aspect might cause issues in the long run.
01-06-2025 | 02:06 PM
#42
Line Holder
Joined: Jan 2021
Posts: 247
Likes: 7
I literally never said anything other than; “genuine question, why boots?”
what are you going on about?
01-06-2025 | 02:31 PM
#43
Gets Weekends Off
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 3,545
Likes: 332
From: 737 FO
Unpopular opinion....
Shoe shaped shoes with heel rise, narrow toe boxes that squish toes together, stiff soles, a snug fit that blocks foot splay, arch support, etc might be the worst possible thing for our feet and body. Wearing something that is contrary to how the foot is designed to work in nearly every aspect might cause issues in the long run.
Shoe shaped shoes with heel rise, narrow toe boxes that squish toes together, stiff soles, a snug fit that blocks foot splay, arch support, etc might be the worst possible thing for our feet and body. Wearing something that is contrary to how the foot is designed to work in nearly every aspect might cause issues in the long run.
01-06-2025 | 02:37 PM
#44
On Reserve
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 37
Likes: 1
I do also have the RM Williams Comfort Craftsman I don't wear them to work, only because they're not black. I do think the RM Williams could last someone's entire career and they are very comfortable. Australian sizing is a little different, so it helps to try them on in person. I got mine at an RM Williams store in Austin probably 8 years ago or so.
01-07-2025 | 12:08 AM
#45
Gets Weekends Off
Joined: Jul 2013
Posts: 5,292
Likes: 118
"Genuine question", has this not ever happened to you? If "yes", that's "why boots". If "no", then you'll understand "why boots?"
01-07-2025 | 06:12 AM
#46
Gets Weekends Off
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 2,515
Likes: 66
From: MD-11 FO
Well, I guess to protect yourself from having snow that's on the ramp (or elsewhere) from entering your regular low cut shoes and making your ankels/socks wet.
"Genuine question", has this not ever happened to you? If "yes", that's "why boots". If "no", then you'll understand "why boots?"
"Genuine question", has this not ever happened to you? If "yes", that's "why boots". If "no", then you'll understand "why boots?"
With deep snow piled up on the ramp last night in IND, I was very thankful I had my Ariat ropers on...which are some of the most comfortable shoes I own!
01-07-2025 | 09:45 AM
#47
Gets Weekends Off
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 3,723
Likes: 336
Unpopular opinion....
Shoe shaped shoes with heel rise, narrow toe boxes that squish toes together, stiff soles, a snug fit that blocks foot splay, arch support, etc might be the worst possible thing for our feet and body. Wearing something that is contrary to how the foot is designed to work in nearly every aspect might cause issues in the long run.
Shoe shaped shoes with heel rise, narrow toe boxes that squish toes together, stiff soles, a snug fit that blocks foot splay, arch support, etc might be the worst possible thing for our feet and body. Wearing something that is contrary to how the foot is designed to work in nearly every aspect might cause issues in the long run.
01-07-2025 | 11:57 AM
#48
Line Holder
Joined: Jan 2021
Posts: 247
Likes: 7
Well, I guess to protect yourself from having snow that's on the ramp (or elsewhere) from entering your regular low cut shoes and making your ankels/socks wet.
"Genuine question", has this not ever happened to you? If "yes", that's "why boots". If "no", then you'll understand "why boots?"
"Genuine question", has this not ever happened to you? If "yes", that's "why boots". If "no", then you'll understand "why boots?"
no, it has never happened to me. Been a pilot for 7 years, west coast routes and other reasons. I was taken aback why I was asked “are you sure you’re a real airline pilot … etc”
01-07-2025 | 01:14 PM
#49
Gets Weekends Off
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 3,545
Likes: 332
From: 737 FO
Dude, you're making way more out of that statement than needs be. "Are you even an airline pilot" is something that's said in jest all the time about some of the BS we put up with. Don't take it personal.
01-07-2025 | 02:38 PM
#50
Gets Weekends Off
Joined: Jul 2013
Posts: 5,292
Likes: 118
Pretty sure I've had snow/slush in;
SEA
GEG
PDX
EUG
YVR
Or any other place here that has a "short hop" desitnation from the west coast in a neighboring state. RNO, BOI, etc.
Besides the aforementioned to-fro the crashpad situation, being on an overnight in similar condtions as well and I'm not going to wear my overnight shoes.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
