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Bummer boots
- Thread starter Rgarner
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A shoehorn may make the inside a lil more comfy.
That may not be possible. The Brahmas I had were heavy, quite stiff, and had steel toe-caps as well. These are work boots, designed for safety and injury prevention in the workplace, like a building site, or warehouse, and not really meant for comfort and lounging around in. Brahmas are PPE basically, like a hard-hat.
Sure you did buy the correct size, and they're not too small for your feet?
jhtalisman
Android Enthusiast
Run them over with a car. Seriously, it will soften them up and make them less stiff.
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jhtalisman
Android Enthusiast
Probably finding some socks with reinforced toes would help as they are a bit thicker than normal everyday socks.
You could try what we do in the ballet world, use toe pads. Back in the day, that was just lamb's wool, but these days there's a plethora of products, such as Ouch Pouch pads. If we can cram them into pointe shoes:
you may be able to shove them into those work boots of yours!
puppykickr
Android Expert
Unfortunately, Brahma boots look great and are fairly durable- but they are extremely uncomfortable.
I have used many different work shoes/boots, and absolutely NOTHING compares to Dr. Marten's.
They are not just for whatetever 'types' of folks that may be associated with them.
I have had many a $#!+ job, and some of them have required standing for 8+ hours a day on concrete (my current job is 10+ hours).
From day one, you can feel the difference.
No real breakin period, and after a couple of days your coworkers will be sick of you telling them how great they are.
I have easily spent the same money in multiple pairs of crap that fell apart or were uncomfortable enough to go without (sometimes literally- I went barefoot on a construction site in March because my boots sucked so bad) that the &100 (on sale) to $200 for a pair of real boots that will last longer than most jobs (for me, anyway, lol) is money well spent.
Backin 1996 or so, I got two identical pairs of Dr. Marten's - my first ones.
I wore one pair at work and kept one pair nice.
That job lasted 2+ years, and although the boots are in terrible shape (I actually had to kick steel cylinders repeatedly throughout the day) they are still around and wearable if the need arises.
Fast forward to Oct. 28th, 2019.
I get the job I have now.
Filthy, cold, concrete floor- and 10 hour days.
I didn't use my other pair of Docs, because they were still nice.
After suffering for 4 months with inferior work shoes, I said screw itand wore the Docs to work.
I had forgot that I was given another pair by my cousin who didnt wear them.
So those became my nice ones, and the 20+ year old pair was put into service.
My foot pain, most of my back pain, and a good portion of my exhaustion were relieved that very day.
I kid you not, they are amazing in every way.
One pair will make a believer out of anyone that has any doubts.
I will post pics in a bit.
I have used many different work shoes/boots, and absolutely NOTHING compares to Dr. Marten's.
They are not just for whatetever 'types' of folks that may be associated with them.
I have had many a $#!+ job, and some of them have required standing for 8+ hours a day on concrete (my current job is 10+ hours).
From day one, you can feel the difference.
No real breakin period, and after a couple of days your coworkers will be sick of you telling them how great they are.
I have easily spent the same money in multiple pairs of crap that fell apart or were uncomfortable enough to go without (sometimes literally- I went barefoot on a construction site in March because my boots sucked so bad) that the &100 (on sale) to $200 for a pair of real boots that will last longer than most jobs (for me, anyway, lol) is money well spent.
Backin 1996 or so, I got two identical pairs of Dr. Marten's - my first ones.
I wore one pair at work and kept one pair nice.
That job lasted 2+ years, and although the boots are in terrible shape (I actually had to kick steel cylinders repeatedly throughout the day) they are still around and wearable if the need arises.
Fast forward to Oct. 28th, 2019.
I get the job I have now.
Filthy, cold, concrete floor- and 10 hour days.
I didn't use my other pair of Docs, because they were still nice.
After suffering for 4 months with inferior work shoes, I said screw itand wore the Docs to work.
I had forgot that I was given another pair by my cousin who didnt wear them.
So those became my nice ones, and the 20+ year old pair was put into service.
My foot pain, most of my back pain, and a good portion of my exhaustion were relieved that very day.
I kid you not, they are amazing in every way.
One pair will make a believer out of anyone that has any doubts.
I will post pics in a bit.
puppykickr
Android Expert
puppykickr
Android Expert
Here are my 'new' nice Dr. Marten's.
They are also 20+ years old with minimal use so far.
They will get more use now, because I am wearing the other pair to work.
They are also 20+ years old with minimal use so far.
They will get more use now, because I am wearing the other pair to work.
puppykickr
Android Expert
puppykickr
Android Expert
Although the work boots above look pretty beat, they are as comfy as a pair of lightweight sneakers, or even better.
I am a big fan of those fugly foam rubber things people put on their feet.
Style, safety, and attitude can all jump right off a cliff when comfort is an issue.
Unless you are at work, of course.
And Docs are as close to walking on foam rubber as you can get in a safety work boot.
I am a big fan of those fugly foam rubber things people put on their feet.
Style, safety, and attitude can all jump right off a cliff when comfort is an issue.
Unless you are at work, of course.
And Docs are as close to walking on foam rubber as you can get in a safety work boot.
puppykickr
Android Expert
After years of trying insoles, I have found them to be unneeded if a boot is of proper fit and quality.
The hassle they cause when they wear out, the space they consume, all I can ask is why?
A proper boot should be comfortable as is, from the factory, if it is worth a salt.
Can you imagine fooling around with some kind of 'insert' for your car seat, or for your chair at the dinner table?
The Darling Bride almost lives in her FitMyFoot sandals... I'm not a sandal guy, but their insoles are incredible!
puppykickr
Android Expert
If I remember right, insoles did not help at all with my pair of Brahmas.
Just the worst pair of boots I ever had.
Never even wore them out, couldn't stand to wear them long enough.
Just the worst pair of boots I ever had.
Never even wore them out, couldn't stand to wear them long enough.
I know what you mean. Mine are just about worn out, and I recently caught crap about it. Somebody showed me his boot that he's had for maybe a year and that it's still mostly ok. He actually seems to think his Carhartt boots are inferior to my Brahmas. Still, since I paid nothing for them, I guess I shouldn't complain...