Not to start a whackerish thread, but my boots have definitely seen better days and I'll be needing replacement soon. I presently wear Bates (no safety toe) and love them, only thing I'd change is the lack of zipper. For my next pair, I was thinking of getting these:
http://www.batesfootwear.com/US/en-...port-Composite-Toe-Side-Zip-Boot?dimensions=0
Only thing I'm apprehensive about is the composite toe. Anyone have any experience with them? I've done steel toes before (for a non-EMS job), and found them to be heavy, restrictive, and hot, all of which I'm trying to avoid.
http://www.batesfootwear.com/US/en-...port-Composite-Toe-Side-Zip-Boot?dimensions=0
Only thing I'm apprehensive about is the composite toe. Anyone have any experience with them? I've done steel toes before (for a non-EMS job), and found them to be heavy, restrictive, and hot, all of which I'm trying to avoid.