Milestones on the path of life

[Grunt]

You forgot to mention your first encounter with Pokey.

[echnidna]

bugga!!!

[E. maculata]

didn't we cover this favoured cowboy pastime in the "brokeback" thread>

[Wongo]

Toughen up you bunch of wusses. Whats wrong with a pair of sox.

[fxst]

socks and sandals........at last I'm old enough to get away with it
they just shake their heads and mutter as they pass by.
At least I got this old they still need to get there
Pete

[Cliff Rogers]

Waffle, waffle, waffle, blah, blah, blah..... I went out and bought a pair of slippers

I was wondering where that was going.

[Gumby]

I was wondering where that was going.

the usual place......not very far

[Harry72]

Am I the only silly fool who wears lace up S/caps in the workshop?
(which I might add the toes are the correct height as a prop for long bits of wood while cutting with my CMS on the floor!)

[arose62]

I wear my steelcaps everywhere!

I discovered how comfy they were when they inadvertently got packed for our Europe trip, and I lived in them for about 16 days. Of course, it meant body cavity searches every time I set off the metal detectors ...

Since then, my Blundstones are footwear of choice, and they see far more time in the office at work than in the shed. I even keep them shiny

Cheers,
Andrew

[silentC]

Redbacks for me. Comfortable straight out of the box and you can walk on tin roofs in them.

[womble]

Redbacks for me. Comfortable straight out of the box and you can walk on tin roofs in them.

yep, redbacks for me too, blunnies used to be my favourite but redbacks walk all over them comfort and traction wise

[journeyman Mick]

Steel Blues for me, I wear them pretty much all day, most days. The most comfortable footwear I've ever worn, bar none. The newest ones have polycarbonate rather than steel caps (still meet/exceed the relevant standards) making them lighter and more comfortable still. Grip on roofs is better than the old Dunlop volleys. They even come with a comfort guarantee - if you find a properly sized pair uncomfortable you simply return them for a refund.
(Usual disclaimer- no affiliation to company, but I wouldn't mind a commission for all the people I've getten to wear them )

Mick

[Grunt]

Redbacks for me.

I prefer James Squire Pilsener. I've never understood the wheat beer thing.

[Harry72]

Ah ha, a hijack being hijacked?

Still feelin old Gumb!

[Skew ChiDAMN!!]

The newest ones have polycarbonate rather than steel caps (still meet/exceed the relevant standards) making them lighter and more comfortable still.

Hmm... how do the poly caps go with the cold? I've worn the toes out on the ol' steel-caps and if I'm gonna replace 'em, I may as well look for something that doesn't act like a 'frig on cold days. I hate putting 'em on first thing in the morning. It's a bit awkward trying to look macho as you walk past the ladies while your toes are doing their best shrinking testicle imitation, trying to crawl back into the warm...