My boots saved my legs today

**swbarnett** · 28th May 2008, 23:23

Originally Posted by McDuck

Well myth busters could not put enough force onto a steal cap to even come close to bending it. On the other hand if they were to drop a sharpened steel beem at them the cap could guide the beem toward the ankle meaning that you lost a few mill more of toe than you otherwise would have.

They changed when one of their workers lost their toes in exactly this manner. This was a few years ago, the technology's probably marched on a bit by now.

**swbarnett** · 28th May 2008, 23:28

Originally Posted by McDuck

BTW with the wood thing, wouldn't the wood deform? (Given i know jack shit about laminated timber)

You'd think so but no. Wood is more solid than you'd think over short distances.

**LilSel** · 29th May 2008, 09:20

Originally Posted by swbarnett

They changed when one of their workers lost their toes in exactly this manner. This was a few years ago, the technology's probably marched on a bit by now.

yep... they are much safer nowdays... we sell boots at work... have one thats cut in half length ways so you can see what its made up of.
Steel Blue are an awesome brand of boots *looks at feet* I have mine on now

If anyone in akld wants quality boots we are doing a 'run out' on our overstock. fire a PM

**Trudes** · 29th May 2008, 09:41

I used to work at a Horse riding stable, wore steelcapped boots to work, saved my toes many times when being trod on, but the buggers soon learnt to stand on you just above where the steel cap ended. Still have the marks to prove it... fat bastards!!

**McDuck** · 29th May 2008, 10:27

Originally Posted by LilSel

yep... they are much safer nowdays... we sell boots at work... have one thats cut in half length ways so you can see what its made up of.
Steel Blue are an awesome brand of boots *looks at feet* I have mine on now

If anyone in akld wants quality boots we are doing a 'run out' on our overstock. fire a PM

Yea man steel blue are the best, i have my pair and am saving for a second (one of the formal looking ones for meetings etc)

**LilSel** · 29th May 2008, 14:41

Originally Posted by McDuck

Yea man steel blue are the best, i have my pair and am saving for a second (one of the formal looking ones for meetings etc)

choice!... yeah I've sold a few pairs n they are recommended by podiatrists etc... got dad a new pair last week... he loves them!!

Well... once you've saved a bit... flick me a pm with what style you like n ill come back to you with a price

mine are the callendura (sp?) so are not 'up the ankle boots', good for everything, I go to meetings with them on, visit customers & can go onto building sites etc as they meet the regulations

**McDuck** · 29th May 2008, 15:47

Originally Posted by LilSel

choice!... yeah I've sold a few pairs n they are recommended by podiatrists etc... got dad a new pair last week... he loves them!!

Well... once you've saved a bit... flick me a pm with what style you like n ill come back to you with a price

mine are the callendura (sp?) so are not 'up the ankle boots', good for everything, I go to meetings with them on, visit customers & can go onto building sites etc as they meet the regulations

That is about what i want

But riding gear comes first

**LilSel** · 29th May 2008, 17:40

Originally Posted by McDuck

That is about what i want

But riding gear comes first

Fair enough... you may be suprised at the price I can do for ya too

**fireball** · 30th May 2008, 09:32

here is one of the bruises

**Trudes** · 30th May 2008, 10:49

Owwwww, pretty shades!!

**rphenix** · 30th May 2008, 15:38

Originally Posted by Zapf

they should make it composory to wear motorcycle gear in cars.... we will all be safer

And what with Market forces the price of gear would come down substantially as no-longer a specialty item

**twotyred** · 30th May 2008, 17:41

Originally Posted by howdamnhard

Glad your OK.Wearing a helmet in a cage is even safer,but most find it uncomfortable.

I remember reading an article a few years back( wish I had a link) from the UK that said that compulsary helmets in cars would quarter the number of fatal and severe injuries during accidents...

glad I ride one of those "dangerous" motorbicycle thingies...

**fireball** · 31st May 2008, 10:35

Originally Posted by Mrs Kendog

Owwwww, pretty shades!!

it keeps changing colours too! i fell off the abseil tower at work the other night gave it a good bash..... i was happy my lanyards caught me otherwise id be mushed fireball! but i tell you what the words that came out of my mouth..... glad the kids werent around!