In message , Rod
writes
A) I want some protective footwear - to stop toes getting hurt by
angle grinders, nails-in-bits-of-wood and dropped bricks.

B) My feet are very unusually shaped and I need HH+ width and have a
very high instep.

I get my shoes from Cosyfeet - who do not do protective shoes.

Not looking for any special style - maybe a trainer-style would be most
comfortable? But I don't seem to be able to find any.

Any suggestions for suppliers?

(Note: Intentionally applying angle grinder to feet to reduce width is
*NOT* an option. :-) )


I'm the UK version of bigfoot.. although "big fat wide foot" is probably
the scientific description - ie, not quite as hairy :-)

Size 14 *before* we start hopelessly praying that someone will give me a
choice of widths.

Anyway, I bought a pair of "Meindl" boots about six years ago to aid in
walking following a serious ankle injury.

The injury is now out of the way, but I now use the boots for DIY. I am
seriously amazed at the crap I put them through and then how nice they
polish up.

Ie, one day I'm ankle high in concrete. A spray with the hose, a bit of
polish and the next day they look like posh smart boots.

They were quite expensive to buy, but probably the cheapest footwear
I've ever owned...

http://www.meindl.de/english/

I think the 'Klassiker' is probably the closest match to the pair I
have.

Hth
Someone