Footwear Not Fit For Purpose

[Bag of d2d]

Lost count of how many times I've slipped over in the wet wearing CATS. They are little better than flip flops!

[OnAFlyer]

Lost count of how many times I've slipped over in the wet wearing CATS. They are little better than flip flops!

Maybe your balance isn't too good, or you're going to quickly? The CAT trainers are only slippy when brand new, once the initial coating has worn off I find them absolutely fine. I've worn nothing else since they came out and have never fallen over.

They're the most comfortable footwear I've had at RM, the soles wear quickly but that doesn't matter as I just get my manager to order more every couple of months.

[Bag of d2d]

Lost count of how many times I've slipped over in the wet wearing CATS. They are little better than flip flops!

Maybe your balance isn't too good, or you're going to quickly? The CAT trainers are only slippy when brand new, once the initial coating has worn off I find them absolutely fine. I've worn nothing else since they came out and have never fallen over.

They're the most comfortable footwear I've had at RM, the soles wear quickly but that doesn't matter as I just get my manager to order more every couple of months.

My balance is fine thanks and no I'm not a runner. I find it depends on the terrain. I have to walk up several paths that have smooth paving slabs. In the wet they are lethal wearing CATS. If the manufacturer says they should not be worn in the wet, then what more proof do you need that they are not suitable for outdoor use.

[JiminyBillyBob]

How long is the footwear meant to last us? I know we can order 2 pairs at a time on the uniform website, but then when are we aloud to order more?
I've never had a problem with the Cat trainers, my last pair lasted about a year, and even then it was the material wearing away rather than the soles

[Brain Fury]

The conflicting views here just underline how difficult it is to provide uniform items , particularly footwear.

RM never wanted to supply trainers but felt it was the only way they could stop some people wearing their own white trainers. As some have said, proper trainers are unsuitable for delivery work really as they are designed to be work for short periods of exercise.

[theboropostie]

Talking to a lad who has been trailing the new ones and he said they are s**t hot!

Best he has had in 20 odd years with RM according to him - lets just hope they get made available soon!

[mandelsons_toenail]

Yeah but when you are walking 50 miles per week them soles ain't gonna last long unless they are made of concrete

[Barbel]

What are the Magnum shoes like? I've had a pair of DM boots for the past 6 months but they were so heavy and dangerous when walking up and down stairs I started wearing my own trainers but got told off. Fair enough, but the DM's were more than likely cause a nasty accident than my lightweight trainers.

[mailmonkey]

What are the Magnum shoes like?

lethal. Slippiest footwear i ever wore, I have the Doc Marten boots now.

[Lazycarton]

I find the Magnums very comfortable, but it may just be that they suit the shape of my feet. Yes, they are not so good in the wet, but the slips I have had have been very few. I need a new pair every 6 months, that's on a 45 mile a week round.

[Barbel]

What are the Magnum shoes like?

lethal. Slippiest footwear i ever wore, I have the Doc Marten boots now.

Oh great lol

[Barbel]

I find the Magnums very comfortable, but it may just be that they suit the shape of my feet. Yes, they are not so good in the wet, but the slips I have had have been very few. I need a new pair every 6 months, that's on a 45 mile a week round.

Did you get many blisters when you first wore them? I know with the DM boots it took me a good month to break them in properly.

[k979aaa]

I find the Magnums very comfortable, but it may just be that they suit the shape of my feet. Yes, they are not so good in the wet, but the slips I have had have been very few. I need a new pair every 6 months, that's on a 45 mile a week round.

Did you get many blisters when you first wore them? I know with the DM boots it took me a good month to break them in properly.

You mean the DM Boots broke your feet in to fit them.

[Barbel]

I find the Magnums very comfortable, but it may just be that they suit the shape of my feet. Yes, they are not so good in the wet, but the slips I have had have been very few. I need a new pair every 6 months, that's on a 45 mile a week round.

Did you get many blisters when you first wore them? I know with the DM boots it took me a good month to break them in properly.

You mean the DM Boots broke your feet in to fit them.

I meant it took me about a month of wearing them before they stopped rubbing and giving me blisters.