new starter..can i wear trainers

newpostman · Post by **newpostman** » 10 Mar 2017, 13:12

hi i was just offered job as postman and wondered if your aloud to wear trainers for first few days of work...i know walking boots be better in long run but just thought go with comfort trainers to start
any help be great

Post by **TrueBlueTerrier** » 10 Mar 2017, 13:27

Yes, as long as they are not white, or any garish colour.

newpostman · Post by **newpostman** » 10 Mar 2017, 13:45

thanks mate

newpostman · Post by **newpostman** » 21 Mar 2017, 14:36

anyone know if black trainers with white soles be ok... least until get uniform

Post by **TrueBlueTerrier** » 21 Mar 2017, 16:16

newpostman wrote:anyone know if black trainers with white soles be ok... least until get uniform

Should be ok, but without seeing them and not knowing your manager its not possible to say with 100% certainty. My own advice is don't wear anything fashionable or expensive as they will wear out very fast (12 - 15 miles a day). Cheap but with good support is the way to go for me.

newpostman · Post by **newpostman** » 29 Mar 2017, 08:05

I have my induction on monday, reading through welcome pack on email...question is do i have to print this off to take induction...

Post by **TrueBlueTerrier** » 29 Mar 2017, 14:14

newpostman wrote:I have my induction on monday, reading through welcome pack on email...question is do i have to print this off to take induction...

You don't have to print the whole email, but there are various forms that need printing (and signing at the induction).

Mellican · Post by **Mellican** » 22 Jun 2017, 18:04

TrueBlueTerrier wrote:Yes, as long as they are not white, or any garish colour.

I start work in a fortnight and my trainers are orange...garish.
Reckon i should buy a new pair or mebbes a pair of walking shoes? Which would you recommend?

Post by **TrueBlueTerrier** » 22 Jun 2017, 18:27

Mellican wrote:
TrueBlueTerrier wrote:Yes, as long as they are not white, or any garish colour.
I start work in a fortnight and my trainers are orange...garish.
Reckon i should buy a new pair or mebbes a pair of walking shoes? Which would you recommend?

Cheap, mostly dark, trainers, with good ankle support.

Cheap, because they'll wear out quick.
Trainers, because they are light (unlike walking shoes)
Ankle Support, because you WILL twist your ankle at some point.

Make sure they have a good tread and are waterproof.

Mellican · Post by **Mellican** » 22 Jun 2017, 19:06

TrueBlueTerrier wrote:
Mellican wrote:
TrueBlueTerrier wrote:Yes, as long as they are not white, or any garish colour.
I start work in a fortnight and my trainers are orange...garish.
Reckon i should buy a new pair or mebbes a pair of walking shoes? Which would you recommend?
Cheap, mostly dark, trainers, with good ankle support.

Cheap, because they'll wear out quick.
Trainers, because they are light (unlike walking shoes)
Ankle Support, because you WILL twist your ankle at some point.

Make sure they have a good tread and are waterproof.

Trainers it is. Much appreciated mate!

Interested-seeker · Post by **Interested-seeker** » 22 Jun 2017, 19:38

Mellican wrote:
TrueBlueTerrier wrote:Yes, as long as they are not white, or any garish colour.
I start work in a fortnight and my trainers are orange...garish.
Reckon i should buy a new pair or mebbes a pair of walking shoes? Which would you recommend?

Hi there, I wear Karrimor trainers. They are plain black ones and only cost £30. Really comfortable too.

Mellican · Post by **Mellican** » 26 Jun 2017, 19:06

Interested-seeker wrote:
Mellican wrote:
TrueBlueTerrier wrote:Yes, as long as they are not white, or any garish colour.
I start work in a fortnight and my trainers are orange...garish.
Reckon i should buy a new pair or mebbes a pair of walking shoes? Which would you recommend?
Hi there, I wear Karrimor trainers. They are plain black ones and only cost £30. Really comfortable too.

Was just looking at Karrimor ones earlier today...ta v.much for the help.

South_London_Postie · Post by **South_London_Postie** » 22 Aug 2017, 04:22

If you can deliver 7 hours worth of Mail in under 5 hours you can wear what the hell you want!

bogstandard · Post by **bogstandard** » 22 Aug 2017, 10:40

according to one of their own H and S bods, as long as what you wear is fit for the purpose you are wearing them for, they are acceptable.

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