Uniform - Shoes

amhopkins1 · Post by **amhopkins1** » 04 Jun 2018, 11:44

Hi all,

I start as a postman next week, and I have seen there a few choices for footwear as part of the uniform. Does anyone have any recommendations on what the best type of footwear is? As I'm going to be walking 6-10 miles a day I want them to be comfortable!

Thanks

Lfc1972 · Post by **Lfc1972** » 04 Jun 2018, 19:49

I was sent the easy flex waterproof trainers automatically, I find them pretty comfortable on the whole. I do use insoles in mine. They didn't rub at all so no blisters but sometimes find my toes feel a but squashed. Looking around my DO most people seem to wear these , the other they wear is the anvil trainers ( both are waterproof ). I think it will be a question of suck it and see. Looking at the uniform ordering website you are entitled to 2 pairs so see how you get on with the first pair and go from there. Everyone's feet are different so hard question to answer. Enjoy your job and congratulations

amhopkins1 · Post by **amhopkins1** » 05 Jun 2018, 08:58

Cheers for the reply, think I'll go for the easy flex ones, and a pair of the Magnum boots for winter.

Georgelazenby · Post by **Georgelazenby** » 06 Jul 2018, 00:11

I've been beating the streets for 30 years I wear the karrimor hiking shoes and wear orthotics for flat foot correction. I wear normal trainers indoor then change before I go out. This works best for me.