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Caterpillar trainers

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sequinn
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Joined: 14 Jan 2009, 21:58
Gender: Female

Caterpillar trainers

Post by sequinn »

I have had two pairs of Caterpillar trainsers each lasting about 6 months. Both times I put them on, went out on my round and they were soooo comfortable. I have terrible problems with my feet and have to wear orthotics (suppled by the hospital) so I was so pleased that at last I could wear Royal Mail shoes rather than buying my own. I cannot wear Magnums or Dr Martens as they are not flexible enough. As my Cats were wearing thin, I ordered another pair. I put them on and went out on my round as usual. I lasted about 1/2 hour and I was in agony. I think that due to everyone complaining that the Cats wear out too quickly the manufacturers have replaced the sole with a more rigid, harder wearing version. Now I'm back to square one with no shoes to wear except my very worn out pair.
ebbzie
Posts: 660
Joined: 14 Jun 2011, 17:22
Gender: Male

Re: Caterpillar trainers

Post by ebbzie »

Yep, know exactly what you mean :sad:
jmcg
MAIL CENTRES/PROCESSING
Posts: 147
Joined: 14 Jul 2010, 15:50
Gender: Male

Re: Caterpillar trainers

Post by jmcg »

i work indoors and had to stop wearing them! my feet ached so much after a full shift..i dont know how delivery men can wear them...hard wearing? possibly...comfortable? i would have to say no... :sad:
Ossie From Preston
Posts: 148
Joined: 20 Mar 2010, 18:42
Gender: Male

Re: Caterpillar trainers

Post by Ossie From Preston »

Croc insoles is the answer very comfy on me two foots about £20 can use them in your next shoes as well.

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