Wearing own trainers

[robbertwhitton]

I wear royal mail trainers,and they are fine even better as i dont oay for them ,when they wear out i order another pair online,am certainly not buying my own! They have had enough money out of this office and am not fussed what theg look like!! We really dont help ourselves do we? Wear running spikes to get round quicker and lapse everything!

[sharky55]

We have been told by our DOM that we can no longer wear our own trainers for work (I only wear them in the summer)as they do not have the same protection as RM issued trainers unless we get a letter from our Doctor to say they are suitable is this really the case?

Yes - and you get £30 towards them as well, bet they didn't mention that.

Is there a link to any documentation on this? I have a letter from the doc confirming the need to wear my own footwear - DOM is happy to let me wear them but says he is not aware that I can claim £30 or any allowance....also, how often can a claim be made. Cheers

[TrueBlueTerrier]

still looking for documentation but on this thread http://www.royalmailchat.co.uk/communit ... nt#p268155" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; there are instructions on how the managers action it on the pay side.

[2pints]

I have bad pains on the underside of my heels and sides of my toes since wearing the new anvil trainers,i had no issues with cats or yds but these are torture devices.I wore my own trainers to work today and no one even noticed.I think i will get a doctors note and buy some new balance shoes from ebay,hopefully a printed out paypal reciet willbe accepted.

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[rambo1]

In my opinion the royal mail supplied footwear is not suitable for the distances we now have to cover. There made for durability rather than comfort.

I wear merrels, I also don't consider RM footwear fit for the job now. If you voluntarily set out to walk 10 miles a day would you really choose and buy what RM are offering us? My merrel are supportive, comfy and are built for walking, they last about 4 months. Wouldn't you think RM could get a contract with such a company, think of the advertising possibility, merrel, we supply our hard working posties, what an advert for them and us. Would probs cost too much for them to shell out to help keep the staff healthy.

[stodgy88]

changed rules on £30 payment,i gave line manager doctors note ,they get in touch with ATOS,ATOS ring you ,you explain ,if they are happy,they ok £30 payment,this confirmed by person who is in charge of such matters at my office.

[Mezza]

As with RM issued footwear, are you able to claim the £30 for your own footwear twice a year?

[richiebroon]

I've been wearing my own trainers since February as my boots are knackered and I've been asking for new ones and haven't got them yet. I've worn holes in the soles of 2 of my own pairs of trainers and still can't get boots! Seriously considering contacting HR myself.

[jimmynailsalive]

As with RM issued footwear, are you able to claim the £30 for your own footwear twice a year?

Twice a year, not a chance my shoes last 6 months, I'm on my 4th pair in just over a year?

I still have the other 3 pair, one is worn down so much the sole has split.

[DB1100]

As with RM issued footwear, are you able to claim the £30 for your own footwear twice a year?

I've had 2 payouts of £30 so far this year,mine last just over 3 months.

[spiderj]

I got three a year when I was in.

Don't forget your £130 tax allowance for washing uniform.