Shoes

misstmac · Post by **misstmac** » 24 Jan 2019, 13:01

Afternoon all,

So have just had confirmation I’ve passed my security checks so just waiting on a start date now.

Whilst waiting for uniform to be sorted I plan on wearing cargo pants and layers on top as I know I’ll get warm even in the snow working in South Wales. Just after recommendations for footwear please. Was thinking of getting some Karrimor walking boots as they’ve got a decent tread and are comfortable, Support my ankle but won’t break the bank. Or does someone have a better suggestion?

Also on my list is decent socks, fingerless gloves, plenty of foot care stuff, Epsom salts...anything else I need to add?

Thanks in advance!

leolion855 · Post by **leolion855** » 24 Jan 2019, 13:31

gel insoles..youll thank me!

misstmac · Post by **misstmac** » 24 Jan 2019, 13:35

leolion855 wrote:gel insoles..youll thank me!

Great, thanks. Any particular type/brand I should be looking at?

Wicket2017 · Post by **Wicket2017** » 24 Jan 2019, 18:13

I just wore a pair of black lightweight running shoes, my Royal Mail footwear arrived within a week of me starting so I’m pleased I didn’t spend a lot of money on them.
I wore the trainers for a couple of weeks before I started so they wouldn’t hurt my feet, I’m on my 3rd week now, haven’t had any blisters but I do wear plasters on my heels everyday just in case. I just wore normal socks with the trainers but with my Royal Mail shoes I wear walking socks as they’re thicker and the shoes are a lot like walking/hiking shoes.

misstmac · Post by **misstmac** » 24 Jan 2019, 21:52

Thanks Wicket2017. Might just wear some trainers the first week and see how I get on then!

J_FD · Post by **J_FD** » 26 Jan 2019, 19:55

I’ve just finished my first week in my DO and have worn an old pair of gazelles. Feet are fine. My walk is all flat pavements/roads pretty much the way through. Some hilly parts also. If you’re more rural then I’d just ignore everything I just said

misstmac · Post by **misstmac** » 27 Jan 2019, 10:21

I’m in South Wales, pretty rural..mountains, hills etc. I’m torn as to what to do. I’ve got about 3 weeks until I start and am going to be walking 5 days a week starting tomorrow building from 5 miles a day which I know I can do easily to around 9 before I start. So I’ll give it a go in trainers for the first week and see how I get on