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Shoe recommendations

Postal workers discussion forum. Discuss the day to day life in a Blue Shirt.
Dorset Plodder
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Re: Shoe recommendations

Post by Dorset Plodder »

You get a whole range of Magnum boots online. I'm sure you could find an equivalent there? :hmmmm

Try checking out some older posts. The subject of footwear has come up several times. Use the search option. :cuppa
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thefox
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Re: Shoe recommendations

Post by thefox »

Was told royal mail no longer pay any money towards us getting out own footwear is this true?
aiden01
MAIL CENTRES/PROCESSING
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Re: Shoe recommendations

Post by aiden01 »

thefox wrote: ↑
30 Jun 2021, 14:47
Was told royal mail no longer pay any money towards us getting out own footwear is this true?
Not true its payable up to £34.
mrt12
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Re: Shoe recommendations

Post by mrt12 »

I ALSO HAVE BEEN WEARING THE MAGNUMS FOR12 YEARS PLUS .ANVIL SHOES HURT MY FEET,HAVE GIVEN THE ABOUTBLU FLEX TRAINERS A TRY NOT MUCH SHOCK IMPACT WITH THEM STILL HAVE BAD FEET.MIGHT GIVE THE BANDERA ACTIVE TRAINER A TRY.SHOES ARE NOT SUITABLE FOR ALL THE EXTRA WALKING.WHEN I FIRST JOINED ROYALMAIL40 +YEARS AGO WE USED TO GET DOCTOR MARTIN SHOES(DMS)
Chelseablue
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Re: Shoe recommendations

Post by Chelseablue »

Payment used to go through payslip , goes straight into bank account i heard now. Not sure what name it comes under though in bank account .
Rael, the IAK
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Re: Shoe recommendations

Post by Rael, the IAK »

I find the banderas ok. Much better than the anvils and the easyflex are too narrow. Need to order a size up from what you normally wear. I wear my own, lighter, non waterproof shoes in the summer though.
thefox
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Re: Shoe recommendations

Post by thefox »

Was an dom who told me no payments now....it come out of his budget or something
Chelseablue
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Re: Shoe recommendations

Post by Chelseablue »

Same budget workplace coaches get free money every week from??
2yearpostie
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Re: Shoe recommendations

Post by 2yearpostie »

Go barefoot its comfier.
aiden01
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Re: Shoe recommendations

Post by aiden01 »

thefox wrote: ↑
01 Jul 2021, 16:14
Was an dom who told me no payments now....it come out of his budget or something
Just been paid for new trainers👍
claretandblue
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Joined: 01 Aug 2007, 12:14

Re: Shoe recommendations

Post by claretandblue »

Just be aware that if you ordered the new uniform range, they have pinched your shoe allocation for the new trainers which aren't going to be available until next year. I've only had 1 pair ordered in Jan this year, with the new trainers showing as the other.
masterblaster
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Re: Shoe recommendations

Post by masterblaster »

RM Storm Flex Mid Non Safety Boots about the nearest to Magnums that I have found.
The soles are a bit thinner and they are a job to get your feet into, otherwise not too bad.
Definitely feel it after having pressed the clutch down about 300 times a day.