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gazza3010
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royal mail shoes

Post by gazza3010 »

cant wear my shoes anymore as they are worn down a lot thus making it uncomfortable to walk in. tried to order new shoes or trainers but its been out of stock for three weeks now. i have been wearing my own shoes and thus wearing them down aswell. dom knows about it and shrugs his shoulders. can i bill royal mail for a new pair to replace the ones i am wearing. also there is a health and safety issue here wearing my own shoes, what happens if i have an accident. :oops:
theboropostie
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Re: royal mail shoes

Post by theboropostie »

Just place an order and they will send a pair....I promise!

Same happened to someone in my DO and they ordered the other day and they came today.
gary1975
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Re: royal mail shoes

Post by gary1975 »

I heard there was new type trainers on the go so ordered a pair
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Re: royal mail shoes

Post by TrueBlueTerrier »

gary1975 wrote:I heard there was new type trainers on the go so ordered a pair
first ones arrived at our office today
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Toby Tyke
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Re: royal mail shoes

Post by Toby Tyke »

Got my new pair this morning.
YDS goretex trainers. Impressed.
Look similar to cats but much stiffer sole,firmer fit and feel better quality.
Put them on for the first loop to pan them in and managed all six loops without problems.
Best of all they grip in the wet.No more ice skating on wet paths.
Time will tell but seem a big improvement over the Cat trainers.
monkeymutha
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Re: royal mail shoes

Post by monkeymutha »

Ordered trainers other day - managers usual response 'out of stock may take a while'. Cats don't last long.
ripio
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Re: royal mail shoes

Post by ripio »

Been waiting six weeks for a pair of Magnum shoes. How a company that relies on staff walking miles every day can run out of shoes for any length of time is beyond me.
wacko74
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Re: royal mail shoes

Post by wacko74 »

Toby Tyke wrote:Got my new pair this morning.
YDS goretex trainers. Impressed.
Look similar to cats but much stiffer sole,firmer fit and feel better quality.
Put them on for the first loop to pan them in and managed all six loops without problems.
Best of all they grip in the wet.No more ice skating on wet paths.
Time will tell but seem a big improvement over the Cat trainers.
Bimey! 'trainers' with a stiffer sole than the present Cats doesn't sound good to me... I already think the Cats soles are far too firm and inflexible, they offer no cushioning at all compared to what I'd class as a proper trainer.

I know a stiffer sole means they're more hard wearing and last longer which might be a good thing for RM bean counters but it's no benefit to us.
vanman90
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Re: royal mail shoes

Post by vanman90 »

In my office you can get up to £30 reimburse if you have a Dr. note stating you cant wear the work shoes.
DB1100
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Re: royal mail shoes

Post by DB1100 »

Toby Tyke wrote:Got my new pair this morning.
YDS goretex trainers. Impressed.
Look similar to cats but much stiffer sole,firmer fit and feel better quality.
Put them on for the first loop to pan them in and managed all six loops without problems.
Best of all they grip in the wet.No more ice skating on wet paths.
Time will tell but seem a big improvement over the Cat trainers.
Goretex liners don't last long and they make your feet sweat,I wouldn't touch a pair of goretex boots,trainers or shoes
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two-tired-feet
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Re: royal mail shoes

Post by two-tired-feet »

couple of people in my office got them earlier in the week ...............their verdict ...............s**t !!
hotfudge
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Re: royal mail shoes

Post by hotfudge »

wish they would do suitable footwear for those of us with flat feet.
datasaint
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Re: royal mail shoes

Post by datasaint »

I want a proper shoe like this.

Winding alleys, rough terrain and dark buildings are where this footwear performs best. Extremely lightweight, flexible and very torsionally stable. Waterproof and breathable Gore-Tex® lining.

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ripio
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Re: royal mail shoes

Post by ripio »

One week with new YDS trainers which were sent when I ordered Magnum Shoes and my feet are suffering every day, so uncomfortable, no support, thin bendy soles.
I thought the Magnums were just out of stock but someone said that Magnum shoes are no longer being issued, does anyone know if this is the case?
If so, I will have to try something else because I can't walk four hours a day in these trainers long term.
Sidley
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Re: royal mail shoes

Post by Sidley »

hotfudge wrote:wish they would do suitable footwear for those of us with flat feet.
Get thee to your docs and have him refer you to the local chiropodist and biomechanics dept. They'll hopefully be able to remedy your flat feet with custom made orthotics.