What kind of footwear?

Posted by KillingwithasmileXD@reddit | Truckers | View on Reddit | 13 comments

I’m starting Eastern Regional next week and wondering what kind of footwear I should get? I want to look professional. I’ll be hauling dry van. What recommendations do you have?

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groovyinutah@reddit

Comfortable closed toed shoes for most occasions. I keep a pair of steel toed boots in the truck for when the the weather is shitty and the occasional place that requires them...

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Waisted-Desert@reddit

Seriously, it needs to coordinate with your tractor.

White Volvo = Leather sandals

International = Crocs

Pete 379 or KW W9 = Cowboy boots

Older Freightliner Coronado or 1 stack Mack = Steel toe work boots

Cascadia = Tennis shoes

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I've had a pair of 8" Thorogoods for about six months now. Not going back to sneakers, not even in the higher temperatures. Most comfortable footwear I've had. Even on the 14 hr days my feet are never sore. They run kind of narrow, so try on the wide ones too. Also, get the lace up moc-toe style - it's a much classier look.

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Pitiful-MobileGamer@reddit

Warehouse boots/shoes with a safety toe. That will cover 99% of places that are going to require a safety boot.

If you're going into chemical or Hazmat, you may have to get a 6-in boot.

I got driving footwear, and I have work footwear. The two aren't interchangeable unless it's for a short haul.

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Quiet_Molasses_3362@reddit

Flip flops if you want to fit in, crocs if you are a professional

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FlipFlopCartel@reddit

I'd recommend Oofos slides. They look very professional and most shippers won't give you to trouble about them.

You don't have to wear socks with them so no need to wash them in the sink!

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jyster1996@reddit

I literally haul dryvan in the eastern 38 for Schneider and even though I’m supposed to wear slip resistant soles. I said fuck that, I wear my barefoot shoes for ultra comfiness. I haven’t been talked to about it by anyone. Wear whatever is comfy and is obviously not flip flops.

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Wheres_Jay@reddit

Nice pair of Birkenstocks should have you covered.

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g0d_help_me@reddit

Closed toe shoes are the bare minimum while at shippers and receivers. Ankle height boots would also be a step above. The most important thing is not smell and be relatively clean, including your clothes. Pay attention to signs and wear the pipe the site requires. That goes a long way to smoothing the process. Carry a hard hat because some places require them. They will have loaners, but I would be wary of wearing a loaner.

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