If you’re starting a new job where you will be required to wear work boots , you might be wondering how you can find the right pair. You’ll need a pair of work boots that are appropriate for the kind of work you’ll be doing, of course, but you also need to make sure that they’re boots that you can wear on a daily basis. Here are some tips for finding the right boots for a job:

Consider the Type of Work

The kind of work you’ll be doing should be a factor in the type of boots you decide to buy. If you’ll be working around a lot of water and mud, for example, you may need to buy waterproof boots. If you’ll be working in an industrial site under potentially dangerous conditions, you will probably want to have steel-toed boots . Depending on the nature of your job, you may even need other safety features.

Look for Orthotic Boots

If you’re going to be on your feet at all day, you may want to take some precautions to help ensure that you don’t wind up with aching feet and back pain. Orthotic footwear is designed to provide your feet with the support and protection they need. This might not seem urgent right now, but you’ll thank yourself in the future for considering this now.

Make Sure the Boot Fits

As with any footwear, you need to try the boot on to make sure that it fits your foot snugly and securely. If the boot feels too tight, or if it feels loose enough that it doesn’t feel as if it will stay on, keep looking. It’s easy to assume that you don’t need an exact fit for a work boot, but remember that these boots need to provide you with comfort as well as total protection for your feet.

Mickey’s Men’s Store is a family owned and operated store that has been selling work and casual clothing in Waynesburg, PA, since 1965. They sell a wide range of work boots, including brands such as Double H and La Crosse. If you have any questions about their inventory or want to know if a particular brand is in stock, call (724) 627-3202.

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