blkandrust
Well-Known Member
My daughter got me Brewing Boots last week for my Bday.Sooo excited to break them in today,even though its 90 outside!!!They even have a Steel toe just in case my truck falls on me while brewing!!
Breaking in my new brewing boots!!
- Thread starter blkandrust
- Start date
Help Support Homebrew Talk - Beer, Wine, Mead, & Cider Brewing Discussion Forum:
You know, that's really smart. I almost always brew barefoot. That's stupid. I should have some decent footware when messing around with boiling liquids, heavy items, etc. Brewing boots is a great idea!
OP
OP
blkandrust
Well-Known Member
I know what you mean.My prior brewing footwear during the warm months was flip flops!!!The steel toe may be overkill but who am I to look a gift horse in the mouth!
tipicreeper
Well-Known Member
Now that is a girl who wants her dad to brew her some great beer!
cheers
cheers
jiggs_casey
Well-Known Member
Could happen! :cross:
OP
OP
blkandrust
Well-Known Member
I do too! Boots sound like the smart way to go. Good daughter!
bja
Well-Known Member
I picked up a great pair of boots at Wal Mart a few years ago. Thick black leather, steel toe and shank, oil resistant sole, $25. They've worn like iron and are the most comfortable shoes I own. I beat the crap out of them- kicking fires, moving hot propane burners, spilling wort, etc. and they just keep going. I have no idea what the brand name is though.
It only takes one time of BOILING HOT WORT to hit the top of your foot and you remember to brew in shoes.
B
B
Herman Survivors?
I have a pair of them, combat style. They are the most comfortable boots I have ever found. I've had them for years now. Best money I have ever spent.
cmuench
Well-Known Member
I'm looking into getting some xtratufs. I've heard they're quite nice, but never worn them myself.
I've been using the old green zip up rubber boots I got from my grandpa when he died!!
I've been using the old green zip up rubber boots I got from my grandpa when he died!!
To hot to wear shoes when brewing + keeps your mind on what you're doing. Nice that you have family support
Never underestimate the usefulness of steel toes. That's an awesome gift.
I was bottling barefoot last night and carrying a full 6.5 gallon glass carboy to the bottling area when the brewhauler I was using tore dropping the carboy directly on my barefoot toes breaking one of them.
I was bottling barefoot last night and carrying a full 6.5 gallon glass carboy to the bottling area when the brewhauler I was using tore dropping the carboy directly on my barefoot toes breaking one of them.
cmuench
Well-Known Member
Let's see a pic of that toe. It'll serve as a reminder to all of us to protect yourself!
Did the carboy break and did you lose all of your beer. That would just add insult to injury!!
I'm looking into getting some xtratufs. I've heard they're quite nice, but never worn them myself.
I've been using the old green zip up rubber boots I got from my grandpa when he died!!
+1 to Xtratufs. I salt water fish and wear them on my boat along with the cattle boats. Really comfy. The only time I wear them brewing though is when I have to clean a few kegs and carboys.
Let's see a pic of that toe. It'll serve as a reminder to all of us to protect yourself!
Did the carboy break and did you lose all of your beer. That would just add insult to injury!!
Not much to see, the toe is taped up pretty well.
Luckily I think my foot prevented it from breaking on the ground, that would have been even worse.
