Workplace Wear for a Physical Job

[BeaconHillBoston]

Originally Posted by m.gway

I have this same issue, but my manual labor consists of the occasional router/switch/server stack and squeezing/crawling into small spaces. About 75% desk work, 25% manual labor.

I'm looking for a decent beater shoe/boot that is not to dressy. I think I'm going to give desert boots in beeswax and brown suede a shot.

Does anyone own of pair of these?
http://www.jcrew.com/mens_category/s...0525/20525.jsp

How is the quality? Are they to casual for a business casual IT environment?

I have 4 pairs of Clarks Desert boots and I much prefer them to those. Just my opinion.

The Clarks look better with age. I think they are made better also. Thicker sole - etc.

 

[Factor Xll]

in terms of boots, give these a look.

http://canvas.landsend.com/pp/Laceup...6&origin=index

 

[LanceW]

Buy a suit.

Wear it to interview for your next job

 

[SkinnyGoomba]

Originally Posted by m.gway

I have this same issue, but my manual labor consists of the occasional router/switch/server stack

That ain't manual labor.

 

[globetrotter]

I don't know if this works for you, but you could keep a pair of slip on boots and a "tech" jacket, like a lab coat around the office. when you need to do physical work, you slip on the boots and coat and don't have to worry.

 

[TylerDurden]

Worked outside for one job, then the other was 50/50 inside outside (retail), first one provided the clothing except the loggers boots that were required. The second job was retail, and Polo jeans/kaki's/shorts were what everyone wore (even the managers). I ruined quite bit of polo's, shoes and jeans/pants. Keeped getting holes in them, seams would break while I was lifting an item or get snagged on something. I'd suggest be prepared to throw anything if you work outside.