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Post by ellie163 on Jun 7, 2007 23:59:24 GMT 1
Boots: It should say on them somewhere... you're looking for EN something (check back in this thread)..
As for the first day, I can't say for sure, Toby is the person to ask, but it's usually an introduction to the site, a tour some background, history etc... and an introduction to how to excavate sort of methods and techniques etc... It's all very gentle and helps you get orientated. See you in the summer.
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Post by Toby on Jun 13, 2007 21:57:07 GMT 1
Ellie has pretty much got it there.
There will be lenty of time to go buy boots if you still need them.
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Post by peta on Jun 15, 2007 12:33:32 GMT 1
the safety code on the boots is EN345 - which is a european standard thing and means that the boots have steel toe caps to the required strength. just out of interest, i bought a cheap pair of "chukka" steelies (that name comes up a lot if u look for boots online) and although they look as cheap as chips, they are comfortable, have the EN345 thing going on, and there's more room in them than i expected, which is good for my poorly feet. so i'd recommend them, even though they're the cheapest safety boots around and at £10-£20 a pair u can't believe they'll be okay... and yes, i've told my silly friends that they have GOT to have real steelies, and not a pair of old walking boots ! if u have normal feet (no weird foot conditions, not in between sizes, just the usual five toes etc) u could buy a pair of cheap chukka boots online for just over a tenner here: www.tgsindustrial.co.uk/productdetail.aspx?prodid=727&prodgroupid=433peta x
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Post by melissaw on Jun 19, 2008 20:04:09 GMT 1
hey there everyone I was just wondering what everyone's opinion was between steel toed boots, or steel toed sneakers/running shoes? Which one is better? And also, we don't have the European standards over here in Canada (odd i know ha ) so I'm not sure how that works with our Canadian standards over there. I suppose as long as they're certified they will be the same? Hope someone can offer advice ! Thanks!
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Post by Toby on Jun 19, 2008 20:43:13 GMT 1
I have seen some shoe/trainers that are not suitable as they only protect the toes.
It is possible to get a trainer style boot (like the more modern synthetic walking boots). But make sure that it is a boot not a low shoe as they need to provide ankle support. It doesn't need to be really high, just enough to support the ankle.
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Post by kateb on Jun 20, 2008 10:45:39 GMT 1
The North American standard is ASTM F 2413-05 for safety boots
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Post by melissaw on Jun 20, 2008 21:00:52 GMT 1
Thanks guys, that's great!
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Post by Katie on Jun 22, 2008 21:09:45 GMT 1
I managed to buy a decent pair of boots last year for about £20. theyre like workmans boots sort of a cheap version of Catapiller boots, bit heavy but do the trick hope tht helps!
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Post by kateb on Jun 23, 2008 14:43:49 GMT 1
Last year there was time on Monday to go to the army and navy store and get a pair, but it depends on you being a standard size (and whether there will be time this year?). I remember that they were quite cheap - YAT should have been on commission!
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Post by kmb on Jul 4, 2008 20:16:40 GMT 1
I must remember to break my new pair in some more otherwise it's going to be blister central
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Post by alison on Jul 10, 2008 16:15:16 GMT 1
I tried some on yesterday! Come Pay Day I'll be right down to teh Steel Toe Capped Boots shop - very exciting!!!! LOL!
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Post by peta on Jul 13, 2008 11:23:46 GMT 1
i love the steelies i bought last year and i wear them all the time now! i even graduated in them (i have photos to prove it)! they're the most comfortable things i've ever worn on my feet! lookin forward to gettin them good and muddy again this summer down at the dig - see u all there!
peta x
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