[david@zap-clean]

I've asked this question before, but have a more experienced view now so need to ask again:

What shoes do you use for carpet cleaning?

I've been using Scruff's Nitro trainers (work wear) most of the time (inside and out), but often switch to crocs for quotes, fussy customers and 'white jobs' (as indoor shoes).

After nearly 12 months the Nitro's look as good as new, but the sole is falling off, I guess the cleaning solutions have affected the glue... so I need to replace them.

My requirements are:
Comfortable, light and relatively water resistant (I don't like wet feet all day).
Some degree of toe protection (though not industrial steel toecaps).
Reasonably smart looking.
Long lasting.

I've seen these, what do you think:
http://www.crocs.co.uk/crocs-mens-allcast-duck-shoe/12587,en_GB,pd.html?cid=26L&cgid=men-footwear-shoes

[*Hector*]

I buy the cheapest crocs off the market £1.99 and put them on once all kit is inside the custards place. If after a month or so they are a bit dirty (usually 3 - 4 months) I stick them in the washing machine with the pads, and they are good as new again.

Next year do the same again if they are too worn.

damned sight  cheaper and better value than £90.00 on a pair.

and also there is no faffing about with laces etc..

 

[Simon Gerrard]

Hector,
You're such a cheap skate.

[*Hector*]

Yup.... must be my Yorkshire blood... 

[Phil @ Extreme Clean]

Comfy white soled trainers

[david@zap-clean]

Comfy white soled trainers

But they'll get p*ss wet every day, and stink!

[*Hector*]

crocks don't 

[david@zap-clean]

crocks don't 

Yes, they're good - but not great, in my opinion - don't you find yourself limbo dancing around your kit, walking backwards downstairs, and generally tippi-toeing around some houses! Crocs fall off.

[Neil Jones]

I wear boots but always wear over shoes, even when I quote, the amount of people that say 'oh you don't need them' and I say 'i'm a carpet cleaner its sacrilege to walk on a carpet with dirty shoes'. It always starts the conversation off well then I can sell them more.

[*Hector*]

crocks don't 

Yes, they're good - but not great, in my opinion - don't you find yourself limbo dancing around your kit, walking backwards downstairs, and generally tippi-toeing around some houses! Crocs fall off.

Nope.... they have a strange device that fits around the back of your heel...

called a strap 

Besides the days of me dancing around my kit and limbo dancing, are way behind me...

[david@zap-clean]

I wear boots but always wear over shoes, <snip>

The problem I have with overshoes is, they're a pain to put on, often split or tear, and they make my shoes slippery(er) when wet - a safety issue, maybe.

[david@zap-clean]

crocks don't 

Yes, they're good - but not great, in my opinion - don't you find yourself limbo dancing around your kit, walking backwards downstairs, and generally tippi-toeing around some houses! Crocs fall off.

Nope.... they have a strange device that fits around the back of your heel...

called a strap 

Besides the days of me dancing around my kit and limbo dancing, are way behind me...

I though the strap was for hanging them up on a coat hook, in the van 

[*Hector*]

 

 

[Phil @ Extreme Clean]

Comfy white soled trainers

But they'll get p*ss wet every day, and stink!

Never had a problem I wait to wash my feet when I get home 

[Susan Dean (1stclean)]

doctor martins shoes all the way , good to wear , look smart , and comply to most site rules , last for years without looking shabby

[bennymon]

Don't know what your doing but I don't get wet feet every day

[Aztec Services]

shoes for crews non slip chemical resistant sole and cheap to buy



paul aztec services

[homenclean]

Karrimor shoes from sports direct reasonably water proof, comfortable look decent and quite often they are on offer at around £20.

John

[davep]

Whatever black trainers are on offer sports direct 20 quid

Also don't prespray your feet. 

[*Hector*]

Also don't prespray your feet. 

excellent advice there