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Topic: | Alternate to booties. This thread has 24 replies. Displaying posts 1 through 15. |
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Post 1 made on Saturday December 19, 2015 at 08:48 |
King of typos Loyal Member |
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A year or two on the HGTV or DIY, I watched a show on an expo of sorts.
One of the products was something that would be better than booties. It was a device that the workers would put at the door way. And they would place their boot onto it and pull out a sheet of plastic on the bottom of their boot.
Its was kind of like Saran wrap, but had an adhesive to stick to the boot. There was no need to bend down to put on a damn bootie. Especially with those "one size fits all" stuff.
I can't seem to find this product. Don't even know what to call it to search for it either. So I am hoping that someone would have this and point me to the right direction on what the name is and where I could get it.
KOT
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Post 2 made on Saturday December 19, 2015 at 09:24 |
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Like this? Functional AND stylish. I found these, too- [Link: google.com][Link: google.com]
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Post 3 made on Saturday December 19, 2015 at 10:10 |
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Post 4 made on Saturday December 19, 2015 at 12:26 |
goldenzrule Loyal Member |
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that's interesting. The booties you get both at HD and paint supply stores barely fit over my shoes. I wear a size 12 or 13, depending on shoe manufacturer. They always rip if I can get them on. I end up going barefoot more than I'd like. If I wore Timberlands or other work boots, they would definitely not fit.
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Post 5 made on Saturday December 19, 2015 at 12:42 |
Fins Elite Member |
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The manufacturer has a video on their website. [Link: ezfloorguards.com]I just wonder if this would work as well as booties since t only covers the bottom of the shoe
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Post 6 made on Saturday December 19, 2015 at 12:56 |
Mr. Stanley Elite Member |
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On December 19, 2015 at 12:26, goldenzrule said...
that's interesting. The booties you get both at HD and paint supply stores barely fit over my shoes. I wear a size 12 or 13, depending on shoe manufacturer. They always rip if I can get them on. I end up going barefoot more than I'd like. If I wore Timberlands or other work boots, they would definitely not fit. You dont wear socks?
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OP | Post 7 made on Saturday December 19, 2015 at 13:21 |
King of typos Loyal Member |
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The whole point of the booties is to protect the floor from the bottom part of your shoe/boot. And this is exactly what I was referring too. Though that price of $140 for the device? What the heck.
I may just make my own and use the plastic rolls that you have to order anyways.
Granted, actual booties will come in handy on those snowy or rainy days when you need all around protection.
KOT
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Post 8 made on Saturday December 19, 2015 at 13:37 |
twmoonly Long Time Member |
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Has anyone seen the ones the cable companies use? They are like giant crocs that slip on over your shoe?
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Post 9 made on Saturday December 19, 2015 at 13:51 |
SB Smarthomes Super Member |
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My concern with the thin plastic wrap system (and even disposable booties) is that they wear out very quickly. They probably work well on carpet, but homes here have mostly stone, tile and wood floors. the stone floors which are popular can ear through a disposable booties before you get down the hall. I've been using these washable shoe covers for over a year now and they are by far the best thing I've tried for shoe covers: [Link: uline.com]They have a think durable bottom with nylon uppers. I usually have 4-5 pairs in the van so I always have a clean pair and then toss them in the wash on the weekend. Still using the original ones I purchased some time in 2014. Medium size is a snug fit on size 10 steel toe boots, but is what I prefer because it's less of a trip hazard on ladders. The large size slips easily on size 10 steel toe boot but is a little loose and sometimes I'll step on it and pull it off... ladders can be tricky too. There's X-Large size too for you guys with big feet. I know this doesn't address KOTs original question, but thought they were worth mentioning. They give a very professional appearance to clients and I get comments on them all the time from client and other trades asking where to buy them.
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Post 10 made on Saturday December 19, 2015 at 14:01 |
bricor Advanced Member |
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We use the same ones from Uline and they are great. A customer of mine actually got set up as a dealer on the saran wrap stuff and I just had to laugh when he tried to sell me on it. $140 for what? lol
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Post 11 made on Saturday December 19, 2015 at 14:18 |
ShaferCustoms Long Time Member |
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Another take on the Booties These fit big boots! ( Red Wing 606 size 14) are fairly easy to get on/off and last [Link: fastenal.com] My team also carry's a clean pair of slip-on/gym shoes. Then add booties over those. Maybe over protective - yet when the fingers start pointing, we are way outside the blame game.
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Post 12 made on Saturday December 19, 2015 at 14:23 |
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The worst floor I've ever seen for booties was old historic little house that was restored/remodeled. The floors were all rough sawed 2x10 planks with no finish. They just put the flooring down during all the construction and left it uncovered so they would wear down some of the roughness. They shredded booties. From the front door going 10 steps to the stairs to go up to the rack and the booties were gone. Then when I gave up and just took my shoes off, I ended up picking about five splinters out of my feet
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OP | Post 13 made on Saturday December 19, 2015 at 15:14 |
King of typos Loyal Member |
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The ones that were supplied to me has a very small opening. My shoulders hurt after putting the two on for a few minutes. Guess I am not fit enough to struggle on putting booties on.
However, with what you posted SB Smarthomes those are the kind that I would like. As they have a large opening and they are washable.
KOT
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Post 14 made on Saturday December 19, 2015 at 15:21 |
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On December 19, 2015 at 13:21, King of typos said...
The whole point of the booties is to protect the floor from the bottom part of your shoe/boot. And this is exactly what I was referring too. Though that price of $140 for the device? What the heck.
I may just make my own and use the plastic rolls that you have to order anyways.
Granted, actual booties will come in handy on those snowy or rainy days when you need all around protection.
KOT I have a hard time finding booties that fit because my shoes are too big, too. Occasionally, I'll find some that are larger than usual, so I bought some socks at a shooter's supply store, made for police and the soles are heavier than normal. really comfortable and if I can find the tag for them, I'll post it- wasn't from 5.11, but similar. I worked with some guys who wore slip on shoes with rubber sole and kept them in a bag, so they wouldn't walk outside in them- if I had normal feet, I might use those, too. My friend has an upholstery shop- I'll ask if this is something that would be feasible. He uses ballistic Nylon frequently- it comes in several thicknesses and ratings for durability.
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Post 15 made on Saturday December 19, 2015 at 15:23 |
SB Smarthomes Super Member |
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On December 19, 2015 at 15:14, King of typos said...
However, with what you posted SB Smarthomes those are the kind that I would like. As they have a large opening and they are washable.
KOT Yes, the large size will be easy to slip on size 10-12 boots. The medium size fits my size 10 boot well, but it's a snug fit and takes more effort to put on.
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