[TowerTalk] Boots

[W0MU Mike Fatchett]

I would look for a pair with steel toes too.  I had a mast slip on me 
once and thankfully I had steel toe shoes on!

I have heard people say use a heel and other say a flat bottom is 
better.   I am not sure what the pros use.

Steel shanks is a must.

Mike W0MU

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On 4/19/2012 7:18 AM, David Robbins wrote:
> look for ones with a heavy sole with steel support and good heel.  the steel support prevents rung foot, and the good heel to give it a good place to hook onto the rung.  if you can easily bend the sole near the arch with your hands you probably don't want it.
>
> Apr 19, 2012 09:09:39 AM, ve4xt at mymts.net wrote:
>
> Hi,
> Anyone have any recommendations for boots for tower work?
> I¹m thinking light weight for climbing, but sturdy of sole for standing on
> rungs...
>
> 73, kelly
> ve4xt
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