Bigger Shoe Covers

[Mark Jundanian]

I picked up a box of Ranger Work Boot Covers from Harbor Freight the other day on a whim. I actually like the idea and would wear them, but they are a stress stretch fit over my 13 wide New Balance shoes. Anyone know of a truly capacious shoe cover?

 

[Tom Albrecht]

I use snow gaiters. Gaiters
You can probably find less expensive ones from Bezos.

 

[Kent Reisdorph]

I use gaiters as well. This neoprene pair is $17 on Amazon.

Amazon.com

 

[Mark Jundanian]

I have and use something similar for around my ankles, but I'm looking for something to cover the toes & soles of my shoes.

 

[bob elliott]

We used these at work. Sizes tend to run a little bigger than stated.
Medline Fluid-Proof Boot Covers

 

[hughie]

Lol I must have a Redneck way back in the family line. Standard issue footwear at this time of year is flip-flops down under along with shorts

 

[Gerald Lawrence]

Just wear boots and then when you drop that skew it might stop it

 

[Steve Tiedman]

Grainger has lots of options. A couple times per year we buy their cheapest, blue, 500-pair count box for around $80-90. Pretty much one-time use, and for the 15-30 minutes they may be on my feet, they serve a purpose. Don't buy them, you won't like the fit over a shoe that big, if they get on your shoe at all. Look at their other offerings.

If you're thinking more like a spat or gater style, I bought these from Amazon a few months ago and they are working well. I don't bother getting the inner strap down into the heal area under the boot, no need. Leather, with good size velcro around the upper ankle area. Similar to what Kent showed (I like his, too), but more for welders than outdoor adventurers. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CNYSLHR?

 

[Kent Reisdorph]

Just wear boots and then when you drop that skew it might stop it

I have a perfect half-moon cut in the top of my right boot. I dropped a 1/2" gouge straight down onto my foot. It didn't penetrate past the first layer of leather.

 

[Lance Mirrer]

Being in So Fla, I am also in the shorts and flip flop category, but have seen these and they appear efficient;

Product Catalog | Safety & Health | Dust Bee Gone Shoe Covers

 

[Dean Center]

We used these at work. Sizes tend to run a little bigger than stated.
Medline Fluid-Proof Boot Covers

Slightly less fancy ones are also available and might cost a bit less. They would lack the slip-resistant bottoms, and have elastic rather than a strap at the ankle. Sadly, anything from the medical arena is going to be pricey for what you get.

 

[Odie]

Getting chips and dust inside your socks and shoes is a real problem for wood turners.

I have both the welders spats and the Dust Bee Gone shoe covers.



The cowhide welder's spats have a great design and work great. I find them a bit of
a hassle to put on and off. During the summertime, they get mighty hot on your feet.
My shop isn't air conditioned, so those with air-conditioned shops might
find these to be useful year around.

The Dust Bee Gone covers are poorly designed, and made out of a flat piece of
fabric. I found myself stepping on them with the other foot occasionally, and this
could lead to a fall. I have modified my set by overlapping and fastening the outer
edges so that the overall shape of them is more like a cup shape. This solves the
problem, and I am now using these all the time when I wear shorts. They even work
well with sandals during the hottest time of the summer.

Most of the time I'm wearing very loose fitting athletic pants, and I find I don't
need any method of preventing chips from entering my shoes.

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