Good shoe covers - review

[HappyHippyDad]

For years I have been using the standard, disposable blue overlay shoe covers. They do the job, but they are a right pain.

1. They get ripped easily.
2. Pain to take on and off as you're always going in and out of the house.
3. Even if your organised and have them in the same place in the van they still fall out everywhere.

So.. I splashed out on these..

MukGuard Overshoes Size 7-8 - https://www.toolstation.com/shop/Workwear+%26+Safety/d70/Socks+%26+Overshoes/sd3248/MukGuard+Overshoes/p19744?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIhuCBx4i32gIVD5ztCh1Vpwj3EAAYASAAEgIjSvD_BwE

1. I just hang them up in the van so they are easy to grab.
2. They have a handy holding bit on the end which makes putting on/off easy. They just slip on/off.
3. They actually stay on securely when they are on.
4. I know they are expensive, and they may actually cost more than the equivalent of blue shoes you use, but I think that's outweighed by the ease of use.
5. I bought size 11-12 and my shoe size is 10. I find they fit well, perhaps the 9-10 would be ok as well but I don't know.

The only thing I can't comment on so far is longevity/durability. I've had them for a month and they're fine but I'll report back in 6 months or so with an update.

I know it's just an overlay shoe, but I am really happy with them.

 

[Bobster]

It's the little details like this that make you seem more professional. As it's something the customer can see. They don't see the neatly run cables and terminations once the covers are on.

 

[Rpa07]

Good review but I have 92 (46 visits unless I hop!) overshoes in bright blue to get through first - I’ll let you know!

 

[NDG Elecs]

I normally use some dust sheets near the door area if it's wet outside and sheets also where I am working. I also usually take my shoes off whilst in the house itself. I would be paranoid that the 'posh' over shoes in your link would still allow some mud to squeeze through onto an expensive cream carpet!! They do look the business tho Happy.

 

[Risteard]

I also usually take my shoes off whilst in the house itself.

Personally there is no way on earth that I would remove essential PPE whilst working.

 

[Octopus]

Personally there is no way on earth that I would remove essential PPE whilst working.

Can you get PPE slippers?

 

[sparksfly]

I have been using CleanBoot for years, I think someone sold them on ebay years ago. They are durable and plenty of customers commented on how professional they look. The grippy soles are white so will not stay that for long, I use a hand wipe to clean them. I have to watch what sort of shoe/boot I wear as the rugged shoe can hinder putting on/off. Probably last me approx 1.5/2 years on average....and no I dont sell these.
The CleanBoot Overshoes - http://www.thecleanbootuk.com/

 

[sparksfly]

Actually just checked my emails ...it was 6/2016 for my current pair and the toe area is just wearing a bit now but still grippy...worth it. 2012 was my first pair.

 

[Gavin John Hyde]

i got loads of them cheap blue ones in the van, that you throw away, didnt buy them, a job i got called to had already had the nice flooring put in, and I had a box thrown at me, so rather than take a pair i took the box...

 

[NDG Elecs]

Personally there is no way on earth that I would remove essential PPE whilst working.

I hear what you are saying, and in certain circumstances I wouldn't. But I think the worst thing that has dropped on my foot to date is an overdunked hobnob!
I am happy to remove shoes if I know the work is not anything heavy duty- say changing a light fitting or replacing a few socket faces..

 

[Martyn Fletcher]

This thread reminded me of something I saw on FB a while back...

Might look for a UK supplier and give them a spin.
If they're no good I can terrorize the dog by snapping them on her head.

Found these too... (Albeit rather expensive at £44)...

 

[Martyn Fletcher]

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I hear what you are saying, and in certain circumstances I wouldn't. But I think the worst thing that has dropped on my foot to date is an overdunked hobnob!
I am happy to remove shoes if I know the work is not anything heavy duty- say changing a light fitting or replacing a few socket faces..

As the old saying goes "There's always a first time."
Good luck.

 

[Nigel]

Personally there is no way on earth that I would remove essential PPE whilst working.

Does your risk assessment see carpets as a hazard that needs control measures in place?

 

[Rpa07]

I do take my slippers to some jobs - obviously I will know the people or else it would be weird!

 

[Martyn Fletcher]

I do take my slippers to some jobs - obviously I will know the people or else it would be weird!

I did a job for a friend and as I arrived I thrust my pint sized tea mug into his chest. Don't think I'd get away with that with any other customers.
But I think even he would have thought it strange had I then put my slippers on.

 

[Rpa07]

I did a job for a friend and as I arrived I thrust my pint sized tea mug into his chest. Don't think I'd get away with that with any other customers.
But I think even he would have thought it strange had I then put my slippers on.

Did I mention that they have steel toe caps? Safety first!

 

[PEG]

This thread reminded me of something I saw on FB a while back...

Might look for a UK supplier and give them a spin.
If they're no good I can terrorize the dog by snapping them on her head.

Found these too... (Albeit rather expensive at £44)...

Cheers,my friend

They look the bllx ...and i have just ordered a pair of the bay,£6.

I really cannot remember being this excited,on a Friday night...and i did banger racing for 8 years,and have crashed a microlight

 

[PEG]

This thread reminded me of something I saw on FB a while back...

Might look for a UK supplier and give them a spin.
If they're no good I can terrorize the dog by snapping them on her head.

Found these too... (Albeit rather expensive at £44)...

Cheers,my friend

They look the bllx ...and i have just ordered a pair of the bay,£6.

I really cannot remember being this excited,on a Friday night...and i did banger racing for 8 years,and have crashed a microlight
Repeat stuttery buffering IT carry-on....

 

[HappyHippyDad]

When I started sparking I used to take my shoes off. I did that for perhaps a week until I realised how many times I had to leave the house to go out to the van. Plus, my feet felt very vulnerable!

 

[sparksfly]

This thread reminded me of something I saw on FB a while back...

Might look for a UK supplier and give them a spin.
If they're no good I can terrorize the dog by snapping them on her head.

Brilliant idea....may have a try.
Silly thing about the Youtube ad is they are all putting them on outside the house before entering!!!

 

[sparksfly]

Also you can multi task.... cleaning floors as you work or essential head gear on a night out
Did not know of so much choice until the OP was raised...thank you.

 

[sparksfly]

UPDATE: User review:-
1) Hands free overshoes....Don't bother. Spent ages unravelling them to lie flat on the floor & part of the journey resembled a soft black Vinyl Jock Strap(not to welcome customers with!!). Brilliant idea but in practice useless. When they did work it looked like I had dodgy curled up slippers.However, after my dog avoided the snappy sounds, I played ball so he ran over them...one clamped his paw and he did a turbo fast paw shake, which was hilarious
2) The pink boat like cover was successful at cleaning my floor......which was nice!........
Until the dog found it.."MURPHY, NO !!!".....What he did to it I will leave to your imagination!!
So...I will be still using the neoprene overshoes, much quicker.

 

[Rpa07]

I was in a customers house yesterday - white living room carpet. Who does that?
My shoes were off and stepladders with no shoes - uncomfortable.
My steps however had 4 x blue boot covers, I was taking no chances!