Hi everyone,
I haven't been issued with any footwear yet I've already bought a cheap pair of trainers which have lasted 3 weeks hole in sole now, anyone know the best trainers/walking shoes to get, or if the Royal Mail issue is the best what make it is,
Thanks
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Best Footwear
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DGP1
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Re: Best Footwear
Because the footwear is PPE, RM HAVE to supply you with them, just make sure they order them (get your union rep/H&S rep on the case if they don't)
And if you want to wear some shoes............try sandles
And if you want to wear some shoes............try sandles
I'm preparing myself for the zombie invasion, rule number 1 - Cardio
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POSTMAN
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Re: Best Footwear
30yr + : Slippers.
20-29yrs : Hush puppies.
10-19yrs : Reebok classics preferably white.
5-9yrs : Official RM shoes/boots.
2-4yrs : Whatever you can get your hands on/afford.
0-1yr : What you wore at your interview.
20-29yrs : Hush puppies.
10-19yrs : Reebok classics preferably white.
5-9yrs : Official RM shoes/boots.
2-4yrs : Whatever you can get your hands on/afford.
0-1yr : What you wore at your interview.
I Wrote-During Covid-Which is still relevant now
It's good to get these types of threads, the ridiculous my manager said bollox, so we can reassure ourselves that while the world is falling apart, Royal Mail managers are still being the low-life C***S they have always been.
My BFF Clash
The daily grind of having to argue your case with an intellectual pigmy of a line manager is physically and emotionally draining.
It's good to get these types of threads, the ridiculous my manager said bollox, so we can reassure ourselves that while the world is falling apart, Royal Mail managers are still being the low-life C***S they have always been.
My BFF Clash
The daily grind of having to argue your case with an intellectual pigmy of a line manager is physically and emotionally draining.
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DGP1
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Re: Best Footwear
Ignore him, he's only the owner of the site 
Quote PPE and tell them they have to supply you with them (along with a hi-viz vest).
Quote PPE and tell them they have to supply you with them (along with a hi-viz vest).
I'm preparing myself for the zombie invasion, rule number 1 - Cardio
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clashcityrocker
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Re: Best Footwear
That's actually quite funny for you Postman.POSTMAN wrote:30yr + : Slippers.
20-29yrs : Hush puppies.
10-19yrs : Reebok classics preferably white.
5-9yrs : Official RM shoes/boots.
2-4yrs : Whatever you can get your hands on/afford.
0-1yr : What you wore at your interview.
Did one of your kids write it for you?
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youwot!!!!!
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Re: Best Footwear
wot,he's got kids.
they will let any one breed nowadays!!!!!
they will let any one breed nowadays!!!!!
who the hell invests £2 billion into a servic and makes it worse?????????????
you really couldn't make it up!!!!!!!!!!!
you really couldn't make it up!!!!!!!!!!!
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POSTMAN
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Re: Best Footwear
Wasn't off topic or nuffin,it what it's like in the smoke. 
Thanks for the compliment,i think Clash.
Youwot,you aint seen the state of my missus.
Now keep on topic please.
Thanks for the compliment,i think Clash.
Youwot,you aint seen the state of my missus.
Now keep on topic please.
I Wrote-During Covid-Which is still relevant now
It's good to get these types of threads, the ridiculous my manager said bollox, so we can reassure ourselves that while the world is falling apart, Royal Mail managers are still being the low-life C***S they have always been.
My BFF Clash
The daily grind of having to argue your case with an intellectual pigmy of a line manager is physically and emotionally draining.
It's good to get these types of threads, the ridiculous my manager said bollox, so we can reassure ourselves that while the world is falling apart, Royal Mail managers are still being the low-life C***S they have always been.
My BFF Clash
The daily grind of having to argue your case with an intellectual pigmy of a line manager is physically and emotionally draining.
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Bernardson
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Re: Best Footwear
There was an issue of Royal Mail Hush Puppie shoes and they were probably the best footwear ever issued!POSTMAN wrote:30yr + : Slippers.
20-29yrs : Hush puppies.
10-19yrs : Reebok classics preferably white.
5-9yrs : Official RM shoes/boots.
2-4yrs : Whatever you can get your hands on/afford.
0-1yr : What you wore at your interview.
Comfortable, durable and you could wear them for a night out!
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pink panther
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Re: Best Footwear
For the amount of time, money and effort was invested in new footwear, can't believe they don't have half sizes. Some much for proper research.
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Himaggen
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Re: Best Footwear
Royal Mail are legally obliged to ensure that your PPE is suitable.
As far as suitability is concerned, your PPE should suit the ergonomics and state of health of the person it is provided to and be capable of fitting them correctly.
As far as suitability is concerned, your PPE should suit the ergonomics and state of health of the person it is provided to and be capable of fitting them correctly.
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Spedley
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Re: Best Footwear
My preference is the Magnum boots supplied by RM. They only last about 7 months though but are light and comfortable with little or no wearing in period.
Quite why they ask me what size I am every time I order I don't know ... "and that is still a size 10 is it?".
Don't polish them (the waterproof covering comes off) and dry them out regularly.
Quite why they ask me what size I am every time I order I don't know ... "and that is still a size 10 is it?".
Don't polish them (the waterproof covering comes off) and dry them out regularly.
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chunk
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Re: Best Footwear
doctor martins take 2 days to "wear in" during which they cut into your ankles cos there so stiff.
magnums as already said you can wear straight out the box
magnums as already said you can wear straight out the box
I'm a postman-and i know where you live.....