In the bush it's Blundstones in summer and sorels in winter. Curious what you guys wear when you move up to something with 3 flight attendants. I see four bars with loafers at Tim's, but I know "somebody" walks around looking under the plane with a flashlight in the snow and blowing wind at -40 on a turnaround.

I’d say WJ is split between Blundstones/dress shoes. You’re right about needing something sturdy for winter walkarounds.

karmutzen wrote: ↑Sat Nov 30, 2024 3:10 pm In the bush it's Blundstones in summer and sorels in winter. Curious what you guys wear when you move up to something with 3 flight attendants. I see four bars with loafers at Tim's, but I know "somebody" walks around looking under the plane with a flashlight in the snow and blowing wind at -40 on a turnaround.

I wore the same shoes up in Yellowknife or Houston, airport friendly Nunn Bush black dress shoes. I currently have Florsheim which also get through security without setting off the detectors.
I know some wore blundstone ankle boots in the winter but I find for the 5 minute walk around, I’d rather have shoes for the comfort the majority of the time. I found my feet got really hot in the flight deck with the boots so I was uncomfortable most of the time.
Considering, where we park, they generally clear the area before parking so it’s pretty rare that you are trudging through deep containment.

I don’t really like dress shoes. I wear Thursday boots. I have a pair of the Dukes and a pair of cavaliers. Pretty solid bang for the buck. A lot nicer than blundstones but still decently affordable. They are a “heritage design” though so you won’t get the squishy sneaker feel if that’s what you’re after. But once they’re broken in they are super comfy.

R M Williams Craftsman boots with rubber tread soles for the winter walk arounds. Expensive but worth it. Comfortable beyond belief, even on multiple cross terminal gate changes. My first pair lasted 15 years and with time polished to an unbelievable shine. Just started breaking in my second pair.

Dress shoes. I just do the walkaround very slowly and watch my footing. True, for 5 min walkaround, not worth it.

I have Nunn Bush. I buy the work ones catering to restaurant workers. They're slip resistant, durable, cheap, slip on and don't set off the metal detector. All the features you really want. I find them very comfortable as well.
Check out the Nunn Bush website and look at the "wade work" or "tour work"

For several years I've been wearing a Clarks version of black blundies, since I have comically duckish feet and the blundies are too narrow.
I think they're better quality anyways, but they're perfect for year round. Not insulated, just leather. Fine for summer and winter. Nice looking, takes a good shine, well made, can wear them on layovers without bringing extra boots if need be. I'd never go back to dress shoes.

Canada West boots are great and made in Canada.

Docs

I wear winter-lined Blundstones all year on the ATR at 5T.

Thursday Boots have an incredible line of quality boots including black leather Chelsea. Once you try on a pair, you’ll never want to own anything else.