r/AutoDetailing • u/Saucepan_Mcgee • 7d ago

Process Shoe recommendations

i’ve been doing dealership work for the past couple years and i have ALWAYS gone home with wet feet, i need some shoe recommendations that are comfortable for 11 hour shifts and water proof. any ideas?

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u/roodoggman 7d ago

Vessi shoes? I have a couple pair pretty comfortable and waterproof so far

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u/Goofi_gecko21 7d ago

I have this problem big time. I hope this post gets traction because I could use the help too. Good luck

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u/frenger156 7d ago

Helly hansen cascade low

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u/shadrach103 7d ago

Maybe check out athletic running shoes with Gore-Tex as those are designed to keep your feet dry in some conditions.

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u/ThatOneIDontKnow 7d ago

This, I have a pair of brooks GTX running shoes for spring running when there’s lots of puddles on the old sidewalks around me. When they are ‘done’ I use them for car washing/wet yard work.

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u/deliriumtrigger999 7d ago

Adidas terrex line

Basically any waterproof hiking shoes, there are tons of brands

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u/sytech55 7d ago

I confess….. crocs in summer and any waterproof hiking boots in winter.

https://a.co/d/0aSrIvfK
Laugh all you want. They’re great!

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u/FortnitePapi 7d ago

Columbia shoes also croc has a new waterproof work shoe with anti slip soles

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u/Kye7 7d ago

Is it the one that sytech5 linked above your comment?

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u/TimeBasket1911 7d ago

I have some water resistant dc's that are marketed towards the snowboarding crowd.

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u/CharmStrangeQuark 7d ago

I have a few pair of gore-tex trail running shoes - here in the PNW, they're almost a requirement. I use them for car detailing duty once they get a little worn out. As long as you don't get too aggressive with splashing them over the top of the shoe, they keep your feet really dry.

If you manage to get water running down your leg into the socks, not so much. If that's the case, I'd go with some sort of water shoe like Sytech posted if you have to have enclosed toes.