Posted By Steve Ashton Wjilst working for a utility Company, I needed to find footwear suitable for grass cutters working on wet grass, and occasionally on moderate slopes. Our solution was a 'cheap' pair of 'ordinary' safety boots that were taken to the local cobbler, who stripped the soles off and replaced with golf-stud type soles. The conversion was not cheap, but the end result certainly achieved the desired effect. Be aware that the converted footwear will not be CE marked, and so may draw a wary comment from the enforcement agency, but an explanation of the risk assessment, the solution and the reasoning, will normally satisfy most inspectors. Hope this is useful. Steve

Posted By Kevin West I have seen rugby / football boots being worn by operatives when working on wet / slippery grass banks. Although this footwear provides limited protection to dropping items on the toes etc it does stop the operative from slipping very well and will not require any modification (very cheap)!! Hope this helps Kev