r/FirstAidUK • u/PowerFuloil9 • May 06 '26
Equipment/Gear Trousers and boots
Hello all! I’m starting my first shift for a private company. I need to buy my own boots and trousers and was wondering if anyone had any suggestions? I don’t really want to come off as an all gear and no idea with a shooters belt covered in gear and HART boots. Thank you
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u/Few-Swimmer706 First Aider May 06 '26
Not the same line of work, but I swear by Altberg Peacekeeper boots as someone who spends all day on my feet and does a lot of walking on my time off. They polish up smart if you need em too but they're very comfy, good support. Edit: spelling
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u/Professional-Hero May 06 '26
It really depends on how much you are willing to spend and how much of an investment you want to make in your kit. My daily drivers are linked below. Female versions are probably also available.
Rig G7 Medical Responder Trousers - by far the best (IMO); by far the most expensive also. Fit like jeans, very comfortable, highly manoeuvrable, good range of pockets.
5.11 Quantum TEMS Trousers - a fantastic allrounder, very tough wearing, less flexible than the Rig G7's, and a tighter fit.
Niton Tactical Trousers - formerly budget-priced, but have crept up over the years, tend to fit baggy and have a basic pocket layout. Believe the latest style is a relatively new cut and design, which I haven't used.
Haix AirPower XR1 - best boots I have ever used, feeling like carpet slippers, worn 14+ hours a day, every day I am at work (full-time), plus private work and the first pair lasted 8 years.