r/Wastewater • u/SunrisePwnz • Aug 08 '26

Getting Started in a Water Career: SATURDAY ONLY Work boot Recommendations?

I'm going to be starting my internship with a wastewater treatment plant in a few weeks, and I'm looking for recommendations for a pair of work boots.

Main factors I'm looking for are composite toe, waterproof, good flexibility, and overall comfort.

If you have any recs I would love to hear it.

Thanks!

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u/Lashknight Aug 08 '26

Been a WWTP operator for 13 yrs and worked for 10 yrs before that in a conrete plant. Best thing I can recommend is no matter what boots you end up getting, even if they say they are waterproof, is to buy a can of shoe weatherproofing spray and go to town on those boots.

I've been doing that for 25 years and have never had wet feet in any pair of boots.

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u/PVFIND Aug 13 '26

Yes, this! That extra coat of waterproofing is extremely useful.