Workwear manufacturers finally realise that women have feet too.
OK. If it was up to me, this site would be an endless procession of big diggers and hot ladies in hard hats. But, as well as trying to be a little more politically correct, I am occasionally badgered by a certain woman who shall remain nameless (Nichola Elvy at Building Health) about the raw deal that women get in the demolition business.
When she’s not concerning herself with the health of UK demolition workers, Nichola’s bothering me about the fact that site footwear is rarely designed with women in mind, or that it’s hard to accessorize a high visibility yellow vest (OK, I made up that last one).
However, Nichola today called to let us know that she’s just invested in a pair of these, and wanted us to let our other demolition ladies know that you no longer have to dress like a large man in order to satisfy modern site safety rules.
“I have just ordered the purple lace-ups from the Women’s Engineering Society but will probably buy the purple riggers for winter (after all you can’t have too many purple suede boots can you!) They aren’t Jimmy Choos (whatever they are) but, hey, they are pretty damn good,” Nichola says. “They’re not the cheapest but definitely the best I have ever seen and me and my girls will never have to wear men’s boots again!
But men, please rest assured, the diggers and hot ladies will be back soon…..sorry Nichola…..the diggers will be back soon!
