Where to buy...in Hamilton

Jon Dalton · #1 Posted **May 13, 2009, 3:26 PM**

I really need a new pair of steel toe shoes for work. I could go to some crapbox warehouse on Appleby Line right now, but that wouldn't be good for our local economy. I don't know where to find them downtown so I'm hoping someone here knows.

Downtown suggestions only please. I waste enough time commuting for work, won't do it for shoes.

Thanks alot!

emge · #2 Posted **May 13, 2009, 3:44 PM**

Miller's on James North has some safety boots on their website (steel-toe hiking-style ones by Timberland) but I'm not sure how extensive their selection would be. They are close though.

highwater · #3 Posted **May 13, 2009, 5:10 PM**

According to the yellowpages there's: Lawlor Safety at 305 Kenora, Ottawa Boot and Surplus Store at 88 Ottawa N, Shoe King 1075 Barton E, and Work Authority by Iseco at 2255 Barton E.

good luck!

FairHamilton · #4 Posted **May 13, 2009, 5:21 PM**

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Shoe King 1075 Barton E

Strangely, that store perplexes, and frightens me at the same time......

Jon Dalton · #5 Posted **May 13, 2009, 6:03 PM**

Shoe King sounds fascinating, but it's TOO FAR AWAY!! I'll check Millers first. Thanks alot.

omro · #6 Posted **May 13, 2009, 6:17 PM**

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Shoe King sounds fascinating, but it's TOO FAR AWAY!! I'll check Millers first. Thanks alot.

Thought you had a bike!

FairHamilton · #7 Posted **May 13, 2009, 6:46 PM**

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Shoe King sounds fascinating, but it's TOO FAR AWAY!! I'll check Millers first. Thanks alot.

It's only a few keystrokes away, http://shoeking.com/.

Actually, I think Hendry's on Barton carries safety shoes (steel toed & shanked).

omro · #8 Posted **May 13, 2009, 6:16 PM**

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Strangely, that store perplexes, and frightens me at the same time......

I know what you mean, it looks scary and there's practically nothing in the window. You're soooo invited to go in!

matt602 · #9 Posted **May 13, 2009, 11:16 PM**

I'd put in a recommendation for Work Authority at Barton/Nash. It's in the plaza where the Commisso's used to be. I've gone there myself, it's not bad. Good selection and fair prices.

Ottawa Boot and Surplus should be a consideration if you are on a budget. Mostly army surplus steel toes but some new things as well. It's just a bit South of Cannon on the East side.

I'm not really familiar with too much downtown. Rock N' Tee's has steel toe'd Doc Marten (and possibly others) boots I think, but they'll come at a hefty fee. I got my Doc's at Crash Landing on Ottawa St. for $20 any how. 14 hole steelies.

IronWarrior · #10 Posted **May 14, 2009, 12:41 AM**

I would also recommend Work Authority as well, I go there for my work boots as well.. I bought a couple of pairs of Dr.Martens from RockNTee's on King Street some years back around 93-94 they were also still made in England at that time as well...I heard they are now made in China? I wonder if the quality is still the same?

thistleclub · #11 Posted **May 14, 2009, 1:00 AM**

I've used Lawlor and have no complaints with their gear. The James Street surplus (now Morgensterns) was great for the sort of manly wear required by hunters, lumberjacks, construction workers and roughnecks. Everything seemed to be insulated, ballistic-tested, steel-belted, and made of some flame retardant synthetic, a coarse plaid flannel or canvas as thick as a sheaf of jerky. Got a great pair of orange chainsaw boots there back in the day.

emge · #12 Posted **May 14, 2009, 2:05 AM**

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I would also recommend Work Authority as well, I go there for my work boots as well.. I bought a couple of pairs of Dr.Martens from RockNTee's on King Street some years back around 93-94 they were also still made in England at that time as well...I heard they are now made in China? I wonder if the quality is still the same?

Not sure if you can get them downtown, but Doc Martens is making a "For Life" collection that is guaranteed for life. You buy them, fill in your warranty thing and send it in. Then they cover repairs on the shoes during your lifetime.

They're an extra couple bucks and they only come in the basic styles, but that's a pretty good deal in my opinion.

Millstone · #13 Posted **May 14, 2009, 4:01 AM**

Lime Ridge Mall

hmagazine · #14 Posted **May 14, 2009, 3:15 PM**

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Lime Ridge Mall

Why are you on here? It is painful to read your responses. Not sure if they carry them - but T&T Liquid (Industrial suppliers) on King West near the Metro may carry some boots.

Millstone · #15 Posted **May 15, 2009, 2:51 AM**

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Why are you on here? It is painful to read your responses. Not sure if they carry them - but T&T Liquid (Industrial suppliers) on King West near the Metro may carry some boots.

I assume "hmagazine" indicates you run "H Magazine". It's painful to read your website. I mean, is April 2008 really your current issue? Please get with it before addressing others' non-shortcomings.

Anyway, the question posed was "Where to buy shoes in Hamilton?" My answer was a mall in Hamilton. There was nothing wrong with that answer.

Further,

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Lime ridge? That's a joke, right?

Why would it be a joke? I said it because,

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I guess there isn't much downtown.

Thank you.

Jon Dalton · #16 Posted **May 15, 2009, 3:47 AM**

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Originally Posted by Millstone

I assume "hmagazine" indicates you run "H Magazine". It's painful to read your website. I mean, is April 2008 really your current issue? Please get with it before addressing others' non-shortcomings.

I don't know anyone who even reads H mag online. You don't have to because you can find it all over the city in print form, free. It must take alot of work to distribute a pubilcation city wide every month (while also running a business full time). Maybe that's why the website isn't such a focus.

hmagazine · #17 Posted **May 15, 2009, 4:34 PM**

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Originally Posted by Millstone

I assume "hmagazine" indicates you run "H Magazine". It's painful to read your website. I mean, is April 2008 really your current issue? Please get with it before addressing others' non-shortcomings.=

Cut me some slack. I have a friend who is going to give us a hand. Have you ever tried putting out a monthly magazine in print form? It's a a lot of work - especially when you are a volunteer - which I am. My question to you is: do you actually leave your perch over at the Annex Lofts or do you just criticize everything from the safe confines of your condo?

omro · #18 Posted **May 15, 2009, 6:16 PM**

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It's a a lot of work - especially when you are a volunteer - which I am.

You do a surprisingly large amount + family commitments!

I'm not sure I could do even half as much!

Jon Dalton · #19 Posted **May 14, 2009, 3:23 PM**

Thanks everyone. I guess there isn't much downtown. Millers doesn't actually list any safety shoes but I could give them a call anyways.

Lime ridge? That's a joke, right?

emge · #20 Posted **May 14, 2009, 4:33 PM**

Yeah, when I looked on the website I noticed if you click on "safety shoes" in the dropdown it doesn't list any, but if you click on "Timberland" in categories it pulls up a few boots, one of which ("Titan") is a safety boot. I think it's just poor cataloguing/categories so I bet they do actually have that and maybe some other safety boots in stock.