Vismo M67
I used to wear skate shoes for summertime framing, but they don’t provide ankle support or a safety toe. Last summer, I saw the Vismo M67 basketball-style work shoe and asked the company to send me a sample.
Features. This shoe looks a lot like a pair of Under Armour basketball shoes I own. Vismo has added a composite safety toe and Kevlar puncture-resistant plate to protect from sharp objects on the jobsite. The M67 is electrical-shock resistant and slip resistant as well.
As a framer, I love how lightweight they are and that they are grippy on the roof. But this shoe won’t work for me in the winter months dealing with rain and mud. This is the perfect shoe for inside trades like drywall, taping, finish work, hard wood, and so on. If you are looking for a beefed-up athletic shoe, I highly recommend Vismo. The added safety features to a super lightweight shoe make this a very good choice. VIsmo recently came out with a hiker-style shoe that may be better for framing in the dry months.
The M67 costs $120 and held up all summer. I think I can easily get two seasons out of these shoes.
This article originally appeared on Tools of the Trade.
