I have rather large hands and feet for a woman. Not really large, but not dainty either. It is a good thing, actually. My hands are strong and can grip things readily. My feet easily fit into men’s shoes and socks.
I came across this article about a woman who couldn’t find work boots in colours she wanted. She obviously is an enterprising sort and has gone into the boot business.
Rosies workwear is another company selling coveralls for women. I haven’t tried either of these companies’ products.
When I started in the trades there were no work boots and coveralls for women, not in the stores I shopped at. There was also no internet either.
I was lucky that the men’s boots fit me comfortably and I could always find my size. The coveralls were a different story, and they have always fitted me awkwardly.
I never considered the possibility of going into business in his obviously untapped market of women’s workwear. I would not have known how even if I had thought of it.
The market for these type of items is growing as more women work in industry. The work wear stores routinely carry women's steel-toed footwear now.
I still wear men’s work boots though, they fit me better.
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