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My daughter is taking welding in high school. Where could I purchase steel toed boots and coveralls that won’t break the bank.

steel toed boots - we found a used pair on ebrandon or FB marketplace  
 
coveralls - princess auto

Why don't you try Value Village ??? I was in there the other day and believe it or not , they had some really nice steel toed boots - some appeared to be brand new . I am sure you could also find a pair of coveralls while you are there .

I have two or three pairs of FR coveralls that’s for 42R and shortened to fit 5ft5. Let me know if your interested

Im a tradesperson and every piece of work wear and safety gear i purchase there. Good prices and friendly staff

I bought a pair of work boots at Canadian Tire recently. They were on sale at 40% off, but the regular price was also quite reasonable.

break the bank. give the young woman exactly what she needs and call it an investment. because that's what it is. there are two women in my life that happened pick welding as their career choice. they have their pick of jobs across the entire country. break the bank.

Make sure you get her the proper work boots and coveralls for welding . Different types for different trades -  
Did the teacher not give any specific safety protocols for boots and overalls?  
They used to give out suggestions of places that sell items required.

We get her leather steel toed Caterpillar boots from Mark's. Spent $200, but they will last long into apprenticeships as well. There are cheaper ones in women's section as well, but they should be 100% leather for welding.  
Coveralls I order online from a place in the USA. That way I can get Carhartt womens fire retardant coveralls that fit her right. And look good. Navy blue, no reflective stripping, welders collar. They are about $120 USplus shipping for new. I always keep an extra set on hand, so I actually have a size medium if you want to buy them. My daughter wears a size xs, but the place I get from doesn't always have all the coveralls or many sizes in stock. Everywhere else sells for over $200 USD a pair.  
https://dungarees.com/search?keywords=:women%27s coveralls  
Just looked at the womens flame resistant Carhartt. They are now $137.99 plus shipping. But they are excellent quality. My daughter is still using her first pair.  
 
Innovair (the welding supply store on 1rst street, by Crocus) sells women's cow hide welding gloves for about $16/pr. They are vastly better than the free ones the school provides. Plus they fit a million times better, too. They also sell Jesse Coombs/Lincoln Electric women's welding jackets. I can't remember the price. I think it was around $100. If you go this route, make sure your daughter wears 100% cotton denim pants with it, boot cut, not skinny Jean's. Pants must go over top of the steel toed boot.  
If your daughter loves welding, consider getting her a welding helmet. Lincoln Electric auto darkening welding helmet comes on sale at Canadian Tire sometimes for 80% off. Which brings them down to about $40. My daughter got hers for Christmas in grade 9.  
(My daughter is in grade 11 now. She took grade 9 & 10 welding in grade 9) so she will graduate finishing her auto tech and welding plus AP Pre-Calc and AP English.  
If you have any questions, PM me.  
 
Edited by AndreaD., 2020-09-11 15:13:36

Stop by The New System Store, on Rosser, they have everything you'd need for work. Super friendly and locally owned.

I second New System Store. Very reasonable prices (sometimes even cheaper than the box stores), very friendly and helpful staff. And you’d be supporting a local business.  
 
(And once you’re in there, I bet you’ll find something that you wouldn’t have even thought to look for there...and make a mental note to go back there for a Christmas or birthday gift for someone when the time comes!).

what size is she, Altho i agree that if she likes that type of work its great to invest in good stuff used can be good too and good if you are just testing the waters. I have a couple next to new pairs and small ladies coveralls pm me her size maybe they might work

My daughter has a pair. What size are you looking for?

I may have some, depending on her size. And possibly other welding clothing/gloves. Brand new. Message me

As a welder you need special steel toe boots that can hold up to the heat of hot embers. If you buy just regular steel toe boots she will burn a hole in them in a few weeks.  
And of course the coveralls need to be fire resistant  
There are a few local stores that sell them  
But I found online was a lot cheaper Amazon or eBay  
Just get the basics until she gets into more. Then she can look at getting the specialty clothing  
Most important thing is not to buy the cheapest. Lower quality is less protection  
Look for brand names Miller and Lincoln welding

Mr d that is false as I am also a welder and I buy Dakota’s from marks under $200 and I buy my clothes from value village seeing as just gunna get wrecked anyways from sparks and grinder dust. For high school course I don’t recommend buying expensive fire resistant clothing when 100% cotton clothing is just as good. And for steel toes I’d go to marks for them. Unless you can find a used pair on kijiji or something for cheap.