Being a guy, I try to minimize inconvenience while doing double-duty.

These days, I have to dress for work — nice slacks, dress shirt, and occasionally even a necktie when I have meetings with the boss’ boss’ boss, which lately tends to be several times a week.

I also have a legion of senior pals who I look after by stopping by their homes on my way home from work to do random odd jobs and minor home repairs which sometimes involve working in dirty situations (basements, under cabinets, and crawl spaces.)

Since I do not bring a change of clothes to work with me (being a guy who doesn’t use a gym, I have no reason to bring a gym bag), I find other ways to handle the situation of wearing suitable boots to wear in my office while also doing double-duty as acceptable work boots for my after-work chores. How am I booted?

Yep, there they appear again … Chippewa Firefighter boots to the rescue.

Very shiny and easy to keep clean, yet a lug sole for traction — both for the Harley when I ride it, as well as for work boots. These boots are quite comfortable and easy to wear all day and all afternoon while doing repair and storm preparation chores for my senior pals.

No one at the office says a thing, though I notice that other men closely watch what boots I wear. I have had a few guys ask me what kind of boots these are, and I have been pleased to inform them. Their style, design, and comfort is one reason why these boots are a frequent choice to be worn by firefighters assigned to a fire station. After all, that IS why they are called “firefighter” boots.

Now, to do prevent damage to my clean dress slacks… ugggh… I admit, I am bringing a pair of denim jeans to change into in the bathroom before I leave the office. Ditch the tie, too. (Generally, I ditch the tie as soon as the meeting with the boss’ boss’ boss is over. I mean, I have a reputation to uphold! Sheesh!)

Life is short: wear dual duty boots!