Work Boots 101
Nothing Ordinary About These Boots
There’s nothing worse than a long day in an uncomfortable pair of boots. The difference between a good and bad pair of boots can make a significant impact on your work day and your safety.
Whether you work in extreme conditions or not, you want a boot that is going to hold up under any circumstances and provide the safety features you deserve. We can’t always predict the elements we’re going to work in, but you can at least be prepared with the right boot when the time comes.
The following six low-cut boots, are the best of the best when it comes to comfort and safety features like non-slip soles, electrical hazard protection, and steel toe protection.
Carhartt
6-Inch Work Boot With Heal Stabilizer Safety Toe – #CMW6250
- Direct attached welt construction with duel density PU outsole
- OrthoLite insoles and padded collars, OtrhoLite Comfort Tongue
- Molded TPU Heel Stabilizer
- Waterproof membrane
- Oil, chemical and slip resistant
- ASTM 2412-11, EH Rated
Red Wing
971 Red Wing Men’s 6-Inch Boot Black
- Goodyear welt construction, full grain leather, waterproof
- Defined 90 degree heel
- Texon® insole, Vibram® lug TC-4 plus outsole
- ASTM F2413-11, M 1/75 C/75, EH Safety Rating
- Slip resistant, steel toe, electrical hazard protection
Timberland
Timberland PRO® Helix WP 6-Inch Composite Toe
- Rugged full-grain waterproof leather with waterproof membrane
- Mesh lining with Agion antimicrobial treatment for odor control
- Active heel lock lacing system
- Composite TITAN shaped safety toe for non-metallic comfort and protection
- Timberland PRO rubber outsole is oil-, slip-, and abrasion-resistant
- Anti-Fatigue Technology with conical midsole geopetry
Ace
Mercury by Ace Work Boots, style# 8304
- Polycarbonate composite toe meets ASTM F-2413-11 standards bearing a class 75 rating
- Waterproof– 360° thermal casing causing a 100% airtight waterproof seal
- Breathable inner lining made of turlex, poly nylon and cotton for high quality comfort
- Premium full-grain belting leather upper for comfort, durability, and abrasion resistance
- SFC V-Grip™ slip-resistant outsole and electrical hazard protection
Danner
Quarry™ 6-Inch Alloy Toe, style# 14541
- 100% waterproof and breathable GORE-TEX® liner
- Memory foam insert and Fatigue Fighter™ footbed for all-day comfort
- Exclusive Vibram® Quarry outsole with 90° heal, oil and slip resistant rubber compound
- Alloy toe that meets or exceeds ASTM F2413-11 M1/75 c/75 electrical hazard standards
- Steel shank and rigid platform
Georgia Boot
Georgia GORE-TEX® CT Comfort Core Low Heel Logger, style: g029
- Composite Toe, ASTM F2413-11 I/75 C/75 protective toe classification
- Armortex fabric made with kevlar provides abrasion-resistant protection
- Exclusive low heal Vibram® oil and slip resistant outsole
- Compliant with ASTM F2413-11 Electrical Hazard Standards
- Guaranteed Georgia boot laces, solid brass milled hardware
- Durably Waterproof and Breathable Gore-TEX® fabric
Additional Resources
- 5 Lean Manufacturing Tools that Work– creativesafetysupply.com
- Safety Gloves and Skin Protection at Work– realsafety.org
- What are Specialized Floor Tapes?– blog.safetytac.com
- Anti-Slip Floor Tape Prevents Slips and Falls– floor-tape.com
- Prevent Slips and Falls with Anti-Slip Floor Tape– creativesafetypublishing.com
- Anti-Slip Tape as a Measure of Safety– blog.creativesafetysupply.com
- Tape Protection– aislemarking.com
- The Value Of Safety And Health In Your Place Of Work– lean-news.com
- Lean Principles for a Healthier Work Environment– blog.5stoday.com
