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Read more »Hot oil-stuffed leather is a method of making leather, an extra step in the tanning process. The end result is typically a softer, more pliable leather that retains strength.
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Read more »What a lot of people think of when they think of firefighters is bunker boots, the big pull-on rubber boots that you're used to seeing actors put on in TV shows and movies. What boots do wildland firefighters actually wear?
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Read more »Quality fire boots - like any quality work boot - is a serious investment in a tool of the trade...but how long does that tool last?
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Read more »Some people believe some weird things about steel toe boots. Like any myth, some are based on half-truths and some are just outright wrong.
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Read more »Bear in mind that "wide" is relative; that has a lot more to do with who makes it than an actual measurement you can make.
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Wildland fire boots are a little different than the traditional bunker boots that most people associate with firefighting.Read more » -
For walking on concrete, you need work boots that absorb the maximum amount of shock. Concrete is a uniformly hard surface, with little to no "give" in it whatsoever.Read more » -
The best work boots for farm work let you stay on your feet all day without discomfort, but can stand up to the muck and grime of typical farm life. In other words, a tough work boot that stands up to the elements.Read more » -
Some boot companies will occasionally offer sales on "factory seconds boots"...are they worth buying? Depending on who's making them, they are.Read more » -
Work boots should fit just tightly enough to support your foot, but loosely enough to let your foot flex and move as it's supposed to. They should neither be too tight or too loose.Read more »