Grant Pemberton
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If you need a new pair of wildland fire boots or your first pair, you had better make a good choice or else you'll suffer in the field. Having a lousy pair of boots has made fire season even more excruciating than it already is, it has ruined many hunting trips and has made work a living hell for many people.Read more » -
The National Fire Protection Association sets standards in terms of construction, measurements and so on for fire boots. Municipal and wildland fire departments all require that personnel have the appropriate gear in order to do one of the most important jobs in existence, and the NFPA determines what meets their criteria.Read more » -
It's a valid question. After all, you should expect to replace work boots at certain intervals, just like you should expect to replace casual shoes, tires on your car or many other things that take wear over time.Read more » -
Read more »Packer boots are an older style of work boot that dates to at least the 19th century, as they have features that are functional for people who rode on horseback. Granted, they still make fantastic work boots IF you find that they're suited for you.
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The boot-heel design has actually evolved over hundreds of years. More than 500 years ago, Persians were wearing shoes with a raised heel, not unlike high heel shoes that women wear today. Why did they?Read more » -
Handmade leather shoes are not just a product that fills a need for a time; they're an investment for the long haul.Read more » -
You invested in a pair of great leather work boots, and the sooner the process is commenced, the sooner they'll form to your feet and become the bespoke pair of footwear that you ordered in the first place.Read more » -
If you work with heavy objects or equipment, including heavy objects or equipment that's hoisted overhead, steel toe boots are a must. Many employers will require steel toe boots, and some professions are mandated to do so by federal law.Read more » -
Wondering how to clean work boots? At some point you will want to. After all, they can get caked with dirt, dust, oil, and other substances until you're told that they stay outside or you do with them on!Read more » -
Put a little more simply, the welt is a layer of material - usually leather, rubber or nylon - that gets attached the part of the boot that your foot goes inside but also gets attached to the outsole that contacts the ground. Let us take a closer look...Read more »