Work Boots
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The weakest part of most factory boots and shoes is the laces. It's aggravating to get a good set of footwear and the laces break when you're on the job, in the woods, or even just working around the house.Read more » -
A number of companies offer a military-style boot and call it an officer boot or something to that effect. It means a boot similar to an older style of boot worn by military personnel.Read more » -
Wickett and Craig leather is a name that occasionally gets tossed around in leather goods, often as a selling point for the product in question. Just who are they, anyhow, and why should you care if your leather boots are made using their leather you ask?Read more » -
You might have heard various casual and work boot designs referred to as "roper boots," including both pull-on and laced boots for a variety of purposes.Read more » -
Is a lug sole a good fit for casual work boots? You'll find them on many light-duty boots or what would best be termed fashion boots masquerading as work boots offered by a variety of companies that you'll often find in department stores.Read more » -
A number of high-end makers of serious work boots - including Nicks Boots! - offer celastic toe work boots. It adds a little bit to the cost, of course, and while it isn't a safety feature per se, you might hear from some people that it adds a little bit in terms of protecting the toes.Read more » -
After all, your motorcycle boots are going to be subject to dust, dirt, debris, and also water and so on from the road. By putting a little effort in maintaining them and keeping them waterproof, you'll keep them in good working order for years to come.Read more » -
You might notice that a number of more casual boots - as opposed to full-on work boots - have a toe cap, either as standard or as an option.Read more » -
Arch support is actually the heart and soul of practical footwear; if you have good arch support, that's correct for your feet, then you'll be more comfortable, more stable, and being on your feet won't feel like an ordeal.Read more » -
For some, a raised-heel work boot as an absolute requirement. For others, not so much. There is a practical reason for having a raised-heel work boot that not many are aware of.Read more »