Men's work boots: characteristics and selection

Choosing the right footwear provides comfort while doing daily activities or work. Today we will look at men's work boots that will reliably protect your feet and keep them warm.

Primarily men's work boots must be very strong, since they will be under heavy load. The durability of such shoes is ensured thanks to high-quality materials that not only protect the feet, but also retain heat, which is necessary for long-term work.

And it is also worth mentioning the comfort of the shoe, which is a key quality, as well as durability. Basically, modern high-quality work shoes are equipped with various insoles, and can also be stretched, adjusting to a person's foot.

Do not forget about the outsole, because it is she who must provide high-quality traction to the surface. If we talk about winter models, then most of them are equipped with a special sole that prevents shoe owners from falling even in especially slippery weather.

An important characteristic is weight, because the more it is, the faster the legs get tired. Considering that a large number of modern work shoes are made not only of leather, but also of particularly durable and lightweight polymers, it will be quite easy to choose the right footwear.

To be able to distinguish between shoes and their purpose, you need to know what materials they are made of.

The most famous and common material is leather, which has been tested by time and by more than one generation of footwear.

Another known material is suede leather... It is cheaper than quality leather and does not need careful maintenance. Among the shortcomings, an excessively dense structure can be noted, which can cause the foot to sore. It should be said about the fact that suede is easily contaminated.

Often used for making shoes nubuck, which is made of leather, and during processing is subjected to grinding and tanning. If we talk about the features of this material, then in many respects it is similar to leather, but there are some differences. For example, nubuck can be further processed to keep moisture out and be more durable. However, this will make the shoes a little heavier.

There are varieties of nubuck:

• natural is very similar to skin and has approximately similar properties;
• artificial is a multilayer polymer that is much cheaper than natural and does not absorb water.

Let's characterize some models of work shoes.

High-quality winter model, the basis of which is the technology of mountaineering shoes. Thanks to the GORE-TEX membrane these boots are resistant to all weather conditions, protecting your feet from moisture, wind and cold. The microporous surface combines properties such as strength, reliability and durability.

Another advantage is availability of Ice Grip and Contra Grip technologies... Both of them provide high-quality grip of the sole with the surface, only the first is designed for work on slippery and icy surfaces, and the second is designed for use in nature.

Rubber bumper at the toe provides protection from physical damage and various impacts, and Mudguard technology makes the upper surface of the boot more resistant to dirt. The sole is made of durable rubber, there are water-repellent and antibacterial impregnation, weight 550 g.

Summer work boots that have all the necessary characteristics. The upper is made of natural water-repellent leather that protects the feet from moisture in rainy weather.

EVANIT insole evenly distributes the load over the entire foot. The outsole is made of dual density polyurethane, so the Reno S2 is shock, oil and gas resistant and has good traction. Thanks to the design with a 200 Joule metal toe cap, the feet are protected from various injuries to the toes. Weight - 640 g.

Domestic footwear that meets all the requirements for work in the industry. The upper of the boot is made of genuine leather with various finishing materials, which provides high durability and lightness. The two-layer outsole is resistant to the negative effects of oil, gasoline, acid and alkaline substances.

The polyurethane layer provides shock absorption and dampens vibrations, and the forefoot with toe cap will protect against loads of up to 200 Joules. The blind valve prevents moisture and dust from entering.

The running layer, made of thermoplastic polyurethane, prevents deformation, abrasion, and promotes good adhesion to various surfaces.

For the correct selection of working men's boots, it is worth adhering to certain criteria, thanks to which you can feel safe while working on the street or in production shops.

Pay attention first for the strength of the shoe. This characteristic is the most important, since it is this characteristic that ensures the safety of the legs.

Should not be forgotten and about heat protection, as it is very important in low temperature conditions. Before buying, carefully consider the inner layer of the boots, especially the insulation - it is he who should keep your feet warm.