Scruffs Men's Gravity Rigger Boots, Brown/Tan, 7 UK

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The ankle is padded, but if you prefer robust, fail-safe ankle support, it’s best to go for a different pair — like the DeWalt Tungstens. Comfort

They lose their waterproofing after 6-12 months (solved: almost ALL waterproof outdoor products need re-waterproofing after 6 months – I use NikWax). All Scruffs safety footwear is manufactured using both synthetic and natural materials that conform to all relevant sections of EN ISO 20345:2011 for quality and performance. Additional protection can be provided. The specific level of protection provided by your Scruffs safety footwear is identified on the inner tongue label of the product as follows: Marking The footwear is designed to protect the wearer from injuries that could arise from working in relevant sectors.

FAQs About Rigger Boots

And that support is held together by Honcho leather, so you get flex AND support at the same time. Comfort

Rigger boots take a lot of abuse, but no other part of them suffers more than the sole. That’s why you’ll be relieved to learn that this essential component on the Grafters is designed to keep the rigger boots — and your feet — safe from various hazards. In fact, the dual-density sole is certified to resist oil, fuel, static, and features an anti-slip outsole. That’s enough to protect your ankle from twisting, but not much else – so it’s pretty-basic. Comfort There aren’t any features that set these boots apart in terms of durability. That said, these humble boots have all the standard elements that give work boots their toughness:

Rigger Boots Buying Guide

Last but certainly not least, wrapping up our list of the best rigger boots is a lightweight, steel toed, multi-functional pair that scores high in both comfort and protection from various hazards. Despite their many features, these work boots have a surprisingly reasonable price point. Ankle Support

Cheaper boots compromise something to weigh in much cheaper. That might be ankle support, waterproofing, or durability. Durability shouldn’t be an issue with these rigger boots — not under most conditions, anyway. The full-grain leather upper is triple-stitched, with a steel-capped toe, while the outsole is made with welted Goodyear rubber. The composition of the sole also adds a great deal of toughness to these boots — more on that below. Comfortable, durable, and inexpensive — isn’t this all you need from a pair of rigger boots? Apart from a minor downside, the pair below seems to hit all 3 of these criteria; read on and see for yourself. Ankle SupportScruffs complies with the EEC Directive for Personal Protective Equipment (89/686/EEC) and meets the requirements of the European harmonised standard EN ISO 20345:2011. It is type approved by Notified Body No. 0321, namely: Intertek Testing Services (Leicester) Ltd. Centre Court, Meridian Business Park, Leicester, LE19 1WD, Notified Body No. 0362. Why not look good when you are at work, whilst wearing boots or shoes that protect you, but look good at the same time? With any work shoe, durability hinges as much on quality as it does on the type of work you’ll use them for. You’ll get a sole that’s tested up to 200 degrees which is dual density, a steel toe cap and mid sole protection. Rubber soles can sometimes develop a white powdery surface. This can be wiped away easily using a damp cloth.