DeWalt Men's Apprentice DeWalt Safety Footwear, Wheat, 3 UK (37EU)

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Remove debris from the treads. Unless you’ve got a welted boot, the sole is usually the first thing to give out. You can extend the life of your soles by removing any nails, pebbles, dirt, or debris from between the treads or under the insole. Left in place, debris increases the amount of strain the rubber must endure, wearing them out faster.

Also, while the Camdens are indeed rugged, they’re necessarily more streamlined so as to offer up a greater sense of style. This means they’re not as hard-wearing as other entries on our list, so be sure to keep this in mind if durability is your top concern.A work boot’s sole is literally where the rubber meets the road. Typically speaking, the soles will consist of three layers: Under the hood, there’s a sturdy, penetration-resistant steel midsole to complement the steel toe box. What’s more, you don’t have to worry about rolling the boot as there’s padded TPU heel support built right in. There’s more padding on the cuff for a comfortable fit, flanked by dual bootstraps for easy donning. DeWalt Rigger at a glance Although they’re not as well known as the likes of CAT or Scruffs, Amblers made our best work boot brands list thanks to the fact they’re a specialist UK work boot manufacturer.

Firstly, they’re breathable — you shouldn’t perspire in these boots, even if you’re working in them all day (if you do, there’s an anti-bacterial sole). This means your steel toe work boots are nice and fresh even at the end of an exhausting, sweaty work week. Unfortunately, the selection of women’s work boots is quite lean. That’s why we found a specifically designed women’s work boot, for those on a tight budget. If you work on construction projects with countless hazards, you need to think beyond comfort and look for work boots with the maximum possible protection. That’s where the Scruffs Twisters fit in our lineup of the best work boots.

The manufacturing process for their work boots starts in the UK, and if you stroll into any leading builders’ merchant you’ll see their workwear. The 100% leather upper on the Holton boots is flexible, but it does offer additional ankle support (being higher than most) in comparison to your average trade boots. Comfort is further amplified thanks to the Flex sole and padded tongue and collar. If you have ankle problems, or work on rough terrain where it’s easy to twist or roll your ankle, you’ll be much more comfortable in these boots than any others. The Hammer’s soft toe and EVA midsole allow for a lightweight boot (just 1.8kg), and you wouldn’t be uncomfortable walking 10 miles a day or more in these. The tough, full-grain leather does take a little bit of time to break in, but once they do you’ll never find a better fit. That said, if you’re a half size, you’ll probably want to size up; the crazy horse leather isn’t going to stretch a whole lot!

I’ve owned plenty of Apache products, including their work trousers. I can, hand on heart, say that their stuff is cheap, but it rivals the very best in the business. But their strength doesn’t make the Scruffs Twisters uncomfortable. Far from it, in fact. Thanks to the PU sole that merges into rubber, these are some of the lightest work boots available in the UK. And the comfort they offer is elevated even further thanks to the padded tongue and upper part of the boot.Thanks for reading our guide to the best work safety boots with steel toe caps, and for maximum comfort. Inside, your feet will enjoy maximum comfort thanks the layering of dual-density PU/memory foam insole upon EVA midsole. What’s more, the insole is anti-bacterial, helping you stave off athlete’s foot, fungus, and other nasty afflictions of busy feet. The Apprentice also helps you keep stable with a TPU heel support. All together, these features work to absorb the energy of impact from your feet hitting the ground, helping you work longer hours with less pain. DeWalt Apprentice at a glance Scruffs offer products that sit in a nice middle ground. They combine aesthetics, quality, durability and comfort; but their kit doesn’t break the bank. There’s a tonne of quality safety boots on offer, such as the OXIDE and Twisters.