SPRING/SUMMER

For spring/summer ’08, men’s and women’s workboots easily step into and out of the yard. While they’re tough enough to endure the heavy beating they take on a regular basis, they also soften up a bit to wear on the weekend, too.

5660 by WORX

Price:

Retails for $98

WORX adds the 5660 men’s 6-inch workboot to its line for spring ’08. Featuring full-grain leather and single density welt construction, this sharp-looking boot is designed for flexibility and comfort. Safety features include ASTM ratings, steel toe protection and electrical hazard ratings.

Resonate by Cat Footwear

Price:

Retails for $115

Resonate, a steel toe style from Cat Footwear, is up to any task thanks to an extended wear compound outsole, superior slip and abrasion resistance, and reflective “pops” on the heel and toe.

3767 by Carhartt

Price:

Retails for $116

Carhartt footwear adds the 3767 women’s workboot to coincide with the launch of the brand’s women’s clothing line in spring ’08. “This is designed as a workboot from a female point of view,” says vice president and general manager Tim Hutchson. Featuring full-grain waterproof leather and an oil- and slip-resistant X-Cleat rubber sole, this smart hiker also has electrical hazard ratings.

IronClad Metguard by Rocky

Price:

Retails for $150

Rocky delivers one tough boot in the IronClad Metguard. Made with full-grain leather, it has a guaranteed waterproof construction, a seven layer slip- and oil-resistant outsole and a vented polyurethane footbed for extra cushioning and breathability.

Zeppelin by Harley-Davidson

Price:

Retails for $120

Harley-Davidson combines European-inspired styling with just the right amount of the iconic brand’s edgy reputation. The Zeppelin features inside zippers for easy on and off and an Orthlite shock-absorbing anti-bacterial footbed.

Like what you see? Check out more workboots in our November 2007 issue of WSAToday magazine!

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