What happens when your work boots get wet?
How the best work boots are designed to keep your feet dry
When your job involves working in wet environments, indoors or in the elements, you should be able to trust your work boots to keep out moisture.
There are few things more uncomfortable than wearing soggy socks and damp boots.
Not to mention the health and safety risks of working in wet PPE.
Thankfully finding comfortable, water-resistant and waterproof work boots is easy if you know where to look.
Did you know: Water-resistant and waterproof are not the same. “Waterproof” indicates a higher level of protection for extreme environments.
What happens when your feet get wet in work boots
Working in the wet is (unfortunately) a common occurrence throughout a tradie’s career.
Besides the obvious discomfort, there are several reasons to seek out the best work boots with water-resistant materials.
- Hygiene: Moisture can create the perfect conditions for fungus and smelly bacteria.
- Safety: The best work boots remain anti-slip even on damp ground.
- Durability: Moisture will degrade the lining of cheap work boots, reducing their useful life.
- Chafing: Damp socks in wet boots are a recipe for chafing and blisters.
- Productivity: Wet work boots are a distraction that prevents you from doing your best work.
When the heavens open in the middle of a job, or the environment means you’re working on wet ground, you may not be able to down-tools and wait for dry conditions.
The good news: Work boots can keep your feet dry
Unless you work in wet, muddy environments like underground mining or on the docks, you probably don’t think too much about the water-resistant technology in your work boots.
But you shouldn’t have to put up with wet feet when you step in a puddle.
Steel Blue water resistant and waterproof boots feature layers of innovative technology to prevent water penetration and keep you comfortable all day.
Water-resistant leather for light showers
The type of leather you choose will influence how resilient your boots are.
Steel Blue boots use premium-quality Waxy Full-Grain and Nubuck leather treated throughout the tanning process to become water-resistant. This means you always have protection against light showers, splashing and spills.
Antibacterial and antifungal treatment
Bacteria thrive in moist, warm environments like wet work boots.
That’s why Steel Blue teamed up with Fresche Bioscience® to treat our entire range with a hygienic antibacterial solution.
The Fresche Quatlock treatment protects against mould, bad odours, bacteria and fungi, so you rely on your work boots day-in, day-out.
Treating work boots with Dubbin
To keep your work boots in the best condition year-round, we recommend treating the leather with Dubbin.
Dubbin wax adds a protective layer to water-resistant leather, helping to repel moisture, chemicals and oils while prolonging the life of your work boots.
Waterproof work boots for heavy weather
Every pair of Steel Blue boots is engineered with a 100% waterproof sole.
Our Mackay and Telfer waterproof work boots take protection up a level, adding a special membrane for comfort in especially wet environments.
The extra layer of waterproof technology prevents water from getting through the lining, creating the best work boots for working on a wash-down station or wading through muddy streams.
Scrutinise the stitching
Stitching is a common weak spot on work boots.
To make the stitching on Steel Blue boots waterproof, we coat the seams with a special sealing tape that prevents water from finding its way through the stitch holes.
Get ready for winter with water-resistant and waterproof work boots
Whether you work through the occasional shower, encounter chemicals that could splash on your feet, or wade through extreme conditions underground, Steel Blue has the most comfortable work boots for your trade.
Browse our water-resistant and waterproof boots to find your perfect fit, available at your closest Steel Blue stockist.
