Steel Blue releases Scuff Cap protected versions of its popular work boot ranges

Australian footwear manufacturer Steel Blue has released scuff-resistant versions of its popular Hobart and Portland work boots.

The tradespeople of Australia asked and Steel Blue has listened. The Australian work boot manufacturer has released scuff-resistant versions of two of its most popular boots, the Hobart and the Portland.

The product lines of both have now been extended to include version of the boots featuring Steel Blue’s Scuff Cap, which is a durable, low-profile toe cap made from Thermoplastic Urethane (TPU).

The Scuff Cap, which has previously been added to Steel Blue’s Argyle, Parkes and Southern Cross work boot ranges, provides longer-lasting protection of the boot without adding any weight. The Scuff Cap makes the boot highly resistant to abrasion and toe area damage because it covers more of the upper surface of the boot, while providing more low-profile protection than a Bump Cap. A Scuff Cap boot is ideal for anyone who is doing a lot of kneeling during their work and often damages or wears through the leather toes of their work boots.

Steel Blue Co-founder and Chief Sales Officer Ross Fitzgerald said: “We know through our sales teams and our distributors that our customers love the Scuff Cap on our other work boots. The Hobart, in particular, is a very popular work boot for us in the clean toe version and the feedback we were getting was that customers wanted a Hobart with the Scuff Cap. So, we created it. It’s a fabulous work boot and we believe it is going to be very popular.”

The Hobart, an elastic-sided, steelcapped, pull-on boot, has been one of Steel Blue’s top selling products since the company launched nearly 28 years ago. It is a top choice for the agricultural and horticultural industries, landscapers, emergency services workers and general trades. The Scuff Cap protected Hobart is available in black, sand and wheat and is already in stores.

The Portland is a high-leg (170 mm tall) lace-up work boot with a padded collar and tongue which is made from premium water-resistant leather. It’s very popular with the mining industry, in particular. As well as adding the Scuff Cap, the new Portland has also been redesigned to include a zip—one of Steel Blue’s most popular features across its work boot ranges for how easy it makes putting on and taking off its boots. The Portland is available in black, sand and wheat and will be in stores in April.

Fitzgerald said Steel Blue is continuing to innovate around the technology and designs of its men’s and women’s work boot ranges and more new product lines will continue to be added to the Steel Blue range throughout 2023.

“Our customers are skilled tradespeople who choose the premium quality and excellence in design of Steel Blue boots because they understand the importance of investing in the right tools to do the job,” he said. “They’re often on their feet all day. They need a comfortable foundation so they can continue to perform at their best, day in, day out. By listening to our customers and responding to their needs, Steel Blue is helping them be the best at what they do.”

All Steel Blue work boots are backed by a 30-day 100% Comfort Guarantee. They are the only work boots endorsed by the Australian Physiotherapy Association.

You can find a stockist of the new Hobart and Portland work boots with Scuff Cap via our store finder map.