Wear | December 2023

What’s the Steel Blue difference?

Exceptional footwear makes a difference

A skilled tradie knows that high-quality equipment performs best under the pressure of hard work.

We’ve spent close to three decades raising the bar for work boots on the understanding that true skill demands exceptional equipment. It’s an ethos that encourages us to work harder, strive for better and accept no compromises.

Today, that commitment to quality in every facet of our business sets Steel Blue apart. The work is worth it when we can stand behind our claims of making the most comfortable work boot.

How the best work boots get made

As technology and manufacturing standards march on, we’re always excited to see the innovations put forward by leading brands, and the challengers emerging to disrupt the industry.

Uncompromising quality

Steel Blue boots are built using premium materials, including:

Leather sourced from Leather Working Group members
Multi-component Trisole® Comfort Technology support system
Non-slip outsoles that exceed international standards
Toughened steel or airport-friendly composite toe caps
Nitrile or TPU boot soles that are direct injected

Uncompromising quality materials ensure our boots are built to last and are reliably comfortable on the job.

Superior manufacturing standards

We started out in 1995 manufacturing boots in Australia, and we’re still based locally, even as we’ve built a global business. Each boot that comes off our production line is the result of rigorous testing, continuous improvement and state-of-the-art machinery.

We’ve made significant advancements in work boot manufacturing along the way, thanks partly to collaborations with leading manufacturers. Together, we’ve generated innovations like our Composite Toe Caps, industrial-grade zips and the recent addition of Fresche Quatlock™ hygiene treatment to the entire range.

Comfort and fit

Steel Blue boots are designed to support whole-body health. Our specially developed Trisole® Comfort Technology provides superior cushioning and shock absorption, and sets a new industry benchmark by using high-tech PORON® pads to reduce stress in peak areas.

Using premium materials to reduce weight and superior ankle support to fight fatigue and pain, our most comfortable work boots provide tailored support with every step.

Innovative safety features

Safety is paramount in any work environment. Steel Blue boots incorporate innovative safety features that go over and above industry requirements.

We’ve also raised the bar for what the “best work boots” can be. By complying with international safety standards, we’re demonstrating our uncompromising safety standards.

Inclusive styles

At Steel Blue, we believe everyone deserves the best tools for the job.

Steel Blue’s extensive range includes boots tailor-made for women’s physiology, side-zip and pull-on options, and vegan-friendly upper alternatives.

Industry recognition

As well as being the only Australian safety footwear manufacturer to earn APA endorsement, Steel Blue was recently named ‘Western Australian Business of the Year’ and ‘Medium Business of the Year’ at the prestigious RISE Business Awards.

Additional accolades include a long list of endorsements from celebrities, industry leaders and highly respected tradies.

CSR leaders

In late 2019 we were inspired by the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals to develop our own goals, addressing the environment, human rights, diversity and inclusion, climate change and our community.

Our CSR efforts over the last 12 months include: