The FS7 has a durable steel toe cap, and unlike the Holtons, there is extensive mid-sole support here. The lacing structure reduces pressure points on the ankle but offers the required support at the same time. 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. Take care of your Scruffs footwear and it’ll last longer. To ensure best use and wear it’s strongly recommended that Scruffs footwear is inspected and cleaned regularly. The following tips show you how: Cleaning Scruffs complies with the EEC Directive for Personal Protective Equipment (89/686/EEC) and meets the requirements of the European harmonised standard EN ISO 20345:2011. It is type approved by Notified Body No. 0321, namely: Intertek Testing Services (Leicester) Ltd. Centre Court, Meridian Business Park, Leicester, LE19 1WD, Notified Body No. 0362.

Rubber soles can sometimes develop a white powdery surface. This can be wiped away easily using a damp cloth. Additional protection can be provided. The specific level of protection provided by your Scruffs safety footwear is identified on the inner tongue label of the product as follows: Marking There’s a big problem with most of the top work boots on the market today — they look ugly and feel bulky.They’re better known for their tools, but the workwear coming out of the DeWalt factory is some of the best. The cushioned leather uppers and sports-style inner sole mean these are some of the most comfortable steel toe work boots in the UK right now. And, unlike other durable safety boots, you won’t need to break these ones in. Just like a pair of trainers, you’ll get no rub, straight out of the box. Safety-wise, you get the usual steel toe cap with a 200J rating. The overall safety rating for the CAT Holton work boots is S1 P SRA. 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. Why not look good when you are at work, whilst wearing boots or shoes that protect you, but look good at the same time?

They’ve come up with a range of “trainer-looking” work safety boots that incorporate steel toe caps, and the Twister Sport trainers are one of them. After a cool-looking set of water-resistant steel toe boots? The Scruffs OXIDE is tailor-made for you! 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 core feature of the Scruffs Twister work boots is the strength of the steel toe cap and mid-sole protection. These steel toe work boots resist piercing pressure of up to 1100kN, so they’re unimaginably strong. Fashionable yet tough, our stylish range of safety footwear features lines designed for light, medium, and heavy industrial use. There are rigger boots and steel toe work boots, as well as safety trainers and shoes.

Where combinations of the additional specified features apply, the following markings are applicable: Marking These men’s workboots are so lightweight and slimline, there’s a good chance they’ll be mistaken for trainers. But on top of the sleek aesthetics, you’ll also get plenty of protection, like a steel toe cap that’s S3-rated. What’s more, these work boots come with a durable midsole that’s reinforced to guard your foot.

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. At Scruffs, we’ve got steel toe safety boots to suit every trade, every industry, and every purpose. Broadly speaking, our work boots can be broken down into four categories – SBP rated, S1P rated, S3 rated, and Waterproof.

And don’t fret, you won’t wear these boots out any time soon. That’s because they’ve got a chemical-resistant, oil-repelling, anti-static, and 300-degree heat resistant sole. These boots utilise a flat heel, which means they’re even comfortable if you’ve got flat or wide feet. We’ve already recommended a tonne of comfortable work boots here and explained which ones work best for what.

Price-wise, they compare to the likes of the DeWalt Apprentice and the Apache Safety, so they’re a lot cheaper than many of the other top work boots out there.