Boots

A leather work boot breathes better and is more comfortable on long days of walking, but is water-repellent and not waterproof. A rubber or PVC boot in class S4 or S5 is fully waterproof and better against mud and rinsing, but heavier and less breathable.

Remove the insole and let the boot dry at room temperature, with the shaft folded down or on a boot dryer with lukewarm air. Never on a heater or in front of a stove: that hardens and cracks the material, and shrinks leather.

A rigger boot is a leather safety boot without laces, with pull tabs on the shaft that let you put it on quickly. It originally comes from the offshore industry. Because there are no laces, there is little to snag on and you do not have to tie anything with gloves on. This collection includes rigger boots with and without insulation against the cold.

A PU boot is lighter, insulates better and stays more flexible at low temperatures than a PVC boot. This makes it more comfortable to wear during long shifts and in cold environments. A PVC boot is simpler in construction, easy to wash and a practical choice for anyone who uses a boot less often or less intensively.