Best Safety Work Boots 2021

May 20, 2020

The best safety work boots in 2021 require everything a traditional shoe provides, but at industrial strength: protection, support, flexibility, durability, grip and style. It takes a pair of seriously tough boots to handle work environments ranging from construction sites to mining operations and mountaintops.

Always check with your employer for specific safety requirements they need including EH electric hazard resistance, heat resistant outsoles for working high heat environments or extra support for uneven ground. If you have trouble with sweaty feet you may also need to opt for moisture-wicking materials such as DRILEX inside the boot.

Don’t be fooled by the rugged exterior, the workboot of today is a triumph of engineering and design, tricked out in every conceivable way to guarantee safety and strength. Once upon a time all a work boot needed was a steel toe. But just as that famous toe protection has moved into new and powerful non-metal forms, work boots now incorporate cutting-edge technology.

Ascent Safety Boots

Yes, some things are timeless, like a full leather upper that wears beautifully for years to come but inside you’ll now find thermoplastic polyurethane heel counters molded to the shape of the foot for maximum support. Crib midfoot stabilisers provide multi-directional arch support. Polyurethane midsoles ward off static as well as provide excellent shock absorption, while high performance, anti-fungal cushioning makes those long hours on your feet a lot easier to stand. Plus breathable high-tech fabrics keep those feet nice and dry. It’s quite a package.

Heroic jobs deserve heroic boots. First responders are often in high intensity, unpredictable environments. Their footwear not only protects them from the elements, like water, mud, or even electrical currents, but also allows workers to fearlessly venture further, higher, and faster than they’d be able to go otherwise. Ascent's safety boots are designed with these things in mind.

Alpha 2 (4E Widest)

Take the Alpha 2 ~ delivers comfort and safety for use in multiple industries. It includes a heavy-duty zip for convenience, is made with durable leather and featuring our exclusive Ascent Comfort Zone, shock-absorbing outsole. Designed for an athletic and supportive fit to provide outstanding comfort and arch support during a long day's work.

AS/NZS 2210.3-2019 SB1 E-HI-CI-HRO-SRA

Alpha 2 Wheat (pictured) RRP$219.99. Also available to buy online in Black.

Oxide 2 (4E Widest)

The Oxide 2 looks like a workboot on the outside but feels like a state-of-the-art running shoe, with a fantastic suite of cushioning, support, stability, and durability. Whether you're on a building site, indoors or out in the paddock, the Oxide 2 offers the ultimate balance between cushioning and neutral stability in an anti-static design. The lightweight design also has a mind-blowing level of grip, with a 300 degree Celcius nitrile rubber outsole. Did we mention it's rated to the highest slip resistance rating SRC and this style also comes in black full-grain leather?

AS/NZS 2210.3-2019 S1 HRO-HI-CI-SRC

Oxide 2 Camel Pair

Oxide 2 Camel RRP$219.99. Also available to buy online in Black.

Alpha 2 (2E Narrow)

A safety boot for the ladies or men needing a narrower fit instead of the widest 4E width, the Alpha 2 Narrow is light, stable, and reliable. This safety boot is designed with an athletic and supportive fit, features our signature white stitching and custom purple accents, and is airport-friendly.

AS/NZS 2210.3-2009 SB1 E-HI-CI-HRO-SRA