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Day 6 of Construction Gifts: Stay upright on ice with these Cat boots
Caterpillar's Kinetic Ice+ waterproof work boots are insulated with Thinsulate and offer slip-resistant traction pads. More details here on Equipment World.
December 10, 2020
Gear
VIDEO > Reviewing Cat’s Kinetic Ice+ Boots’ Vibram Ice Traction, Insulation from the Arctic Circle
Recently I had a chance to test out some cold weather boots and gloves in Alaska—north of the Arctic Circle in fact—in temps as low as -30 degrees. Yeah, that’s cold. And yeah, I’m glad I had these boots. The boots are a new product offering from Cat Footwear called the Cat Kinetic Ice +. […]
March 6, 2020
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REVIEW: Danner Stronghold boots may be the best I’ve found yet
If you’re looking for a boot to buy yourself this winter, or to buy for your favorite construction worker for Christmas, check out the new Danner Stronghold line. I’ve been wearing a pair now for about two months and so far they’ve more than exceeded my expectations. The first thing you notice about the Stronghold […]
December 17, 2019
Gear
12th Day of Construction Gifts: Danner Vicious the “most comfortable all-day boots”
In my review of the Danner Vicious, I said these boots are the most comfortable boots I’ve ever owned, noting “They’re so comfortable I have to be careful not to leave them on when I go to bed. I kid you not.” The boots combine the comfort of a hiking boot with hefty protection. On […]
December 22, 2017
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3rd Day of Construction Gifts: Cat Revolver steel-toe boots
After several weeks of wearing the Cat Revolver for a review posted here in September, this steel-toe, pull-on-style work boot has become the go-to boot for both myself and my son. The boots feature a spot-on fit, a short break-in period and a construction that gives this boot the feel of a lightweight tank, with nice, thick leather that […]
December 9, 2016
Construction Equipment
REVIEW: Rugged and super-comfortable, Keen Utility’s Mt. Vernon work boots are hard to beat
For the last six months I’ve been putting a pair of Keen Mt. Vernon Mid boots through the paces. Long story short: Out of six pairs of boots in my closet, these are the ones I choose almost every time. Made in the company’s Portland, Oregon factory, the Keen Mt. Vernon Mids (as in mid-length) […]
May 19, 2016
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3rd Day of Construction Gifts: Keen Utility Milwaukee WP work boots
Our own Tom Jackson called these 6-inch, mid-height, steel-toed boots “the most comfortable and rugged pair of boots I’ve ever owned,” when he reviewed them earlier this year. The Milwaukee WP feature a distinctive look with serious comfort right out of the box, “as good as any running shoe,” as Tom put it. They feature […]
December 9, 2015
Construction Equipment
REVIEW: Best work boots ever? Keen Utility’s Milwaukee WP beats anything I’ve worn yet
I’ve only been hurt twice in my construction career. Both injuries were to my feet. So I take boots seriously. I’ve got a closet full of them. Last fall when bootmaker Keen Utility offered to let us try some of their latest offerings I was eager to give them a shot. Two of our other […]
August 10, 2015
Construction Equipment
Keen’s fall work boot lineup inclues new breathable and insulated models
With an emphasis on outdoor-inspired design, Keen Utility’s additions to its Fall 2015 product line includes safety boots tailored for winter work. Part of the company’s American Built collection, the footwear is designed to combine comfort with protection. New styles available for fall include the Mt. Vernon, which is manufactured from waterproof full-grain leather with […]
July 31, 2015
Construction Equipment
4th Day of Construction Gifts: Timberland PRO Pit Boss boots
When it comes to highly regarded work boots, one of the highest, if not the highest, rated pairs you’ll find on the Internet is Timberland’s PRO Pit Boss boots. At Amazon these boots have garnered a 4.5-star rating out of more than 1,000 reviews. At shoe site Zappos, nearly 300 reviewers have averaged a rating […]
December 11, 2014
Construction Equipment
12 Days of Construction Gifts, Tools & Toys
It’s that time of year again. Time to face down traffic and head to the shopping malls and department stores, or, if you’re the type who prefers Amazon, have a seat on the couch and click “Add to Cart” until the gift list is complete. And if you’ve got a contractor, construction worker or little […]
December 7, 2014
Gear
GEAR: Keen Utility’s Braddock work boot is designed to look and feel like a hiking boot
[imagebrowser id=120] Keen Utility continues its approach to providing safety work boots that also appeal to outdoor enthusiasts with an active lifestyle with the Braddock work boot, part of Keen’s new fall line. Assembled in the company’s Portland, Oregon factory, the Braddock has a hybrid design that combines an hiking boot-inspired look with the safety […]
August 12, 2014
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