The 10 Best Wolverine Work Boots For Men
Editor's Notes
May 18, 2020:
During this round of updates, while most of our previous selections maintained their positions, we did remove the Floorhand Soft-Toe due to availability issues, and replaced them with the Blade LX – a well-designed pair that can last for years. We also removed the Wellington 10”, noting that the new Overpass Wellington incorporate many of the features and comforts of the former model, and combine them with flexible contoured welts and a sensible safety toe – both of which make a great deal of sense, for this category in particular.
A few things to look for in this category:
Support: At 10 inches, the Overpass Wellington are the tallest model we ranked. But, being a wellington-style boot, they tend to offer less support than lace-up models. If you’re working long days and doing a lot of heavy lifting, we recommend looking into a lace-up pair with an eight-inch rise, like the Drillbit Oil Rigger or Durashock High Performance 8”. However, if your work requires a lot of moving and not so much heavy lifting, there’s a good chance that you might prefer a six-inch model like the Raider Lace-Up or Harrison 6”, as they’re a bit easier to walk around in. Before making a final decision, make sure that the model you’re considering conforms with any workplace safety regulations that you might be subject to.
Safety Toe: Wolverine boots tend to feature one of thee toe styles: soft toe – like the Moc Toe 6” or Harrison 6” – which provide no special protection to your feet, steel toe – like the Drillbit Oil Rigger or Durashock W03120 – which are virtually invulnerable to breaking, and Carbonmax – like the Blade LX or the Legend Comp Toe – Wolverine’s line of composite toes, which are thinner and lighter than their steel counterparts, but still tough enough to meet ASTM safety standards. While my tendency always leaves me leaning toward composite models, once again, before making a final decision, make sure that the model you’re considering conforms with any workplace safety regulations that you might be subject to.
Guarantee and Warranty: Given Wolverine's outstanding reputation for manufacturing diehard work gear, I was surprised to find very little warranty information on the company's website. However, a representative from Wolverine has assured me that, in addition to its 30-day comfort guarantee, Wolverine offers a one-year warranty against defects on its boots, and will consider claims on boots older than a year old on a case-by-case basis.