The
Boot
Finds
its
Sneaker
Spot
In all categories,
work footwear's
got game this season
BY NANCY RUHLING
The performance boot, whether
it's walking a factory floor,
climbing a mountain while
fighting a fire, keeping order
on city sidewalks or sprinting
through the rain, is a master
of change. Through the last
several years, it has quietly
been upping its game to turn
itself into a major player in
the athleisure space. The
sneakerization of the work boot
has generated styles that, well,
look very much like sneakers.
But a closer look reveals that
these are sneakers on steroids,
jam packed with enough
technology and comfort
features to keep workers on
their feet (and their toes).
Sleek and stylish, they stand
ready to get the job done and
when their work is finished,
they walk confidently toward
the weekend. As the latest
styles show, boots are now
doing their job with an entirely
different attitude.
Reebok's Sublite Cushion Work RB4143, $138
2018
BOOT
BOOK
