Workers whose jobs take them inside and out need all the safety features of
traditional work boots (protective toes and grippy outsoles), but in an outdoor-friendly
package that keeps them grounded and protected (durable uppers and a structured,
supportive underfoot ride). Hiker-style boots and shoes offer the best of both worlds.
n From left: Keen's Flint II Sport boot has a low-cut, athletic silhouette with carbon
fiber toe protection and a siped outsole that meets Mark II and Satra no-slip testing
standards; the Crosstrex I-Met2 from Thorogood is a lightweight, waterproof hiking
boot with an integrated metatarsal guard and composite toe cap.
