Workers who spend most of their day in the elements need boots that will keep them
safe, so durable, protective features rule. And don't forget waterproofing: Dry feet
are happy feet. n Clockwise from top: ECCO's $300 Roxton boot is packed with
features: Gore-Tex waterproofing, 400g of Primaloft insulation, a rough-finished nubuck
leather upper specially designed for outdoor durability, and a bonded sole that resists
the splits; the $149 Snugboot Pioneer from Dunlop uses Purotex to make the upper
lightweight, breathable and waterproof while keeping things insulated for cold-weather
warmth; Merrell's Moab Duluth Pack 8" Waterproof Steel Toe boot ($190) marries
a waterproof leather and canvas upper with an oil-, slip- and heat-resistant outsole to
keep the wearer safe, dry and stable no matter what the workday brings.
