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40 • Footwear Insight ~ July/August 2023 footwearinsight.com BOOT BOOK ON THE JOB CAT / Invader Hiker Work Boot is hiker style waterproof work boot is available in two colorways and in both a composite ($164.95) and non-composite toe ($154.95) style. e Invader Hiker Work Boot also features a lug pattern inspired by Caterpillar machines (for grip and slip resistance), a 100% recycled sock lining and a ReVive footbed with engineered comfort for a contoured fit and support underfoot. Georgia Boot / Brute Collection Designed for 'the toughest jobs," the new Brute collection includes two new composite toe styles: GB00643 (an 8-inch lace-up boot) and GB00644 (an 11- inch, pull-on boot). Both have the ASTM approved ANTimpact, a flexible met guard material that firms instantly when struck to offer the same level of protection as rigid met guards. Brute styles feature full grain leather uppers, and a Tec-Tuff leather vamp for high abrasion resistance, as well as an Ergo-Fit safety toe designed to match the contours of foot. Reebok Work / Nano X1 Adventure Work, RB3484 Aer much success as a tactical boot, the Nano X1 Adventure, with its athletic, mid-cut style, is now being designed for the occupational market, too. A critical element of the Nano platform is the heel stabilizer which provides more support and stability, reducing the risk of slips, trips, and falls. e heel stabilizer also helps to prevent side-to-side rolling of the foot, especially on uneven or slippery surfaces, minimizing the risk of other foot-related injuries. Available now, $152. PUMA Safety / Iron HD e new Iron HD 6" Comp Toe, EH WP SR, $170, is designed to deliver toughness, style, comfort and uncompromising safety. e Iron HD from PUMA Safety has a composite fiberglass toe cap for protection, heel counter for stability, a breathable lining with waterproof membrane, evercushion MAX footbed and a shock absorbing midsole. It also boasts a Heavy Duty oil-resistant, TPU outsole with slip-resistant octopus pattern for enhanced grip.

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