Showcasing Some of Our Ariat Safety Toe Boots

There are times when you really need a good pair of boots to present your best style. Some guys out there prefer shiny, patent leather Chelsea or Chukka boots, but for the rest of us, you can’t be a quality pair of full-grain leather western boots for dress.

The attractive coloration and elaborate stitching patterns that adorn some of these fine western boots just can’t be paralleled by their more domestic counterparts. For those of us to whom these elegant touches on a rugged classic appeals, there’s no way to beat it.

Naturally, however, this is only one need that you could have in boots, and there are times when you need the protection of a good pair of work boots instead of the refinement in visual aesthetic that you can get from a pair of dress boots. For times like that, you need to place a premium on protection over visual appeal, support over display, and durability over everything else that remains.

Here at Jackson’s English & Western Store, we understand that there are times when you need boots for show and boots for work, and that’s why we offer plenty of options in both from a wide variety of manufacturers, both on our site and in our location in Wayland, Michigan.

While we offer plenty of options in western work boots, we’d like to take some time to highlight some of the top picks from our collection of  Ariat safety toe boots which you can find below. Take a look through them and see which ones appeal to you the best. Some of them are from the same line but don’t be fooled by their outward similarities. As much as they may have in common, each of them offers a few unique traits to suit it perfectly to your uses in the barn, the field, the workshop, the job site, or anywhere else you need the protection of a quality pair of boots.

Ariat Men’s Flex VentTEK Safety Toe Western Work Boot

The Ariat Men’s Flex VentTEK Safety Toe Western Work Boot that we offer here on our website is an interesting mix of important features. Right out of the gate it stuns with its attractive stitching and dignified, dark green and black shaft. That flies a bit counter to the point we made previously about having to sacrifice aesthetics for quality, but as you can see, with Ariat, you don’t always need to make a compromise.

These boots are not just easy on the eyes, however. They are easy on the feet and joints while being tough on hard work. The feature a ten-inch leather shaft that will not only cushion and support your ankles and lower shin once broken in, but that will adequately protect your feet and lower legs from impact, exposure to high and low temperatures, and other occupational hazards.

Taking this a step further, one of the most important things that a pair of workboots can come with is a quality outsole that is extremely rugged and tractable. These boots come with a Duratread ^TM outsole that is not only excellent at providing sure traction on a wide variety of surfaces but is also resistant to the oil and gas that you may sometimes come across in the course of a deal. Oil and gas are hazardous to the lungs and skin, but they can be downright perilous to many rubbers and synthetics. Petrochemicals like oil and gas can make short work of many rubbers and plastics, so this resistance is a boon.

Taking protection a step further, these boots come with a composite safety toe, which some people might prefer over a steel toe for a few different reasons. The first reason is that a steel toe is heavier than composites and thus can hasten fatigue. In second is the fact that a steel toe may set off metal detectors, so if you have to undergo security checks at your job a composite toe might be preferable. Finally, steel can deform under extreme stress, causing injury. Composite toes are less likely to deform under stress, offering you a greater degree of protection in the event of a crush hazard.

These boots are also made with Ariat’s VentTEK technology, which incorporates a mesh panel into the shaft of the boots. This makes these boots suitable for use in hot conditions because although your feet and lower legs will sweat, this technology will enable the boots to try out much more quickly, thus keeping you not only more comfortable but better protected against chafing, blistering, and other associated irritation.

Ariat Men’s Rebar Flex Comp Safety Square Toe WesternWork Boot

Granted, the above boots will serve you admirably in the hotter conditions of the summer when you need to keep your feet dry, but these Ariat boots are loaded down with features that will have you wondering how they packed them all into one pair of boots.

These boots might be a little less showy than the former models, but they still come with an attractive traditional stitching pattern along the shaft, which, by the way, is crafted meticulously from full-grain leather. In addition to the full-grain leather foot of the boot, these boots provide a large degree of protection and support without even getting into the specifics of the soles and safety toe.

With comfort and support in mind, these boots are crafted on an anatomical last for a more comfortable, more ergonomic fit, which is critical to work boots because with safety but little comfort, you haven’t gained too much ground. They also feature a shock-absorbent EVA midsole that will have you comfortable on your feet all day long. Taking this a bit further, these boots come with Ariat’s 4LR ^TM technology, which is fancy-speak for 4 Layer Rebound - that is to say, these boots absorb shock with great efficiency and even redirect the energy back into your step to minimize fatigue as you go about the course of your day.

These boots also come with Duratread ^TM outsoles like the former boots, which are oil, gas, and slip-resistant, and the tread pattern is designed to shed dirt, which makes them even more favorable.

In addition, these boots come with a composite safety toe, which offers the benefits aforementioned, and at the same time features an otherwise 100% metal-free construction, making them not only lighter but security friendly. One more thing to note about these boots is that they are great for people working with high-heat hazards, such as in factories, foundries, or around machinery. These boots are rated to protect the wearer against conditions of up to 300 Celsius in temperature, or 572 degrees Fahrenheit.

Ariat Men’s Rebar Flex H2O Composite Safety Toe Work Boot

While the previous two pairs of boots might have been ideal for letting you shed the heat of the summer and protecting you from the hazards of high heat, respectively, these boots offer you something slightly different. Something slightly different, that depending on your unique situation, might be significantly more valuable.

That is to say, that these boots are made with full-grain leather and are fully waterproof. If your working conditions bring you into contact with a lot of mud, water, or otherwise wet conditions, these boots might be more valuable to you than boots that can protect you from high heat.

Wet boots cause chafing, blistering and other discomfort and can predispose you to hypothermia and infection. In other words, if your occupation leads you through the mud, you need a good pair of boots to go with you.

In addition to their waterproofing, these boots contain some of the features already explored that make them all the more comfortable for all-day work. For example, they come with a cushioned EVA midsole as well as Ariat’s 4LR ^TM technology. They also come with a composite safety toe, a Duratread ^TM outsole, and are designed to be supremely comfortable for those who have to kneel and stand repeatedly at work.

In other words, if you need a quality pair of waterproof Ariat safety toe boots, these boots may be ideal and then a little bit better than that. Take a look at the link above to learn more about some of their features.

Ariat Men’s Big Rig Rye Brown Composite Toe Western WorkBoot Extra Wide

These boots do quite an artful job of pairing serious utility with a very attractive package, which is something a lot of people desire in their work boots, and something even more may appreciate in their western boots.

These boots come in extended sizes and even so they are designed to accommodate guys with bigger feet, larger calves and higher insteps. Even without those features, these are remarkably tough boots that are built to stand up to many hazards of the workplace.

They come with a safety toe to protect against crushing hazards and they are also electrical hazard rated as well as resistant to oil and gasoline. They come with Ariat’s Duratread ^TM soles that are slip resistant and offer the ideal balance between durability and flexibility, to keep you comfortable and secure all day long. Plus, the tread pattern of these soles is aggressive but at the same time designed to shed dirt and grit.

They’re also built for comfort, and made with Ariat’s ATS ^Ⓡ Technology so you can be stable, secure and comfortable as you move, turn and stretch throughout your day. Additionally, they are made with FLX ^TM Foam Midsoles to provide as much comfort and resistance to fatigue as possible.

On top of that, these boots are made with premium full grain leather uppers and come with a genuine Goodyear welt that will have them serving you through many seasons, comfortably and securely.

Ariat Women’s Terrain Waterproof Pull On Work Barn Boot

If you are looking for a solid pair of women’s boots that are made as tough as the other Ariats on this list, then you have to check out these before you go. They might be a little bit understated compared to the other boots on this list, but they want nothing for quality or durability.

These boots also come with the ATS ^Ⓡ, or Advanced Torque Stability technology, which is specifically designed to have you comfortable as you move throughout your day. Intended to diminish fatigue and minimize stress, boots with this technology will keep going all day long just like you.

These boots are also made with Ariat’s Waterproof Pro ^TM technology, which is a tough and breathable waterproof membrane that is fully enclosed within the boot. As it is not only waterproof but breathable, you’ll stay cool and dry in the heat, just as it will keep you dry and warm when it’s cold and wet outside.

Sometimes that’s the most important feature you can find in a pair of boots because, especially if you work in a barn or around animals, you could be dealing with cold mud at a lot of times throughout the year. You just can’t be out in the elements and allow your boots to get wet, and these will protect you against that.

They’re also made with a tough full grain leather and suede construction and come with Duratread ^TM soles just like the boots above. Comfortable, tough and waterproof, you could hardly ask for a better pair of barn boots.

Stop By Our Store!

While these are some of the highlights from our collection of Ariat safety toe boots, we also offer plenty of other Ariat boots on our website in our collection of men’sboots and women’s boots. Check them out the next time you are in the market for a new pair of work boots because Ariat boots won’t let you down.

In addition, if you can make the trip, we would love to welcome you to visit us in our retail location in Wayland, Michigan. In our store, we can help you find the ideal pair of work boots, and we also offer boot fitting, stretch, and even break in services with the purchase of a pair. Give us a call at 269-792-2550 to learn more or to plan your visit!