
The pull on tags are ugly but are easily covered with your pants. The combination of full grain leather, tasteful stitching and Chelsea boot design result in a boot that goes well with just about everything. I chose the black version but they're also available in brown. If there's one area where these boots can't be faulted, it's style. There's a steel shank in the sole but as far as I can tell, this is for stability, not puncture resistance. I tested this on both oil and water and found good traction levels on both.


The Men's Dredge has a steel toe that meets ASTM standards. You'll pay more but your feet will thank you for it. But if you work long hours on concrete, look elsewhere. If you're job doesn't involve you being on your feet all day, the low price and low weight, may make them a solid purchase. In the end you have a boot that instead of combating foot fatigue, seems to actively invite it. And the polythurene midsole, while relatively thick, does little to make up for it. The removable EVA insole is basically worthless.

But over the course of a long shift, does absolutely nothing to absorb shock. The result is a boot that's comfortable when you first put it on. These boots are light because of a distinct lack of cushioning both on the uppers and below your feet. Some boots are light because they've been well designed. Also Read: Wolverine Men’s Buccaneer Work Boot ReviewĪnother benefit of the elastic is that despite their high cut, they offer almost as much ankle flexibility as a sneaker.įor a steel toe boot, the Men's Dredge are also lighter than average but unfortunately, it's for all the wrong reasons.
