FOR TRADIES looking for all-day comfort and extreme durability, the DEWALT APEX PROComfort Safety Footwear ticks all the required boxes and then some. The industry-leading DEWALT PROComfort safety boot has a wide fitting and three innovative full length footbed cushioning support layers to provide ultimate comfort when on your feet for long periods.
Part of the success of these boots includes an injection-moulded performance polyurethane midsole and insole, with state-of-the-art memory foam to offer optimum foot and arch support and cushioning. It’s a combination that keeps tradies’ feet feeling comfortable and supported over long days and takes the jarring out of high-impact activities. To keep you on your feet at all times, the PU/rubber outsole is non-slip to the highest Slip Resistance C rating, with a 300°C high-heat-resistance rating, making the DEWALT PROComfort boots versatile for all situations.
The APEX upper is made from water-resistant, premium full-grain nubuck leather with a wide-fit, ergonomic, composite steel toe cap. The result is all-day comfort, breathability, and support. D-ring upper eyelets and lace loops ensure a firm fit and plenty of stability in the ankle area. The APEX Pro Comfort Extreme Duty leather work boot, with its impact- and abrasion-resistant toe-cap bumper, is one of DEWALT’s most protective work boots.
TEST #1 COMFORT
We enlisted the help of talented tradie Beau Ireland from LVD Builders. Beau is in the middle of an epic build, already two years in after a substantial excavation process. He’s been a qualified chippy for six years and with his busy schedule, generally goes through around four pairs of boots per year. “I’ve got to say these DEWALT APEX PROComforts are a magnificent work boot,” said Beau, speaking plainly. “They are probably the most comfortable boots I’ve experienced right from the first wear. You can feel the technology that makes this boot work exceptionally well from the comfort and stability factor.”
TEST #2 PROTECTION
When it comes to protection, this boot is heavily specced up. Beau nailed it when he said, “There’s a lot going on from a safety perspective.”
not only keeps your toes well protected,” he tacked on, “but the TPU bump guide also adds to the longevity of the boot. I find this is where most of my other brand boots eventually fail. “You can feel the quality of the full-grain nubuck leather, heavy-duty YKK side zip and securing strap. I have stopped purchasing work boots that don’t feel up to standard in these areas as they just don’t last, but I’m happy to say the DEWALT’s tick all the boxes. You can feel and see the overall quality of these boots.”
THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY
Considering the additional depth of these work boots, things like the anti-slip outsole, with the highest-rated SRC and high-heat resistance outsole up to 300°C, you have to appreciate the quality of the DEWALT. Even if you’re a loyal supporter of another brand, try these babies on and you’ll be forced to admit they are right up there in terms of the best safety work boots available in Australia today.