Information on Work Boots for Carpenters

Carpenters should always wear protective footwear at the worksite.

Carpenters spend hours standing, bending and moving around construction sites. Quality work boots can keep you safe and comfortable, while preventing common work-site ailments like tendinitis, lower-back pain and fatigue.

Safety

Carpenters should choose shoes that protect from work-site hazards. A good boot has a strong sole with a metal plate to guard against punctures from nails. Rubber soles prevent slips on wet surfaces. Protect feet from crushing injury with steel toes.

Comfort

Comfortable work boots start with enough padding and foot support to endure long work days spent on your feet. Keep feet comfortable and dry with a waterproof and breathable material, like GORE-TEX.

Time to buy

A quality pair of work boots will cost between $70 and $200, as of 2010. Look for boots that are Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) approved. According to Galt Tech's Work Boot Reviews and Buying Guide, two top brands are Red Wing and Timberland.

References

• The Working Man: Shoes and Boots for Carpenters
• Galt Tech: Work Boot Reviews and Buying Guide
• Washington State Department of Labor & Industries: Health Hazards in Construction

Resources

• GORE-TEX