work boot

Steel-toed leather footwear

A work boot is a sturdy, durable boot designed for manual labor and industrial environments.

Work boots typically feature reinforced toes (steel or composite), thick soles for traction and puncture resistance, and ankle support.

They're standard footwear for construction workers, factory employees, and tradespeople: He laced up his work boots before heading to the job site.

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mud · construction · heavy · sole · durable · hiking · ankle · tread · waterproof · scuffed · scuff marks · labor · blue collar · factory · worn · break in · stomping · protective

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purpose/function

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formality/social context

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Formal footwear for occasions

stiletto heel · high heel · wingtip · loafer

Family

work, boot, works, worked, working, worker, workers, workable, workman

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Top 100,000
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G