As I was cutting on a slab with a thin layer of water covering its surface, we were working in and around high-slip areas and on a slippery surface. An injection-moulded performance polyurethane midsole and insole, including state-of-the art memory foam, have also been included to offer optimum foot and arch support and cushioning. The DeWALT AKRON boot performed exceptionally in this crouching test, as they did climbing scaffolding and walking long distances.

Featuring a YKK side zipper to remove the boot without adjusting the laces, and a wider ergonomic fit perfect for those with wider feet.Designed using our new Ergo Fit outsole, it is built around the natural shape of your foot to give you the best possible fit. DeWalt safety boots emulate their Guaranteed Tough proposition by employing hard wearing, durable materials that can stand the test of prolonged use. Introducing the Akron Safety Boot featuring a YKK zip on the side of the boot, making it easy to remove the boot without adjusting the laces.

I pulled out the grinder with the cutting disc and covered the boot in a barrage of sparking metal fragments. The AKRON has been designed for a wider foot and I could feel the absorption, comfort and support from the dual-density insole and PROComfort system. The dualdensity insole is removable, and the PU/ rubber outsole is non-slip to the highest slip-resistance ‘C’ rating. One of the first things I noticed when pulling on the boot was it just didn’t seem as big and bulky as a lot of the other boots I’ve reviewed in recent times, but from a features-and-specs perspective it still sports all the high-end inclusions of a top-shelf worksite safety boot. The sole also has a 300°C high-heat-resistance rating, making the DeWALT PROComfort safety footwear versatile for all situations.

At the time of writing this Tough Test I’ve been wearing the boots for 2 weeks, and, if anything, they have only gotten more comfortable and are still looking amazing. The bar for safety work boots has significantly risen over the past few years, and the team at DeWALT is continuing this trend with its AKRON PROComfort Extreme Duty leather work boot. Again, the fact these boots don’t seem to be as bulky or heavy as others seemed to dial up the comfort factor. DeWALT has gone with its PROComfort system on the AKRON, designed with three innovative cushioning and support layers to provide ultimate comfort for those who are on their feet for long periods of time. The Akron 5″ mid cut Nubuck leather lightweight safety work boot, with an injection moulded outsole including PU overnose protection.

Whether working inside where lightweight, flexible, breathable footwear is needed or outside in the mud, water, snow and ice. The AKRON PROComfort Extreme Duty leather work boot is impressive from both a comfort and safety viewpoint. I’ve personally owned boots that were amazing when walking or standing, but performed horribly when the crouching or requiring flexibility through the leather or outer sole.Tradies can spend long hours crouching to complete tasks like measuring, finishing skirts, fitting pipes or fixing cables. It looks and feels less bulky than a traditional work boot, while still offering the same level of protection and safety expected from a topquality work boot in 2022. The heat from cutting so close to the boot (5cm-10cm) was substantial and would have burnt or melted an inferior boot.