Steel [75] Impact
Class I/75 footwear retains a .500 inch (1/2 inch) for men’s and .468 inch (15/32 inch) for women’s or greater clearance after a nominal impact of 75 foot-pounds (101.7J), i.e., a 50 pound weight dropped, reaching 117.9 ± 2.4 inches per second velocity at impact. COMPRESSION: Class C/75 footwear retains a .500 inch (1/2 inch) after compression of 2500 lbs. (11,121 N) or greater.

Electric Hazard Resistant Footwear
Constructed or manufactured with electric shock-resisting soles and heels capable of withstanding an application of 18,000 volts (root mean square (RMS) value) at 60 Hz for 1 minute with no current flow or leakage current in excess of 1.0 milliamperes under dry conditions.

Built in the USA 
Uses all American hides and is assembled at our two union factories in Wisconsin.

Long days and harsh work conditions don’t stop you from putting in an honest days’ work. The rugged Oil Rigger boots from Thorogood have got you covered. The Vibram® SO498 rubber outsole with TC4 compound is slip-resistant and highly abrasion resistant – great for oil and gas or welding applications. Add to that the Ultimate Shock Absorption footbed, and you’ll stay comfortable on your feet long after the whistle blows.