What are dealer boots?
Dealer Boots are a
leather, ankle high work boot with elastic sides. They are usually brown or claret, however can come in any colour you can think of! Farmers and workers love them because the elastic sides make them easy to pull and on off. They're a hardy boot and usually mould to your foot after a short amount of time. You may have heard them also be referred to as 'Chelsea Boots'.
We were lucky enough to meet quite a few young people at country shows this year, where we got the chance to showcase
our selection of dealer boots. The biggest shift we've noticed is people breaking old habits and choosing to move away from some of the most traditional brands like Redback Boots and Buckler. We've noticed a lot of people are ordering our
zip-sided boots too.
What Are The Best Dealer Boots?
Having spent the last few weekends up to our knees in straw at various agricultural shows across the Midlands, we've compiled a list below of some of the best dealer boot brands we sell that are worth giving a go.
Made in Australia, the Mongrel K9 is the newest dealer boot to hit the UK. Being a non-safety boot, they are light, stylish and easy to pull on and off - making them a great choice for every day use. Work life, office life, city life, farm life or looking after the kids life, the Mongrel K9 boots will keep you on your feet.
Key features:
- Chelsea cut elastic sided dealer boot
- AirZone Comfort System®
- Oil & fat resistant
- TPU/PU sole
- OrthoTec Lite footbed
- Premium leather
- Coats Nylbond stitching
- Unisex, so great for everybody
The Steel Blue Hobart is the first Dealer Boot from Steel Blue to be available in the UK. BIG Boots UK as a business now has over 100+ 5 star reviews for Steel Blue Boots!
Read our Blog about Steel Blue boots here
The Steel Blue Hobart toe Cap is a Steel toe cap rated to 200J with the scuff cap to protect cap from showing after wear. The ankle height is 145mm which is made from Cowhide, water resistant nubuck leather. The boots are penetration resistant with a polyurethane midsole. Heat resistant unto 130 degrees Celsius so these boots are perfect for all conditions in the UK (probably too good)
These boots are S3 rated.
Shop Steel Blue here
The Hard Yakka Banjo pull on dealer boot provides safety and comfort - at a great price. Available in mens and women's fit, the boots are engineered with a water resistant full grain leather upper, PU midsole and recycled pre-consumer TPU outsole endorsed by the Global Recycle Standard (GRS).
Key features:
- Water resistant full grain leather upper
- Wide profile steel toe cap
- Recycled pre-consumer TPU outsole plate
- ARZ+ heel cushioning
- TPU outsole, PU midsole
- PU/Memory foam footbed.
- S1 safety rated
Hard Yakka have done it again. Their Outback boots (coming soon to the UK) are rated S3 for safety, meaning you can unleash your inner tradie with the boots that work as hard as you do. With their rugged durability and modern style, Outback safety boots are the perfect choice for the modern-day farmer.
Key Features:
- Steel toe cap protection (Outback)
- Premium oiled leather
- REPREVE® inner linings with premium 1.8mm-2mm leather counter
- Extra-long pull loops
- PU / Memory foam footbed that moulds to the individual foot
- PU Midsole
- Kickguard toe protector
- Pre-Consumer recyced TPU outsole
- SRC rated slip resistant outsole
- Non-metallic puncture resistant plate
- Anti-Static
- Certified to AS 2210.3:2019, BS EN ISO 20345:2022, ASTM F2413-18
Dealer boots not for you? Time to go for Side Zip Boots.
Zip sided boots by Steel Blue are our best selling boot and have been well received by farmers and those that work in agriculture due to their generous width around the steel toe. Available in a high cut, and lower 'hiker cut' version, Steel Blue's reputation for quality seems to have been heard - even over the sound of the sheep bleating.
Offering a 30-day comfort guarantee and a 6 month manufacturer warranty, trying our Steel Blue boots is entirely risk free. S3 rated for safety, and featuring that handy industrial zip side, Steel Blue boots have been reviewed as the most comfortable mens work boots on the market.
Available in mens and women's fit, shop all Zip Sided boots here.
And there you have it. A list of the best dealer boot brands that we recommend for in 2023 and 2024. Invest in your feet - trust us, after a big summer and winter ahead, it'll be worth it!
Ryan (founder of BIG Boots UK) has been working with Australian Workwear brands now for over 8 years. His experience started after working with colleges in Australia where he would help brands create a presence with young workers in agriculture and trades. Read more about the story of Ryan and his family here
Thanks as always for supporting our small family business based in Northamptonshire. If you have any questions about our boots, get in touch!
Ryan, Emma and Baby Billy
Ryan@bigboots.co.uk
0330 043 0873