Best Winter Work Boots (Updated for 2024)

As the days grow shorter and the temperature begins to drop, it’s time to get prepared for the cold and wet weather conditions coming our way. After all, they aren’t just uncomfortable… they’re a damn hazard!

So to help your feet stay warm and comfortable during the chilly winter months, we’ve picked out our best boots for winter from our collection of tried and tested Australian brands, designed to keep your feet warm, dry, and fashionable throughout the season.

From the best work boots for your budget, to the best safety boots with a composite toe, we'll kick things off with the best boot overall...

Best Work Boots Overall: Mongrel K9 

The Mongrel K9 are my best boot for winter overall because their quality is world-class. They come in classic colours for the season, they are light, stylish, and very easy to pull on and off - making them a great choice for everyday use.

Whether you wear them in your work life, city life, farm life or 'running around after the kids life'... a premium leather, Chelsea cut, elastic-sided dealer boot (coupled with a thick pair of bamboo socks like these) will be sure to keep you on your feet this winter. And looking mighty fine too.

The real WOW factor is Mongrel's OrthoTec Lite footbed; a moulded foam insole that takes the comfort to another level... straight out of the box. 

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Best Budget Safety Boots: Hard Yakka Banjo

The Hard Yakka Banjo work boot provides value for money, safety and comfort. Rated S1 for safety, thanks to the wide profile steel toe cap, the Banjo pull-on dealer boot comes with a lower price tag of £69.99 (correct at the time this blog was published).

For half the price of some other boots out there, you get a water-resistant full grain leather upper, PU midsole and a recycled TPU outsole endorsed by the Global Recycle Standard (GRS). Best for your budget, and the planet!

Available in a range of mens sizes, as well as a women's fit, sometimes 'less' really does mean more this winter...

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Best Safety Boots For Women: Steel Blue Southern Cross Ladies 

Whether it's walking, working or FINALLY tackling those home projects you've not had time to smash out over the summer, my wife Emma can't recommend the Southern Cross Ladies enough. Coupled with a thick pair of bamboo socks like these, these boots are zip sided, making them really easy to take on and off - meaning mud, snow and sludge can be left outside this winter!

As the early evenings roll in, and dog walks are taken in the dark, there's something comforting about having a steel toe boot at the ready... and having been specifically developed for the female foot, the Southern Cross Ladies boots are sure to be your 'go to' this winter.

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Best Pull On Work Boots: Steel Blue Hobart

The Hobart is a brand new dealer boot from Steel Blue - available in their classic Sand colour, as well as Rustic Brown. Only available from October 2023, our pre-orders of this style have gone through the roof! The Hobarts have a steel toe cap rated to 200J and feature a scuff cap to protect the cap from showing after wear and tear over the winter months. 

The Hobarts take the title of best pull-on work boot due to their convenient, easy access elastic side, plus a 145mm ankle height that will help keep the elements out. Take a look at this brand new boot style that's got everyone talking ahead of winter 2023!

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Best Steel Toe Safety Boots: Southern Cross Mens Side Zip S3 

Our biggest seller all year round, the Steel Blue Southern Cross Zip Scuff S3 is the perfect choice this winter thanks to its S3 rated safety features; such as the 200J steel toe cap, penetration-resistant midsole and slip-resistant sole. It’s the quality materials that make this style best to tackle even the most extreme weather conditions.

Available in Sand, Slate and Black, the darker colour options are particularly popular over the winter as they hide the dirt! But with 120+ people rating this boot 4.7 out of 5 on our website, you can be sure to be getting a great option that will last all year round.

The best bit is that all Steel Blue boots come with a 30 day comfort guarantee, 6 month warranty and free returns, meaning you can try them risk-free!

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Best Composite Toe Safety Boots: Hard Yakka Legend

Where steel can conduct the cold, a composite toe doesn't... which is why this could be a good swap for you this winter. If you're working in extreme outdoor conditions, choose a lighter, zip-sided safety boot like the Hard Yakka Legend - ideal for anyone working long hours on their feet, or those who have a high step count.

With a water-resistant full grain leather upper and an SRA non-slip rubber outsole, these boots are ready for the UK winter. Plus, the Legend boots have been particularly popular with those with wide feet and thick socks, due to their wide fit.

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With all of these options available to order now, we're sure that you'll be able to find a fantastic pair of work boots, dealer boots or safety boots that will keep you warm, safe and on your feet throughout winter 2023.

If you have any questions at all, we'd love to hear from you. Otherwise, thanks as always for supporting our small family business!

Ryan, Emma and Baby Billy