Our Picks for the Best Summer Work Boots
With record temperatures set to return to the UK in 2023*, we’re sharing our top picks for the best summer work boots.
1. STEEL BLUE SOUTHERN CROSS ZIP SCUFF S3 SAFETY BOOTS
4.79 out of 5***** (71 Reviews)
A best seller all year round, the Steel Blue Southern Cross Zip Scuff S3 is the perfect choice this summer thanks to its industrial grade zip - meaning you can tie your laces for the perfect fit and use the zipper for easy for on and off.
Sporting all the S3 rated safety features you’d expect… such as a 200J steel toe cap, penetration-resistant midsole, and slip-resistant sole… it’s the quality materials that again make this style best to tackle even the most extreme weather conditions.
The soft, hydrophobic Baltico® lining wicks perspiration away from the foot, enabling the skin to remain cool and dry. Plus the addition of Fresche QuatLock™ technology offers long-term antibacterial and antimicrobial protection against fungus, bacteria and the odours caused by bacteria - helping to avoid smelly boots even in the sun.
Available in Sand, Slate and Black, you can trust that Steel Blue boots will see you through the UK summer, no matter what it throws at us. Steel Blue is an Australian brand after all… and if anyone knows harsh weather conditions, it’s the Aussies.
Shop Steel Blue Boots here.
All Steel Blue boots come with a 30 day comfort guarantee, 6 month warranty and free returns, meaning you can try them risk-free!
2. Munka Taurus Side Zip Work Boots BLACK/WHEAT
RRP £110.00
The newest Australian brand to enter the UK safety boot market. Exclusive to BIG Boots UK, the Munka Taurus has really been an unbelievable boot for us. The Taurus in Black looks as mean as any boot on the market and with their water resistant leather, shock resistant midsole and the best feature ever... Antimicrobial lining within the boot! It's like wearing a bamboo sock! Perfect for summer and winter months when your feet are sweating. The lining of your boots won't be stained with sweat!
Top Comfort Features
- The best feature - Antimicrobial sock lining. It's like having a bamboo sock within the boot! Stopping your feet from sweating and smelling awful when coming home! (Wives and partners rejoice!)
- 200J Steel Toe Cap
- Thick Bump Cap
- Located in the UK, no paying £29 for postage from Australia
- Poron Industrial grade footbed
- YKK industrial zip
- Ankle support
Check out the technical details here
Shop Munka here
3. HARD YAKKA BANJO ELASTIC SIDED SAFETY BOOTS
5.00 out of 5***** (2 reviews)
Another great Australian brand, Hard Yakka’s Banjo Elastic Sided Safety Boots are sure to see you through this summer. Easy to slip on and off with an elasticated side (providing ventilation and give), the 200J steel toe cap ensure they keep their shape and give a little more toe room.
An S1 rated safety boot with an anti-static and heat-resistant sole able to handle hot surfaces up to 130°C, this relaxed leather style is the go-to for those working in agriculture or farming, DIYers and those looking to go straight from site to the beer garden this summer.
Shop Hard Yakka here.
4. STEEL BLUE PARKES ZIP SCUFF S3 SAFETY BOOTS
4.89 out of 5***** (18 Reviews)
With the same S3 rated safety features, quality materials and guarantees as the Southern Cross style, the Steel Blue Parkes Zip Scuff S3 work boot is perfect for summer as it’s a lower cut option. The 95mm hiker mid-cut style allows greater freedom and airflow around the ankle, making these boots best for the drivers, tradies and warehouse operatives amongst us.
Available in sand and black, you can try the Parkes Zip Scuff S3 boots risk free as they come with a 30 day comfort guarantee, 6 month warranty and free returns.
A really popular style of summer work boots, we recommend you take a look at real customer reviews on our website (link below). Who better to share what it’s like to wear the Parkes Zip for 12+ hours a day than real trades!
Shop Steel Blue Boots here.
An expert tip?
Wear your summer work boots with a pair of FXD bamboo work socks; an anti-odour and anti-bacterial extra thick boot sock that are designed to provide extreme comfort, as well as keep you cool in summer as they wick any moisture away from your feet and don’t get smelly.
Shop Socks here.
Have a great summer and thanks for supporting our small, family business!
Ryan, Emma and Baby Billy.
