How to choose the best agricultural work boots

Are you a farmer looking for a new pair of wellies, but you don’t know which ones to choose from the wide range available? Then you've found the right page, because this checklist will help you figure out which agricultural work boots are best suited to your day-to-day work on the farm.

Checklist question 1: Do you want tight-fitting agricultural work boots, or do you prefer wide ones?

A good fit means something different for everyone. That is why the Bekina Boots range includes agricultural work boots with a narrower fit, as well as boots with a wider shaft. So decide whether you need a little more room for sturdy calves or thick winter overalls, or if you prefer a narrower fit.

As farmer Dominique says in his review: “The StepliteX SolidGrip work boots for men are my favorite. I find these the most comfortable because they have a wide shaft, so that you don’t feel trapped when wearing jeans and overalls in them.”

Those looking for a more tight-fitting agricultural work boots can choose the Steplite EasyGrip instead. Both are often chosen as polyurethane work boots for women.

Checklist question 2: What safety level do you need?

The different Bekina Boots work boots for farm work vary in terms of safety level as well as fit. This refers to the safety material incorporated into the boot that protects you from dangers such as falling objects, a kick from a cow, or sharp materials on the ground. Choose a safety level according to what you, as a farmer, will encounter: 

• Level O4: work boots without safety toe and midsole
•  Level S4: agricultural work boots with a steel or composite toe
• Level S5: safety boots with a steel or composite toe and anti-perforation midsole

Useful information: with Bekina Boots, the safety material is always incorporated into the work boot in such a way that you won’t notice it at all. The steel toe and/or sole won’t give your feet an unpleasant cold feeling, but you will still be fully protected.

When talking about safety, slip resistance is very important. All Bekina Boots are SRC-certified. This means that they are slip-resistant and therefore guarantee better grip on slippery surfaces. Work boots with a firm grip keep you safe and prevent you from falling.

Checklist question 3: What are your thermal insulation requirements?

The thermal insulation of your work boots for farm work is also crucial. You may well be working long hours in a cold, wet field or in a shed with a concrete floor, and need something more to keep your feet warm and comfortable. The Bekina Boots range of agricultural work boots features boots with insulation down to -4 °F (-20 °C) as well as winter work boots with extra thermal insulation. Take the StepliteX ThermoProtec safety boots with composite toe and anti-perforation sole. These boots offer full safety, insulate down to -40 °F (-40 °C), and have a flexible, shock-absorbing sole—the perfect combination of safety, thermal insulation, and comfort. This makes these winter work boots perfect not only for working in the field, but for driving your tractor. In addition, we also have the Thermolite IceShield in this range, which keeps your feet warm right down to -58 °F (-50 °C). You can’t get better protection against the cold!

Checklist question 4: Are the work boots certified?

Looking for safety boots of the best quality? Then be sure to choose work boots that have been certified by the globally-recognized Accredited Test Institutes so you can be sure of their quality and safety. Such work boots have passed demanding tests and are constantly checked for quality. Bekina Boots work boots meet the European standards, as well as the requirements of the Australian Standard, the Canadian Standard, and the American ASTM.

Still need help choosing the best agricultural work boots and can't find the answer in this checklist? Use the boot advisor and find out straight away which work boot is best for you.