Just for a While? 4 Best Inexpensive Work Boots: Cheap yet Comfortable

You know what? We don’t recommend cheap work boots even if you somehow have managed to convince yourself that it’s not worth putting hard earned money beneath your feet. There are TONS of research findings saying that this tendency will eventually ruin your feet. We all know what happens- you can replace shoes, but can never do that to your feet. Stem cell technology or gene therapy is not that advanced yet. However, we know that sometimes it is necessary to wear the affordable ones. And even if you go for them, we must find out the best ones available.

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Best & Most Comfortable Work Boots Series

Core Article:

• All Type Top Picks
• (including steel/safety toe, industrial, EH, WP & many more categories)

Other Best Work Boot Selections on:

• Women’s Special
• [This Article] Cheap yet Good
• Tactical (Law Enforcement)
• Snow (Heavily Insulated)
• Hiking & Hunting
• Pull-ons (Wellingtons)
• Slip-ons (Romeos)
• Heritage (Classic)

Ever Boots Tank Soft Toe Insulated Work Boots- Men’s

Sometimes weight pays off.

In our eyes (review), these are the best cheap work boots. For the price, these have been an exceptional value. Last much longer! Comfort is OK for almost every user, which is surprising.“I’m a brick mason , had my boots for about 6 months and the tread is in good condition , very good work boot” –this explains a lot.

Better for: Industrial, construction, all day on asphalt and concrete, restaurant jobs.

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Features Present: Slip resistance, water repellent,

Essential Features Absent: EH, WP, steel toe.

Special Features & Benefits:

• Comfort cushion insole.
• Durable.
• Speedy hooks and back loop for easy wearing.
• Construction rubber sole.

Limitations:

• Sometimes they run 1/2 size bigger.

Level of Recommendation: High.

Why did we recommend? The price.

Maelstrom Tac Force 8” Zipper Boot- Men’s

Is not this one a beauty? And way too affordable! These are not only tactical boots, you can easily use them for many jobs.

Better for: You can use them whether you are a law enforcement professional or not. Just see the specs and consider your job persona. If they fit, who cares whether these are tac boots or not!

Features Present: Water-, slip- and oil-resistant, breathable, rubber outsole and cemented construction.

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Essential Features Absent: No waterproof, electrical hazard or safety toe.

Special Features & Benefits:

• Polish-able leather and nylon upper.
• Breathable moisture-wicking lining.
• Removable high performance shock-absorbent cushion insert.
• Padded collar and tongue for extra comfort.
• Dynamic 3-sole system.
• Moulded midsole.
• Athletic cemented construction with toe stitched.
• YKK heavy duty side zipper,
• Composite shank.

Limitations:

• Could seem a bit smallish. 
• Zippers could be better.
• Cheap Laces. They will start to rip from less than three months of use.

Level of Recommendation: Medium; high if you consider the price tag.

Why did we recommend? Nice boots, somewhat well made and way too affordable!

Ever Boots Ultra Dry Premium Leather WP Work Boots- Men’s

Users constantly say, these boots are comfortable enough.

Better for: Medium duty in construction, landscaping, gardening, farming or hiking.

Features Present: Waterproof, oil resistant, slip resistant.

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Essential Features Absent: Safety toe, electric hazard.

Special Features & Benefits:

• Flexible bending rubber sole,
• PU midsole.
• Shock absorbent polyurethane.
• Insulated lining.
• Lace-up with waterproof laces.
• Big fitting- runs 1/2 size bigger than Timberlands.
• Non-marking resistant rubber soles.
• Seal-direct attach construction.

Limitations:

• There are some complaints regarding waterproof. Doesn’t provide waterproofing system for more than three months. 

Level of Recommendation: High.

Why did we recommend? Nice comfy boots for a nice price.

Condor Idaho 6″ Steel Toe Boot- Men’s

Durability is OK, and more than ok when it comes to comfort.

Better for: Risky jobs.

Features Present: Steel safety toe, oil, slip, abrasion resistance, genuine nubuck leather upper for a premium feel.

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Essential Features Absent: Waterproof, EH.

Special Features & Benefits:

• ASTM F 2413-11 Certified.
• Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) outsole.
• Direct injected.
• Direct Soling Technology.
• AM-TECH® Direct Soling Technology.
• Ultra cushioning and flexible polyurethane (PU) midsole.
• Smoothness.
• Durability.

Limitations:

• No repeated cons found.

Level of Recommendation: High

Why did we recommend? The price is exceptionally suitable while they have steel toes.