How to Choose Between Lace-up and Slip-on Safety Boots

How to Choose Between Lace-up and Slip-on Safety Boots 

When heading out for a day on the tools you want to make sure your footwear is fit for purpose. A crucial decision to make when choosing a pair of Safety Boots is whether to go with slip-on or lace-up safety boots. To help you make your decision here are the four things to consider when deciding between slip-on and lace-up.

 

Fit 

Slip-On

Slip-on safety boots will generally fit snugly if you pay attention to getting the correct size. Try on a pair before purchasing to make sure you get the fit right. Bear in mind they will loosen over time especially in the first few weeks of wear, so be wary of going too large initially.

 

Lace-up

Lace-up safety boots are the more versatile option when it comes to fit. Having laces allows the wearer to adjust whenever needed, and this could be useful over the long term as the leather loosens up, or it even just over the course of a day as your feet heat up and need some more breathing room. Go with lace-up if you need some adjustability with the fit.

 

Convenience

Slip-on 

When it comes to convenience slip-on is the clear winner. Being able to simply slide on into your boots easily and within seconds is a massive bonus. This can be especially beneficial for tradespeople who need to go from outside work areas into indoor living areas without leaving messy boot prints behind. The minutes saved not having to tie laces each time can add up to hours over a very long project.

 

Lace-up

While standard lace-up safety boots can’t quite reach the standards set by slip-on for convenience there are now lace-up style boots which include a zipper on the side. This can combine the best of both worlds by giving you the fit of a lace-up with similar ease-of-use as a slip-on.

 

Protection 

Slip-on 

Both types of boots come in varieties that contain the safety features you require. The protection feature that a slip-on will generally have over lace-up will be better water resistance. Being made of a single piece means there are limited weak spots for fluid to enter the boot.

 

Lace-up

With a lace-up boot, the laces are attached to overlapping pieces of leather or other material which means there are gaps for water to potentially get into the boot. Something to keep in mind depending on your specific profession.

 

Comfort & Stability

Slip-on 

Slip-on boots have a flexible upper portion, necessary to be easily slipped on and off, however it does leave it on the weaker side when it comes to supporting the ankle. When spending hours every day in these boots, you want to make sure the health of your legs isn’t compromised.

 

Lace-up

Because lace-up boots are more rigid, they perform better in supporting the ankle over a long period, and different lacing arrangements can strengthen or lessen that effect. If injuries or longevity are an issue, then going with lace-up safety boots may be the way to go.

 

Choose Your Style of Boot Today 

While these styles of boot have many differences they also have just as many similarities. Quality is the main feature you should be looking out for when purchasing a Safety Boot in NZ. Amare Safety Boots are the go-to store for safety boots of both slip-on and lace-up varieties; visit our website for all your workwear and safety needs.