Best Wedge Sole Work Boots
, by Ed Stone, 8 min reading time
When looking for a new wedge sole work boot, you want to find a brand that features comfort, style, functionality, and safety. The overarching theme that encapsulates all four of these elements is craftsmanship and Boot World carries only those brands that prioritize excellent craftsmanship.
Superior craftsmanship lends itself to those intangible aspects of a boot that everyone knows they need but doesn't necessarily prioritize. Things like how long a boot lasts, the sole's grip, the comfort and durability of the upper are all related to and affected by the boot's craftsmanship.
When identifying which boot best suits your needs, specific aesthetics like style, functionality, comfort, and safety will come into play. Particular boots will naturally feel better on your feet than others as each brand that Boot World carries features something that makes it unique.
Certain brands like Timberlands and Keen are known for being a little sleeker with bolder, aesthetically pleasing styles. In contrast, brands like Wolverine, Work Zone, Timberland PRO, Trade St, Thorogood, and Georgia is a strictly business boot. This is not to say that brands focused on style forget about safety or that those brands who focus on durability don't also feature an intriguing stylistic element.
Every boot that Boot World carries possesses superior craftsmanship resulting in all our boots boasting some combination of style, safety, comfort, and functionality. This means you don't need to worry about whether the boot will last or if it will stand up to the trials of your job; it will. All you have to worry about is how to clean wedge sole work boots to keep them in tip-top shape! With Boot World's dedication to superior quality and exceptional craftsmanship, all you need to concern yourself with is which boot best suits your needs based on your own personal preferences!
Here is a quick look at some of our best wedge sole work boots and some of the stylistic and functional nuances that each boot offers:
THOROGOOD
Thorogood is an American Icon making boots in the USA since 1892. Made in the USA, their wedges are a site to behold and wear. The epitome of quality craftsmanship and materials. You’re going to pay a bit more but after you own them, you’ll understand why you did. Even the American hides they use have the sweet smell of a baseball glove or saddle. The soles are made in the USA guaranteeing quality performance and comfort with top notch oil and slip resistance. The Thorogood American Heritage Collection is available in 6-inch, 8-inch, and both soft toe and safety toe versions.
Georgia Boot
If you're going to be on your feet all day, then comfort is a must in any wedge sole work boot. Georgia Boot is a brand known for including comfort into their safety shoes without surrendering any style or functionality. These high-performance wedge sole work boots are built for hard work and maximum comfort to ensure you're getting a leg up from your boots. Still wondering if Boot World prioritizes brands with superior craftsmanship and thought? The leathers Georgia uses are specially tanned to resist acids and alkaline environments better than traditional leathers for optimum performance. If your needs are dependability driven, these Georgia Wedge Work Boots are exactly what you're looking for.
Timberland PRO
Another style-centric brand, Timberland, has a reputation for being as aesthetically pleasing as they are dependable and creatively designed. Lightweight and lined with antimicrobial wick dry linings, these boots have electrical hazard protection along with abrasion and oil-resistant slip resistant soles and with Timberland PRO’s exclusive Anti Fatigue insoles, you’ll be thrilled to be sporting these puppies 5 days a week! Safety and style have never looked like a better tandem than they do with this pair of wedge sole work boots, leaving you free to seamlessly transition from the office, or job site, to post-work happy hour. With the Timberland PRO Men's Work Boots, your work just got easier.
Wolverine
Don't let the name fool you. The only thing fierce about these Wolverine wedge work boots is how intensely they protect your feet. Rugged and handsome, the Wolverine Loader Wedge Boots are loaded with quality, featuring a flat, slip-resistant polyurethane wedge sole and a cushioned comfort midsole for all day support. Available in 6-inch, 8-inch and both soft toe and safety toe options, these wedge work boots are fashioned with full-grain leather and triple stitched for supreme durability and keep you comfortable and safe on your toughest days. With over 130 years of heritage in crafting durable work boots, Wolverine combines time-tested craftsmanship with modern innovation—ensuring your boots work as hard as you do.
TRADE STREET
The Trade Street Foundation isn’t just exclusive to Boot World—it’s benchmark for quality and innovation. To earn that exclusive status, a boot must be truly exceptional—and this one checks every box. Nothing was spared! Designed without compromise, it features a rugged, long-lasting TPU outsole and polyurethane midsole for superior wear, slip resistance, and core cushioning, paired with a soft polyurethane and memory foam insole that absorbs impact and keeps you comfortable through long shifts. With a beautiful water-resistant full grain leather upper, it offers all-day comfort in any condition. The result? A gorgeous boot that’s durable, stylish, and impressively lightweight. No corners were cut. No compromises made. It’s time to discover what makes Trade Street a name worth knowing.
Keen Utility
If this boot caught your attention, then we feel safe in saying you have a keen eye! The KEEN San Jose Work Boot is a highly rated innovative wedge sole work boot that sets the bar for workplace foot safety. This utilitarian work boot is an absolute workhorse that meets or exceeds safety ratings for non-slip standards, oil and chemical resistance, and electrical hazard. The dual-density sole of this innovative work boot creates a shock-absorbing effect for all-day, weightless comfort. This is the boot that perfectly combines functionality and versatility with safety. Complete with beautiful full-grain water-resistant uppers and a lightweight feel, the KEEN San Jose wedge sole work boot is the boot that threatens to kick its competition to the curb.
Irish Setter
Weather stands no chance against these waterproof wedge work boots from Red Wing. The Irish Setter Wingshooter boots are the epitome of high-quality craftsmanship, available in soft toe and safety toe, and feature a roomy toe box for an enhanced fit, and ULTRADRY™ waterproofing for maximum comfort in even the wettest conditions. The Irish Setter safety toe wedge boot also features a non-metallic toe cap for maximum foot safety without the added weight of steel. With soles that are shock-absorbing, slip-resistant, and heat resistant up to 475 degrees, this is a shoe that will protect your feet, rain, or shine.
Work Zone 6" Moc-Toe Wedge Boot
Don’t be fooled by the low price. Work Zone’s business model is not to market but keep their prices low and let the product speak for themselves, and the recipe is working. There is a large following who get this and have become loyal Work Zone Fans. Why not? The Work Zone 6” Moc Toe Wedge Boot is built with a quality leather upper, combined with deep cushioned insoles and outsoles, and handcrafted with Goodyear welt construction for long service and durability. This is a delicious popular recipe!
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Whatever requirements you, your job, or your feet have, Boot World has the perfect pair of boots for you. Our dedication to superior craftsmanship ensures that every brand we carry will meet your needs and exceed your expectations. Don't settle for a bargain pair of knockoff boots that will let you down in a month. Save yourself the trouble of a good deal gone bad and visit Boot World for a pair of boots that will make your feet and your wallet happy.
Reviewed By:
Ed Stone brings over 45 years of footwear knowledge and passion to his role as President of Boot World, a family-owned company and an industry leader in safety and occupational footwear. A second generation "shoe dog” Ed's footwear knowledge is unparalleled, serving as an informal advisor for some of the world’s largest footwear brands including Wolverine, Timberland PRO, and Reebok Works. A lifelong Southern California resident, and ardent conservationist, Ed enjoys hiking and open water swimming.