FXD work boots: What you need to know
We've been stocking FXD workwear for a very long time and few products have excited us, or customers, as much as the FXD WB-1 and WB-2 work boots that were released in 2018.
Today we take a closer look at them.
FXD WB-1 work boot
WB-1 is FXD’s most supportive style with a taller de-bossed microfiber collar, medial zip entry, breathable upper, lightweight composite safety toe, and lightweight NITROLITE™ midsole cushioning.
Materials - Nubuck, Microfiber, Urethane, Mesh, TPU, Rubber
Colours - Stone, Wheat or Black.
Features
- NITROLITE™ proprietary Phylon midsole cushioning material
- Slip, oil, and heat resistant 62 durometer rubber outsole
- High density 67 durometer green heel insert
- Poron midsole insert for additional heel cushioning
- Ventilated, antimicrobial PU footbed, sculpted for correct arch support
- Outsole side abrasion panel
- Lightweight composite safety toe
- Bump Cap with an extra 1.5mm TPU in the heavy wear area for increased durability
- Ballistic high abrasion resistant thread on all stitching
- Breathable TPU mesh panel with water resistant membrane.
- Power strap to 'lock down' heel for increased comfort and reduced fatigue
- Silicone reinforced padding for impact protection
- Protective TPU heel kick panel
- YKK 10 gauge coil zip angled for easy entry and smooth movement
- Coated microfibre collar with ventilation for support and breathability
- Moulded TPU powerstrap eyestay for durability
- Nylon heel tab Padded Achilles support insert
- Coolmax® engineered lining is moisture wicking and accelerates drying
- Moulded upper eyelets for once-only lacing
- Moulded TPU grip tab on tongue.
FXD WB-2 work boot
WB-2 is FXD’s mid height safety boot style with de-bossed microfibre collar, medial zip entry, lightweight composite safety toe and lightweight NITROLITE™ midsole cushioning.
Materials – Nubuck, Microfiber, Urethane, Mesh, TPU, Rubber.
Colours - Stone, Wheat or Black.
Features
- NITROLITE™ proprietary Phylon midsole cushioning material
- Slip, oil, and heat resistant 62 durometer rubber outsole
- High density 67 durometer green heel insert
- Poron midsole insert for additional heel cushioning
- Ventilated, antimicrobial PU footbed, sculpted for correct arch support
- Outsole side abrasion panel Lightweight composite safety toe
- Bump Cap with an extra 1.5mm TPU in the heavy wear area for increased durability
- Ballistic high abrasion resistant thread on all stitching
- Protective TPU heel kick panel
- YKK 10 coil zip angled for easy entry and smooth movement
- Coated microfibre collar with ventilation for support and breathability
- Nylon heel tab
- Coolmax® engineered lining is moisture wicking and accelerates drying
- Moulded upper eyelets for once-only lacing
- Moulded TPU grip tab on tongue.