Distinctive and Stylish

This style of safety footwear has evolved from the very smart Chelsea boots that are worn everyday by thousands of people. The Dealer can easily be recognized by its slip on design and side elasticated gussets which stretch and relax back into shape when the boots are being put on and off. The traditional dealer is normally manufactured with a Goodyear welted sole unit, but modern manufacturing techniques mean that there is now available a number of sole styles that are durable and in some instances more comfortable than the traditional Goodyear welted sole. Safety Dealer Boots are particularly popular for their robust design and are regularly worn in the Agricultural industry and on various construction sites around the country.

The continued introduction of new materials means that these traditional designs can incorporate these materials and deliver improved safety features and comfort properties. Styles are now available with composite safety toe caps and waterproof membranes which help keep your feet warm and dry. Each styles safety features are clearly indicated within our web store so you can select the right style for your occupation.

An Industry Favourite

Modern safety dealer boots can be seen being worn by numerous employees in various occupations, but they are more prevalent in the agricultural and equestrian industries. The equestrian connection with the safety dealer is an obvious one as for generations some ankle height riding boots are styled in the form of a Chelsea boot, therefore anyone in this sector has natural affinity with the dealers and are used in the stabling environment where you run a higher risk of having your foot stepped on by a horse. The safety toe cap protection offers the wearer a reduced risk of injury from the horse when carrying out tasks such as mucking out the stables. Whilst those models that are produced with integral midsole protection also protect the underside of the foot from and sharp objects that may pose a hazard risk.

Safety Dealers are also worn by a large group of workers whose occupation is within the farming industry. Particularly liked not only for the traditional looks delivered by this style but the ease on which this design is easily put on and off the foot. This style of safety boot is a perfect partner to the industrial safety wellingtons that are often worn in this sector by agricultural workers.

Apart from the equestrian and agrarian industries, safety dealer boots are also liked by a number of workers in various industrial industries. As already stated the ease at which this style is put on and taken off the foot is a great advantage to many, this means that construction workers who need to remove their boots easily because they might be entering offices and clean buildings and have to change their footwear also favour this style due to the obvious benefits that the wearer gets when donning this footwear.

Future styles and designs

As already discussed the traditional design and styling of the safety dealer has remained in the large part unchanged for many years. Although the overall styling has not altered and will continue to remain there are a number of significant developments in material technology and manufacturing techniques that deliver a much higher quality product that out performs its predecessors. To give you some hints and tips what features to look for when choosing you next pair we have compiled a few points to help you decide which brand and style will best suit you. We are constantly adding to our collections so if this is a style you regularly buy then bookmark this page and keep a look out for the new additions to this range.

• If you are working outdoors choose a style that has a waterproof membrane. Modern membranes not only help keep water and moisture out but help the feet to breath. So even in summer time these boots will feel comfortable to wear due to the breathable properties of the membrane. Then if the weather changes for the wetter you rely on the membrane to also keep your feet warm and dry.
• Choose a style that has been crafted using a full grain leather upper. A lot of styles which are available do not use premium grade leathers, the advantage is that full grain leathers are more abrasion resistant and help prolong the life of the boots, whilst also delivering good water resistant properties which when brought together with a waterproof membrane produces substantially better waterproof properties.
• Choose brand that is trusted and produces high quality footwear, brands which we recommend for this style of footwear include Dickies and Dr Martens. But if you are unsure of which style or brand to choose please give us a call and we will be happy to help you