Coming 2026: Southern Cross Zip Composite S3 Black Amber - Black Amber
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Coming 2026: Southern Cross Zip Composite S3 Black Amber

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UK 4-14. (Half Sizes 5.5 and 9.5 only) I Euro 37-49

Coming 2026: Our flagship Southern Cross Zip safety boot now with a Composite Toe Cap.

One of our most popular styles, the Southern Cross Zip boot is a Men’s 150mm ankle work boot with an Industrial Grade Zipper for easy on and easy off at the end of the work day. Available in premium Leather with new Black Amber colour.

Already legendary, the safe and comfortable features include:
– Quick Zip Release with Velcro tab to stop zip rattle
– 200J Composite Toe Cap for ultimate safety
– Anti-Static properties for further protection against ignition hazards
– Low-Cut Scalloped Collar for ease of movement
– Scuff Cap provides long-lasting protection
– Premium Water Resistant Full-grain and Nubuck Leather
– Available in premium Black Amber colour

All Steel Blue boots feature Trisole® Comfort Technology which cushions your feet, knees, hips and lower back from day-to-day fatigue. We stand behind the comfort and quality of our work boots with our 30-Day 100% Comfort Guarantee.

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Composition

The Materials

Full Grain Leather & Nubuck Leather

Full Grain Leather & Nubuck Leather

Each Leather is specifically chosen to ensure the style of boot is fit for purpose.

Ortho Rebound® Footbed

Ortho Rebound® Footbed

Our patented Ortho Rebound® Footbed is uniquely designed to reduce foot fatigue. Made from high quality Polyurethane, it always retains its shape and thickness to ensure support from heel to toe, is antifungal, and the high wicking material keeps your feet cool and dry.

Poron

Poron

Strategically placed high-tech Poron® pads are placed in the sole and under your foot’s peak stress areas. We included Poron® in our Trisole® Comfort Technology, which is now the benchmark for safety boots.

TPU Outsole

TPU Outsole

Our standard durable outsole with heat resistance to 130°C.

Features

Boot Technology

Coming 2026: Southern Cross Zip Composite S3 Black Amber Boot

Leather

All Steel Blue boots are made from high quality, long-lasting leather, including Nubuck, Full-Grain, TECtuff®, Suede and more.

Coming 2026: Southern Cross Zip Composite S3 Black Amber Boot

Composite Toe Cap (Metal-Free)

Non-metallic, electrically non-conductive toe protection.

Coming 2026: Southern Cross Zip Composite S3 Black Amber Boot

Penetration Resistant

An extra tough midsole to prevent sharp objects getting through to your foot.

Coming 2026: Southern Cross Zip Composite S3 Black Amber Boot

TPU Outsole

Our standard durable outsole with heat resistance to 130°C.

Coming 2026: Southern Cross Zip Composite S3 Black Amber Boot

Slip & Oil Resistance

All Steel Blue footwear is designed to exceed the Slip resistance requirement in both the AS 2210.3 and EN ISO 20345. Our boots are rated as SRC which means that the footwear has been tested in laboratory conditions on both a ceramic tile floor with a Sodium Laureth Sulfate solution (SLS) and on a steel floor with Glycerine.

Coming 2026: Southern Cross Zip Composite S3 Black Amber Boot

Anti-Static

Prevents the build-up of static electricity within your body by dissipating it through the sole.

Coming 2026: Southern Cross Zip Composite S3 Black Amber Boot

Water Resistant

A special tanning process treatment means all Steel Blue boots are water resistant.

Coming 2026: Southern Cross Zip Composite S3 Black Amber Boot

Scuff Cap

An abrasion resistant, streamlined toe cover that covers more of the boot.

Coming 2026: Southern Cross Zip Composite S3 Black Amber Boot

Zip Sided

Lace Up for comfort, then use the side zips for quick access.

Coming 2026: Southern Cross Zip Composite S3 Black Amber Boot

Lace Up

A classic fastening for snug, well-fitting work boots.

Unbeatable Comfort & Quality.

Steel Blue stands behind the comfort and quality of our work boots with our 30-Day 100% Comfort Guarantee.

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