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Guides | December 2023

What to buy the tradie in your life this Christmas

Ladies Met DFW
  • A pair of Steel Blue work boots is a practical Christmas gift that provide comfort all year round
  • We’ve got work boots to suit every trade
  • Check out our colorful boots with practical safety features and our stocking stuffer ideas.

Not sure what to buy the tradesman, tradeswoman, DIYer or handy person in your life this Christmas?

What about something they can use every day? Something practical? Something that makes every day on the job just that little bit better, all year round?

What about something that does all three of those things? Steel Blue has work boots to suit every trade, and all our footwear has a 60-day 100% Comfort Guarantee, 6 Month Manufacturer’s Warranty and is participating in the American Diabetes Association’s Better Choices for Life program with the Hobart style—because we know that true skill needs a strong footing.

Scroll on for our ultimate guide to shopping for a tradie or DIYer person this Christmas.

Boots for tradies in Building and Construction

If you’re shopping for an Electrician, Engineer, Earthmover, Bricklayer, Plasterer, Plumber or similar trade, Steel Blue has those trades covered with premium materials and Australian designed boots. Our work boots offer features like our 200J steel toe caps, penetration resistant soles, electrical hazard protection properties, toe covers and ladies fit to best suit tradies on site.

Best construction boots

Hobart - Black
812901M/812901W
Southern Cross Zip - Sand
812961M/812961W
Steel Blue - Blue Heeler - Oak
Square Toe

Boots for tradies in General Trades

Our safety footwear range has something for all trades, from Boilermakers and Welders to Bricklayers, Dock Workers and Mechanics to Maintenance crews.

Every component of a Steel Blue work boot is tailor-made for demanding trades. When selecting a pair of Steel Blue boots for a tradie working in a skilled general trade you can’t go wrong with our top-selling Southern Cross®, Argyle and Parkes styles, available in multiple fastening styles including lace up and zip sided to find the perfect fit.

Best General trade work boots

Parkes Zip - Black
812968M/812968W
Hobart Scuff: Black - Black
New Arrival

Work boots for tradies in Landscaping and Agriculture

Working outdoors means spending long days on your feet. Steel Blue work boots are lightweight, water resistant, anti-slip and supportive, so you can get the job done in any weather. We use responsibly sourced, premium leather and innovative materials to make the most comfortable boots for agriculture, landscaping and outdoor work. Our Hobart and Argyle work boots are our top picks for farm work, landscaping and DIY gardening.

Best Landscaping and Agriculture boots

Work boots for tradies in Transportation, Warehousing and Logistics

We understand the demands of the transport and logistics industries. That’s why our work boots are lightweight, supportive, and durable, with exceptional ankle support. The hiker style of our Parkes Mid-Cut boot is designed to move with transport Drivers and Couriers, Forklift Operators and Warehouse Staff.

Best Transport and Warehouse boots

Argyle Zip: Soft Toe - Oak
810951M | 810951W
Heeler: Soft Toe - Oak
810915M | 810915W

Colourful work boots for tradies

Does the tradie in your life like to stand out from the crowd? Our women’s work boots come in a range of colors, including Pink, Blue, Purple and Sand with Leopard print.

Colourful boots

Stocking stuffer ideas

Looking for a few little extra gift ideas to make Christmas special? Steel Blue has a range of accessories including bamboo socks, laces and insoles that won’t break the budget and perfect for the Steel Blue boot-wearing tradie in your life.

Accessories

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