Steel Blue

Southern Cross, Argyle, Parkes and Hobart: Which Steel Blue Boot?

These four boots each state certification to AS 2210.3 on their listings.

More Steel Blue Styles

• Composite toe caps — non-metallic and airport friendly: Southern Cross® Zip Scuff Composite 318591, Argyle® Zip Scuff Composite 318592 and Parkes Zip Composite 317538.
• Electrical hazard (EH) — the Torquay EH 827539 has a 200 joule composite toe cap and a non-conductive sole, and is listed for electricians, refrigeration mechanics and power operators. The Parkes Zip Scuff EH 812658 has a steel toe cap and an EH-rated outsole that meets ASTM F2413 Clause 5.6.
• Bump cap and metatarsal guard — the Argyle® Zip TPU / Bump Cap 332152 has a bump cap moulded into the midsole, the Argyle® Nitrile/Bump Cap/PR Midsole 382102 adds a penetration resistant midsole, and the Argyle® Met 342802 has an internal metatarsal guard.
• Waterproof — the Argyle® Zip Scuff Waterproof 312639 has waterproof full-grain leather and a waterproof lining.
• BOA® dial — the Southern Cross® Spin-FX™ 312630 swaps laces for the BOA® Fit System: turn the dial for a snug fit and pull it to release.

Steel Blue Women's Safety Boots

Steel Blue's ladies boots are made for women's feet, with a shorter ankle length and a smaller instep. Choose from the Southern Cross® Zip Ladies 512761 (150 mm, steel toe cap, side zip), the Parkes Zip Ladies 512758 (95 mm, hiker-style), the Argyle® Women's 512702 (140 mm, lace-up) and the Hobart Ladies 512701 (120 mm, elastic-sided pull-on). The Parkes Zip Ladies Scuff Composite 518578 has a composite toe cap.

SRC Slip Rating and Fit

Most of these boots show an SRC slip rating, which means the sole was tested on ceramic tile with sodium laureth sulfate solution and on steel with glycerine. See What Does SRC Rating Mean on a Safety Boot Sole?, the Steel Blue size guide and how to choose safety boots for flat feet, wide feet or foot pain.