Buyers’ Guide: Oliver Work Boots

Why Choose Oliver Work Boots?

Proven Quality & Safety
Oliver Work Boots are renowned for their tough build and innovative safety features, designed for demanding industries such as construction, mining, and agriculture. Made from premium materials, they offer both robust protection and day-long comfort—meeting, and often exceeding, UK and international safety standards.

Designed for Comfort
These boots feature advanced comfort technologies such as COMFORTcushion® shock absorption, NATUREform® toe caps for a roomier fit, and antimicrobial linings to reduce odour and improve hygiene—helping to minimise fatigue on long shifts.

Choosing the Right Style

Below is a breakdown of the key styles in the Oliver range, to help you pick the right one for your working environment.

1. Zip-Sided Boots – Quick On & Off

• Hi-Leg Wheat Zip Sided Boot (55-385)
  200 mm high-leg design for extra ankle support. Water-resistant leather, COMFORTcushion®, HEELguard®, COOLstep® lining, NATUREform® toe cap, and a heat-resistant sole (up to 300 °C). Ideal for maximum coverage and rugged conditions.

• Black Zip Sided Boot (55-345Z)
  Sleek black leather with zip entry for convenience. Steel toe cap, heat-rated sole, heel stability support, and moisture-wicking lining. Certified to EN ISO 20345:2011.

• Stone Zip-Sided Boot (55-352Z, 150 mm)
  Mid-height for balance between protection and mobility. Offers resistance to heat, slips, cuts, static, abrasion, oil, and acids—suited to multi-hazard work sites.

2. Lace-Up Boots – Traditional Fit

• Wheat Lace-Up Boot (55-332Z)
  Classic lace-up styling with a TOEbump® protector for added durability. Retains all the sole protection features of the zip-sided models.

3. Elastic-Sided Boots – Slip-On Convenience

• Wheat Elastic Sided Boot (55-322)
  Pull-on design with water-resistant leather, steel toe cap, COMFORTcushion®, antimicrobial lining, HEELguard®, COOLstep®, NANOlite Footbed, and SOFTstride® foam insole.

• Black Elastic Sided Boot (55320)
  Same comfort and safety features as the Wheat version but with a smart black leather finish.

4. Composite Toe – Lightweight & Metal-Free

• Wheat Zip-Sided Boot (45-632Z)
  Composite toe cap (non-metallic) makes it lighter and airport-friendly. Still features water-resistant nubuck leather, COMFORTcushion®, antimicrobial lining, and zip access.

Quick Comparison

• Quick slip-on convienience: Elastic-sided (55-322 / 55320)
• Maximum ankle coverage: Hi-Leg Wheat (55-385)
• All-round durability: Stone Zip (55-352z)
• Adjustable traditional look: Wheat Zip (55-332z)
• Lightweight / metal-free: 45 Series Composite Toe (45-632z)

Buyers’ Checklist

1. Workplace Hazards
   Identify the risks—heat, slip, chemical, oil, or static hazards—and ensure your boots cover all of them. The Oliver 55-Series soles typically provide full-spectrum protection.

2. Ease of Use

   • Zip-sided: Fast on/off

   • Lace-up: Fully adjustable fit

   • Elastic-sided: Easiest slip-on access

3. Comfort Features
   Look for COMFORTcushion®, HEELguard®, COOLstep®, NANOlite, and SOFTstride®—all designed to make long hours more bearable.

4. Toe Cap Type

   • Steel toe: Maximum traditional protection

   • Composite toe: Lighter, non-metallic, and airport-friendly

5. Style & Colour
   Choose between Wheat (classic), Black (sleek), or Stone (modern neutral).

Final Word

Oliver Work Boots combine dependable safety with outstanding comfort. Whether you need a boot for quick slip-on use, maximum ankle support, or a lighter option for travel and security clearance, there’s a model to suit:

• Best all-rounder: Stone Zip-Sided 55-352Z

• Tallest protection: Hi-Leg Wheat 55-385

• Fastest to wear: Elastic-sided 55-322 or 55320

• Lightest option: Composite Toe 45-632Z