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ARIAT MEN’S COMPOSITE TOE WORKHOG BOOTS The Ariat Men’s Workhog Boots are tough for the long day’s work. These boots feature ATS Max technology, which provides another level of stability to Ariat’s comfortable and supportive ATS technology platform. Made with premium full-grain leather, these boots promise comfort and durability with waterproof construction, self-cleaning, non-tracking outsole tread design, and oil resisting and slip resisting Duratread outsole for superior performance. • ATS Max: provides an extra level of stability to our comfortable, supportive ATS technology platform • Premium full grain leather • 11 inch height with 6-row stitch pattern • Mesh lined • Waterproof Pro construction with waterproof full-grain leather • ATS footbed provides superior stability and cushioning • Stability chassis promotes proper gait cycle • Shock absorbing EVA midsole provides cushioning for enhanced comfort • Oil resisting and slip resisting Duratread outsole provides maximum wear resistance • Self-cleaning, non-tracking outsole tread design • 90 degree heel $194.99 10017420 SAFETY TOE MYTHS: So, we have talked about the real differences in safety toes, but there is a commonly held belief about the safety of steel/alloy vs comp in electrical environments that is a myth— and needs be to touched on. Believe it or not, the material of a toe has nothing to do with the electrical hazard rating of a boot. While it may seem logical to believe boots with metal toes would conduct electricity and be unsafe, this is inaccurate and, furthermore, the ATSM standards don’t even address the material of the toe as being a factor. Why is that? Because the actual toe insert sits on the top of the outsole which insulates it from the floor. There are a handful of specs and requirements that a boot must meet in order to be EH rated, but toe material is not one of them. NORTH40.COM 23