# Best Ariat work boots: WorkHog, Groundbreaker, Rebar and Sierra Source: https://toecapandlace.com/best/best-ariat-work-boots Publisher: Toecap & Lace. Picks are chosen from what each Amazon listing states, not from hands-on tests. Method: https://toecapandlace.com/how-we-pick Ariat splits its work boots into lines that overlap in looks but not in purpose. WorkHog is the heavy-duty pull-on with ATS Max stability. Groundbreaker is the lower priced western boot. Sierra is the traditional unlined western work boot, now with Shock Shield heel cushioning. Rebar is the lace-up and moc toe line with lighter foams, and Powerline and Catalyst VX cover climbing and heavy industrial work. The details that separate them are the toe (soft, steel, composite or carbon), the safety ratings the listing actually states, waterproofing and the outsole's heat and slip resistance. Several Ariat listings give a full ASTM F2413 rating while others give none, so this guide shows what each listing states and marks the rest as not stated. Every fact comes from the Amazon listing. ## Picks ### 1. ARIAT Men’s WorkHog Waterproof Composite Toe Work Boot Line: WorkHog; Style: Pull-on, U-Turn entry; Safety toe: Composite, non-metallic; Ratings stated: ASTM F2413 and F3445, EH; Waterproof: Yes, DRYShield; Outsole: Duratread, hot contact 300 C Ariat's core heavy-duty pull-on: composite toe, EH rating, DRYShield waterproofing, Goodyear welt and a Duratread outsole that passes hot contact tests at 300 C. What the listing offers: - Composite toe meets ASTM F3445 and F2413 for safety toe and EH, per the listing. - Duratread outsole is oil and slip resistant and passes hot contact tests at 300 C/572 F. - Goodyear welt, 90-degree heel and the U-Turn Entry System for high arches. Limits to know: - Shaft height is not stated in the listing. - Pull-on fit cannot be tightened at the ankle like a lace-up. ### 2. ARIAT Men’s Sierra Shock Shield Steel Toe Work Boot Line: Sierra; Style: Western, 10 in. shaft; Safety toe: Steel; Ratings stated: ASTM F2413 toe and EH, F3445 slip; Waterproof: Not stated (unlined); Outsole: Duratread, hot contact 300 C An unlined western work boot with a steel toe, Shock Shield heel cushioning, an Energy Max insole and a resoleable Goodyear welt on a 10 in. shaft. What the listing offers: - Steel toe meets ASTM F2413 for safety toe and EH, plus F3445 slip resistance. - Shock Shield technology diffuses heel impact, and the Energy Max insole is removable. - Resoleable Goodyear welt and a heat resistant Duratread outsole. Limits to know: - Unlined leather and no waterproofing are listed. - Steel toe adds weight compared with Ariat's composite options. ### 3. ARIAT Men's Rebar Wedge Moc Toe 6" Waterproof Composite Toe Work Boot, Distressed Brown, 9.5 Line: Rebar; Style: Moc toe wedge, 6 in.; Safety toe: Composite; Ratings stated: ASTM F2413 M/I/C EH, F3445; Waterproof: Yes (title); Outsole: Wedge Ariat's moc toe wedge with a composite toe and ASTM F2413 M/I/C EH and F3445 ratings, waterproof leather and ATS support, at about $200. What the listing offers: - Full ASTM F2413 M/I/C EH and F3445 slip ratings are stated. - Composite toe and waterproof build in a flat wedge for concrete floors. - ATS technology is listed for support on uneven terrain. Limits to know: - Construction and footbed are not described. - Wedge sole has less bite on slopes than a lug sole. ### 4. Ariat Men's Powerline 8" H2O Work Boot, Oily Distressed Brown, 14 D US Line: Powerline; Style: Lace-up logger, 8 in.; Safety toe: Soft toe; Ratings stated: ASTM F2892-11 EH; Waterproof: Yes, Waterproof Pro; Outsole: Vibram Ariat's lineman and logger boot with an extra-wide tempered steel shank for climbing, ASTM F2892-11 EH rating, removable kiltie and Vibram outsole. What the listing offers: - Extra-wide tempered steel shank is listed for climbing stability. - EH rated to ASTM F2892-11 and waterproof. - Goodyear leather welt and molded external heel protector. Limits to know: - Soft toe only, so it does not meet safety toe rules. - Built for climbing, so it may be more boot than flat-ground jobs need. ### 5. Ariat Mens WorkHog XT VentTEK Waterproof Carbon Toe Work Boot Rye Brown/Storm 9.5 Line: WorkHog XT; Style: Pull-on, U-Turn entry; Safety toe: Carbon; Ratings stated: ASTM F2413-18 M I/C EH; Waterproof: Yes (title); Outsole: Not stated The updated WorkHog with a carbon toe rated ASTM F2413-18 M I/C EH, VentTEK mesh panels for airflow, ATS Max stability and an Energy Max rebound insole. What the listing offers: - Carbon safety toe with a stated ASTM F2413-18 M I/C EH rating. - VentTEK mesh panels help airflow in a waterproof boot. - Energy Max rebound foam insole and ATS Max for fatigue reduction. Limits to know: - The listing does not describe the outsole or construction. - At about $270, it costs more than the standard WorkHog. ### 6. ARIAT Men’s Rebar Lift 8” Waterproof Composite Toe Work Boot Line: Rebar; Style: Lace-up, 8 in.; Safety toe: Composite; Ratings stated: ASTM-rated safety toe (no number); Waterproof: Yes, DRYShield; Outsole: SMARTLITE, hot contact 150 C A lightweight 8 in. lace-up with a composite toe, FLX Foam midsole, ATS support, a 90-degree heel and a waterproof DRYShield build for construction and farm work. What the listing offers: - FLX Foam shock absorbing midsole and a removable cushioned insole for long days. - 90-degree heel and ATS support for uneven terrain. - Waterproof DRYShield construction with full-grain leather. Limits to know: - The listing gives no ASTM number or EH rating. - Cement construction is not resoleable like a Goodyear welt. ### 7. ARIAT Men’s Catalyst VX 8” Waterproof MetGuard Composite Toe Work Boot Line: Catalyst VX; Style: Lace-up, 8 in.; Safety toe: Composite; Ratings stated: ASTM F2413 toe, met and EH; Waterproof: Yes, DRYShield; Outsole: Duratread, oil and slip resistant Ariat's industrial metguard boot for oil and gas work: 8 in., waterproof, composite toe, met protection and EH to ASTM F2413, with Cobalt VX stability. What the listing offers: - Listing states ASTM F2413 safety toe, metatarsal and EH standards. - Reinforced ExGuards protect the heel and toe from wear. - Mesh X-Static lining for odor control and a cushioning midsole. Limits to know: - At about $345 it is the most expensive Ariat in this guide. - The listing does not give the Mt rating number. ### 8. Ariat Groundbreaker Wide Square Toe Waterproof Steel Toe Work Boots - Men’s Leather Country Work Boot Line: Groundbreaker; Style: Western, wide square toe; Safety toe: Steel; Ratings stated: Not stated; Waterproof: Yes, Waterproof Pro; Outsole: Duratread, oil and slip resistant The entry western work boot with a wide square steel toe, Waterproof Pro leather, a four-layer 4LR footbed and an oil and slip resistant Duratread outsole. What the listing offers: - Wide square toe gives room for broad forefeet. - 4LR four-layer footbed is listed for cushioning. - Waterproof Pro leather and an oil and slip resistant Duratread outsole. Limits to know: - The listing states no ASTM or EH rating for the steel toe. - Style focus means fewer jobsite details than the WorkHog listing. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.