# Best Thorogood work boots and which one fits your job Source: https://toecapandlace.com/best/best-thorogood-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 Thorogood makes far more than the moc toe it is known for, and the lines are built for different jobs. American Heritage covers the moc toes and wellingtons, most made in Thorogood's US plants. The 1957 Series adds waterproofing to the heritage look. The Logger Series is the tall, heeled timber boot. The Roofer has a soft wedge for shingles, and the Jobsite and GEN-Flex2 lines bring metatarsal guards, side zips and lower prices. Choosing well means matching the outsole (wedge for flat surfaces, heel for ladders and slopes), the toe (soft, steel, composite or nano composite), and whether you need waterproofing or an EH rating. This guide compares eight Thorogood models on those points, using only what each Amazon listing states. ## Picks ### 1. Thorogood American Heritage 6” Moc Toe Work Boots for Men - Soft Toe, Premium Full-Grain Leather with Slip-Resistant Wedge Outsole and Comfort Insole; EH Rated, Trail Crazyhorse - 11 D Height: 6 in.; Safety toe: Soft toe; EH: ASTM F2892-18; Waterproof: Not stated; Construction: Goodyear storm welt The classic US made moc toe with a MAXWear wedge outsole, dual-density shock absorption footbed, Goodyear storm welt and an ASTM F2892-18 EH rating. What the listing offers: - EH resistance to ASTM F2892-18 and MAXWear wedge slip resistance to ASTM F3445-21, per the listing. - Goodyear storm welt construction for durability and rebuilding. - Removable dual-density polyurethane footbed concentrated under heel and ball. Limits to know: - Soft toe only, so it does not meet safety toe rules. - Waterproofing is not stated for this version. ### 2. Thorogood Logger Series 9” Waterproof Steel Toe Work Boots for Men - Premium Leather with Storm Welt Construction and Slip-Resistant Vibram Outsole; EH Rated, Studhorse Brown - 9 M US Style: Logger, heel; Height: 9 in.; Safety toe: Steel; Waterproof: Yes; EH: EH rated (title); Outsole: Vibram, slip resistant A 9 in. waterproof steel toe logger with a steel shank, Vibram midsole and outsole and Goodyear storm welt construction. Built for forestry, utility and ironwork. What the listing offers: - Goodyear storm welt is described as fully serviceable, so the boot can be rebuilt. - Steel toe plus a steel shank for support on uneven ground and ladders. - Waterproof with Aztec lining and a shock absorbing footbed. Limits to know: - At about $390 it is one of the most expensive loggers here. - The listing does not give the ASTM standard numbers for the toe or EH rating. ### 3. Thorogood 1957 Series 6” Waterproof Steel Toe Work Boots for Men - Full-Grain Leather with Moc Toe, Comfort Insole, and Slip-Resistant Heel Outsole; EH Rated, Dark Brown - 10.5 M US Style: Moc toe, heel; Height: 6 in.; Safety toe: Steel, ASTM F2413-18; Waterproof: Yes, gusseted tongue; EH: EH rated (title); Outsole: MAXWear 90 with heel A waterproof steel toe moc toe with a heeled MAXWear 90 outsole and gusseted tongue, made in the USA. The pick for wet sites that need a safety toe. What the listing offers: - Steel toe meets ASTM F2413-18, and the title lists an EH rating. - Waterproof with a gusseted tongue and moisture wicking lining. - MAXWear 90 heel outsole grips loose gravel and wet, oily surfaces, per the listing. Limits to know: - Costs about $20 more than the non-waterproof American Heritage 6 in. - The listing does not describe the footbed in detail. ### 4. Thorogood Men Roofer Lace-to-Toe - Non-Safety Toe Boots- 6 D Brown Toe: Non-safety; Outsole: Vibram Christy blown rubber wedge; Non-marking: Not stated; Waterproof: Not stated; EH rated: Not stated Thorogood's dedicated roofer boot: lace-to-toe design, oil-tanned leather and a Vibram Christy blown rubber wedge outsole. Made in the USA. The most roof-specific design in this group. What the listing offers: - The Vibram Christy blown rubber wedge is a soft, flat sole of the kind roofers look for on shingles. - Lace-to-toe design, stated in the title, lets you snug the fit down to the toes for steep pitch. - Removable polyurethane footbed sits on a Poron 4000 comfort cushion, per the listing. Limits to know: - The listing does not state a non-marking sole, waterproofing or an EH rating. - Non-safety toe only, so it will not meet a site that requires a safety toe. ### 5. Thorogood American Heritage 11” Waterproof Steel Toe Wellington Boots for Men Made from Premium Leather with Slip-Resistant Heel Outsole and Comfort Insole, Crazyhorse - 10-2E Style: Wellington pull-on, heel; Height: 11 in.; Safety toe: Steel, ASTM F2413-18; Waterproof: Yes, membrane; EH: ASTM F2413-18 EH; Outsole: MAXWear 90 with heel An 11 in. waterproof pull-on wellington with a steel toe, EH rating and a heeled MAXWear 90 outsole, made in the USA. For ranch, welding and wet jobsite work. What the listing offers: - Steel toe and EH both meet ASTM F2413-18, per the listing. - Waterproof membrane with moisture wicking lining. - Heeled MAXWear 90 outsole is slip resistant to ASTM F3445. Limits to know: - Pull-on fit cannot be adjusted with laces, so sizing matters more. - At about $295 it is one of the pricier Thorogoods here. ### 6. Thorogood Jobsite Series - Metatarsal - 6” I-Met - Composite Safety Toe Men's Durable Waterproof Work Boots for Heavy Duty Jobs, Crazy Horse - 9.5 M Style: Lace-up, internal met guard; Height: 6 in.; Safety toe: Composite; Waterproof: Yes; EH: Not stated; Outsole: Not stated Thorogood's lowest priced pick here: a waterproof 6 in. composite toe boot with an internal metatarsal guard, for heavy duty industrial work. What the listing offers: - Internal metatarsal guard for top-of-foot protection. - Composite safety toe keeps the boot lighter than steel. - Waterproof, with cushioned insoles, at about $155. Limits to know: - The listing does not state an Mt or EH rating, so confirm both for your site. - Outsole and construction details are not given. ### 7. Thorogood GEN-Flex2 8” Side-Zip Wellington Pull On Work Boots for Men - Full-Grain Leather with Safety Toe, Storm Welt Construction, and Traction Outsole; EH Rated - 11 W US Style: Side-zip wellington; Height: 8 in.; Safety toe: Composite; Waterproof: Not stated; EH: ASTM F2413-18 EH; Outsole: GEN-Flex2 lug, ASTM F2913-11 A lighter 8 in. pull-on with a YKK side zip, composite toe, composite shank and EH rating to ASTM F2413-18. A budget Thorogood for quick on and off. What the listing offers: - Heavy-duty YKK side zip for easy on and off with a secure fit. - Non-metallic build meets ASTM F2413-18 EH, per the listing. - Lug outsole meets ASTM F2913-11 slip test standards. Limits to know: - Waterproofing is not stated in this listing. - Single-density footbed is simpler than the American Heritage footbed. ### 8. Thorogood Men's Hammerhead Series 8" Waterproof Nano Safety Toe Work Boot, Crazy Horse - 10.5 D Style: Lace-up; Height: 8 in.; Safety toe: Nano safety toe; Waterproof: Yes; EH: Not stated; Outsole: MAXWear 90 An 8 in. waterproof boot in USA full-grain leather with a nano safety toe, MAXWear 90 outsole and a Kevlar reinforced toe guard against scuffing. What the listing offers: - Kevlar reinforced toe guard protects the toe from scuffs. - Nano safety toe with a waterproof full-grain leather upper. - MAXWear 90 outsole, the same outsole named on the 1957 Series listing. Limits to know: - EH rating and ASTM numbers are not stated in the listing. - Bullets are short, with no footbed or construction details. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.