Tatra – Canada Made Boots

The Features of a Work Boot

We want to provide our customers with the highest quality Canadian-made leather work boots. We also want to provide you with the knowledge to understand why our boots are designed the way they are and what features are available to you. So, let’s breakdown the features of a BUCKS® CSA certified leather work boot together. … Read more

Leather Work Boot Care Guide

Once you’ve invested in a pair of quality leather work boots you may be wondering what you can do to best care for your work boots to get the most out of your investment. We’ve broken down leather work boot care into a few simple steps to help you get the greatest mileage from your … Read more

A Bit About Leather

It probably won’t surprise you to learn that not all leather is created equal. For different purposes, different animal hides, different parts of those hides are used, and different processes are applied. As with most footwear, BUCKS® safety boots are manufactured with cow hide because it is the most durable hide that is readily available. … Read more

What do the symbols on safety footwear mean?

Maybe you’re a novice to safety footwear and you’re unsure about all these seemingly important symbols attached to your shoe or boot. Or you’re a veteran of the work force so it’s been a long time since you’ve considered what all the symbols mean. Either way, we’ve got you covered to do a quick review … Read more

Why do my work boots smell so bad and what can I do to prevent my work boots from smelling bad?

Almost anyone who has put in a hard day of manual labor will have experienced the unfortunate scent created by confining sweating feet to a shoe for a full workday. You might be wondering why your work boots smell so bad at the end of the day – sure your feet are sweating but your … Read more

Dri-Brelle® – There’s a lining in my boot, is this going to make my feet hot?

In our non-insulated work boots, you might notice a fabric lining and you might be thinking that it looks kind of like insulation and will make your feet hot while you’re working. Quite the opposite! That lining is a Dri-Brelle® moisture wicking fabric layer. Produced by the global leader in fabric development Faytex Corp. Dri-Brelle® … Read more

Brief History of Slip-Off Work Boots

Slip-on safety boots have been a staple in the workplace for decades, and have made their way into men and women’s fashion in the last 10 years. The history of slip-on safety boots is a fascinating one, dating back to the mid 20th century, after safety boots first became the standard. The first safety boots … Read more

Help Your Neighbour: When We Shop Local, Everyone Wins!

The GDP of Canada is influenced by a number of industries, giving the nation’s economy a broad and diverse foundation. Manufacturing, which employs millions of Canadians and considerably boosts the economy of the nation, is one of the most crucial sectors. The manufacturing sector is essential to Canada’s economy since it produces a wide range … Read more