The Steel Blue Hobart Brown: Soft Toe EH is a 6-inch men’s elastic-sided ankle boot designed for comfort, support, and reliable all-day wear. Perfect for mechanics and professionals who don’t require a steel toe, it combines a classic slip-on design with premium brown leather and innovative comfort technologies. Built with Electrical Hazard (EH) protection and a heat-resistant TPU outsole, this boot keeps you safe and comfortable in demanding work environments.
Key Features
- Sizes: 7–15 & 8.5–11.5 (Medium Fit) | 8–14 & 8.5–11.5 (Wide Fit)
- Extra-thick Ortho Rebound® footbed cushions and supports feet, knees, hips, and lower back for reduced fatigue.
- PORON® pads in key strike zones under the heel and ball of the foot for shock absorption.
- Soft toe design offers a lightweight alternative for jobs where toe protection isn’t required.
- TPU outsole resists heat up to 266°F, oils, and abrasions for durable, long-lasting wear.
- Electrical Hazard (EH) protection ensures safety around live currents.
- Premium brown leather is ethically and environmentally sourced, durable, supple, and quick to break in.
- V-cut elastic side design accommodates a higher instep for easy slip-on access.
- Trisole® Comfort Technology enhances overall foot support and reduces day-to-day fatigue.
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Made of three sections – Steel Blue's patented Ortho Rebound® Footbed, a midsole and an outsole
Top Boot
Premium Water Resistant Leather with high quality internal linings
Steel-Toe
A Steel Toe Cap (ErgoDefender™) with edge protector
Footbed Top
A footbed top cover made from abrasion resistant, high wicking material that keeps your foot dry
Footbed Middle
An anti-fatigue Polyurethane footbed that rebounds shock
Insole
A flexible antimicrobial insole that allows for greater movement
Shank
A support shank for extra stability
Poron inserts
Energy absorbing antibacterial PORON® inserts for your toes and heel (to help retain the ‘like-new’ performance, softness and flexibility)
midsole
A lightweight shock absorbing Polyurethane midsole cushioning
Outsole
- A strong, long-wearing Thermoplastic Urethane (TPU) or heat resistant Nitrile Outsole