The term rigger boots comes from the oil and exploration industry where the traditional style and look of rigger boots was first worn by offshore oil rig workers. When these safety boots were first worn by workers on oil rigs they were first known as rig boots after the workers that first donned this iconic safety footwear design. Over time the name of this style of work boot morphed into the term rigger boots hence its more familiar name. Although this style is still very popular in the oil and exploration industries rigger boots are today found in a wide variety of industries including construction, logistics and landscaping companies.

The basic look of the traditional rigger has not changed for a number of decades, the normal height of the main shaft of these boots is normally around 10 to 12 inches high depending on the manufacturers specification, other distinctive features include side pull on side loops for ease of pulling on and off and a rugged outsole that has been rigorously tested to the appropriate standards and is resistant to a wide variety of oils, acids and alkalis. Usually the upper is produced using a good quality leather, however there are a number of styles that are now available that have been manufactured with a fully waterproof PVC upper.

Charnwood Footwear is located in the Leicester area of Leicestershire. There are at least 4 other listings in the le7 postcode area.

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