Matterhorn Boots

The Corcoran and Matterhorn boot brand first started producing boots in 1941 for U.S. paratroopers. The same year they designed their first paratrooper boots - a design that is still in use today. With such a start and proven longevity, you know that Matterhorn boots will support you through thick and thin. Over time, they expanded into producing all kinds of work boots, while sticking to the same base idea – quality and protection.

Matterhorn footwear is made for working alongside dangerous machinery, mining deep into the earth, for the brave men and women who go out each day to protect our freedom, and much, much more. You can’t make a wrong choice when you buy a pair of Matterhorn boots. However, you can choose between the models to make the best choice for you.

 

How To Choose the Right Matterhorn Mining Boots and Work Boots?

The primary purpose of Matterhorn boots is obvious – they are made to keep your feet safe. That was the aim of the original design and new features have been added over time to increase the protection they offer. However, the buck doesn’t stop here.

 You need to be dry and comfortable throughout your entire workday, and Matterhorn delivers. There are multiple models with specialized features to choose from. If you want to get the best performance out of your work boots, you should consider the conditions you will wear them in and make a choice based on the features you need.

 

Protect Your Feet By Choosing the Features You Need

Matterhorn takes matters of safety seriously. Whether you want Matterhorn mining boots or standard work boots, you will be protected from compression and impacts, punctures, and all types of hazards. Most of their boots also come equipped with a metatarsal guard for added protection. However, the main choice you need to make is between the steel toe and composite toe.

  

Steel Toe vs Comp Toe 

It may seem like there is not much of a difference between the comp and steel toe. While they do have the same overall purpose – impact and compression protection, they are specialized features that perform best in specific circumstances. You shouldn’t dismiss the importance of this choice. These two types of safety toes can be used interchangeably, but to get the most out of your work boots, think about the primary hazards of your workplace.

 When it comes to the degree of protection from impact and compression, the steel toe is unsurpassed, plain and simple. Matterhorn boots regularly meet and surpass ASTM standards. If direct protection is what you are after, Matterhorn work boots with a steel toe is the way to go.

 However, there are certain drawbacks to the steel toe. Primarily, the added weight and heat conductivity. While a few pounds doesn’t seem like much, you will definitely feel it after a long shift. The other drawback is that steel easily gets hot or cold. If you work in an environment that has very high or very low temperatures, a steel toe may not be the best choice.

 The comp toe is an attempt to retain a similar amount of protection as the steel toe while minimizing the drawbacks. All Matterhorn boots meet the standard safety requirements, so you’ll get the same basic level of protection, but the composite materials can’t compare to steel if push comes to shove. This is especially true if continuous compression pressure is applied to the safety toe – like someone running over your foot.

 On the other hand, comp toe work boots are much lighter, preventing you from getting fatigued during a hard workday. The materials also offer a certain degree of protection from electrical hazards. Plus, it doesn’t get as hot or cold as fast as steel, making it the better option for work in environments with extreme temperatures.

 In essence, with a comp toe, you are sacrificing some degree of impact and compression protection for less weight and better performance when it’s very hot or cold. It’s up to you what balance of features you want in your footwear. However, you can supplement the protection with additional features.

 

Metatarsal Guard

Most Matterhorn work boots come equipped with a metatarsal guard. It serves a similar purpose to a safety toe and extends the area of protection to the metatarsal bones. The met guard can be internal and external, but both do the same job – adding an additional layer of impact and compression protection to your footwear.

 

Keep Your Feet Dry With Waterproof Boots

You want to keep your feet dry while you’re working, correct? Finding a guy who likes moist feet would be a challenge. That’s why Matterhorn boots are waterproof. There’s no reason to get sub-optimal boots that can’t prevent moisture from seeping in. Unless you’ll only be working during hot summer months when your feet can dry naturally in a matter of minutes, it’s really not much of a choice – waterproof work boots is the way to go.

 

Never Start a Workday Uncomfortable

The last, but definitely not least, thing you want from your work boots is comfort. Wearing uncomfortable boots day in and day out is for no one. Matterhorn boots are premium quality and designed in such a way to keep you comfortable and increase your durability. It’s up to you to pick the right size, but the careful craftsmanship of these boots will give you the comfort you deserve.

 When it comes to sizing, there is one thing you should keep in mind. Most boots will stretch and mold to your feet with wear, so they don’t have to fit perfectly from the start. However, the safety toes of boots (or the met guard) won’t stretch, so if your boots have these features, they should not make you uncomfortable even at the beginning.

 

A World Leader in Protective Footwear

Matterhorn boots are a world leader when it comes to protective and occupational footwear. They are trusted by construction workers, miners, engineers, and servicemen and women to protect their feet in the most hazardous conditions. No matter which pair you buy, you’re getting top-notch quality at a reasonable price for the safety you get. Purchase your own pair and sleep safe in the knowledge that you’ll return from work uninjured.