Chippewa Serious+ 8" Nano Composite Toe Waterproof Met Guard Puncture-Resistant Work Boot — 72311
The Serious Plus 8" Waterproof Nano Composite Toe Met Guard Puncture-Resisting work boot is designed for confident protection so you can excel at the task at hand. The high-tech nano composite toe and metguard help protect from heavy loads and impact, while the Goodyear® leather welt with puncture-resisting insole board helps prevent the intrusion of sharp objects underfoot. Waterproof leathers and a Dri-Lex® lining provide a comfortable environment inside the boot, and the Vibram® Alpha Plus outsole delivers oil- and heat-resisting durability. This boot meets ASTM F2413 safety footwear standards.
Key Features of the Chippewa Serious+ 72311
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Nano Composite Safety Toe – a thinner toecap wall for more toe room in one of the strongest, lightest safety toes available; meets ASTM F2413.
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XRD® Metatarsal Guard – armor-like shield protecting the top of the foot from impact; meets ASTM F2413 Mt.
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Puncture-Resistant Midsole – a puncture-resisting insole board helps stop nails and sharp objects underfoot; meets ASTM F2413 PR.
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Electrical Hazard (EH) Rated – secondary protection against open electrical circuits per ASTM F2413 EH.
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Premium Waterproof Full-Grain Leather Upper – a breathable waterproof membrane keeps feet dry.
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Vibram® Alpha Plus Outsole – oil-, slip- and heat-resisting, built for industrial and high-heat environments.
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Goodyear® Leather Welt Construction – durable and resoleable.
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Metallic Shank – underfoot stability and support.
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Leather / Dri-Lex® Lining – breathable, quick-drying moisture management.
Multi-Hazard Protection, Head to Toe
The Serious+ stacks Chippewa's key protections into one boot: a nano composite safety toe and XRD® met guard shield the toes and the top of the foot from heavy impact, while a puncture-resisting midsole guards against nails and sharp debris underfoot. It's built for jobs where the hazards come from every direction.
Built for Heat and Hard Use
The Vibram® Alpha Plus outsole is engineered for industrial and high-heat environments, with oil-, slip- and heat-resisting performance. Waterproof full-grain leather and a Dri-Lex® lining keep feet dry and comfortable, all on a resoleable Goodyear® leather welt build.
Why Choose the Chippewa Serious+ 72311?
For welding, mining, forestry and heavy industrial work, the Serious+ 8" brings together toe, metatarsal and puncture protection plus EH, waterproofing and a heat-resisting Vibram® outsole, serious, all-around defense in one resoleable boot.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the metatarsal guard protect against?
The XRD® met guard is an armor-like shield over the top of the foot that helps absorb impact from heavy falling or rolling objects — protection a standard safety toe alone doesn't provide. It meets ASTM F2413 Mt.
Is the Serious+ puncture resistant?
Yes, a puncture-resisting insole board in the midsole helps stop nails and other sharp objects from penetrating from underfoot, meeting ASTM F2413 PR.
What kind of work is the 72311 built for?
It's aimed at heavy-hazard trades like welding, mining and forestry, where you need toe, metatarsal and underfoot puncture protection along with a heat-resisting outsole and waterproofing.
What kind of toe does it have?
A nano composite safety toe: it meets ASTM F2413 impact and compression standards, leaves extra room in the toe box, and is non-metallic so it won't conduct heat or cold like steel.
