Double H Cleave 12" Composite Toe Waterproof Western Work Boot — Brown — DH5422
From the Phantom Rider Collection, the Cleave is a Men's 12" Waterproof U Toe Composite Toe Work Western boot, designed to keep your feet protected and comfortable throughout the workday.
Crafted with a premium Moab Hazel leather upper, it pairs a composite safety toe with a mesh lining and waterproof membrane, an AG8™ dual-density footbed, and an oil- and slip-resisting I.C.E.™ equipped outsole — in a 100% non-metallic build. If you're looking for rugged yet functional footwear, western composite toe boots like these are built for staying safe and dry on the job.
Key Features of the Double H Cleave DH5422
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Composite Safety Toe — Non-metallic cap meeting ASTM standards for compression and impact at I-75/C-75, with reduced cold transfer.
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100% Non-Metallic Construction — Composite toe and non-metallic shank; no steel in the boot's structure.
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Electrical Hazard Rated — Tested by an independent lab to withstand 18,000 volts at 60Hz for one minute without leakage.
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Moab Hazel Leather Upper — Full-grain leather with western embroidery on the 12" shaft.
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U Toe — A rounded western toe with more room up front than a tapered last.
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Mesh Lining with Waterproof Membrane — Tested to withstand the wettest conditions while the mesh keeps air moving.
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AG8™ Dual-Density Polyurethane Removable Footbed — Double H's update to the AG7, with enhanced arch support; lifts out for an orthotic.
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Cement Construction — A bonded sole that keeps the boot light and flexible from the first wear.
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Oil & Slip Resisting I.C.E.™ Equipped Outsole — Industrial Compressed Elastomer, Double H's longest-lasting outsole compound.
Protection Without Steel
The Cleave is one of Double H's fully non-metallic westerns: composite toe, composite shank, and nothing else in the structure to add weight or pull cold into the toe box. It meets the same I-75/C-75 impact and compression thresholds as a steel toe and carries an EH rating on top.
Waterproof, and Built to Breathe
A waterproof membrane sits behind a mesh lining rather than a full leather liner, which is the reason this boot stays comfortable on a warm, wet day. The membrane is a sealed layer, not a coating, so it keeps working after the leather has scuffed.
AG8™ Underfoot
Double H's AG8™ footbed is a dual-density polyurethane insert with a firmer arch section and softer heel and forefoot — the update to the AG7 that shipped in earlier Phantom Rider styles. Pull it if you run your own orthotic.
Similar Styles to Consider
Shop more: Double H Safety Toe, Double H Waterproof, Double H
Frequently Asked Questions
What safety rating does the Cleave DH5422 carry?
A composite safety toe that meets ASTM standards for compression and impact at I-75/C-75, plus an electrical hazard rating tested to 18,000 volts at 60Hz for one minute without leakage.
Is the Cleave completely non-metallic?
Yes. Double H lists the DH5422 as 100% non-metallic — composite toe and non-metallic shank — which keeps it lighter than a steel-toe western and warmer at the toe in cold weather.
How does the waterproofing work?
A waterproof membrane is built into the boot behind the mesh lining, so it is a sealed layer rather than a surface treatment and does not wash off with wear. Conditioning the leather keeps the upper supple so the membrane keeps doing its job.
What does "U Toe" mean?
A rounded toe shape — less angular than a square toe — giving a classic western silhouette with more room up front than a tapered roper last.
How does cement construction affect the boot?
The sole is bonded directly to the upper rather than stitched through a welt, which keeps the Cleave light and flexible from the first day with almost no break-in — the reason it feels closer to a work boot than a traditional western underfoot.
What's the difference between the Cleave DH5422 and the Jeyden DH5124?
Both are waterproof composite-toe Double H westerns. The Cleave is a 12" U-toe pull-on from the Phantom Rider collection with an AG8™ footbed; the Jeyden is an 11" style. Choose by shaft height and toe shape.
