Matterhorn Men's Banksman 10" Steel Toe Waterproof Internal Metatarsal Guard Puncture Resistant USA Made Work Boot — Black — 12255
This men's 10" waterproof lace-to-toe internal metguard boot with steel safety toe and puncture-resisting steel plate is union-made in Matterhorn's Pennsylvania factory. It's designed with a GORE-TEX® breathable waterproof membrane, a Vibram® rubber outsole, and the abrasion-resisting TigerTip® toe. This style is proudly Made in the USA with global parts.
Key Features of the Matterhorn 12255
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Steel Safety Toe Cap — Meets ASTM F2413-18 for impact and compression protection.
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Steel Internal Metguard — Meets ASTM F2413-18 Class Mt75 metatarsal impact-resistance standards.
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Puncture-Resistant Stainless Steel Plate — Underfoot protection from nails, rebar, and rock.
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Electrical Hazard Rated — Secondary protection against live circuits.
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GORE-TEX® Breathable Waterproof Membrane — Keeps water and wind out while letting the foot breathe.
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Kevlar® Internal Lining and Stitching — Flame and heat resistance where standard thread melts.
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Black Full-Grain Leather Upper, 10" Lace-to-Toe — Fit adjustable the full length of the instep.
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Matterhorn TigerTip® — Abrasion-resisting toe guard over the leather where a mining boot scuffs first.
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Goodyear Flex-Welt™ Construction — Fully resoleable.
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Vibram® 1276 Sierra Rubber Outsole — Oil-resisting lug traction on rough terrain.
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Union-Made in the USA with Global Parts — Built in Matterhorn's Martinsburg, Pennsylvania factory.
Built for Mining and Heavy Industry
The Banksman pairs a steel safety toe with a steel internal met guard rated to Mt75 and a puncture-resistant stainless steel plate for full-coverage protection in mining and heavy industrial environments. Kevlar® internal lining and stitching add flame and heat resistance, and the TigerTip® toe resists abrasion at the point of the boot that wears fastest.
Waterproof and Built to Last
A GORE-TEX® breathable waterproof membrane keeps feet dry without trapping heat, and the Vibram® 1276 Sierra outsole holds up to oil and rough terrain. Goodyear Flex-Welt™ construction means this boot can be resoled rather than replaced as it wears.
Why Lace-to-Toe on a Mining Boot
The eyelets run all the way to the toe, so you can tighten or relieve pressure across the entire top of the foot and lock the heel back. With an internal met guard over the instep, that adjustability is what keeps the guard sitting flat and comfortable through a long shift.
Why Choose the 12255?
A USA-made, GORE-TEX® waterproof steel-toe boot with a steel Mt75 met guard, puncture-resistant plate, EH rating, Kevlar® stitching, and a resoleable Vibram® sole — the Banksman is Matterhorn's full mining-spec three-season boot.
Similar Styles to Consider
Working in the cold? The Klondike CV12000 adds 200g of Thinsulate™ and reflective strips on a GORE-TEX® met-guard build. Prefer a fully non-metallic met-guard logger? The Maximus 2.0 MTC300. Browse the full Matterhorn collection, or see every met guard boot and puncture-resistant boot at Overlook Boots.
Frequently Asked Questions
What safety standards does the Banksman 12255 meet?
A steel safety toe rated to ASTM F2413-18 for impact and compression, a steel internal met guard rated to ASTM F2413-18 Class Mt75, a puncture-resistant stainless steel plate, and an electrical hazard rating for secondary protection against live circuits.
What does Mt75 mean?
It is the ASTM F2413 rating for metatarsal impact protection at 75 foot-pounds — the same impact energy as an I-75 safety toe, applied to the instep instead of the toes. A boot can carry a safety toe with no Mt rating at all; the two are separate tests.
Is the Banksman waterproof?
Yes. It uses a GORE-TEX® breathable waterproof membrane — a sealed layer rather than a surface coating, so it does not wash off with wear and keeps feet dry without trapping heat.
Can the 12255 be resoled?
Yes. Goodyear Flex-Welt™ construction stitches the Vibram® outsole to the upper rather than gluing it, so a cobbler can replace the sole when the lugs wear flat and you keep the upper and met guard.
How should a lace-to-toe met-guard boot fit?
Size for a snug heel and room for the toes to spread inside the steel cap, which does not stretch. Lace the instep firmly so the internal met guard sits flat over the top of the foot, and use the lace-to-toe eyelets to relieve pressure across the forefoot as your feet swell through a shift.
What is the difference between the Banksman 12255 and the Klondike CV12000?
Both are USA-made 10" GORE-TEX® steel-toe met-guard boots with puncture-resistant protection on a resoleable welt. The Banksman is the three-season boot with a steel Mt75 guard and Kevlar® stitching; the Klondike adds 200g Thinsulate™, a D3O™ guard, and reflective strips for cold, wet, low-light work.
