Timberland PRO Endurance 6" Steel Toe External Metatarsal Guard Work Boot — Brown — TB1A172T214
Timberland didn't just choose the name Endurance for these work boots — they earned it. Built for the long haul with performance, protection, and comfort you can depend on through challenging days on the job.
A premium Timberland® full-grain leather upper carries a hinged external metatarsal guard for comfortable protection even when squatting, a steel safety toe, Timberland PRO® rubber toe and backstay for extra durability, Anti-Fatigue Technology in both the footbed and midsole, a puncture-resistant plate, and a breathable ReBOTL™ lining made with at least 50% recycled plastic.
Key Features of the Timberland PRO TB1A172T214
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Asymmetrical Steel Safety Toe — Meets ASTM F2412-11 and F2413-11 I/75 and C/75 for impact and compression and CAN/CSA-Z195-14 Grade 1.
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Hinged External Anti-Fatigue Technology Metatarsal Guard — Flexes with the foot, so it protects when you squat or kneel instead of digging in.
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Metallic Puncture-Resistant Plate — Flexible underfoot protection from nails and sharp debris.
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Electrical Hazard Protection and Electric Shock Resistant (ESR) Sole — Secondary underfoot protection meeting ASTM F2412-11, F2413-11, and F2892-11.
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Premium Full-Grain Leather Upper — With Timberland PRO® rubber double toe and rubber backstay for abrasion resistance where the boot wears first.
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Anti-Fatigue Technology Footbed and Midsole — Geometric cone support in both layers for shock absorption and energy return.
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Fiberglass Shank — Structural support underfoot with no steel in it.
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Timberland PRO® Rubber Outsole with Ladder Lock™ Heel — Heat-, slip-, oil-, and abrasion-resistant, non-marking, with a defined heel radius that grips ladder rungs.
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ReBOTL™ Lining with Microban® Odor Control — Breathable, moisture-wicking fabric made with at least 50% recycled plastic.
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Cement Construction — Bonded sole for flexibility; 30-Day Comfort Guarantee. Imported.
Metatarsal Protection That Moves With You
The metatarsal guard sits outside the boot over the instep — the bones between your ankle and toes that a steel toe does not cover. Because it is hinged and built with Anti-Fatigue Technology, it flexes when you squat or kneel instead of digging into the top of the foot, which is the usual complaint about rigid met guards. It is the protection welders, foundry workers, and anyone handling heavy stock overhead are asked to wear.
Steel Toe, Puncture Plate, EH Sole
Under the guard, the Endurance carries a steel safety toe rated to ASTM impact and compression thresholds, a puncture-resistant plate underfoot, and an EH-rated, electric-shock-resistant sole — with rubber reinforcement at the toe and backstay so the leather outlasts the abrasion of heavy work.
Built for Heat and Ladders
A heat-, oil-, and abrasion-resistant rubber outsole handles hot floors and sparks, and the Ladder Lock™ heel is a squared-off heel breast that catches rungs squarely instead of sliding off them.
Why Choose the TB1A172T214?
A steel-toe, puncture-resistant, EH-rated boot with a hinged external met guard in a mobile 6" cut — the pick when your site requires metatarsal protection and your work involves heat, sparks, heavy stock, or ladders.
Similar Styles to Consider
Need 8" of coverage and waterproofing with a met guard? The TB153530001 is Timberland PRO's 8" waterproof steel-toe external met-guard boot. Prefer a composite toe and western pull-on with a met guard? See the True Grit TB1A25F5214. Browse all met guard boots at Overlook Boots.
Shop more: Timberland PRO 6 Inch Boots, Timberland PRO Safety Toe, Timberland PRO
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a metatarsal guard protect?
The metatarsal bones on top of the foot, between the ankle and the toes — the area a safety toe does not cover. Met guards are required on sites where heavy objects can drop onto the instep: foundries, steel fabrication, heavy-equipment work, and many welding and utility jobs.
Why an external hinged guard rather than an internal one?
An external guard takes the impact on the outside of the boot, so nothing is driven into the foot. Hinging it lets the guard flex with the boot when you squat or kneel, which is where rigid external guards become uncomfortable.
What safety standards does the Endurance TB1A172T214 meet?
The steel toe meets ASTM F2412-11 and F2413-11 I/75 and C/75 plus CAN/CSA-Z195-14 Grade 1; the boot is electrical hazard rated to ASTM F2892-11 with an electric-shock-resistant sole; and it carries a metallic puncture-resistant plate.
Is the Endurance waterproof?
The TB1A172T214 is built with a premium full-grain leather upper and a breathable ReBOTL™ lining for dry, hot-work environments. For wet conditions with a met guard, the TB153530001 adds a waterproof membrane in an 8" shaft.
Does the Endurance run true to size?
The asymmetrical steel toe follows the natural shape of the foot for more room at the big toe, and most owners find it true to size. Order the size you wear in athletic shoes; the external met guard does not change the interior fit, and the steel cap does not stretch, so size for room across the toes from day one.
What is Anti-Fatigue Technology in the met guard?
The same geometric cone structure Timberland uses in its footbeds, built into the guard so it absorbs impact and flexes rather than sitting as a rigid plate over the instep — protection that stays comfortable through a twelve-hour shift.
