These boots were just excellent. I have wide feet and sometimes have trouble with wides not being wide enough. These fit perfect in wide, insoles are great and support is exactly what I needed. Hiked with practically no break in and my feet felt great!
Where is Hoffman boots made?
Kellogg, Idaho
We take pride in knowing that every pair of our Hoffman pacs are made here in Kellogg, Idaho with American made components and quality labor.
Are Hoffman boots waterproof?
Are they waterproof and what do I treat the leather with? Our Hoffman leather boots are made with our heavy duty 7-8 oz. oil-tanned leather, and are highly water resistant. With a waterproofing treatment like Hoffman Premium Boot Dressing or Oil, the water resistance of the leather uppers increases dramatically.
Do Hoffman boots run large?
Look at our fitting tips for help with this. FITTING TIPS: Hoffman felt pacs run true to size. Whole size-order the same. Half size-Order down (i.e.: 9 1/2 would order 9) unless you have a wide foot.
Can wearing steel toe boots cause foot problems?
Too narrow a width can also cause bunions, which is actually a bony growth of the foot. In other words, it causes your feet to deform! Steel toe work boots are thought to be a cause of these issues, but in truth, it is actually poor-fitting boots that do it. Properly fit, steel toe work boots cause no problems.
Why do safety shoes hurt?
Causes of Foot Pain from Work Safety Boots This happens because the rigid and solid material meant to shield from work-related accidents ends up severely restricting the natural movement of the feet and the joints. The shoes encourage unhealthy proprioception that exerts unnatural and excessive pressure on the feet.
Do Hoffman boots run small?
FITTING TIPS: Hoffman felt pacs run true to size. Whole size-order the same. Half size-Order down (i.e.: 9 1/2 would order 9) unless you have a wide foot.
What does Pac boot stand for?
A pac boot is actually named for a pac, or what was traditionally a moccasin-type soft shoe worn inside an outer shoe or boot. These liners can be made from a variety of materials, but they are considerably more substantial than a sock.
Is it okay to wearing steel toe boots everyday?
There is absolutely no harm in wearing your steel toe boots every day if you wear the proper insoles and the right socks that help to ease the comfort of wearing and prevent the pain that might pop up due to wearing these heavy boots.
Why are steel toe boots bad?
This can permanently damage the toe muscles and cause painful corns. Chafing and other foot pain can also occur. Steel toe work boots are thought to be a cause of these issues, but in truth, it is actually poor-fitting boots that do it. Properly fit, steel toe work boots cause no problems.
Are safety boots bad for your feet?
Commonly available work safety boots are often found to be inadequate footwear for long term well-being of the feet and have been proven to lead to developing pain and discomfort in the heel. Chronic cases can lead to the formation of painful bone growths like heel spurs and other conditions.
