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So, what's the real purpose of steel toe boots? They are specifically designed to protect your feet from a variety of hazards on the job site. From falling objects to sharp equipment, and even electrical hazards, steel toe boots create a robust barrier between your feet and potential injuries. In fact, most industrial safety standards require them as a mandatory piece of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment).

Work boots are a significant investment for anyone who spends their day in the trades, making it essential to know how to properly clean and maintain them. This guide will walk you through the process of effectively cleaning your leather work boots, helping to prolong their lifespan and keep them looking their best.

If you work in construction and other labor-intensive jobs, it's important to have a reliable and comfortable work boot that can handle any job site. That's why QLTY decided to design and build the BLDR 8" Waterproof Work Boot.

Work boots play an essential role in ensuring safety, comfort, and efficiency on the job site. Whether it's construction or warehouse work, the right pair protects against hazards, reduces fatigue, and even boosts productivity. Discover the importance of quality work boots like our DNVR 6" Moc Toe in creating a safer and more efficient workplace.

When it comes to work boots, it’s important to choose the right set. After all; your feet are your foundation, so you want to make sure you have the best support possible. Read our post to uncover a few tips to help you find the perfect set of work boots.

When the small city of Fortuna, in Northern California, needed to revamp their outdated kids bicycle pump track... numerous volunteers stepped up to the plate.

At QLTY, we made a deliberate choice to manufacture our boots in Mexico instead of following the conventional route to China, as many of our competitors have done.

There are over 200 handmade steps that go into crafting each pair of QLTY work boots.  Quality and craftsmanship is woven into every step of the process.

Until Victor and I co-founded QLTY, we really did not understand the “Power of a Signature”.

How to winterize your used/worn QLTY work boots in 3 easy steps... Keep in mind this may permanently darken your boots, but they'll still look good and possibly give your oil-tanned leather a well needed refresh.

When we set out to design the DNVR, we wanted to create a work boot that would become the foundation of QLTY.  A boot that future models could be built upon, a boot that has a chance to become an instant classic and stay in production for years. 

Goodyear welted work boots are strong, comfortable, built-to-last boots. What is a welt?, you ask. A welt is a specially customized, thin piece of material between the insole and the outsole of a shoe to which these are sewn. A fine piece of craftsmanship that, in the world of shoes, makes all the difference, quality wise.  

Our co-founder, Andrew had the honor of sitting down with Ramon Vela of "The Story Of A Brand" to talk about the trades, what we are building at QLTY and how we came up with the idea to create a high-quality work boots at an amazing price that won’t break the bank.