a boot dangling out the side of a helicopter

LIGHTWEIGHT
WORK BOOTS

to Keep You Out Doing Every Day

When your workload is heavy enough as it is, the last thing you need is a pair of boots weighing you down.

Wolverine knows all too well the negative impacts that heavy, uncomfortable boots can have on your workday, not to mention your body. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to continue delivering the lightest work boots available, constantly innovating to use the latest materials and technologies and ensuring that durability, protection, and style are never sacrificed.

Meet three new men’s work boots from Wolverine that check all the boxes:

a brown and black boot

The ReForce Work Boot

Wolverine’s lightest Goodyear Welted Boot EVER

1.88 lbs per boot (based on 6” safety-toe style)

Shop now >

A new addition to the Wolverine work boot line, The ReForce is among the most comfortable men’s work boots on the market. Why? Its outsole boasts DuraShocks, Wolverine’s well-known and most loved and trusted comfort technology. These DuraShocks dual suspension pads absorb shock, taking the burden of each step off your feet and joints. Meanwhile, lightweight and highly reactive EnergyBound foam offers all-day everyday cushioning, maintaining a feeling that customers describe as a “spring in your step” and “like walking on clouds.”

On top of the most comfortable materials available, the ReForce has classic styling that’ll fit right in on just about any job site. With waterproof leather and Goodyear Welt construction, it’s tough to take on any trade. And at only 1.88 pounds per boot, the ReForce is officially the lightest welted boot in Wolverine’s line.

TIP: If you liked Wolverine’s bestselling Hellcat UltraSpring collection, you’ll LOVE the new ReForce. Not only does the ReForce offer the same traditional work boot silhouette as the Hellcat, but its EnergyBound cushioning is essentially the next generation of UltraSpring, offering even more of that supercharged ride that thousands of customers have raved about with the Hellcat.

Boots with a helicopter in the background
a tan work shoe

The Trade Wedge Unlined Work Boot

Breathability, Function, and Good Looks to Boot

1.45 lbs per boot (based on 6” safety-toe style)

Shop now >

Unlined for breathability, the newest Trade Wedge work boot is our go-to for warm climates or shifts under the summer sun. The Trade Wedge Unlined packs everything you want in a work boot–tough leather, a sturdy wedge sole, the option of a steel toe–and nothing you don’t–like the added weight of lining or unnecessary bells and whistles. At only 1.45 pounds per boot, the Trade Wedge gets a whole lot done for very little weight.

Above all, we love this style for its good looks. Work or play, day or night, the Trade Wedge fits the bill. So from your work site to your weekend plans, from watering the lawn to posted up at the local watering hole, you’ll never need to trade out your Trade Wedge Boots.

Its timeless appearance and lightweight rugged stature render the Trade Wedge Unlined one of the best work boots for men, and new this season, Wolverine now offers this same favorite style in women’s sizes too.

a black boot

The ProShift Work Boot

A Sneaker Work Boot with Power and Performance

1.35 lbs per boot (based on 6” safety-toe style)

Shop now >

The ProShift combines the toughness of a work boot and the comfort of a sneaker, so if you’re looking for a durable boot with an athletic look and feel, look no further. Weighing in at just 1.35 pounds per boot, the ProShift is one of the lightest work boots available.

Like the ReForce, the ProShift has EnergyBound cushioning to keep you bouncing back, even after long hours on hard concrete. But make no mistake. This lightweight and sporty men’s work boot style is as rugged as they come. It has abrasion-resistant reinforced panels at the toe for an extra layer of protection, meaning no more scuffs or tears. Plus, its flat outsole profile offers stability and traction on rugged terrain too.

The ProShift is available in a sleek all-black colorway, ideal for jobs with uniform requirements, or a brown colorway with contrast high-vis orange laces. See more favorite sneaker work boots here.

a brown work boot

More lightweight work boots from Wolverine

a pair of brown boots on a string

Explore more stories