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Work Clothing & Footwear Reviews & Buying Guides

We looked at the best work boots to determine which types of work boots make for the most comfortable footwear for various tradesmen and applications. In the end, technology has made several jumps to provide both durability and comfort for workmen and women who spend a lot of time on their feet. We also tested the best heated jacket to find which represented the best value and had optimal heating characteristics. After testing nearly every major brand on the market—for women and men—we have a very thorough perspective on these valuable pieces of heated gear! Another often overlooked piece of workwear includes shirts, work pants, and shorts. We get these in regularly from manufacturers with decades of experience fitting tradesmen with durable, reliable work clothes.

Blaklader Bantam Utility Pocket Pants - light duty knee pads
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Blaklader Bantam Utility Pocket Pants Review

by Thomas Gaige

There are plenty of work pants to choose from and some brands have a very long history and faithful following but they often lack innovation. The Blaklader Bantam Utility Pocket Pants are here to challenge what work pants are all about. With pockets in the right places and details that make life on the job easier, we really could not find any faults. Right out of the box they fit comfortable and did not require multiple wash cycles to get them pliable. While they might not win fashion shows with the outside utility pockets, most guys that actually have to work for a living won’t care. These utility pockets are just the right size and in the right location that they quickly become second nature to utilize them. Just in case you are slightly fashion conscious, there are pockets behind the utility pockets that allow them to be tucked away when not needed. If you ask us, we think that these just might just be the best work pants ever.

Milwaukee M12 Cordless Heated Jacket Review
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Milwaukee Heated Jacket Review

by Matthias Gaige

The new Milwaukee 58-38-2011 M12 Cordless Heated Jacket Kit features a water and wind resistant outer soft shell and there are sewn-in carbon fiber heating zones that will ensure that you stay comfortably warm in cold weather. The heat can stay on continuously for up to 6 hours and power for the heating zones comes from a M12 Red Lithium battery that fits inside a small pocket that is located out of the way. This jacket looks great and was comfortable to wear all day long, both on and off the job site. a great addition to the M12 line of tools. It is also demonstrated to us that it is very versatile in a variety of weather conditions thanks to the three built in heating zones and its overall wind and water resistant properties.

Timberland PRO Helix Waterproof Safety Toe Work Boots Review
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Timberland PRO Helix Waterproof Safety Toe Work Boots Review

by Thomas Gaige

Not all work boots are created equal and the Timberland PRO Helix 6″ Waterproof Safety Toe Work Boot might just change the way some folks think of work shoes thanks to their lightweight performance and features. Not only is the leather treated for shedding water but there is an additional waterproof membrane that lines the entire inside of the boot to make sure your feet stay dry. The Helix 6″ Waterproof Safety Toe Work Boot is what Timberland is calling a hybrid work boot because it really combines the best of materials to make it lightweight and comfortable yet meet the safety and performance needs of today’s workmen. To start, the uppers are made of full-grain leather that is treated to be waterproof. Just to ensure that your toes stay dry, there is an additional waterproof membrane inside the boot that completely surrounds your foot. With a watertight boot, there is the potential that your feet might perspire some so they treated the inside Mesh lining with an Agion antimicrobial treatment.

Milwaukee M12 Heated Jacket Kit 2331 Preview
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Milwaukee M12 Heated Jacket Kit 2331 Preview

by Clint DeBoer

One of the oddest, but strangely compelling products we saw at the 2010 Milwaukee New Tools Press Event was their M12 Cordless Heated Jacket. A battery powered jacket? Oh yeah – and why not, with much of the country (our own Florida excepted) having to deal with freezing temperatures, snow and all manner of uncomfortable working environments. While we don’t envision needing this too often in Southern climates, the jacket was really an effective solution that made unique and clever use of the existing M12 battery technology.

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