Summary
The Dunlop Purofort+ Full Safety Boot is designed to keep you moving as effortlessly as possible without sacrificing your safety in challenging settings. The flexible upper moves along with your steps to make walking easier and more comfortable to manage as you won’t have stiff materials to restrict your movements. The lightweight construction enables you to continue working for the better part of the day without a heavy feeling dragging on your feet with every step. The boot features a unique outsole design with a torsion insert that increases stability so you can move more confidently over tricky surfaces while maintaining your stability, while the high-traction structure bites firmly in the ground to help you avoid slipping accidents on wet or uneven ground conditions.
It comes with an ergonomically designed footbed that follows the natural shape of the foot for superior comfort and support so nothing can get in the way of your efficient movements throughout the day. The deep cleats on the outsole are self-cleaning, quickly removing mud and other debris before they can completely settle in. And a clean boot is a lightweight boot! A steel midsole protects the foot from serious injuries due to puncture hazards that you may accidentally step on. The steel safety toes form a protective barrier against compression and impact threats that can suddenly fall or roll on the boot from a high location. This waterproof boot ensures that your foot will be able to enjoy all-day dryness and comfort even when you’re in a location that’s exposed to water, mud, and other moisture sources. We’ll detail the boot’s qualities below so you can determine the ones that provide the biggest benefits and if there are attributes that could serve you better.
To keep you walking effortlessly in harsh outdoor environments, this boot is flexible enough to adapt fluidly in time with your steps.
Performance Analysis
Comfort
The Dunlop Purofort+ Full Safety Boot is crafted with a flexible material that easily adjusts to the foot’s movements so walking for hours was made more comfortable since the boot didn’t dig in painfully with every step.
Instead of restricting my movements, the flexible material moved fluidly with my foot as needed, making me move with more confidence and without the awkwardness that can come from using stiff boots.
The exclusive Purofort material is significantly more flexible compared to rubber so you can look forward to a more comfortable experience compared to wearing regular rubber boots. The boot doesn’t stiffen when used in cold conditions as the material is designed to maintain its flexible profile in all temperature settings so you can continue to reap the benefits from this proprietary material regardless of the varying work surroundings. The thick upper material protects the top of the foot from impact and compression while maintaining the wonderful flexibility that makes this boot superbly comfortable to wear even with nonstop use for hours. Even with the tall profile, the boot managed to maintain a lightweight structure that didn’t cause discomfort the way extremely heavy footwear does. This boot comes with an ergonomically shaped footbed that conforms to the natural foot shape to provide long-lasting comfort as it eases pressure spots before they can turn into blisters. This footbed offers customized support to alleviate some of the day’s exhaustion to keep you going. The heel is designed to absorb the shock coming from walking and standing all day, preventing foot fatigue from setting in to help you preserve your stamina.
The outsole is fitted with a special torsion insert that increases the support from underfoot to make your steps more stable over a variety of surface conditions, so you can move around more naturally without worries about losing your balance on tough terrains.
The boot delivers remarkable cold insulation down to -20°C to ensure that your foot will remain cocooned in a warm environment when you’re working in cold temperature settings. The static dissipative sole will help you work more safely and comfortably in non-insulated areas where there are risks of static electricity building up.
Weight
This boot comes with a lightweight profile for all-day use that won’t intrude on your comfortable experience. It doesn’t drag your foot down so you can continue to work on your chores with ease because you don’t have heavy blocks weighing down on your feet with every step. The presence of steel toes and a steel midsole should’ve made the boot a lot heavier, but these metallic parts’ weight was balanced by the exclusive Purofort material. This boot is considerably lighter than a rubber boot, making it more effortless to use for longer periods and for more challenging tasks.
Traction
The boot’s outsole is constructed with deep lugs that are grippy enough to maintain your steady footing over different terrains, enabling you to move with increased confidence even when the surfaces you’re walking on are uneven or slippery. The outsole is fitted with an exclusive torsion insert that enhances the boot’s stability and traction so you can move quickly without compromising your comfort and safety in the process.
Fit and Sizing
The boot comes with a very relaxed fit that made the interior spacious enough to allow the foot to move in place to relieve exhaustion for when you need to be on your feet for hours. The roominess of the boot also made it easier for my toes to wiggle at will to more easily fight foot cramps before they could fully develop with all-day boot use. This boot is very easy to take off and put on so I didn’t need to spend a long time and a lot of effort on those tasks. The relaxed fit of this boot may not feel completely stable for people used to wearing snug-fitting footwear, because the foot can more easily slip involuntarily with every step.
Waterproofing
The waterproof material of the boot seals out water, mud, and other liquids so they won’t be able to enter, providing you with the assurance that your foot will remain comfortably dry in exceptionally wet surroundings. The tall boot will allow you to wade through puddles and muddy areas while preventing the liquids from flowing over the top.
Breathability
This boot doesn’t come with a mesh lining to keep moisture wicked away from the skin, so the interior tends to overheat when the boot is worn for a long time, especially in extremely warm settings. Without a breathable component, the inside of the boot can’t maintain a cool and well-ventilated atmosphere and sweaty feet problems can be experienced with continuous boot use for hours. The extended boot height also prevents generous airflow from getting inside the boot, so it tends to become overheated after a few hours.
Quality and Durability
The Dunlop Purofort+ Full Safety Boot is made with the exclusive Purofort material that features millions of equally spaced air pockets, creating a structure that’s remarkably lightweight to make the boot-wearing a comfortable experience as the footwear won’t weigh down your feet. This material is also remarkably flexible, enabling you to move freely as the boot adapts to your movements without the restrictive feeling that’s often experienced when using stiff rubber boots. The Purofort material can help you move more fluidly and quickly without rigid materials biting painfully into your foot.
The strong material can withstand difficult settings and activities while maintaining its durable structure, so you can look forward to maximizing the premium features for a long time without the boot breaking apart easily in the process.
This waterproof boot stops mud, water, and other liquids from seeping in so you can continue to enjoy the dry and comfortable boot interior for hours as you’re surrounded by extreme moisture sources. This boot can be worn in inclement weather as it will protect your foot from getting drenched in a downpour. The steel toe caps offer maximum foot protection in case you encounter impact and compression dangers that can otherwise cause serious crushing injuries when they suddenly drop on the boot. The steel midsole creates a barrier from underneath to block sharp objects, so they won’t be able to pierce the foot if you accidentally step on these safety hazards. The boot comes with an ergonomically constructed footbed that follows the natural curves of the foot for lasting comfort and pressure relief so that blisters can be prevented from forming with nonstop boot-wearing. It provides reliable insulation to maintain comfortable foot warmth when the external temperature plunges down to -20°C, enabling you to focus on your work without suffering from frozen feet. The boot’s heel is designed to absorb energy so that the force coming from the repetitive foot movements for hours can be dispersed throughout the boot to fight foot fatigue, especially with nonstop boot use.
The slip-resistant outsole offers excellent traction to help you avoid slipping accidents when you’re navigating low-traction surfaces, so you can move more confidently without risking your safety on challenging ground conditions.
An exclusive torsion insert is fitted into the outsole to provide enhanced stability that will help you with maintaining your balance when you walk over uneven terrains and also helps increase the sole’s grip for continuous protection and comfort. The sole is enhanced with static-dissipative protection so you can work comfortably and safely in settings where there’s a risk of static electricity building up on non-insulated surfaces. The outsole is resistant to oil and chemicals for lasting durability when exposed to these harsh substances and features a self-cleaning design that quickly removes mud and dirt before they can accumulate further in the deep grooves.
Other Versions
The Dunlop Purofort+ Full Safety Boot is offered in the following colorways – dark green shaft with a black outsole, yellow shaft with a black outsole, and all black. It’s available in several versions, such as the ones with Vibram outsoles for excellent traction, a version with electrical hazard protection and insulation down to -50°C, chest waders, and thigh wader versions.
The Challengers
Dunlop Protomastor Full Safety Boot
The Dunlop Protomastor Full Safety Boot is a suitable alternative for those looking for a multi-purpose work boot that offers no-frills yet reliable protection against safety hazards. The waterproof structure blocks liquids from entering the boot to ensure complete foot dryness for the duration of your stay in extremely wet conditions. An energy-absorbing heel soaks up the force of your steps and keeps it equally dispersed to prevent foot fatigue from fully setting in with long days of staying on your feet. A steel midsole stops sharp objects from puncturing the boot so your foot will be protected from injuries in case you accidentally walk over puncture hazards. The steel toes guard the foot against impact and compression threats, keeping your foot safe from being seriously injured if these hazards roll or fall on the boot from a high area.
Dunlop Men’s Purofort Thermo+ Full Safety Boot
The Dunlop Men’s Purofort Thermo+ Full Safety Boot is tough enough to keep up with the demands of your job in harsh surroundings. This winter boot is built with an ultra-thick outsole that offers maximum traction to keep you moving confidently over wet, icy, or snow-packed ground conditions without compromising your safety. Even with the extremely thick outsole, this boot manages to maintain a lightweight structure that won’t get in the way of your comfortable and quick movements throughout the day. The boot delivers cold insulation to maintain remarkable warmth for your foot in case you need to work in settings where temperatures can plunge down to -50°C. The steel toes work nonstop to protect your foot against serious crushing injuries if heavy objects, such as tools and pieces of equipment, suddenly fall on the boot while you’re busy with your tasks. The steel midsole creates a strong barrier to block sharp objects from piercing the boot from underneath if you step on these hazards in the work area.
Dunlop Purofort Rig-Air Fur-Lined Full Safety Boot
The Dunlop Purofort Rig-Air Fur-Lined Full Safety Boot is a superb choice for those who value foot safety and comfort in equal measure. It’s built with the proprietary Purofort material that’s designed to maintain a lightweight structure to keep you walking more naturally without the heaviness that you can expect from regular rubber boots. The fur lining offers increased warmth to ward off the chill when you need to work for extended periods in cold environments while embracing your foot in a soft cocoon for supreme comfort in tough settings. The durable pull tabs on the opening help with conveniently getting the boot on and off so you won’t need to exert too much effort for this task. The metallic safety toes and midsole work together to deliver maximum protection against safety hazards that may be encountered from the top of the boot and underfoot. This boot offers an extremely snug fit that helps retain more warmth while increasing the secure feeling to prevent unwanted foot slipping inside the boot.
Muck Boot Derwent II Wellington Boot
The Muck Boot Derwent II Wellington Boot is an impressive choice that will keep your foot comfortable and protected in various settings. It comes with a 4mm neoprene lining that offers remarkable flexibility so you can walk for hours without feeling restricted by stiff boot materials that can dig painfully into your skin. This waterproof boot stops water from entering to guarantee lasting foot dryness no matter how wet the surrounding area may bes. The breathable mesh lining keeps the interior cool and well ventilated, so your feet won’t feel overheated in warm environments. The toe and ankle portions are reinforced for added strength and durability that can keep up with the tough surroundings.
Muck Boot Men’s Arctic Outpost Tall Work Boot
The Muck Boot Men’s Arctic Outpost Tall Work Boot delivers exceptional comfort without sacrificing foot protection. The 5mm neoprene shaft is flexible to enable you to walk more comfortably as the material effortlessly molds to the shape of your leg without getting in the way of your natural mobility. The neoprene material works with the fleece lining to provide maximum heat retention to keep your foot comfortably warm while you’re busy with your tasks in cold settings. This fully waterproof boot prevents water and other liquids from entering to guarantee all-day foot dryness even in inclement weather or while working in wet or waterlogged areas.
Conclusion & Verdict
The Dunlop Purofort+ Full Safety Boot is ideal for various outdoor activities that need to be done in harsh environments. This fully waterproof boot blocks liquids from seeping in to guarantee complete foot dryness and comfort in wet surroundings. The thick sole offers maximum grip on various surfaces to keep your steps more stable, with a torsion insert offering extra support to maintain your balance while navigating tricky terrains. The steel midsole and toe caps deliver continuous protection against safety hazards that can be encountered around the work area. This boot comes with a very relaxed fit that allows your toes to wiggle at will to prevent foot cramps, but this spaciousness may bring an unstable feeling for people who are used to wearing snug-fitting boots that lock the foot in place.
