Wolverine Steel Toe Cotton Crew Work Socks (2-Pair, Size 7-12)

Wolverine Steel Toe cotton crew work socks for steel-toe boots

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The Wolverine Steel Toe cotton crew work socks are a durable cotton-blend, 2-pair crew pack built to pair with steel-toe boots. Reinforced heel and toe panels sit where a rigid safety cap and a stiff heel counter rub hardest, and a cushioned footbed adds padding underfoot for long shifts on concrete. If you want an affordable everyday sock to break in and live in a new pair of steel-toe boots, this 2-pair pack is the one to add to the order.

These are a cotton-blend sock, so they feel soft and breathe well in moderate conditions. If you sweat heavily or work in heat, a moisture-wicking synthetic pack manages dampness better than cotton, so cross-shop the Timberland PRO Sorbtek moisture-control socks or the Dickies Dri-Tech crew socks before you decide. For a straight cotton-comfort pick to wear with a fresh pair of boots, this Wolverine pack does the job at a low price.

The reinforced heel and toe are the reason to buy a boot-specific sock rather than a gym sock. A steel toe box and a firm heel counter concentrate wear at exactly those two points, so a sock built up there lasts longer and blisters less. Add a supportive insole from the work boot insoles collection and you have the two cheapest upgrades that make any safety footwear pair more comfortable.

Key features

• Cotton-blend crew sock built to pair with steel-toe boots.
• Reinforced heel and toe where a safety cap and heel counter rub hardest.
• Cushioned footbed adds padding for long shifts on hard floors.
• Crew height covers the ankle and keeps debris out of the boot.
• 2-pair value pack, fits shoe size 7-12.
• Soft, breathable cotton hand-feel for moderate conditions.

Specifications

Who should buy them, and how to size

Buy the Wolverine cotton crew if you want a soft, breathable everyday sock to pair with steel-toe or other safety-toe boots and you work in moderate conditions rather than constant heat. The pack fits shoe size 7-12, so order by your normal shoe size. They pair naturally with a new set of steel-toe work boots such as the Timberland PRO Pit Boss steel-toe boot, the Wolverine Floorhand steel-toe boot, or the Wolverine Trade Wedge steel-toe Romeo. To finish the setup, drop in an insole from our best work boot insoles picks and browse the rest of the footwear accessories that go with your boots.

How the Wolverine cotton crew compares

Choose the Wolverine cotton crew when you want a soft, breathable feel and only need a couple of pairs to pair with a new boot. Step up to the Carhartt Midweight 6-pack or the moisture-wicking Timberland PRO Sorbtek 6-pack when you want more pairs per order or better sweat control. See the whole lineup in the work socks collection or our best work socks guide.

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• APTYID Men's Moisture-Wicking Cushioned Crew Work Boot Socks, 4-6 Pairs

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