BuckBootz

Buckbootz work shoes: slip-ons, lace-ups and sporty designs

A leather slip-on has no laces and fits around the foot with elastic side panels. The Buckshot BSH006 and Wizardz WIZD2 are examples from the range. The Tradez Blitz has a lace-up fastening; the higher Blastz combines laces with a side zip. Buckbootz also offers sporty designs with a dial fastening, such as Wheelz.

This variety makes the brand broader than just the classic work boot. A slip-on, high lace-up/zip shoe and low sporty shoe differ not only in appearance, but also in upper material and construction. Our Buckbootz work shoes collection brings these designs together.

Buckbootz work boots for wet outdoor work

Alongside leather work boots, Buckbootz offers the BBZ range with a neoprene and rubber construction. The current BBZ6000, BBZ8000 and BBZ9000 are fully waterproof, metal-free safety boots with 5 mm neoprene and reflective details all around. The tall rubber/neoprene upper keeps water out and suits work in rain, mud and wet terrain.

The BBZ6000 provides ankle and Achilles support. The BBZ8000 adds ankle impact protection with the AN marking; the BBZ9000 has metatarsal protection with the M marking. Our BBZ boot comparison shows the five versions side by side. The leather and neoprene designs are grouped together in our Buckbootz work boots collection.

Water-resistant uppers and fully waterproof designs

For S2 and S3 work shoes, the water-resistance requirement applies to the upper material. EN ISO 20345:2022 calls this WPA: the material is tested for water absorption and penetration for 60 minutes. This is a material test, not a waterproofness test of the complete shoe. The S3L and S3S categories include the same requirement for the upper.

S7, S7L and S7S add water resistance of the complete shoe, indicated by WR. The Buckbootz Blastz S7S is one example. The rubber-neoprene BBZ boots are fully waterproof through their own construction and belong to the S5 family for rubber and polymeric safety boots.

There are also differences in design within the other safety categories. The B701SMWP, for example, has the SB P marking: in addition to a safety toecap, this leather work boot has a penetration-resistant midsole.

Different outsoles, practical benefits

Buckbootz uses several rubber outsoles, including Buckshot, Tradez, BBZ S5 and K11. The tread shape and construction vary by range. The current BBZ S5 outsole has ladder grip, while the B1180's K11 construction is designed to reduce weight within a robust leather slip-on. These four outsole families are non-marking: the sole material is designed not to leave marks on finished floors. Our guide to Buckbootz outsoles and their benefits illustrates the differences with outsole photographs and example models.

From Buckler Boots to Buckbootz

The brand began in Scotland in 1998 under the Buckler name. In 2007, it expanded to mainland Europe with a Dutch office. Buckler Boots and Buckbootz therefore share the same brand history. At Unishore, you will find the current Buckbootz range, from safety shoes and work boots to matching socks, insoles and care products.