Our Hearts & Soles, The Buckbootz Story
At the very heart of a good work boot is a good outsole and there has never been a Buckbootz style which hasn’t featured rubber outsoles. For us, there is no compromising, we can’t see past rubber as the prime work boot sole material and we invest heavily in our own rubber outsole development programmes.
Rubber is tough, durable, stays flexible in a wide temperature range and is abrasion, slip, heat (300°C for 60 secs) and oil resistant. It also provides superior grip in nearly every conceivable working situation and is resistant to a number of chemicals.
K3
The renowned Buckbootz sole for most Buckbootz Goodyear welted leather styles and BBZ6000 and BBZ5020 neoprene/rubber footwear. Features weight saving wave effect sipes and inherits the rugged long life characteristics for which Buckbootz is renowned. UKCA/CE anti-slip certification. Heat (300ºC) and fuel oil resistant. Lock stitching at toe on Goodyear Welted styles.
Products:
- B1150
- B1151
- B1555
- B1990
- B301
- B425
- B701
- B750
- BBZ6000
K11
An outstanding nonmarking dual density sole complete with certified ladder grips. Amazing weight saving whilst retaining Buckbootz reputation for creating tough and durable rubber outsoles. Extra rubber at heel/ground contact area. Heat (300ºC) and fuel oil resistant sole. Lock stitching at toe.
Products:
- B1180
K12
BBZ8000 is a great product from the soles upwards so it is vital that the soles incorporate the very latest tread design techniques to maximise grip, extend life and reduce weight. K12 does all of these plus it comes with UKCA/CE anti-slip certification and is non-marking. Heat (300ºC) and fuel oil resistant.
Products:
- BBZ8000
- WALKERZ
BBZ S5
New BBZ products deserve a great sole like our brand new BBZ S5. The very latest safety standards are incorporated: enhanced slip resistance (SR) and ladder grips (LG), fuel oil resistance (FO) and non-marking in an eye catching sole design which also provides 300ºC for 60 seconds heat resistance (HRO).
Products:
- BBZ6000NM
- BBZ8000
- BBZ9000
TRADEZ
This great looking rubber outsole is a fitting companion for our great looking Tradez Blitz safety lace boot style and its higher leg with zipper companion, Blastz. The contemporary chunky wedge cleat design is complemented by sports footwear thermo polyurethane arch and heel inserts. UKCA/CE anti-slip certification,
non-marking and fuel oil resistant.
Products:
- BLITZ
- BLASTZ
- KEZ
- WHEELZ
NUBUCKZ / BUCKZVIZ / DEALERZ / LACERZ
For our injection moulded Nubuckz, Buckzviz, Dealerz and Lacerz styles we use a deep cleated rubber outsole specially designed to interact with the polyurethane top sole in which the anti scuff toe is an incorporated and defining feature. Slip, heat (300ºC) and fuel oil resistant and non-marking with ladder grips.
Products:
- BVIZ1
- BVIZ2
- BVIZ3
- BVIZ5
- BVIZ6
- BVIZ7
- NKZ101
- NKZ102
- DEALERZ (safety and non-safety)
- LACERZ
BUCKSHOT
The Buckshot® sole is featured on our injection moulded Buckshot boot range. It has some of the best anti-abrasion test results achievable.
A great looking sole with wave effect sipes, deep cleats and all the outsole benefits which come with rubber plus UKCA/CE anti-slip certification and is non-marking. Heat (300ºC) and Fuel Oil resistant.
Products:
- BSH002
- BSH006
- BSH008
- BSH009
- BSH010
- BSH011
- BSH012
- BSH013
- HYB2
WIZARDZ
The Buckbootz policy of using only tough, durable rubber outsoles extends to the Wizardz® budget range.
A boot called Wizardz® has to have a wizard sole and that’s what you get with this great looking chunky pattern with fuel oil, heat (300ºC) and certified slip resistance. It’s non-marking too.
Products:
- WIZL1
- WIZD2
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Accreditation & Policies
To view the UKCA and CE Safety Standards,click here
Buckbootz are a Registered Safety Supplier with the BSIF (The British Safety Industry Federation) which means our products are subject to annual spot check testing.
Our staff undertake a BSIF qualification in the selling of Safety.
Buckbootz are also audited through a compliance protocol to ensure our products are delivered to our customers in accordance with the latest PPE Regulation 2016/425.
OUR COMMITMENT TO PRODUCT QUALITY
Buckler Boots Ltd undertakes to supply only safety equipment and/or related services that fully comply with the standards and regulations and claims made relating to those products and/orelated services. Where appropriate, Buckler Boots Ltd will maintain up to date technical files and associated documentation to ensure that regulatory compliance information can be supplied upon request.
Where products are sourced from external organisations which hold technical files relating to the products being offered, Buckler Boots Ltd will request confirmation that these files are current, complete, contain appropriate conformity assessment information and, where relevant, regulatory compliance certificates and will take all necessary steps to confirm the validity of the compliance documentation held by that external supplier in respect of the products being sourced
Where services are provided related to safety equipment sourced from external organisations, Buckler Boots Ltd will maintain approval from the manufacturer that the services provided are assessed and approved by the external organisation.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY POLICY
All Directors, Management and Employees of Buckler Boots Limited and its subsidiary are committed to conducting our business in an honest, ethical and sustainable way that considers the need of our stakeholders, local community and the environment. Buckler Boots sees this as a long-term strategy to ensure that it becomes embedded within our culture.
Our full Corporate Social Responsibility Policy can be Viewed Here
ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES
The Directors, Senior Management team and Employees of Buckler Boots Ltd recognises that it has a responsibility to the Environment beyond its legal, regulatory and other requirements. Buckler Boots Ltd is committed to reducing its Environmental impact, prevent pollution and continually improve its Environmental performance as an integral part of our business strategy and operating methods, with regular reviews supported by its Senior Management. Buckler Boots Ltd will engage with and encourage customers, suppliers and other business stakeholders to do the same.
Our full Environmental Responsibility Policy can be Viewed Here
HEALTH AND SAFETY
Buckler Boots Ltd is committed to at least comply, and where possible exceed, legal and other requirements to which the company subscribes that relate to occupational health and safety hazards, including those duties set out in the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. It is the policy of Buckler Boots Ltd to take all reasonable steps to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of its employees, and it will, so far as is reasonably practicable, establish procedures and systems necessary to implement such a policy.
Our full Health & Safety Policy can be Viewed Here
QUALITY CONTROL
All BUCKBOOTZ branded Safety Footwear will be tested and certified to EN/UKCA ISO Standard 20345. The testing regime will be conducted by an independent approved Testing House. Product will only be released to the UK market where there is an approved Technical File and Testing Certificate in place. Testing Certificates will be renewed in advance of expiry or following change of product specification or design.
All Safety Footwear will be correctly marked according to the latest ISO 20345 standards and packaged goods will include up to date relevant User Information.
Our full Quality Control Due Dilligence Policy can be Viewed Here
PRODUCT RECALL
Buckler Boots Ltd maintains a recall plan which provides specific procedures, defines terms, and assigns roles and responsibilities when a safety issue arises with any of its products. The plan will be activated whenever a potential recall requirement arises.
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Safety Standards Explained
UKCA / CE Standards Coding Changes
The New Standards for Safety Footwear Explained
Reason for changes
The changes are driven by the need for the safety testing to mirror real life working scenarios while making some tests more precise. Developments in footwear materials since the last standard also required attention.
Some aspects of EN 20345:2011 remain unchanged including their appropriate safety codes.
What are the Key Changes?
Slip Resistance
Under the new standards, SRA, SRB and SRC will disappear. Linked to Health & Safety statistics which highlight slips as the dominant insurance claim for industrial work, slip resistance has become a mandatory test with a minimum standard to meet. This is no code for this minimum slip performance. If the minimum slip performance cannot be met, this must be disclosed.
There is an additional higher standard of slip resistance which can be tested for but this is not mandatory. This new safety code is SR.
Slip Testing will no longer feature a steel surface. Instead, both mandatory and additional slip testing is being carried out on a ceramic tile surface. However, the contaminant solution will change:
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- the mandatory test will use sodium lauryl sulphate for its lubricant
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- the optional enhanced SR test will use glycerine for its lubricant
The final change to the slip resistance standard is the area of the footwear tested. To mirror real life movement, the heel and forepart is the areas of focus and no longer the flat of the footwear.
The new SR threshold is exceptionally high and will separate premium and lower price point product.
Anti-Penetration Midsoles
Due to the continued growing consumer demand for non-metallic specification the standards have considered the variation in quality of non-metallic midsole offering.
Accordingly, for non-metallic midsoles only, two new tests apply which, in part, attempts to differentiate the quality by which the thickness of a testing 'nail' can penetrate the material.
The first test covers more general safety working risks. The testing nail for the new test code PL uses a 4.5 millimetre 'nail'. In simple terms think of L = Large.
The second new test code, PS (think S = Small) uses a test where there is a greater perforation risk associated - for example factory floors where fine sharp shrapnel pieces may be discarded. The test nail here is smaller in diameter at 3 millimetres.
For metallic midsoles there is no change in testing or standard level currently applied ISO 20345: 2011. The P code will be used for metal midsoles.
Brands cannot not show PL and PS for the same product.
Anti-Scuff Toe Protection
During the product development for BLITZ (2019), Buckbootz worked with the testing body to develop a unique test to help evaluate the durability and abrasion performance of the new lightweight scuff toe component.
In the new standard, the testing essentially follows our approach above by subjecting the scuff toe protection to 8,000 abrasion cycles. On achievement of this standard the product can add SC to the safety specification. In simple terms the testing should not present a hole through the full component on abrasion cycling.
Ladder Grip Test
Linked to the Health and Safety statistics mentioned earlier the standard has attempted to cover risk associated from working at height particularly working on ladders. The change here covers the waist area of the outsole, its angle, the cleat design and heel breast dimensions.
The code LG will be added to the product specification should the sole meet the new Ladder Grip Standard.
New Water Resistance Symbols
The old symbol of WRU (Water Resistant Upper) has been replaced by a new code WPA (Water Penetration and Absorption). The test has not changed much other than change in dimensions of positioning of the boot and absorption paper used. It is important to note the standard is still evaluating breathability, an important aspect for consumers.
In addition, WR may be used. This stands for water resistance footwear which uses a waterproof membrane.
Ankle Protection
There is a minor update with regards the dimensions of the ankle area for testing. Importantly Buckbootz continues to drive ahead of the market and standards by certifying protection and support for both outer and inner ankle areas.
The new standard makes inner ankle protection (AN) optional.
New Safety Codes
Marking Codes to Define Level of Protection Provided: EN ISO 20345:2022
SB P, S1, S3 and S5 safety codes will continue but the main change is the introduction of a new code S7.
In simple terms S7 would represent the old S3 standard for leather and/or textile uppers but with waterproof specification i.e. WR = water resistance of whole footwear.
| Class/Code | Description |
|---|---|
| Class I | Footwear made from leather and other materials |
| Class II | All entirely moulded footwear |
| SBH | Hybrid footwear that cannot be classified as Class I or II |
| SB | Safety toe cap protection only, tested with 200J impact and 15KN compression force |
| S1 | Class I + Closed heel area + SB + A + E |
| S2 | As S1 + WPA |
| S3 | (metal insert type P) as S2 + P + Cleated Outsoles |
| S3L | (non-metal insert type PL) as S2 + PL + Cleated Outsole |
| S3S | (non-metal insert type PS) as S2 + PS + Cleated Outsole |
| S4 | Upper material of all Rubber or Polymeric as SB + Closed heel area + A + E |
| S5 | (metal insert type P) as S4 + P + Cleated Outsole |
| S5L | (metal insert type P) as S4 + P + Cleated Outsole |
| S5S | (non-metal insert type PS) as S4 + PS + Cleated Outsole |
| S6 | As S2 + WR |
| S7 | (metal insert type P) as S3 + WR |
| S7L | (non-metal insert type PL) as S3 + WR |
| S7S | (non-metal insert type PS) as S3 + WR |
Example of coding changes
| Product | Current | New |
|---|---|---|
| NKZ101 | S3 HRO SRC | S3 PS SC SR LG FO HRO WPA |
| DEALERZ | S3 HRO SRC WR | S7S SR LG FO HRO WR |
| BVIZ2 | S3 HRO SRC WR | S7S SC SR LG FO HRO WR |
Short Codes Comparison Table
Boot Care & Size Guide
We know our customers take pride in the work they do.
If a job’s worth doing, then it’s worth doing well and it's an opinion we share so when we produce a pair of safety boots, they’re designed to last.
To learn more about how to take care of your Buckbootz, watch this video.
Buckbootz leather styles
Buckbootz Leather Gel restores the distinctive, unique look of quality cowhide uppers while providing deep nourishment. It ensures the goodness is rubbed directly into the leather, keeping it supple and resilient.
Our Essential Routine
- The Weekly Clean: Remove muck, loose dirt and grime from the uppers at least once a week using a stiff brush and a little water.
- Preparation: Always allow your boots to dry naturally before applying treatments.
- Pro Tip: Apply a light coating of spray or gel to your boots before wearing them for the first time.
Crucial Care: Never Harsh-Dry Leather
If your boots get soaked, stuff them with dry newspaper and allow them to air-dry naturally. Never use artificial heat sources. Harsh drying causes leather to shrink, crack, and go brittle irreparably. Additionally, avoid using gel too liberally, as over-saturation can break down the structural integrity of the leather.
Your BBZ rubber/neoprene boots
Wellington-type boots offer excellent leg and foot protection, but they are frequently exposed to harsh external agents that can weaken rubber over time, leading to premature cracking.
Our Essential Routine
- Daily Hose Down: Wash your boots thoroughly with clean water at the end of every single day to remove damaging chemical agents and muck.
- Conditioning: Regular hosing is your best line of defence, but a specialist treatment like ReviveX® will actively restore the flexibility and appearance of the rubber.
Hi-viz Cordura
Use warm water with a soft brush, allow to dry then apply Nikwax Tent and Gear spray.
Size guide
| UK | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 |
| EUR | 38 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 46 | 47 |