Summer Work Shoes Guide 2026 | Balticworkwear.com

May 24, 2026
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It's getting warmer outside and you're still wearing heavy work boots, wondering what will happen when temperatures hit 30°C? This guide will show you step by step how to choose the right summer work boots – so your feet stay safe and dry throughout your working day.

Hi, I'm Igor – I've been working with workwear and safety footwear at Baltic Workwear for 10 years. I know first-hand what challenges PPE users face in summer.

Start with the basics – what are your workplace requirements?

Before you start browsing, answer one question: what work do you do and what are your PPE requirements? That's the foundation of the whole choice.

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Does your workplace require the use of high-cut safety boots?

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Are you required to have a specific protection class (S1, S1P, S2, S3)?

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What activities do you perform for 85% of your working time? Choose boots for those – not the exceptions.

Golden rule: Better to get your boots wet in the rain once a year than to wear poorly ventilated footwear all year and torture your feet.

Work sandals in summer – is that the only option?

Many workers immediately think of sandals when summer arrives. However, work sandals are not always the best choice. If you work with materials (woodworking, metal, stone), particles can get into your boot and cause discomfort or injury.

Contrary to popular belief, well-designed boots with ventilation panels can be better ventilated than sandals – while still providing full foot protection.

✅ Advantage

Excellent ventilation comparable to a sandal

🛡 Protection

Protection against metal shavings, sawdust and stones

📋 PPE

Full compliance with workplace protection requirements

Boots are not enough – work socks for summer

Even the best ventilated work boots won't help if you're wearing the wrong socks. Cotton absorbs moisture and keeps it against your foot – and that's exactly what you want to avoid in summer.

🔥 Baltic Workwear Protip: Avoid socks made from pure cotton. Choose synthetic or merino fibre models – they will wick moisture away from your foot and help keep it dry throughout your working day.

How to care for work boots in summer?

Bought new summer work boots and after a few weeks they feel less breathable? The reason is simple: dust, mud and dead skin cells clog the material's pores and insole.

🔥 Baltic Workwear Protip: Regularly clean your boots not just on the outside, but also on the inside. Use water-based technical clothing wash (e.g. NIKWAX Tech Wash) – give your boots regular rinses. It really works and significantly extends footwear life.