Rubber boot guide

Advice on material selection in rubber boots

Have you ever thought about the difference in materials used to make rubber boots? The material is related to both comfort, properties and price.

To make it easier for you to choose rubber boots, we have described the material, so that you get the boots that best suit the intended purpose.

Natural rubber boots

Natural rubber boots are comfortable, supple, soft, and are without phthalates and other harmful additives. They are well-suited to walking long distances in. These are durable rubber boots that can withstand wear and tear. Natural rubber must be cleaned and maintained regularly so as not to dry out.

Natural rubber boots	😐	😊	😄
Durability		X
Sustainability			X
Maintenance-free	X
Comfort/flexibility			X
Weight of material	X

Nitrile rubber boots

Nitrile rubber boots are resistant to animal oils, slurry, acid, and other chemicals. Nitrile is a cleaning-friendly material and therefore suitable in places with strict hygiene requirements. Nitrile rubber boots are suitable in the cleaning industry and in the food industry.

Nitrile rubber boots	😐	😊	😄
Durability			X
Sustainability	X
Maintenance-free			X
Comfort/flexibility		X
Weight of material	X

PVC rubber boots

PVC rubber boots are inexpensive, molded boots that can be slightly sharper at the edges than natural rubber. PVC is vinyl which has been softened. Some PVC boots are designed to be resistant to disinfectants, chemicals, animal and vegetable oils, greasy substances and acids.

PVC rubber boots	😐	😊	😄
Durability		X
Sustainability	X
Maintenance-free			X
Comfort/flexibility		X
Weight of material		X

PU rubber boots

PU rubber boots are wear-resistant with long durability - three times as long as PVC and natural rubber, in fact. PU is also a lightweight and flexible material that is resistant to oils, grease, slurry, acids and chemicals.

PU rubber boots	😐	😊	😄
Durability			X
Sustainability		X
Maintenance-free			X
Comfort/flexibility		X
Weight of material			X

We hope this explanation of rubber boot materials makes it easier for you to choose the type that suits you, whether you need rubber boots for work, hunting rubber boots, children's rubber boots or rubber boots for the garden. You can take a closer look here at the selection of women's rubber boots, men's rubber boots and children's rubber boots.