Workwear

Review9.5(out of 10)

Helly Hansen Manchester Construction Pant Review

Helly Hansen Manchester Construction Pant Lets Some Contractors Forgo the Tool Belt It’s the same old routine—pull your work pants on one leg at a time, drive to the jobsite, and strap on your tool belt. The Helly Hansen Manchester Work Pant challenges the notion that your work pants and tool belt have to be […]

Review9.0(out of 10)

Hawx USA Wedge Work Boots Review

We got our feet on Hawx USA Wedge work boots to see how they compare to other brands we wear such as Keen Utility and Wolverine. If you’re new to the brand you’re not alone. It’s a Boot Barn house brand and they don’t appear to be just a cheap name-brand alternative. Get to Know […]

Review9.6(out of 10)

Dragon Alliance Sunglasses Review | Premium Eyewear Alternative

On the job, I have to wear impact-rated safety glasses. While I like the protection I get from my Milwaukee lenses , I prefer something much different for life’s other adventures. I’m used to wearing Costas and Oakleys, and I’ve been hiding my eyes behind Dragon Alliance sunglasses for the last several weeks to see […]

Best Work Boots Reviews 2022

How in the world do you recommend the best work boot? Every trade has different features and priorities and everyone’s foot is different. Add in literally thousands of choices from plenty of quality brands with different designs and styles, and it’s overwhelming. Seriously, I’ve been trying to narrow the list down for weeks now and […]

Thorogood 1957 Series Waterproof Work Boots

I am a sucker for classic styling and the Thorogood 1957 Series work boots collection has me singing “take my money!” Of course, great work boots are more than just style… but it sure doesn’t hurt. Since I’m so hung up on the style, let’s start there. Some of these have MaxWear Wedge soles and […]

Wolverine I-90 Durashocks Moc Toe Wedge Work Boots

There are several key things that make Wolverine I-90 Durashocks Moc Toe Wedge work boots worth paying attention to, starting with its construction. Wolverine uses a Goodyear welt to hold it together. Between that and its full-grain leather material, it should have no problem standing up to years of use. Then there’s the style and […]

ISOtunes Xtra 2.0 Earbuds

ISOtunes Has Your Hearing Protection Covered With Safety Earbuds ISOtunes has launched a redesign of their popular Pro neckband-style earbuds , the ISOtunes Xtra 2.0. These earbuds offer not just OSHA-certified hearing protection and noise reduction, but they also connect to your phone or tablet via Bluetooth to let you stream your favorite music or […]

ANSI Glove Ratings for Cut Resistance Explained

ANSI/ISEA adjusted their cut resistance standards in 2016 to reflect new technological changes in materials and techniques. The adjusted ANSI glove ratings for cut resistance expand the old system from 5 total to 9 different levels. In the past, the Level 4 cut rating had a huge range—from 1500 to 3499 grams of cut protection. […]