Is the Ariat Groundbreaker a safety toe boot?

No. It has no protective toe cap and no EN or ASTM safety certification, so it does not meet job sites that require safety footwear.

Yes. It uses a waterproof breathable membrane and full-grain leather, so it handles rain, mud and wet ground.

Most owners say it fits true to size, but several report it runs narrow, so wider feet may want to size up or try a wide width.

Does it need breaking in?

Yes, the leather starts stiff. Expect a few days of wear before it softens and molds to the foot.

The shaft is 10 inches, a mid-calf pull-on height with side loops for easy on and off.

Farm, ranch, barn and light industrial work where you want a comfortable waterproof pull-on boot but do not need a safety toe.

At Academy Sports, for $129.99, 19% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

7 stores we checked sell it, including The Latest Drop, Academy Sports, Shoebacca, Zappos, Scheels.

$129.99at Academy SportsChecked 13 h ago

19% under what the other stores charge

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