When I started work as a framing carpenter a few decades back, there was an incredible variety of footwear on the job site. Some days, you’d even see brown boots AND black boots stomping around! The one thing you could rely on when you bought a new pair of work boots, be they black or brown, was that you were probably in for a week or so of discomfort and blisters. This is affectionately known as the “break-in” period. The foot fanatics at Keen have been putting their heart and sole into eliminating both boring boots and blisters. Join us as I strap a pair of the new Keen Davenport work boots on my dainty dogs, and we’ll see if they kicked it through the uprights, or put their foot in it. Read More
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New Family-Friendly Innovations from Klein Tools
In the realm of tools and construction, things can be a bit hyper-masculine. Plaid shirts, big biceps, excessive facial hair – you’d think tradespeople were all beer-chugging bachelors without a care in the world after work. In reality, many of us, whether we’re pro’s working in the field, or weekend warriors powering through DIY projects at home, have a family life outside of work. That’s why we are really happy to see Klein Tools not only acknowledge that family life, but also embrace it in their new Klein Tots line of products. Read More
