The Most Essential Tool on the Homestead

Before: New Boots

 Chiggers and ticks and stinging insects, oh my! Broken glass, rusty nails, dangerous machinery, and thousand pound animals too. These are just some of the perils we will face everyday on a homestead and protecting your feet is very important. A good pair of boots are, by far, the most essential tool on the homestead. Stomping, kicking, climbing, balancing - all of these activities need to be done while your feet are well protected. Choosing a good pair of boots will make work around the homestead or farm safer and easier.

Choosing a good pair of boots is an intimate and individual choice. What works for me may not work for you. However, there are some standard options for you to consider when shopping for this type of footwear.