Dabbling in Existentsoleism
Are you familiar with the Strandbeest?
It's a mobile sculpture created by Theo Jansen. It's essentially a big, creepy, sentient scaffolding. It's made of plastic piping. It uses wind and air pressure to move on its own.
Jansen thinks of the Strandbeests as actual life forms. He says with improvement over time, they've "become increasingly better at surviving the elements." His plan is for Strandbeest subspecies to live on beaches. They will evolve and learn and evolve some more.
Jansen's Strandbeest has elicited all manner of philosophical questions about what life is and how species adapt.
These boots are exactly the same way. You probably looked at their picture and instantly started to wonder what it means to be alive. What is it to see, touch, feel and walk? What does it mean to be a boot?
We have no answers for you.
But it's probably time to get that radon leak checked out.
Features
The Bates Durashock® 8" Steel Toe Boots offer patented, lightweight energy-returning outsoles that feature built-in compression pads in the heel and forefoot that diffuse the impact of every step reducing shock to the feet and legs. The outsoles are produced with three objectives: to guarantee the best performance, offer maximum comfort and provide quality over time. Proprietary Bates process that bonds the outsole system directly to the uppers making these boots remarkably flexible and durable.
- Dirt, oil, and water resistant Wolverine Warrior Leather® upper with 1680 denier nylon
- DuraShocks shock absorbing comfort technology
- Steel toe ASTM F2413-11 rated
- Durable direct attach construction
- Oil and slip resistant soles
- Electrical Hazard protects the wearer against open circuits
- Fits true to size
- Manufactured in the USA
Shipping Note: Eligible for shipping to all 50 states
Warranty: 90 Day Woot
Specs
Material Content: Leather (upper)
Country of Origin: USA
In the box:
(1 Pair) Bates Durashock 8" Steel Toe Boots
Specs
Material Content: Leather (upper)
Country of Origin: USA
In the box:
(1 Pair) Bates Durashock 8" Steel Toe Boots
Sales Stats
- Speed to First Woot:
- 9m 17.442s
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