Sport performance brand ASICS has launched its work boot range.

The boots come in a mid-cut and a low-cut as ASICS combines the comfort of a running shoe with the protection of a work boot in a lightweight design.

There is ankle padding with fuzeGEL to provide shock absorption for the feet and ankles. Lightweight materials are used to keep the boot’s weight at a minimum to allow wearers to stay agile and comfortable during shifts.

The mid-cut style features a waterproof GORE-TEX upper liner to prevent water and mud from entering the shoes interior while keeping the feet cool throughout the day.

Each boot has a composite toe cap, an oil-resistant rubber outsole, a puncture-proof shield and improved grip. All boots are also snit-static and provide electrical hazard protection.

“As a sports performance brand, with comfort and performance at the fore of our product innovations and a long history of shoe development, we’re in a unique position to step in to new footwear categories that leverage this heritage to produce quality products,” ASICS Oceania managing director Mark Brunton says.

“Boasting the comfort of a running shoe in the form of a work boot, we’re excited to offer something new to the working category – a product that elevates all-day comfort and performance, enhanced through a lightweight design. Our goal is to provide tradespeople with footwear that not only meets their safety needs but also ensures they remain comfortable throughout their demanding workday.”

Both ASICS working range models are certified to Australian Standards (AS 2210.3:2019).