A style of safety footwear that provides support and protection up to the ankle. In the fire service, these are primarily used for station wear, wildland firefighting, or technical rescue rather than structural firefighting, which requires taller bunker boots for thermal and moisture protection. They typically feature steel or composite toes and puncture-resistant soles.
Heard on the job
Make sure your ankle boots meet the NFPA standard for wildland gear before you deploy.