Ariat's new Linesman Ridge boots are designed for extreme outdoor environments. They feature a tempered steel shank reinforced with a full-length stability board for climbing support. The footwear has an oil and slip resistant Vibram fire and ice outsole with Ariat's debris release tread design, which passes the hot contact test at 300 deg C. The boots also include a moisture-wicking layer and a heel pillow, which absorbs impact.
The Linesman Ridge GTX boots are made from waterproof, full-grain leather, GORE-TEX waterproof construction, a rebound foam insole and a mesh lining with leather collar lining. The non-metallic composite safety toe is ATSM F2413-11 M I/75 C/75 EH rated. The GTX 400 G boots also include a 400 g Thinsulate insulation for extra warmth. The boots are available in the "bitter brown" color with either a 6 in. or 10 in. upper.
Amy Fischbach is the Field Editor for T&D World magazine and manages the Electric Utility Operations section. She is the host of the Line Life Podcast, which celebrates the grit, courage and inspirational teamwork of the line trade. She also works on the annual Lineworker Supplement and the Vegetation Management Supplement as well as the Lineman Life and Lineman's Rodeo News enewsletters. Amy also covers events such as the Trees & Utilities conference and the International Lineman's Rodeo. She is the past president of the ASBPE Educational Foundation and ASBPE and earned her bachelor's and master's degrees in journalism from Kansas State University. She can be reached at [email protected].
