Please Note: Wide Calf style are custom and made to order. Please expect approx. 4 weeks for delivery. These are non-returnable so please choose your sizing carefully.
Outstanding comfort. For the Firefighter who’s more comfortable not standing out.
All-black upper: black leather, black thread, black toe bumper—no reflective trim.
Superior Globe performance and protection, with the flexibility and comfort of a sneaker
New, softer boot collar and Nomex webbing pull straps slide easily under narrow turnouts, stay comfortable against your calf
Advanced composites in toe and shank provide more effective protection without the weight of steel
Molded and padded shin guard provides extra protection from ladder rungs
Certified NFPA 1971 (Structural Fire Fighting) and NFPA 1992 (Liquid Splash) compliant.
The Shadow: Globe Structural Footgear gets a traditional new look...and an even softer feel. Nothing flashy here, just the uncompromising comfort and protection you expect from Globe’s finest Cement Sole Structural Boots. But this very modern new boot should make the traditional-minded firefighter more comfortable than ever. With its all-black leather upper, black thread, plain black toe bumper, and no reflective trim, the new Globe Shadow provides the traditional looks that so many veteran firefighters prefer. Only the yellow accents on the outsole make a subtle statement that this is more than just a “black boot.” The Shadow’s advanced composite materials, modern protection, and cement construction deliver all the flexibility, comfort, and protection of the Globe Magnum Structural Boot that started this revolution in firefighting footwear.
Globe knows physiology. You know comfort. This is where they meet. Anyone who’s ever had to scale a 40 ft. ladder, ventilate a roof, or climb through a narrow window in full turnout gear knows flexibility is key to doing your job effectively. Wearing stiff boots can only hinder performance. Adequate protection is a requirement—comfort isn’t. But if your “protective” boots make your feet ache, let your ankles turn, or simply slow you down, you not going to be able to perform at your peak. Feet are meant to bend; Globe designed their exceptional Structural Series Fire Boots to bend along with you as they provide the most advanced protection and support possible. Quite simply, they’re designed to help you do your job easier. From pulling on them on in a big hurry with the Shadow’s soft heavy-duty, Nomex® webbing pull straps, through all that stands in your way, to taking them off when the job is done. The unique design features, advanced materials, and uncompromising construction make these exceptional boots a very comfortable part of you. Unique cement construction combines a contoured outsole, a 3D lasting board with built-in flex zone, and a multi-layer composite puncture protection. Without stiff welts, ribbed midsoles, or steel plates, this attachment process is far more flexible than traditional welt construction. Globe FootGear has been tested to withstand 1,000,000 flexes with no compromise in performance.
FIRESTORM™ Leather
Heavyweight, flame-resistant and waterproof leather for durable performance. Leather has added reflective material at the heel for added nighttime visibility. Specially softened tumbled leather in high flex areas to move with you.
HEELPORT™ Internal Fit System
Anatomical HEELPORT™ foam insert holds your heel securely so it won't slip while cushioning your ankle.
Molded Heel Counter
A rugged heel counter is individually molded to fit each size perfectly.
A softer, wider calf for even the narrowest of turnouts By eliminating the padding and using smooth, instead of textured leather outside, The Shadow’s less bulky collar is made to slide more easily inside turnout pants with narrower cuffs. Instead of leather handles, soft, strong, NOMEX webbing pull straps make it easy to pull on the boots, yet fit more easily under all turnout pants. What’s more, they stay comfortable against your calf, especially if you prefer to wear shorts under your turnouts. Together, these small changes make a world of difference.
LENZI® Puncture Protection
High-performance composite penetration-resistant insole is made from multiple layers of HT ceramic material - like ballistic armor for your feet. Far more flexible than a steel plate and doesn't transmit heat or cold. Exceeds NFPA standards for safety.
Composite Shank
Lighter than steel, doesn't transmit heat or cold, and springs back to shape better.
Contoured Cup Outsole
Molded outsole wraps onto the leather upper for athletic shoe performance. Flame, abrasion, oil, acid, and slip resistant compound engineered for high-traction and durability even during prolonged exposure to extremes of heat and cold. Siping lines cut into flat areas open up when flexed to provide additional traction on water and ice. Self-cleaning lugs and omni-direction tread pattern designed for superior performance in all terrains and when working on ladders.
Reinforced Soft Nomex® Webbing Pull-Straps
As strong as leather, but softer against the leg (great for those firefighters who prefer to wear shorts under their turnouts) These tough Nomex webbing handles are sewn are internally reinforced for added strength and to keep them upright. Straps are securely box and cross stitched to keep them on for good.
KEVLAR®/NOMEX® Protective Shield
A protective shield of KEVLAR® and NOMEX® fiber batting protects the CROSSTECH® moisture barrier, provides cut resistance, and adds thermal protection.
3D Molded Shin Guard
Molded and padded shin guard provides extra protection when you are working on a ladder.
Composite Safety Toe Cap
Lighter than steel, doesn't transmit heat or cold, and exceeds NFPA standards for safety.
Toe Bumper
Made from the same rugged compound as the outsole for abrasion resistance when crawling. Cemented and 2-needle stitched to the vamp.
3D Molded Footbed
Removable footbed is contoured to cradle and cushion the bottom of your foot and to provide arch support. Moisture wicking and anti-microbial fabric top layer.
Custom Fit System
Boots include removable Snug Fit Inserts to customize your comfort level.
3D Composite Lasting Board
Boot uppers are lasted to a molded and contoured lasting board with a built-in flex zone in the forefoot and a torsionally stable heel. Works together with the 3D molded footbed to conform to the shape of your foot.
Cement Construction
Contoured outsoles are cement bonded to the bottom and sides of the upper using a 2-part cross-linking adhesive that forms a bond stronger than the materials it attaches. Without stiff welts and ribbed mid-soles, this attachment process is far more flexible.
TFS TIPS: How do you know if you require “Wide Calf” 14” or 12” Globe Boots?
The standard diameter around the top of 14” and 12” Globe boots is approx. 18”. The Wide Calf diameter around the top of 14” and 12” Globe boots is approx. 20.5”. Measure the area around the thickest part of your calf to see which boot style is suited best for you. All Globe Boots include Snug Fit Inserts to customize your comfort level. Use this thicker insert for a snugger fit or when wearing with lighter socks.
Available in sizes 5-10 in Medium, Wide, or Extra Wide
1. Cushioned and Contoured Platform
Globe FootGear is built on an entirely new platform with every layer of the system being cushioned and contoured. The outsole is a cushioned and contoured cup sole like athletic shoes, the midsole is a 3D contoured dual-density lasting board with a built-in flex zone in the forefoot, and 3D molded removable footbed insoles are contoured to cradle and cushion the bottom of your feet. Compared to stiff, Goodyear welt construction boots with their flat rubber outsole, flat midsole, and stiff ribbed insole, Globe FootGear is instantly more supportive and comfortable.
2. Remarkably Flexible
Globe FootGear is made with an athletic footwear construction, a lasting board with a built-in flex zone in the forefoot, and a flexible LENZI® puncture resistant composite insole (like body armor for your feet) so that they are remarkably flexible and feel broken in right out of the box. Traditional Goodyear welt construction boots use a stiff, ribbed lasting board and typically a steel puncture resistant plate so that they don’t flex normally with your foot.
3. Better Fit
Globe Structural 14” Pull-On boots use an internal fit system including an anatomical HEELPORT™ foam insert that wraps around the top and sides of your heal with an opening to park and hold the back of heel securely. The cushioned flex joint at the instep holds your foot back and down into the HEELPORT™, the HEELPORT™ locks your heel in place, and because the boot is remarkably flexible there is no need for your heel to slip. Every pair of Globe FootGear also comes with two sets of removable contoured and cushioned footbeds so that you can get a custom fit. Use the thicker footbed for a snugger fit and the regular footbed for a more generous fit.
4. Better Grip
Globe FootGear is made from a molded outsole that wraps onto the upper for athletic shoe performance using a flame, abrasion, oil, acid, and slip resistant compound engineered for high-traction and durability. Siping lines cut into flat areas open up when flexed to provide additional traction on water and ice. Self-cleaning lugs and an aggressive, omni-directional tread pattern are designed for superior performance in all terrains and when working on ladders. And because Globe boots are remarkably flexible, you get more tread on the surface for a better grip every time. An independent testing lab has confirmed that among all Structural fire boots tested, Globe is far an away the most slip resistant in dry, wet, and ice conditions.
5. Advance Composites Replace Metal Components
Globe FootGear is made with advanced composite materials that are lighter than steel and don’t transmit heat or cold. Composite safety toe caps and shanks meet the highest standards of safety. And the LENZI® penetration protection is made from multiple layers of HT ceramic material like ballistic armor for your feet for superior performance and flexibility while testing 35% more penetration resistant than steel.
6. CROSSTECH® Fabric Bootie
Globe FootGear is made with an inner full-height bootie using CROSSTECH® footwear fabric for performance unmatched by any other waterproof, breathable barrier. In the factory, each and every bootie is individually water-tested to insure that every pair we produce meets the highest standards of liquid-resistant integrity.
7. Extra Thermal Insulation
Although the CROSSTECH® package that we use to make the inner bootie of our Structural boots will meet the requirements of NFPA 1971 for thermal resistance by itself, on this series we add an additional KEVLAR® Protective Shield to protect the moisture barrier, provide additional cut resistance, and to substantially increase thermal resistance.
8. Heavy-Duty Leather
We use the best heavyweight, fire-resistant, and liquid-resistant leather in the world for our Structural boots. We use a specially softened tumbled leather in the instep and heel flex areas and the boot collar to move with you. Although fabric panel boots can reduce some weight, these materials need to be built up with backing fabric and glue to keep them standing up which cuts down on breathability. And nothing beats the long-term durability of premium leather in this application.
9. Wide Range of Sizes
We offer boots in Women’s sizes 5 – 10 (full and half sizes) and Men’s sizes 5 – 12.5 (full and half sizes), 13 – 15 (full sizes only) and in our Structural 14” boots we also offer 16 – 17 (full sizes only). With our Custom Fit System and Medium, Wide, and XWide widths, we can comfortably fit those with feet from C – EEEE widths. That’s enough sizes to fit 192 length and width feet combinations to fit virtually everyone.
10. Made in USA
Our boots are proudly made in the USA from the best components in the world.
