Skechers Arch Fit 2.0 mens non safety work boot

The Skechers Mens Arch Fit 2.0 is a non safety work boot built around all day comfort rather than toe protection. It sits in the Done Right Safety Work Boots range under the Non Safety category, so think of it as a comfortable everyday boot for trades and roles where a protective toe cap is not required.

The upper combines a durable mesh with a leather overlay and laces up at the front, which gives you a familiar, adjustable hold across the foot. Underfoot, a shock absorbing and well cushioned midsole carries the Arch Fit name, with a 1 3/4 inch heel height that lifts the heel a little for support on hard floors and long shifts.

One thing to flag up front: this boot uses US sizing, so check the size chart for conversion before you order. If you want the full listing and sizing detail, you can view the Arch Fit 2.0 on the Done Right Safety store.

The Arch Fit 2.0 is a non safety boot, so the first thing to be clear on is whether your site or role actually requires a protective toe cap. If it does, this is not the boot for that job. If it does not, then the decision comes down to comfort, fit and how the upper holds up to your day.

Getting the size right

The listing is in US sizing, which trips a lot of buyers up. Do not assume your usual Australian size carries straight across. Pull up the size chart on the product page and convert before you order. With a lace up front you have some scope to adjust the hold across the midfoot, but starting from the right length and width still matters most.

Comfort and the Arch Fit midsole

The selling point here is the cushioned, shock absorbing midsole and the 1 3/4 inch heel. If you spend most of the day standing or walking on concrete, that underfoot cushioning is the feature you are paying for. Lace the boot snug enough that your heel stays seated and is not sliding as you walk, since that is where the cushioning does its best work.

Caring for the upper

The upper mixes mesh with a leather overlay, so treat it gently. Knock off mud and dust before it dries in, and let the boot air out between shifts rather than drying it hard against a heater. Keep an eye on the lace eyelets and the midsole over time, and confirm any cleaning or water resistance detail on the product page, since none of that is stated on this guide.

The boots below are like-for-like, same type men's non safety work boots, so the comparison is genuinely comparable. Where a product lists a feature the Arch Fit 2.0 does not, that difference is the reason you would pick one over the other.

If your priority is underfoot comfort and a simple lace up fit, the Arch Fit 2.0 makes the case for itself. Choose the King Gee or the Magnum if you want a leather or microfibre boot with a side zip for quick on and off, and note that both of those carry a listed AS/NZS standard while the Skechers does not.

The Blundstone is the one to look at if you prefer a classic pull on leather boot with a steel shank for step flex and torsional stability. It trades the lace adjustment of the Skechers for the convenience of an elastic side, so it really comes down to whether you want to lace up or step in.

What the listing confirms is straightforward: this is a non safety, lace up men's work boot with a mesh and leather overlay upper and a cushioned, shock absorbing midsole carrying a 1 3/4 inch heel. The Arch Fit branding points to comfort as the headline, and for a role without a toe protection requirement that is a reasonable thing to prioritise.

What you should verify on the product page is the sizing, since the boot is sold in US sizes and needs converting, plus anything to do with water resistance, slip rating or outsole grip, none of which is stated here. There is no standard listed against this boot on this guide either, so if your workplace asks for a rated boot, confirm that on the product page or datasheet before you commit.

For a comfortable everyday boot where a safety toe is not on the table, it is an easy one to shortlist. Just go in with the right size converted and clear eyes on what it does and does not claim.