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Proline Utility 16in Rubber Knee Boot - Men's

Proline Utility 16in Rubber Knee Boot - Men's, Black/Red, US 07 121M-L-07
Proline Utility 16in Rubber Knee Boot - Men's, Black/Red, US 07 121M-L-07
Proline Utility 16in Rubber Knee Boot - Men's, Black/Red, US 07 121M-L-07
Proline Utility 16in Rubber Knee Boot - Men's, Black/Red, US 07 121M-L-07
Proline Utility 16in Rubber Knee Boot - Men's, Black/Red, US 07 121M-L-07
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Men's Shoe Size: 14 USGender: Male Age Group: Adults Color: Black/Red Fabric/Material: All Vulcanized Rubber Construction Water Resistance Level: Waterproof

Code: 3LD-FM5-UTLTKBM-121M-L-14

MPN: 121M-L-14

UPC: 035966121049

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Product Info for Proline Utility 16in Rubber Knee Boot - Men's

The Utility boot by Proline is our workhorse. This item has been a staple to our collection for over a decade. 100% waterproof, fully vulcanized rubber construction. The high content rubber compounds provide both strength and durability while the deep-cleated rubber outsole with steel shank provides superior traction.image

Features of Proline Utility 16in Rubber Knee Boot - Men's:

  • 100% Waterproof
  • 16" Height
  • Fully Vulcanized Rubber Construction
  • High Content Rubber Compounds Provide Strength and Durability
  • Deep Cleated Rubber Outsole with Steel Shank

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Proline Utility 16in Rubber Knee Boot - Men's Unavailable & Discontinued Models

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Proline Utility 16in Rubber Knee Boot - Men's, Black/Red, US 14, 121M-L-14 , MPN: 121M-L-14 , UPC: 035966121049 , Code: 3LD-FM5-UTLTKBM-121M-L-14
Proline Utility 16in Rubber Knee Boot - Men's, Black/Red, US 07, 121M-L-07 , MPN: 121M-L-07 , UPC: 035966121070 , Code: 3LD-FM5-UTLTKBM-121M-L-07
Proline Utility 16in Rubber Knee Boot - Men's, Black/Red, US 13, 121M-L-13 , MPN: 121M-L-13 , UPC: 035966121032 , Code: 3LD-FM5-UTLTKBM-121M-L-13
Proline Utility 16in Rubber Knee Boot - Men's, Black/Red, US 10, 121M-L-10 , MPN: 121M-L-10 , UPC: 035966121001 , Code: 3LD-FM5-UTLTKBM-121M-L-10
Proline Utility 16in Rubber Knee Boot - Men's, Black/Red, US 08, 121M-L-08 , MPN: 121M-L-08 , UPC: 035966121087 , Code: 3LD-FM5-UTLTKBM-121M-L-08
Proline Utility 16in Rubber Knee Boot - Men's, Black/Red, US 11, 121M-L-11 , MPN: 121M-L-11 , UPC: 035966121018 , Code: 3LD-FM5-UTLTKBM-121M-L-11
Proline Utility 16in Rubber Knee Boot - Men's, Black/Red, US 12, 121M-L-12 , MPN: 121M-L-12 , UPC: 035966121025 , Code: 3LD-FM5-UTLTKBM-121M-L-12
Proline Utility 16in Rubber Knee Boot - Men's, Black/Red, US 09, 121M-L-09 , MPN: 121M-L-09 , UPC: 035966121094 , Code: 3LD-FM5-UTLTKBM-121M-L-09
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