Black Diamond Fire Boots

Black Diamond Fire Boots- Black Diamond fire boots are popular among fire fighters. With lots of choices to choose from, it is important to research fire boots before you buy a pair. Best Fire Gear wrote this Black Diamond fire boots review to help you.


Black Diamond has been in business since 1991. While a lot of fire boot manufactures is there second or third product line, Black Diamond puts fire boots at the top of their list. They know that fire fighters are put in extreme situations and need the best fire boots that they can wear. Black Diamond responds to those extreme situations and continues to make fire boots to withstand the conditions. When new situations arise, Black Diamond addresses them and creates some new technology.

Black Diamond makes two types of fire boots; leather and rubber. Both are great and it really comes down to a personal choice as to which material you want your fire boots made out of. In the following paragraphs, Best Fire Gear is going to discuss the Black Diamond rubber fire boots and the Black Diamond leather fire boots.

Black Diamond Rubber Fire Boots

Black Diamond understands that a fire fighter can be on his feet all day long so it is important to have the best fire boots on that he or she can. The Black Diamond Comfort Fit Form used to construct these rubber fire boots has been designed for maximum comfort and accurate fit. In addition, the Enersole System includes a high-density polyurethane midsole that absorbs energy. The second layer of comfort includes a single-density polyurethane orthotic footbed that provides all-day comfort. The footbed fabric cover absorbs perspiration and is removable for fast drying.

All of the Black Diamond Rubber Fire Boots have the following features:

  • Height: 16 inches
  • Upper Midsole: 2.0mm high density rubber with calendared fabric
  • Lower Midsole: 6.8mm coated felt
  • Toe Lining: 1.4m net lining calendared coated
  • Steel Toe: ANSI - Z41-1999 standard
  • Steel Midsole: Stainless steel
  • Steel Shank: Triple ridge steel
  • Footbed: PU orthotic, fabric covered, removable
  • Pull-On System: Cotton drill friction coated with spread cotton and nylon net
  • Certification: NFPA 1971 Edition standard for structural firefighting

The Black Diamond rubber boats have some individual characteristics along with the above common features.

Black Diamond #9301

  • Leg Lining Stitch: Lining includes Kevlar-thread backstitch
  • Tibia Protection: 3.0mm heavy corrugated roll
  • Outsole: Molded rubber K-lug design

Black Diamond #9451

  • Insulation: 6.0mm open cell foam
  • Leg Lining Stitch: Kevlar/Nomex with 1.2mm coating
  • Tibia Protection: 3.0mm heavy corrugated roll
  • Outsole: Molded rubber K-lug design

Black Diamond #9460

  • Insulation: 6.0mm open cell foam
  • Leg Lining Stitch: Lining includes Kevlar-thread backstitch
  • Outsole: Rubber calendared with Griptread design

Black Diamond #9470

  • Insulation: 6.0mm open cell foam
  • Leg Lining Stitch: Kevlar/Nomex with 1.2mm coating
  • Tibia Protection: 3.0mm heavy corrugated roll
  • Outsole: Rubber calendared with Griptread design

Black Diamond Leather Fire Boots

There are a lot of fire fighters that prefer to have leather fire boots. Call it old school, but nothing beats a broken in pair of leather fire boots. Black Diamond only uses the best leather available to them when manufacturing their leather fire boots. All of the these fire boots are constructed with the Comfort Fit Plus system with Enersole. Here are the technical specs for the Black Diamond leather fire boots.

Black Diamond #0909

  • Boot Height: 12 Inches
  • Leather Upper: Prime's Firestorm genuine leather
  • Lining: Unlined
  • Toe Cap Protection: Tuffy shark scuff resistant leather
  • Steel Shank: Double ridged steel/chemlock coating
  • Midsole: 2.2MM rubber mid
  • Outsole: Vibram #1275 rubber
  • Footbed: Built-in cushion support
  • Pull-On System: Speedlaces provide maximum stability and support

Black Diamond X-Boot #0911

  • Boot Height: 14 inches
  • Leather Upper: FireTuff leather
  • 3-Point Heel Lock System: Yes
  • Lining: CrossTech with Omaha lining
  • Kevlar Lining: Yes
  • Insulation: Standard
  • Tibia Protection: Padded shin guard
  • Toe Cap Protection: Rubber toe cap
  • Steel Toe: Hi 500
  • Steel Midsole: Stainless steel
  • Steel Shank: Ridge steel
  • Outsole: Rubber comfort cup with comfort flex, high abrasion, traction performance
  • Footbed: 3 density removable PU orthotic footbed
  • Pull-On System: Integrated pull on system
  • Certification: NFPA1971 Edition

Black Diamond #0972

  • Boot Height: 14 inches
  • Leather Upper: Prime's Firestorm genuine leather
  • Lining: CrossTech Fabric with Cambrelle
  • Tibia Protection: 1/4" sponge rubber
  • Toe Cap Protection: Tuffy shark scuff resistant leather
  • Steel Toe: Hi 500
  • Steel Midsole: Stainless steel
  • Steel Shank: Double ridged steel
  • Midsole: 2.2mm rubber mid
  • Outsole: Vibram #1275 Rubber
  • Footbed: PU Orthotic footbed, fabric-covered, removable
  • Pull-On System: Leather loops combined to 10oz for added strength
  • Certification: NFPA 1971 Edition Standard for Structural Firefighting

Black Diamond #0974

  • Boot Height: 8 Inches
  • Leather Upper: Prime's Firestorm genuine leather
  • Lining: CrossTech Fabric with Cambrelle
  • Kevlar Lining: Yes
  • Toe Cap Protection: Tuffy shark scuff resistant leather
  • Steel Toe: Hi 500
  • Steel Midsole: Stainless steel
  • Steel Shank: Double ridged steel
  • Midsole: 2.2mm rubber mid
  • Outsole: Vibram #1275 rubber
  • Footbed: PU Orthotic footbed, fabric-covered, removable
  • Pull-On System: Heavy duty brass zipper
  • Certification: NFPA 1971 Edition Standard for Structural Firefighting

Black Diamond #0975

  • Boot Height: 14 Inches
  • Leather Upper: Prime's Firestorm genuine leather
  • 3-Point Heel Lock System: Yes
  • Lining: CrossTech Fabric with Cambrelle
  • Kevlar Lining: Yes
  • Venting System: Reinforced ventilation eyelets to promote airflow
  • Tibia Protection: 1/4" Sponge rubber
  • Toe Cap Protection: Tuffy shark scuff resistant leather
  • Steel Toe: Hi 500
  • Steel Midsole: Stainless steel
  • Steel Shank: Double ridged steel
  • Midsole: 2.2MM rubber mid
  • Outsole: Vibram #1275 rubber
  • Footbed: PU Orthotic footbed, fabric-covered, removable
  • Pull-On System: Integrated loop system
  • Certification: NFPA 1971 Edition Standard for Structural Firefighting

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