Oliver Boots
| Company type | Brand |
|---|---|
| Industry | Footwear, Work boots, Personal protective equipment |
| Founded | 1887 in Ballarat, Victoria, Australia |
| Fate | Acquired by Kings Safety (Asia) in 2011; subsequently acquired by Honeywell in 2012; announced acquisition by Protective Industrial Products Inc. in 2024 |
| Headquarters | Australia |
Area served | Australia, New Zealand, United States, Asia, United Arab Emirates |
| Products | Lightweight work boots (including All Terrain 45 and 55 zip sider boot series) |
| Parent | Honeywell (2012–2024), Protective Industrial Products Inc. (from 2024) |
Oliver Footwear is an Australian brand known for manufacturing lightweight work boots, although its production is conducted overseas. Established in 1887 in Ballarat, Victoria, the company initially provided footwear to miners working in the local goldfields.
In 2011, Oliver was acquired by Kings Safety (Asia), and the following year both entities were purchased by the American corporation Honeywell to strengthen its portfolio of safety personal protective equipment (PPE). Since this acquisition, Oliver boots have been distributed internationally, reaching markets in the United States, New Zealand, Asia, and the United Arab Emirates.
Oliver's products are retailed through prominent workwear outlets such as Blackwoods, Totally Work Wear, Hip Pocket Workwear, independent safety suppliers, and Safety Quip locations. The company maintains dedicated teams in Australia and New Zealand focusing on Sales, Product Development, Testing and Compliance, Accounting, and Marketing functions.
The brand caters mainly to industries including mining, oil and gas, construction, warehousing, and various government sectors. Among its most popular offerings are the All Terrain 45 and 55 zip sider boot series.
In November 2024, it was announced that Protective Industrial Products Inc., a global leader in PPE backed by Odyssey Investment Partners, would acquire Oliver Footwear from Honeywell. Protective Industrial Products also owns several safety brands such as Paramount Safety, Puma Safety Boots, and Bisley Workwear.