diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/shoes/misc_shoes.dm b/code/modules/clothing/shoes/misc_shoes.dm
index c233c453458..5a72e09639d 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/shoes/misc_shoes.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/shoes/misc_shoes.dm
@@ -211,6 +211,9 @@
 /obj/item/clothing/shoes/workboots
 	name = "work boots"
 	desc = "Thick-soled boots for industrial work environments."
+	flags = THICKMATERIAL
+	armor = list(MELEE = 20, BULLET = 10, LASER = 0, ENERGY = 0, BOMB = 20, RAD = 0, FIRE = 50, ACID = 100)
+	materials = list(MAT_METAL = 1000)
 	can_cut_open = 1
 	icon_state = "workboots"
 	dyeable = FALSE
@@ -219,6 +222,7 @@
 	name = "mining boots"
 	desc = "Steel-toed mining boots for mining in hazardous environments. Very good at keeping toes uncrushed."
 	icon_state = "explorer"
+	armor = list(MELEE = 20, BULLET = 10, LASER = 0, ENERGY = 0, BOMB = 20, RAD = 0, FIRE = 200, ACID = 100) // Made for Lavaland so they put some extra asbestos in there, as a treat.
 	resistance_flags = FIRE_PROOF
 	cold_protection = FEET|LEGS
 	min_cold_protection_temperature = SHOES_MIN_TEMP_PROTECT