There are hundreds of options when it comes to safety footwear, but what’s important? Read our key things to look out for below.
All safety footwear placed on the market must comply with EN ISO 20345:2011 (at the time of writing) with a new standard now available, EN ISO 20345:2022 which aims to bring the standard in line with the features now available.
Your Safety Footwear goes through lots of additional testing versus your standard footwear. Alongside the protective toecap impact and compression tests, and midsole penetration tests (where marked). Some of the most important indicators are its performance against electrostatic, water resistance, shock absorbing and slip resistance.
Here’s the things we’d encourage you to check before your next footwear purchase.
1 – Fit
We actively encourage you to ‘put your foot in it’, regards of your foot size and shape the best way to ensure suitability of fit is to try your selected footwear on.
You’ll find lots of guidance online from many manufacturers about wider fits, standard fits and womens fit but there is no replacement for doing what you did as a child, trying on your expected size(s) and walking around prior to confirming your selection.
Remember to tie your laces and take your time rather than assuming.
2 – Functionality
In recent years, non-metallic components have emerged as the best option for protective toecaps and midsoles. But alongside this look for:
3 – Technology
We take all the latest developments in consideration when developing our footwear range. Balancing performance, aesthetic and achieving a price-point that feels great for our customers.
We make intelligent materials choices including:
