Working boots, as a means of personal protection, must go through several stages of quality control and have a certificate of conformity.
Special footwear, as a rule, is made of genuine leather, suede or combination leather. Less commonly, artificially created materials (PVC, polyurethane) can be used.

The sole of work shoes is made of the following materials: polyurethane (in one or two layers), EVA, PVC, rubber.

Also, working boots are supplemented with protective elements (metal or composite toe cap, anti-puncture insole, reflective inserts, anti-slip protector) and properties, depending on the protection class (shock absorption in the heel, resistance of the sole to oil products, waterproof base material, resistance to high temperatures, anti-static ).

Lining is also of great importance. Comfort will depend on the material of the inner lining throughout the entire working process.

Iron toe boots provide safety

A toe cap is an internal piece of a specialized shoe that sits between the top of the shoe and the lining.

What is a protective toe for? If your work or the work of your employees is associated with a high risk of industrial injuries, the risk of falling heavy objects or being crushed, you need specialized and certified footwear with the necessary protective elements and properties, including a toe cap.

There are 2 main types of protective toe caps: metal, composite.

Metal toes are made of steel and aluminum. They have a small volume due to their thin walls. Compared to a composite toe-cap, the metal one has a greater weight (the weight of a pair is approximately 140-200 grams). This material does not imply the presence of perforation, thereby excluding the possibility of moisture removal.

Composite toe caps are available in fiberglass, carbon fiber (CFRP), polycarbonate and PVC. Reinforced Kevlar threads can also be added to increase the strength of the product. A composite toe cap has a large wall thickness and takes up much more space than a metal one. But the weight of this material is less (the weight of a pair is approximately 100-120 grams). This type allows ventilation openings.

Buy work boots with a metal toe in the online store "Sever-Spetsodezhda"

In addition to the steel toe cap, safety shoes can be equipped with other protective elements.

Anti-puncture insole - protects the foot from cuts, punctures and other mechanical influences. Distinguish between metal and composite insoles. Let's consider the main differences:

	Metal anti-puncture insoles	Composite anti-puncture insoles
Material	Steel, aluminum	Kevlar (polyamide based textile)
Elasticity	Inelastic	Elastic
Thickness	Thin	Large thickness
Corrosion resistant	The metal is corroded, but can undergo additional anti-corrosion treatment	Resistant to corrosion
Thermal conductivity	High thermal conductivity	Low thermal conductivity
Price	Low	High

Safety shoes are often fitted with reflective inserts to improve visibility in poorly lit areas.

Also, the rubberized toe cap protects the shoes from abrasion, thereby significantly extending the service life.

Recall that the shock-resistant toe cap protects the leg from impact with force up to 200 J and squeezing up to 15 kN. Also, protective toes are divided into metallic (made of steel or aluminum) and non-metallic (made of fiberglass, carbon fiber, carbon fiber). Their difference is that non-metallic toes can be used in various temperature conditions, since they have low thermal conductivity.

Steel toe boots - a must in production

You can buy boots with a steel toe on the website of our company. We deliver throughout Uraina.