Anti-puncture insole - acts as a barrier, located between the inner layer of the shoe and the lining. Provides foot protection against cuts and punctures up to 1200 N.

Anti-puncture insoles are divided into:

Metal - provide good protection against punctures, have a small thickness, cover up to 80% of the foot, have high thermal conductivity.
Non-metallic - safe, made of waterproof textile material, anti-magnetic, flexible, cover 100% of the soles, provide cold / thermal insulation.

Reflective inserts - increase human visibility at night and in poorly lit areas.

Rubberized toe cap - has anti-slip properties, provides good grip on surfaces.

The metal toe cap is an insert that is located in the bow section between the top and the lining.

This diarrhea can withstand a load of up to 200 J and a shock of up to 15 kN. Under a shock load of up to 200 J, the toe cap is not deformed, over 200 J is crushed, and can damage the leg.

The metal toe cap is thinner and takes up less space on the inside than the composite one.

The metal toe cap can be made of steel or aluminum, depending on specific conditions and applications.

Composite toe cap is a more modern element of protection compared to metal toe cap.

Typically, a composite toe cap is made of fiberglass, carbon fiber and plastic. Reinforced kevlar threads are also added to increase strength.

With an impact load above 200 J, the toe cap breaks up into small fragments, does not entail a high risk of injury.

This material has a lighter weight, which reduces the load on the legs and makes the work more comfortable.

Also, to the advantages, you can add absolute resistance to corrosion, low thermal conductivity, can be used at any temperature conditions.

The disadvantages include the large thickness of the walls, due to which the toe takes up a lot of space inside the shoe.

Compared to the steel insert, the composite insert is more expensive.