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Have you ever read a BuzzFeed listicle about a frivolous topic?
“Top Ten People Who Don’t Deserve To Live!”
And that listicle includes viral photos with captions like “People who lick the cream off Oreo biscuits”.
Well, this listicle you’re reading right now is the exact opposite!
No hyperbole, no nonsense. If you’re in the market for a good safety shoe, this listicle will help match a shoe to the protections that you need.
Today, we’re going to be focusing on toecaps!
The two most common materials are steel and composite, so we’re taking a look at the pros and cons of each type.
Steel toecaps are stronger!
Superman’s not called The Man of Steel for nothing!
Steel is famously hard, and can withstand greater impacts that composite toecaps cannot. However, do note that composite toecaps are more than sturdy enough for most kinds of work.
Consider the Bata Workmate for a sturdy steel toecap shoe that will stand up the roughest abuse your workplace has to offer!
Steel toecaps may be comfortable!
Steel is a heavy material! One downside of having such great impact protection is that the shoe can be pretty heavy. Furthermore, steel toecaps get cold quickly in air-conditioned working environments such as cold storages. With that said, many modern steel toecap shoes remain comfortable!
are our in-house, specially developed safety shoes that benefit from years of R&D, providing you with safety at great value!
Composite toecaps are not conductive!
Do you work with machinery that sends static into the air? Composite toecaps would be a better choice. Unlike steel toecaps, composite ones do not conduct heat, coldness or electricity. This makes them better for workplaces with high or low temperatures as well.
DeWalt is renowned for premium and highly protective safety footwear. Check out their range of composite toe boots to find one that fits your work to a T!
Composite capped shoes aren’t metal!
Nobody likes being patted down at the airport, only to discover that the scanner was reacting to a metal belt buckle!
In the same manner, shoes with composite toecaps don’t trigger metal detectors , saving you lots of hassle if your workplace uses them!
We carry brands such as Neuking, one of the foremost safety shoe brands in the world. Check out their selection of safety shoes, which come with both composite and steel toecaps.
Keep these points in mind as you select your next safety shoe!
Was there anything I missed out?
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