Safety Shoes
Safety Shoes
Our feet tether us to the ground, and unfortunately, that ground is full of hazards. Sharp objects and nails can cause serious injury or death without safety shoes. And let’s not get started on falling crates! Protect your feet with this handy explainer on all things safety shoe.
Know your safety standards!
GOOD
S1 shoes
are basic safety shoes suitable for most light work. They are great for general
work such as warehousing and logistics.
BETTER
S1P are
more protective because of the P in its name: penetration resistance. These are
great for industries where penetration resistance is essential such as
construction. Don’t let an errant nail ruin your day!
Steel or composite
toecap?
Bruises and Fractures
The toecap
of a safety shoe serves a vital role: to protect your toes from impact damage.
An errant falling crate or sharp edge could do a lot of damage without this
vital piece of protective gear.
Steel toecaps tend to be heavier but more protective. They are not a good fit for workplaces that use metal detectors because they will need to be removed by workers before they undergo scanning. They are a great fit for workers who want nothing less than maximum protection in their safety footwear.
Composite
toecaps are made from materials that do not contain metal such as carbon fiber
or plastic
. They are generally lighter and more comfortable compared to steel
toecaps so long work shifts become more bearable for wearers. Composite toecaps
are always improving as new technologies emerge. They are great for most work
in general.
You can’t
go wrong with either choice, but if you need help, don’t hesitate to ask us!
Safety shoes can look great, too!
Who says fashion needs to be at odds with protection? As slimmer yet no less protective safety shoes emerge, good-looking safety shoes are no longer out of reach from the average buyer.
Choosing your safety shoe requires much consideration! There is a myriad of factors that need assessing. What’s your safety shoe budget? Where do you buy from? What kind of specific work hazards do you require protection from? And most importantly: how can you get everything you need from a safety shoe within your budgetary limits?
We’re here
to help. That’s why we created a short video to explain our safety shoe-buying
process.
We’re here to help!
