How to Choose the Best Safety Shoe or Boot

How to Choose the best Safety Shoe or Boot

In order to achieve the best return on investment, carry out the following tests so that you know the shoes will be fit for purpose and last as long as possible:

• When choosing safety shoes, the length, width and depth of the shoes are important. Always have both feet measured separately because they may not be exactly the same size.
• Always try on both shoes to check they are comfortable and securely fitted.
• Ensure there is enough room at the front of your safety shoes to allow for the natural movement of your toes when walking – your toes should be able to wiggle freely, otherwise blisters, aches and cramps can make walking a painfully difficult activity. The rule of thumb (or perhaps rule of toe) is that there should be around 1cm of space between your longest toe and the end of the shoe.
• When choosing new shoes, take time to test them out – walk, stand, sit down and move your toes around. Also try rocking on the heels a little, as this will give an example of how they feel when bending forward or reaching upward in the workplace. If they feel comfortable throughout the test, they should be good to go.
• Remember that a perfect fit doesn’t necessarily mean high expense – we stock a wide range of safety shoes and safety boots that are very competitively priced.

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Think about the safety features

There are a range of different protections available with safety footwear, with top examples being steel toe caps, dual density soles, heat resistance, oil resistance,?chemical resistant soles, and shock absorption. If you’re not sure which safety features your employees will benefit from the most, the best course of action is to get in touch with our helpful sales team. We can discuss the environments and weather conditions your staff work in and offer expert recommendations.

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Browse our safety footwear catalogue

We pride ourselves on providing a wide selection of protective footwear that’s perfect for all kinds of workplaces, from factories and logistics yards to roads, railways, airports and docks. Click below to explore our most popular categories.

• Safety shoes
• Safety boots
• Composite footwear
• Wellingtons
• Women’s footwear

We also stock?footwear accessories, such as insoles, shoelaces, sockette liners, ice walkers, and even a convenient and effective?boot cleaning stand.

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Order your protective footwear today

Ready to put your best feet forward? To find out more about safety footwear or place an order, give our team of safety specialists a call on 01 8499 100 or email?[email protected].