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www.images-magazine.comWORK & SAFETY FOOTWEAR
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caps and midsoles. The ultra-lightweight Jay has a steel toe-cap but
no midsole, minimising foot fatigue, especially for those whose jobs
involve a lot of bending or kneeling.
The Regatta Hardwear range from Regatta Professional has been de-
signed to protect wearers from head to toe. “From waterproof boots
to trainers and safety shoes, Hardwear helps you choose the right
footwear for the job,” says the brand. The Prime Softshell S3 Safety
Hiker offers all-round protection, says Regatta Professional, with a
steel toe-cap and a protective steel midsole ensuring feet remain
safe in hazardous environments. There are a number of special safety
features, such as the fuel oil-resistant and SRC-rated, slip-resistant
outsole, while the rubber shock-absorbent sole and fully moulded and
removable insole provide additional comfort for the wearer.
“Striding into Work-Guard, the Result Professional Safety Footwear
range provides extended cover for those expecting function, purpose
and exceptional value for money,” says Result. “The extensive range
of boots, shoes and trainers offer great overall protection on and
off site.” Included in the range is the Defence Safety Boot (R340X),
which has a steel toe-cap and midsole, padded collar and tongue,
energy absorption heel, and dual density polyurethane sole. It is
made from water-resistant leather and is SRC-rated slip-resistant as
well as the sole being resistant to oil. Another boot style from Result,
and recommended by PenCarrie, is the Strider Safety Boot (R344X),
which, along with the expected steel toe-cap and midsole, is made
from hardwearing Nubuck leather, is anti-static and has a lightweight
rubber sole. Ralawise suggests the Carrick Safety Boot (R346X) as a
tough and durable product, with steel toe-cap, Kevlar midsole for
underfoot protection, ankle support, padded cuff and tongue, an
energy absorption heel and SRC slip resistance with a sole that is also
resistant to oil.
For those looking for something with a steel toe-cap and sole yet
different to the usual boot style, Result has the Managers Brogue
(R345X) with its relaxed fit, dual density sole and hardwearing
Crazy Horse cow leather (as highlighted by Ralawise). Another
alternative to the traditional safety boot, says PenCarrie, is the
Lightweight Safety Trainer (R348X), a breathable, lightweight
shoe which has a Kevlar midsole and composite toe-cap, a low-
cut sports look, EVA/rubber sole and reflective detail.
Helly Hansen has a wide range of work and safety footwear, with
new styles for the AW16 season including the Magni Boot and the
Alna Boa Mid HT. The Magni Boot features a vibram outsole for grip
and a PU midsole that, supported by a removable ortholite sock liner,
provides cushioning. Made from durable, microfibre synthetic leather
with TPU reinforcements around the toe and heel, the boot is water-
repellent and has a lightweight composite toe cap and composite
plate.
The Alna Boa Mid HT is a high performance leather shoe that fea-
tures the Boa Lace system for enhanced safety and the water-resistant,
breathable, Helly Tech Performance membrane. They have composite
toe protection, a Lenzi nail penetration sole, twin line stitching for
additional strength and retro-reflective trim to the side for increased
visibility at night. They also have an abra-
sion-resistant, fully moulded toe-cap
with scuff protection.
Solid Gear, part of the Hulta-
fors Group UK, (home of Snick-
ers Workwear), has created the
Athletic Safety Trainers range.
“With modern, sporty looks,
the Athletic range of Safety
Trainers brings together
superb functionality
The Prime Softshell S3 Safety Hiker from the Regatta Hardwear range
The Magni Boot from Helly Hansen
The Athletic range of Safety Trainers from Solid Gear
The ultra-lightweight Jay
from Blackrock