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Trends in … foot protection

Here, industry insiders discuss what’s new in foot protection and the importance of traction.

Traction device

New from Due North Winter Traction, the Heavy Duty features an industrial-grade sole with more than 40 percent more natural rubber.

Lightweight work shoe

Weighing only 10.7 ounces for the men’s style and 10.5 ounces for the women’s style, the athletic Jetstream Work Shoe features a lightweight CarbonMAX safety toe, a breathable upper and slip-resistant outsole for the ultimate combination of comfort and protection.

Safety boots

Made from Aerex 1.5.5 – a proprietary, chemical-resistant, thermally insulative microcellular polymer – Flite Boots are self-insulating and more than 40 percent lighter compared to most steel toe PVC and rubber knee boots.
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Footwear traction device

STABIL StripGrips are designed exclusively for use when stripping floors.

Safety shoe

Incredibly light and flexible with an unprecedented good fit almost impossible to distinguish from modern sports or leisure shoes, SAFETY KNIT Shoes fit like a second skin without any pressure points on the feet.

Work boot

The Steelite Mustang Boot (FW69) is designed for comfort, safety and reliability.

Side-zip safety boot

Original S.W.A.T.’s Classic 9-inch Side-Zip Safety Plus Boot is equipped with a non-metallic LENZI board.
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Athletic-style safety shoe

The Asheville ESD Safety Shoe is constructed with durable, abrasion-resistant mesh that provides an athletic fit and feel.

Safety cap work boot

The HYTEST FootRests XT work boot, featuring nanotechnology HY-LIGHT safety toe caps, is the newest technologically advanced safety toe version featuring nanotechnology.

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