A safety boot or shoe is essentially an item of footwear that protects the wearer's feet in hazardous environments. This is achieved with the use of a steel toe cap and steel plate in the sole of the boot. The use of a of a steel toe cap in a safety boot or shoe is to protect the feet from falling objects. The incorporation of a steel plate in the sole is to offer protection from sharp object such as nails that might puncture the boot and cause injury to the feet. The sole unit of a safety boot must be robust and strong. Many are made using dual density rubbers and are oil, acid/chemical resistant and should be non slip. Some offer heat resistance for jobs that involve contact with hot materials for example welding or steel production
Safety boots or shoes are essential in the building industry and on most building sites must be worn at all times. A large number of other work places steel toe cap safety boots are compulsory. All safety boots must comply with the European standard for safety footwear ISO 20345: 2004
Safety footwear comes in a massive range of different styles to suit their specific task. Here at newforestfootwear we have a wide range of men's and ladies safety footwear to suit the safety needs of all our customers. We believe that your safety boots or shoes should be built to last and offer great protection and comfort at a reasonable price. The most common type of safety footwear is the safety boot, we have a choice of different safety boots ranging from robust styles suitable for heavier work on building site, lightweight safety boots that are styled on hiking boots to offer great protection without compromising comfort. Our safety trainers have proved very popular with our customers and are ideally suited to jobs such a lorry drivers where safety footwear is required but doesn't need to be heavy and bulky.
Remember we have a large range of Safety Footwear from heavier site work boots to lighter work boots for those indoor jobs!