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Picking The Right Safety Shoes Size
Buying a pair of shoes online is always not easy, with the vast assortment of shoe brands in this world and each manufacturer measuring their sizing differently. A US size 9 in Timberland steel toe boots does not mean that you are US size 9 in CAT. A US size 10 in adidas sports shoes is definitely different from a US size 10 Bates safety shoes. Understanding that a good fit is one of the most important thing in purchasing shoes and multiple cross referencing, we came up with TWO size conversion methods for you to bring the best fit pair of...
5 Main Types of Safety Shoes & Their Purposes
If you are at risk for foot injury at your workplace or the place you are going to, it is needless to say that you should wear the appropriate footwear. Safety footwear is designed to protect feet against a wide variety of injuries. Compression, impact and puncture are the most common type of injuries. There are also less common types such as electric, slipping and corrosion injuries. With so many kinds of potential injuries to guard against, it is needless to say that there are many varieties of safety shoes on the market. 1) Steel Toe & Steel Sole ShoesAs...
Origin Of Safety Shoes
Safety shoes / boots are shoes made with a protective reinforcement at the front, usually beneath the shoes surface. This makes the front of the shoes durable against falling objects or any kind of compression, protecting the wearer's toe from harm. They can also be inserted with a sole plate in the main sole to guard against sharp objects that may come in contact with you feet from below. The reinforcements are normally made of steel hence they are also known as steel toe cap shoes. Towards the end of World War II (1939-1945) when the laws on workers compensation were...