Slip-Resistant Footwear and Safety Shoes
Like soft toe work boots, slip-resistant safety shoes are also often not certified by the ASTM. Work boots for men and women that boast “slip-resistance” are referring to slip-resistant outsoles. These durable outsoles are made of proprietary compounds to deliver maximum surface grip and often feature a wide heel construction to supply
increased surface area. With a wide variety of tread patterns to provide oil and clog-resistance, slip-resistant safety shoes offer a major assist as you handle tough, slick, and slippery conditions often seen in the service and healthcare industry.
Which safety shoe construction is the best?
Once you have your toes covered with the right protection for you, it is time to select the best boot build for your workday:
Cement Constructed - Cemented Construction work boots add lightweight, affordable support to your workday. Using only adhesives to secure their uppers to their outsoles, shoes made with a cemented construction are the most common sports shoe types but not the most durable. What cement constructed safety shoes usually lack in strength they make up for in style and comfort.
Goodyear Welt - Strong, water-resistant and durable, Goodyear Welt work boots can stand up to tough days doing
tough jobs. With durable leather or other materials strapped around the perimeter of the shoe and then stitched to both the uppers and the outsoles, these types of work boots may be heavier but can be trusted to deliver a reliable, long-lasting performance.
Vulcanized - When it comes to Vulcanized work boots and safety shoes first you take rubber outsoles, then you treat those outsoles with a combination of heat and chemicals. Lastly, after the treatment
process, those outsoles form tight bonds with the uppers. These bonds will remain strong and work as hard as you do. While Vulcanized work boots often fall flat in arch support and style options, they hold strong and perform reliably with heat-resistance and durability.
So Which Safety Shoes Are the Best?
Your best safety shoes are not only determined by which toe type, protection, and boot construction are best, but also if you can wear them for
the work that you do. The simplest way to find work boots and safety shoes is by shopping for the best workwear by your industry. However, it is recommended to first revisit your workplace footwear guidance to be sure your safety shoes are in accordance with all workplace regulations and guidelines. Whether you work in the Farm and Ranch industry, Oil and Gas, Construction, Warehouse, or Service jobs there are work boots for your job
that will add support, comfort, and protection to stay safe while working.
With the proper work boots, your feet are ready to take on even the toughest tasks. While shopping for work boots, always look for the most proper and snug fit. It is always advised to try on boots with the same socks that you’ll wear in them. Consider picking up a pair of workwear socks before purchasing your boots to help
find the best fit. After that, you will have the best safety shoes or work boots to best optimize your performance.
Don’t forget to also pick up shoe and boot care supplies to keep your new work boots and safety shoes working as hard as you do without a misstep. Find the right work boots for your profession, workplace standards, or industry requirements online and in-store at your nearest Academy
Sports + Outdoors.