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ELTEN RECEIVES THE PLATINUM MEDAL AT ECOVADIS
Sustainability is becoming increasingly important in the production of safety footwear. ELTEN has been working on ecologically and socially sustainable production for many years. As a result, ELTEN has now been awarded the platinum medal in the EcoVadis rating for the first time.
More stability thanks to Laddergrip
Whether you're at work or at home, there is a risk of slipping when working on a ladder. That's why we have safety shoes in our range that have a sole with Laddergrip. In our blog, we show you what makes these shoes special.
When protection is elemental
The chemical plants in the Höchst Industrial Park in Frankfurt am Main in Germany produce a wide range of products. But one thing is always the same: occupational safety is of utmost importance. To ensure this, some companies opt for ELTEN foot protection.
ELTEN RECEIVES PLUS X AWARD FOR SUSTAINABILITY
The Plus X Award honours brands, companies, and products that achieve outstanding accomplishments in their industry. ELTEN has now been awarded the special prize for sustainability. Find out more on our blog.
ELTEN achieves gold in EcoVadis rating
Sustainability is playing an increasingly important role also in the production of safety footwear. ELTEN has been committed to achieving ecologically and socially sustainable production for many years. This work has now been rewarded by the EcoVadis rating with Gold status for ELTEN.
The outdoor specialist
How about a shoe that combines the experience of over 100 years of safety footwear with the comfort of an athletic recreational and outdoor shoe? For all those who need a casual work shoe for their job, that is also ideally suited for activities such as hiking or walking the dog?
Sustainably produced leather at ELTEN
Dirty from work but as clean as possible in production: that's how we prefer to see our shoes. Sustainability and social responsibility are a top priority at ELTEN. For this reason, we are also a member of the Leather Working Group (LWG). You can read what this entails here.
Safety sandals for the summer
With our ELTEN S1P or S1 safety sandals, featuring our BOA® Fit System or in our ladies' fit, we have the ideal solutions for hot days ready to hand – and we're taking the fight to sweaty feet and blisters. Read more about our summer all-rounder here!
Safety shoes for women’s feet
Safety shoes for women must be tailored to the specific needs of women's feet. And as more and more women opt for professions in supposedly male domains such as construction or crafts, the demand is growing continuously. ELTEN supports tacklers and offers a variety of suitable models.
ELTEN achieves gold in Ecovadis rating
Sustainability is playing an increasingly important role also in the production of safety footwear. ELTEN has been committed to achieving ecologically and socially sustainable production for many years. This work has now been rewarded by the EcoVadis rating with Gold status for ELTEN.
ELTEN is brand of the century
ELTEN is brand of the century! The German ZEIT publishing group has added ELTEN to the list of brands such as Persil and Miele. Read more about it in our blog.
Vegan safety footwear
A vegan lifestyle is becoming increasingly important to more and more people. Not only in the area of food, but also in the area of (work) clothing and shoes, there is a demand for animal-free products. ELTEN makes it possible to work in certified vegan safety footwear! Read more in our blog.
WELLMAXX for the construction site
That's new in construction! Soft at heart, super tough on the outside: We have combined our new shoes for tough applications with our joint-friendly sole core made of Infinergy® by BASF! The result: our revolutionary WELLMAXX SAFETY-GRIP series. Read more on our blog post.
SAFE IN SAFETY ENGINEERING
As a specialist company with over 30 years of experience, Erkes safety technology offers a comprehensive range of services covering all aspects of key services, alarm systems, video surveillance and burglary protection. We talked to the owner Klemens Erkes about his work in safety engineering.
The industry world of occupational footwear
Some workplaces require a protective toe cap in the shoe, such as in construction, where heavy objects can fall on the foot. In other professions there are no mechanical risks from impact and pressure, so toe protection is not necessary. In this blog post, you can find out in which industries shoes without a toe cap, so-called occupational footwear, are used and how they differ from safety shoes.
Find the “right fit” with Ergo-Active 2.0
Whether too narrow or too wide – find the safety shoe that fits you individually! Thanks to the multi-width Ergo-Activ 2. 0 system from ELTEN, there is an optimal fit for every foot.
Tips and tricks against blisters
As soon as you use your new safety shoes for eight hours a day and make the same movements several times in a row, blisters are bound to appear on your feet. We have put together six practical tips and tricks for targeted prevention of painful pressure points and foot blisters.
5 tips for sweaty feet in safety shoes
No sweat, no glory? Maybe. However, sweaty feet are not particularly pleasant. Especially when you wear your shoes for eight hours or more and don't see any way to air the "cheesy feet". The feet get tired, every step feels heavy. Concentration levels drop, there is an increased risk of missteps. Find here 5 tips for sweaty feet in safety shoes.