THE RIGHT SHOES IN THE FIELD
ROBUST SAFETY SHOES FOR FARMERS
The many different jobs in the fields of agriculture and animal husbandry are very power-consuming and physically demanding. All the more important to wear the appropriate footwear at this point. Safety shoes for farmers have to endure a lot. Mud, faeces, urine, bumps, bruises, and nail punctures are to be expected. In addition, they must be universally applicable: On the farm, in the workshop, in the field and cow barn, and in the pig pens. For agricultural and farm work, but also for the daily handling of heavy machinery and vehicles, robust and water-repellent safety shoes are therefore necessary. These should meet particularly high safety requirements to prevent injuries to the foot.
SELECTION OF PRODUCTS
AGAINST WEAR AND TEAR
TPU SCUFF CAP
Whether harvesting grain, mucking out stalls or growing vegetables, the physically tough jobs in agriculture demand a lot from the toecaps of safety footwear. For this reason, a TPU overcap is recommended to permanently protect the toe of the shoe from abrasion.
RUBBER SOLES
Rubber outsoles are particularly robust: resistant to temperatures of up to 300 °C for short periods, resistant to penetration by sharp-edged objects and resistant to petrol, oil, microbes and numerous chemicals. Special manufacturing processes make them abrasion resistant. However, rubber is heavier than PU and TPU and slightly less flexible in cold temperatures.
ROBUST AND HEAT-RESISTANT
WIND AND WEATHER
GORE-TEX
Only shoes that are comfortable for the respective temperature and conditions are really practical. As soon as our feet become too warm, too cold or even wet, we begin to feel uncomfortable. This can affect our health and ability to concentrate. GORE-TEX shoes are permanently waterproof and highly breathable. They keep your feet dry and offer optimum climatic comfort – in all weathers, throughout the entire product life cycle.
WATERPROOF
& BREATHABLE
NON-SLIP THANKS TO SR
SR-CERTIFIED SLIP RESISTANCE
If a safety shoe is SR-certified, it means that it has an advanced slip resistance. To receive that certification a safety shoe has to pass an additional testing on ceramic tiles with glycerine. This is an addtional test which appvoves that the safety shoe ist not only slip-resistant on ceramic floors (tiles) with a soap solution.
ANTI-PERFORATION PROTECTION
In the safety classes S1P or S3, we offer models with a metal-free midsole as well as a steel midsole. Metal-free midsoles have the advantage of covering almost the entire surface of the sole, whereas metal midsoles cover only about 85% of the surface. The metal-free midsole is more flexible, while the metal penetration resists sharper objects. The point, sharpness, and shape of cutting objects play a less important role with metal than with the metal-free counterpart.
WITH ONE TURN
BOA® FIT SYSTEM
The BOA® Fit System allows the safety shoes to be tightened and loosened quickly, safely, and comfortably – with just one hand! The lacing „stays put“ all day long, thus ensuring a permanently precise fit. Other benefits include no loose laces hanging down and the fact that the BOA® Fit System is extremely durable – perfect for the harsh conditions of the construction industry.
ERGO-ACTIVE FIT CONCEPT
Besides the correct width, other factors contribute to achieving the right fit. In order to address typical problems regarding fit (too wide, too narrow, too short), we have developed the Ergo-Active 2.0 system. We distinguish between three different foot types:
- Type 1 (for larger feet),
- Type 2 (for average feet),
- Type 3 (for narrower feet).
MULTIPLE WIDTH FIT CONCEPT
Farmers’ feet have to do a lot – so the shoes should fit perfectly. That is why we offer some of our models in three different widths:
- W (For the average width foot)
- XW (For the wider foot)
- XXW (For the very wide foot)
The comfortable multi-width system provides each foot with the individual space it requires. Since the toe cap has also “grown” in width, the necessary volume in the forefoot area is maintained.
LADIES FIT CONCEPT
LADIES HAVE A NARROWER FIT
Women’s feet are different to men’s: they are narrower and flatter than those of men with the same shoe size. For this reason, we have special women’s models within our range, which offer appropriate solutions to meet the requirements of female foot anatomy.
ORTHOPAEDIC FOOT PROTECTION
CERTIFIED ACCORDING TO EN ISO 20345/20347 (DGUV 112-191)
Many people develop foot problems during the course of their lives. Often it is not necessary to have these conditions treated orthopaedically. If your feet still hurt, our semi-orthopaedic insoles can help. If you develop an orthopaedic condition, special orthopaedic insoles are essential. A large proportion of the ELTEN collection is certified for orthopaedic adjustments in accordance with EN ISO 20345/20347 (DGUV 112-191). The orthopaedic shoemaker / medical supply store can make orthopaedic changes, without the shoe losing its protective function.
MEASURABLE SUCCESS
ANKLE TWIST PROTECTION STUDY AT SMURFIT KAPPA
ANKLE TWIST PROTECTION
INJURY PREVENTION
More than half of all foot injuries are sprains, dislocations or injuries to the ligaments. BIOMEX PROTECTION© stabilises the ankle in its natural movement and protects it against these hazards.
