Safety Standards

• SRA: Slip Resistant with Water on Ceramic Tiles

  Benefit: Provides sufficient slip resistance to prevent a fall when working on soapy wet tiles.

  What is it: Australian Standards 2210.3:2019 Additional Classification. SLS (soapy water) solution on ceramic tile test. Slip resistance coefficient only heel contact is > 0.28, and slip resistance coefficient with whole shoe flat contact is > 0.32.

  Where is it: Outsole

Cushioning

• Arch Support Insole (EVA)

  Benefit: Arch support and pronation control. Removable, making the shoe suitable for orthotics. Also promotes airflow under the foot during activity.

  What is it: EVA foam formed to cup around the heel and under the arch. Holes distributed from the forefoot and around the arch, combined with channels moulded into the bottom of the insole promote airflow.

  Where is it: Inside the shoe, directly under the foot.

• BUNGEE™

  Benefit: Provides great energy return over a long period, so that the spring stays in your step no matter how far you walk or run.

  What is it: Bouncy elastic sponge material.

  Where is it: Mostly used in the midsole (for a limited number of styles), or the insole.

• EVA

  Benefit: Soft, lightweight cushioning that absorbs impact shock.

  What is it: ethylene-vinyl acetate

  Where is it: The midsole of the shoe, which is the part under the foot, between the outsole and the upper.

• POLIMAX®

  Benefit: Cushions and protects the area directly underneath the foot. Assists in keeping the foot cool, and controlling sweat. Anti-bacterial, controlling odor.

  What is it: Open cell soft urethane foam.

  Where is it: Used in insoles or directly underneath the insole (inside the shoe), and is full length from toe to heel.

Stability

• CRIB™ Midfoot Stabiliser

  Benefit: Supports the arch area of the foot (midfoot), and reduces stress on the ligaments that often cause fatigue and pain.

  What is it: Hard, moulded thermoplastic (TPU or Nylon) or hardened rubber.

  Where is it: Midfoot region of the outsole of the shoe.

• ExoFrame

  Benefit: Supports the ankle and holds the heel firmly in place, providing excellent stability when the foot first strikes the ground. A firm heel counter is essential for fundamental support and stability.

  What is it: Rigid plastic material that is shaped to match the contours of your heel.

  Where is it: Inside the upper part of the shoe, surrounding the back and sides of the heel.

• Nylon Shank

  Benefit: Supports the arch area of the foot, and prevents the shoe from bending in the wrong place (in the middle of the shoe). The shoe should naturally bend across the joints in the forefoot region.

  What is it: A hardened nylon piece.

  Where is it: Placed internally (in the sole) in the arch area of the shoe.

Upper

• DRILEX® Lining

  Benefit: Wicks sweat away from the foot, and its anti-bacterial properties control odour inside the shoe.

  What is it: Specially treated textile lining (patented technology by DRILEX).

  Where is it: Inside the upper of the shoe. The lining is the part of the upper that is closest to the foot.

• Full Grain Leather

  Benefit: Hard wearing and breathable, becoming richer and deeper with wear, molding and adapting to your foot like no other material. Resistant to high temperatures, resistant to tearing, cracking, and peeling. It’s naturally insulating, but also breathable.

  What is it: Natural full grain cow hide, tanned and dyed through with authentic techniques. This is the premium grade of leather.

  Where is it: On the upper (top part)