Safety Standards

• CI: Insulation of Sole Against Cold

  Benefit: Temperature insulation for your feet when working in cold environments.

  What is it: Australian Standards 2210.3:2009 Additional Classification. Insulation of Sole Against Cold. Inside of shoe is insulated against cold when put in a cold box at minus 17ºC for 30 minutes.

  Where is it: Whole shoe

• E: Energy Absorption

  Benefit: Superior shock absorption under the heel. See 'Cushioning' below for more details.

  What is it: Australian Standards 2210.3:2009 Additional Classification. Energy Absorption of Seat Region. Passes the test for shock absorption under the heel.

  Where is it: Under the heel

• EH: Electric Hazard Resistant Footwear (ASTMF2412)

  Benefit: Provides a secondary source of electric hazard protection if stepping on live electrical circuits, electrically energised conductors, parts or apparatus.

  What is it: USA Standards ASTMF2412 Additional Classification. Electric Hazard Resistant Footwear. No current flow or leakage of current in excess of 1.0mA under DRY conditions when applying 18,000V at 60Hz for 1 minute.

  Where is it: Through the sole of the boot

• HI: Insulation of Sole Against Heat

  Benefit: Temperature insulation for your feet when working in hot environments.

  What is it: Australian Standards 2210.3:2009 Additional Classification. Insulation of Sole Against Heat. Inside of shoe is insulated against heat when put in a sandbath at approximately 150C.

  Where is it: Whole shoe

• SRC: Slip Resistant with Oil on Metal, and with Water on Tiles

  Benefit: Provides sufficient slip resistance to prevent a fall when working on a low friction surface such as oil spilled on metal, or on soapy wet tiles. This is the highest level of slip resistance.

  What is it: Australian Standards 2210.3:2019 Additional Classification. Glycerol (oil) on steel floor test. Slip resistance coefficient only heel contact is > 0.13, and slip resistance coefficient with whole shoe flat contact is > 0.18. 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. Slip Resistant with Oil on Metal, and with Water on Tiles.

  Where is it: Outsole

• Safety Toe 1.5 ton Compression

  Benefit: Protects toes by providing a minimum clearance when something runs over them.

  What is it: Australian Standards 2210.3:2009 Standard. Compression test where a 15kN force is gradually applied to the toe, tested by an independent and authorised laboratory and then certified by SAI Global.

  Where is it: Toe

• Safety Toe 200 Joules Impact

  Benefit: Protects toes by providing a minimum clearance when a large object falls on it.

  What is it: Australian Standards 2210.3:2009 Standard. Tested with a drop strike test machine with a 200 Joule force by an independent and authorised laboratory and then certified by SAI Global. Note that the Australian standard is higher than the US standard.

  Where is it: Toe

Outsole

• DIAMOND GRIP®

  Benefit: Achieves the highest slip resistance rating (water on tile and oil on metal).

  What is it: Trilateral grip tread pattern, incorporating deep channels to maximise surface contact in slippery conditions.

  Where is it: On the bottom of the shoe where it contacts the ground.

Cushioning

• Arch Support Insole (PU)

  Benefit: Arch support insole with increased arch support and more cushioning. Longer lasting than other insole materials. Removable, and so able to be replaced with orthotics if needed.

  What is it: Polyurethane sponge formed to cup around the heel and under the arch (thicker under the arch than our normal arch support insole providing more support).

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

• 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.

Stability

• 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.

• TR 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: Thermal Rubber 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.

Upper

• Double Black Full Grain Leather

  Benefit: Have you had black shoes that have scuffed the surface and a grey colour shows through? DOUBLE BLACK leather prevents this. Surface scuffs are invisible with DOUBLE BLACK. Full grain leather is 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: Specially dyed fully black all the way through from the surface to the back of the leather. 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), particularly around the toe area of our black leather shoes.