This boot has been engineered to provide the wearer with protection in environments where extreme heat and exposure to sparks and metal burns are present. The boot has found popularity amongst smelter workers. Available is sizes 4 -13
Upper:
- Cut from 2.0mm - 2.2mm Full Grain Bovine Sides
- The bellows tongue is from a soft Bovine Leather split for enhanced comfort and to prevent debris from entering the boot
- A full leather external wrap protects the foot from sparks and metal burns entering the boot and is fastened with 3 stainless steel, quick-release buckles
- The quarter padding is cut from a special Kevlar blend material and laminated to foil to reduce heat away from the foot
- The upper contains heat-resistant Kevlar stitching, which offers protection up to 425˚C radiant heat
Lining:
- The quarter lining is from an industrial Ferrabelle non-woven material
- The vamp lining and quarter backer are cut from special Kevlar blend material and laminated foil to reflect heat away from the foot
Top-Sock:
- The in-sock is from a non-woven material laminated to Kevlar to protect the foot from heat transference through the sole of the boot
- The Energiser top sock is from a combination of polyester and wool with excellent perspiration absorbency
- The top sock has been treated with *Ultra-Fresh to impart hygienic and anti-bacterial properties to the material
Sole:
- The sole is from dual density PU/Rubber
- The midsole is from a low density flexible Polyurethane with a shore hardness of 0.40 & 0.5
- The outer sole is from 8mm rubber
- A shank reinforcement is molded into the midsole for additional arch support
- The sole can withstand temperatures up to 300°C radiant and direct heat
- The boot is non-conductive
- If required, this boot can be manufactured with an anti-penetration midsole - 42607
Toe Cap:
- Aluminium toe cap
- Can withstand an impact load of 200 joules
- The Smelters Buckle boot has been tested to comply with EN/ISO 20345 specification and carries the EN/ISO 20345 certified mark