When it comes to completing your workwear clothing wardrobe the safety boot or shoe needs to carefully considered, so that it satisfies the potential hazards and fits the activities being undertaken in any particular working environment. It is a necessity in many professions, and even a legal requirement in many situations.

Therefore, making a decision on which shoe or boot is going to be most effective is very important. So what do we need to consider; the main risk that shoes and boots protect against are slips, contact with hard or sharp items and dangerous liquids. You should consider whether the situation requires a high-density hard sole to prevent sharp objects achieving penetration from below, or perhaps you require extra grip to help prevent falls. On the other hand, you may need those products which have the ability to stop contaminated, hazardous or very hot materials from reaching your feet. For example on a construction site the major point for consideration would be for the boots to provide toe protection from heavy falling objects as well as to stop possible penetration of the foot by sharp objects from below.

Check the specifications of the boot and match it to the situation you require the boot. Most safety footwear will offer protection against most hazards but will often prioritise one or two other others. You might not actually require a pair that protects against every possible danger under the sun, as you are very unlikely to encounter those hazards. Remember to consider exactly what you need the boot for and check that against what each boot offers.

One of the most important elements to satisfy in this process is the fit, since the individual is going to be wearing this item for an extended period of time. Safety shoes and boots tend to be harder and appear inflexible. As a result some people tend to buy a size bigger to give more room for the feet. However, this does give rise to injuries such as sprains and in some cases, bone fractures. The old hiking trick of wearing a thick pair of socks when wearing shoes that are slightly oversized is still valid, and adds that extra layer of comfort at the same time.

Safety and comfort, the two main considerations when choosing boots to complete the workwear clothing kit list and needs to be thought about carefully, and the range we have on offer at Brookes should satisfy everything you need.