Types of Foot Protection Equipment:

Casual, open-toed footwear

No impact resistance. None to minimal protection from contact, providing little to no protection from initial brief contact with chemicals and hot objects.

Enclosed footwear (substantial)

No impact resistance. Minimal protection from contact- providing some protection from initial brief contact with chemicals and hot objects.

Worn with socks. Not for use in impact potential areas or for material handling.

Safety shoe (impact resistant, safety toe)

Structured steel cap capable of withstanding 2,500 lbs. of compression.

ANSI I-75 for absorbing impact and C-75 for compression.

Typically full-grain leather or vinyl uppers, durable nonmarking slip-resistant outsole.

Cut, falling object, and impact protection. Worn with socks.

Metatarsal protection

High impact and falling object protection. Provides protection for front and bridge of foot. Worn with socks.

Dielectric boot

Dielectric – typically 20,000-volt overshoe with adjustable side lace, pole climbing reinforcement patch, antiskid bar tread and heel.

Uninsulated, Ideal for utility, power transmission, and horizontal drilling applications. Worn with socks.

Conductive sole shoe

Resistance range typically under 10,000 ohms for compliance with the ANSI Z41-1999 CD Type 1 standard for conductive shoes.

Conductive shoe covers

Antistatic covers for footwear.

Shoe cover

Contaminant protection worn over “enclosed footwear” or safety toe shoe, as appropriate.

Disposable boot

Boot cover with elastic top, used for particulates including asbestos, lead dust and radioactive dusts.

Worn over “enclosed footwear” or safety toe shoe, as appropriate.

Chemical resistant overboot

Offers protection for hazardous and non hazardous materials.

Seamless waterproof covers provide added layer of chemical and wear protection.

Worn over “enclosed footwear” or safety toe shoe, as appropriate.

Chemical resistant boots with safety toe

Neoprene or other polymer boots are seamless with suction gripping tread pattern for slick floors, cushion insoles.

Good against the broadest variety of animal and vegetable fats and fluids as
well as the harshest of petrochemical substances. Worn with socks.

Electrical flash foot protection equipment

Heavy-duty leather work shoes normally provide a significant degree of protection to the feet.