Safety Footwear Guide
- Electrical Hazard Footwear (EH)
- EH footwear provides a source of protection to the wearer from electrical shock in environments where the wearer may accidentally step on a live wire or charged electrical equipment. EH footwear should not be worn in environments where the wearer will intentionally come into contact with a live electrical circuit.
- Static Dissipative Footwear (SD)
- SD footwear allows static electricity to transfer from the wearer to the walking surface, thereby protecting equipment such as sensitive electronic devices from static electric discharge which could damage the equipment. These shoes are to be used in areas where the generation of static electricity could harm electrical equipment, circuit board assembly, the manufacture of computer chips, or paint application processes.
- Dual Resistor SD
- Dual Resistor SD is a Warson Brands patented technology (US Patent 6,421,222) that precisely and reliably provides 1 to 10 megohms of electrical resistance, ensuring that the footwear meets the SD 10 standard. With two resistors embedded in the midsole of the shoe, Dual Resistor SD footwear protects equipment by dissipating static electricity to the walking surface. Dual Resistor SD also acts as a fail-safe system; should one resistor fail, the second will continue working to dissipate static electricity.
- Static Dissipative SD 35
- ESD Footwear is designed to dissipate static electricity from the wearer’s body into the walking surface to prevent static electricity build up. These shoes meet or exceed the ASTM F2413 SD35 standard and provide an electrical resistance of up to 35 megohms (3.5 x 107 ohms). These shoes are to be used in areas where the generation of static electricity could harm electrical equipment, circuit board assembly, the manufacture of computer chips or paint application processes.
- ASTM F2413
- The official standard for safety toe protective footwear in the United States.
- Composite Toe
- A non-metallic rigid polymer protective toe cap, which is light weight and will not conduct heat, cold or electricity. Meets or exceeds the ASTM F2413 standard for protective footwear.
- Steel Toe
- Non-corrosive toe caps used in footwear to provide protection for the toe area. Meets or exceeds the ASTM F2413 standard for protective footwear.
- Soft Toe
- No toe cap protection.
- Alloy Toe
- A protective to cap with a specialized blend of metals to minimize weight and maximize protection. Meets or exceeds the ASTM F2413 standard for protective footwear.
- XTR® Brand Composite Toe Cap
- The XTR® Brand composite toe cap provides extra toe room and comfort; is lightweight, strong as steel and will not conduct heat, cold or electricity. The XTR® Brand composite toe cap meets or exceeds the ASTM F2413 standard for protective footwear.
- Metatarsal Guard
- A reinforced layer in the metatarsal portion of the footwear that protects the metatarsal bones by deflecting falling objects and absorbing impact energy. Traditionally used in areas where there is a higher risk of objects falling or rolling onto the metatarsal area of the worker’s foot. Meets or exceeds the ASTM F2413 standard for metatarsal protective footwear.
- Slip Resistant
- We’ve partnered with SR Max® to deliver their patented MaxTRAX® slip-resistant outsole technology in a genuine Rockport product, giving you the grip you need and the style you love. And since MaxTRAX® excels on dry, wet and oily/wet surfaces, it meets ASTM SRO slip-resistance standards.
- Metal Free
- Footwear that contains zero metal. 100% metal free. It is ideal for jobs that require working around sensitive metal detectors.
- Hydro-shield® Waterproof
- A combination of water-resistant materials and construction which helps protect the foot from getting wet in environments where excess water is present. Rockport Works Hydro-Shield® is a waterproof, breathable technology that protects your feet from harsh weather without sacrificing comfort. In addition to waterproof leather it consists of seam sealing and a waterproof insole board to help prevent the penetration of water. For industrial applications, Hydro-Shield™ protection is guaranteed as Water Resistant protection.
