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Shoe Technology 101
There are many factors that go into making a
comfortable safety toe shoe. Material, construction,
cushioning and support should all be considered.
In order to be sure that your next safety toe shoe for
work is exactly what you need, it’s important to be
informed about the various technologies that go into
how a safety toe shoe is made.
ASTM Testing
ASTM F2413 - is the official standard for safety footwear in the United States.
At DiVal Safety our goal is to ensure that all of our offerings meet or exceed
industry accepted safety standards. In the United States, the current applicable stan-
dard for protective footwear is referred to as ASTM F2413-11 Standard Specification
for Performance Requirements for Protective (Safety) Toe Cap Footwear. It defines
the minimum requirements for the design, performance, testing, and classification of
safety toe footwear. ASTM F2412-11 defines the procedures used to test protective
toe footwear to the various safety classifications. All of our safety toe footwear meets
or exceeds the ASTM requirements for the type of footwear designated. As a leading
supplier in the safety shoe industry, DiVal Safety continues to update styles, safety
characteristics and features as customers and industry requirements change.
Toe Types
Steel Toe
- Non-corrosive toe caps used in footwear to
provide protection for the toe area. Steel toes meet or
exceed the ASTM F2413 standard for protective footwear.
Composite Toe
- A toe cap made from a non-ferrous
elastomeric material, which is light weight and will not
conduct heat, cold or electricity. Composite toes meet or
exceed the ASTM F2413 standard for protective footwear.
Alloy Toe
- Made of lightweight materials like aluminum
and titanium, but they’re as strong as steel. Alloy toes
meet or exceed the ASTM F2413 standard for protective
footwear.