- Inspect regularly for damage
Safety Footwear are designed and made to withstand the toughest work conditions. However, regular inspection on safety footwear is necessary to ensure that the safety footwear is in the perfect condition to serve its purpose. So, upon receiving your new safety shoes, please do run a visual check on it.
- Rinse with water after exposure to chemicals
Regular cleaning and conditioning protect safety footwear from harsh weather and worksite conditions. For example, cements tend to dry up leather to cause cracks in the leather upper. A rinse at the end of the workday will enhance the durability of the footwear.
- Always air and dry footwear after each day use
Remove the insoles. Remove laces or open fully. Place in a dry area. If water went over the top of your footwear or if they contain excess moisture inside, pat dry with paper towels or other absorbent material, then leave it inside the boot or shoe for 30 minutes. Remove and air dry as mentioned. Store footwear in a cool, dry place. Anti-static properties are greatly reduced by wet conditions and with wear.
- Storage of shoes should be in a shaded, cooling, dry and well-ventilated environment
Avoid direct exposure to sunlight unless in use. Keeping the shoes in a humid environment will reduce the work life of the shoes.
- A six-month warranty against manufacturing defects is provided upon landing of shoes at destination
A manufacturing month and year stamp is impressed on the tongue of each shoe. The certificates for various regions are shown as well.
Example as below:
- Safety protective footwear is not meant for prolonged usage in wet environments
Safety Footwear are constructed using a heat injection molding process.
Injection molded: outsoles start as a soft plastic substance that is poured into a sole-shaped metal mold. The shoe’s upper is then pressed down against the mold. The soling material quickly hardens and is molded in a permanent bond to the upper.
Therefore, prolonged exposure to liquids would cause damage to the bond of upper and lower sole. Thus, creating a crack on the joint & bonding. No safety shoes should be exposed to oils, chemicals or liquids or any sort for prolonged periods as that would be damaging to the safety footwear. In turn, safety and durability will be compromised.
Water Boots, Wellingtons or commonly known as PVC boots with steel toe cap & steel mid plate is recommended to use in wet environments.
*Below size conversion to be meant as a reference guide.
workXwear Safety Shoes Size Conversion | ||||||||||
| EU | 37 | 38 | 39/40 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 44/45 | 46 | 47 | 48 |
| UK | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 |
| US | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
| Centimetre | 23 | 23.5 | 25 | 25.5 | 26.5 | 27 | 28.5 | 29.5 | 30.5 | 31 |
| IMPA No. (31 35 XX) | 02 | 03 | 04/05 | 06 | 07/08 | 09/10 | 11/12/13 | 14 | 15 | 16 |
*Always choose a slightly bigger shoe size and always remember safety shoes don’t grow longer and neither do they wear bigger.
#Choose the bigger sizing for a more comfortable fitting. Example, if you are a UK7.5 size, wear UK Size 8 for a comfort work fitting.
