Selecting the Right Sole for Safety Shoe - KARAM

Many workplace hazards can prove to be harmful to workers. An array of workplace hazards, especially in the industrial or construction sector, make the Safety shoe a necessity. Be it a danger of heavy tools falling on the feet, an open electric wire or wet floor, Safety shoes with the appropriate Sole prevent any injury a worker is prone to. 

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Choosing the best sole for your activity can be challenging. But better performance and experience of a perfectly made safety boot is well worth your effort to select a comfortable safety shoe that meets your safety needs. Read on to know how to choose the perfect sole for safety shoes.

Sole selection guide 

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• Light-weight, flexible, shock-absorbing and slip-resistant
• Resistant to oil, low concentration of acids/ alkalis and most solvents
• Low abrasion property for extra life
• Can withstand heat upto 120*C for 1 minute

• Moderate heat resistance  
• Hydrolysis if not worn for long times 

• High temperature resistance upto 300* C for 1 minute
• Highest resistance to hydrocarbons, acids/ alkalis and solvents
• Low abrasion

• Heavier compared to PU
• Less flexible at cold temperatures

• High temperature resistance upto 300* C for 1 minute
• Resistance to oils and acids
• Greater puncture resistance than natural rubber 

• Expensive compared to PU
• Not quite as flexible and strong as TPU

• Very sturdy soles without excessive weight
• Combination of light and shock-absorbing PU midsole + super robust Rubber outsole

• Slightly expensive compared to PU

• Lightweight
• Resistance up to 130°C
• Premium slip resistance
• Cold resistant down to -20°C

• Slightly expensive compared to PU
• Moderate heat resistance

In choosing and buying safety shoes, always have it in mind that level of protection, comfort, stability, and durability should be your main priority.

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