Safety shoes are designed to protect workers’ feet and are commonly used in workplaces like construction sites and factory workshops. There are various types of safety shoes, including those for protecting toes, preventing punctures, providing insulation, and resisting acids and alkalis.

The main function of anti – impact safety shoes is to prevent falling objects from injuring the feet, thanks to their toe caps made of impact – resistant materials. Meanwhile, protection shoes should also have an anti – slip design. This not only safeguards people’s feet from injury but also helps prevent accidents caused by operators slipping.

When it comes to the materials of safety shoes, the main materials for soles include rubber, plastic, rubber – plastic combined materials, polyurethane, natural leather, etc. When purchasing, one should check whether the outsole is flat and the patterns are clear. Pressing the sole gently with a fingernail, it should be elastic, not too hard, and not peel off. A sole that fails these tests may have a low rubber content and too much recycled rubber filler, making it prone to breakage and less durable.

The selection of safety shoes should be based on the nature and degree of hazards in the working environment. Safety shoes must come with a product certificate and an instruction manual. Before use, users should read the manual according to the usage conditions and use them correctly. For special protective safety shoes, after use, it is necessary to check and keep them clean, and store them in a pollution – free and dry place. This way, safety shoes can better serve their purpose of protecting workers’ feet.