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, insulating, and being resistant to acids and alkalis.

Anti – impact safety shoes, for example, have a main function of preventing falling objects from injuring the feet. Their toe caps are made of impact – resistant materials. Insulating labor protection shoes have soles made of non – conductive insulating materials, which insulate the feet from charged objects and prevent electric shock injuries.

When it comes to the selection of safety shoes, it should be based on the nature and degree of hazards in the working environment. Safety shoes should 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.

Quality checks are also crucial. The shank, a key component installed between the outsole and the midsole of safety shoes to provide support and shaping, is not visible from the outside. When purchasing, place the safety shoes flat on a firm table and firmly press the shank area. High – quality products should not be soft or deformed. Poor shank quality may lead to discomfort, pain when walking, and even foot injuries. After using special protective safety shoes, they should be checked, kept clean, and stored in a pollution – free and dry place.