Safety shoes are specifically designed to protect workers’ feet and are commonly used in workplaces like construction sites and factory workshops where foot protection is essential. There are various types of safety shoes, each with its own unique functions.

One type is the toe – protecting safety shoes. The main function of anti – impact safety shoes, a kind of toe – protecting safety shoes, is to prevent falling objects from injuring the feet. Their toe caps are made of impact – resistant materials, providing a shield for the toes. High – level labor protection shoes in this category have high technical indicators of front – end pressure resistance and impact resistance, offering better protection for toes. However, they are often expensive, bulky to wear, and have poor comfort. So, the selection of safety shoes should be based on the nature and degree of hazards in the working environment. For jobs where toes are more likely to be smashed or crushed and the injury is more serious, high – level safety labor protection shoes should be chosen. On the other hand, for jobs where toes may be smashed or crushed but the injury is unlikely to be serious, low – level labor protection shoes are a more suitable option.

Another type is the puncture – resistant safety shoes. The soles of these shoes have strong oil resistance, and the uppers are made of leather, fabric, sponge, etc., which facilitate the work of users. There are also insulating safety shoes and acid – and – alkali – resistant safety shoes, which are used in environments with electrical hazards and chemical risks respectively.

When using safety shoes, it is important to ensure that they come with a product certificate and an instruction manual. Before use, workers should read the manual according to the usage conditions and use the shoes correctly. For special protective safety shoes, after use, they should be checked and kept clean, and stored in a pollution – free and dry place to maintain their performance and prolong their service life.