Currently there are different models of safety shoes with reinforced toes on the market, these are very important and mandatory in the general protection of our health. The non-implementation of this type of footwear in companies can lead to an economic fine as well as sanctions of another nature that, combined with other faults, can cause the temporary closure of the workplace, these regulations may vary according to the activity, the severity of the matter and naturally of the place where it is working, in Peru the body in charge of supervising that these norms are complied with is Sunafil, safety implements that minimize the risk of injuries caused by accidents as a result of work activity, which is why companies seek safe equipment in the market, among which are industrial shoes to protect the feet. When choosing which footwear is the best, we find a wide range of models that on many occasions we are unable to identify which is the most appropriate to take care of the health of those who use them.

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Basically on the market are footwear with a steel toe cap and a composite toe shoes, among other characteristics, but which one is really the one we need and what differences exist. At first glance, the tip of the footwear cannot be distinguished, so the supplier of these must indicate its material and this must be supported by its respective technical file.

Steel Toe Safety Shoes

Steel toe They are usually the most common to use in the Peruvian industry, the toe consists of a casing that covers the entire toe of the boots and that generally its length goes to where the toes begin, it must be covered inside with a padded material to provide greater comfort and not make direct contact with the feet, and its outer part is covered with the shoe’s own material, which is usually leather, it is recommended that this steel be stainless, since it does not being so tends to stain the stockings and deteriorate in less time. Steel toe safety boots are usually a bit heavier than composite toe shoes. If you are doing work in places with metal detectors such as airports,

Composite toe safety shoes

Composite toe shoes the composite with which the shells that are incorporated into the tips of safety boots are made is a material composed of two or more resins with different physical or chemical properties, with the aim of achieving a stronger but lighter material, therefore In general, this material is a composite of Kevlar, carbon fiber, and fiberglass. Composite boots perform better in outdoor environments, since they are lighter, they do not conduct heat like metal, so they do not get as hot as steel toe boots, and they do not conduct electricity, although there are dielectric boots steel toe and this does not affect safety at all, dielectric composite boots are gaining a wide position when performing electrical work.

These are the main differences between safety shoes with a steel toe cap and a composite toe shoes. It should be remembered that both models must mainly comply with the ISO 20345 standard, which indicates, among other things, that it must withstand at least an impact with 200 Joules of energy.

Conclusion

Now you know the differences between safety toe caps, it is a matter of choosing which is the most comfortable for your needs, remember that there are other important aspects in safety footwear such as the type of leather, whether or not it is waterproof, and type sole with good grip to prevent slipping, sole resistant to hydrocarbons among many others. According to the ASTMF2413 standard, dielectric footwear can have a metal toe cap or a composite toe shoes, the dielectric strength test is done on the sole, regardless of the material of the toe cap.