The Comfort Innovations
Foot comfort is directly related to the relief of body fatigue, which in turn impacts productivity. Occupational fatigue is a priority issue in the mining industry, in particular, fatigue owing to walking long distances in gumboots is seen as a common problem. Safety in Mines Research Advisory Council (SIMRAC) commissioned the Council for Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) to conduct an anthropometric survey.
Foot ShapeData from this research resulted in the design of the foot shape to accommodate the wider South African foot and thereby optimise foot comfort. Foot shape was still compliant within SABS parameters. |
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Ankle CupAnkle cup recesses in the walls of the gumboot allow the boot to hug around the ankles providing more support and eliminating ankle friction while working. |
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Ankle SupportAchilles tendon area is reinforced for additional support. |
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Top BandTop band is lower in the calf area than below the knee so that people will not experience impaired blood circulation while kneeling or on their haunches. |
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Sole SafetySole foot bed as a built-in foot shape, with wrap around footwalls that provide a snug fit. |
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