b'MATERIALS USED IN SAFETY FOOTWEARMATERIALS USED IN SAFETY FOOTWEAR & FOOTWEAR SIZE CONVERSION GUIDE FOOTWEARUPPER SOLEFootwear Uppers (the part of the boots above the sole that encasesThe sole encompasses lower part of the boots that are in direct your feet) comes in either Natural Leather or Synthetic materials. contact with the ground. There are several options for the type of sole in safety footwear.Natural LeatherDurable, hard wearing & breathable. DDPU (Dual Density Polyurethane)Structurally Strong - offering great support. A good general-purpose sole option.High water resistance. Good for low to mid-range temperatures (not suitable for high heat Able to stretch and mould to the shape of your feet. such as welding or foundry work).Drawbacks include: Higher cost to produce and can be less comfortable for some workers to wear forTPU (Thermoplastic Polyurethane)extended periods. A good general-purpose sole option.Good for low to mid-range temperatures (not suitable for high heat Man-Made Leather such as welding or foundry work).Vinyl & Urethane are most commonly used. More flexible than a DDPU.More affordable. Lightweight, aiding comfort for all day wear.Drawbacks include: Poorer water resistance, allowsSlip resistant - good for spills and smooth surfaces.moisture to pass through and no memory retention to the shape of your feet. PU RubberRubber outer sole and soft polyurethane inner sole.Nylon Mesh / Microfibre High abrasion protection.Strong and lightweight. High slip resistance - good for spills and smooth surfaces.More affordable. Chemical resistant.Drawbacks include: Not water resistant and moreHeat protection up to 300C - excellent for welding and engineering.prone to quicker deterioration.Nitrile RubberSAFETY TOE-CAP High heat protection useful for fire fighting & foundry work.The Safety Toe-Cap is the part at the front of the boots that protectSlip & Acid resistant.your toes from crushing or damage, there are 2 types available: Used in specialised footwear.Steel WATER RESISTANT OR WATERPROOF200 joule protection. Safety footwear can be either Water Resistant to protect against High puncture resistance. light liquid penetration or Waterproof where liquid penetration is More economical to produce. stopped.Do not weaken over time.Drawbacks include: heavier than composite materials, set off metalWater Resistantdetectors at airports/secure facilities, poor insulation in extremeThe footwear textile has been treated using a durable water repellent.temperatures. Good for indoor environments with a risk of contact with spilt liquids.Composite Protects against light rain.Significantly lighter than steel caps. WaterproofNon-metal materials do not set of metal detectors.Superior electrical resistance. Waterproof footwear contains a waterproof liner which stops water Better thermal insulation. that penetrates the leather.Drawbacks include:cannot withstand the same level of down force asSeams also need to be waterproof (seam sealed) using a seam seal steel caps, more expensive to produce, often thicker and take moretape when constructing the upper.space, can be weakened significantly after an impact. Can be used in harsh weather including torrential rain & snow.Can be submerged in water or snow (as long as the water does not go over the top of the boot).FOOTWEAR SIZE CONVERSION GUIDEAU / UK - MEN 3 4 4.5 5 5.5 6 6.5 7 7.5 8 8.5 9 9.5 10 10.5 11 12 13 14 15USA -MEN 4 5 5.5 6 6.5 7 7.5 8 8.5 9 9.5 10 10.5 11 11.5 12 13 14 15 16EUR 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50AU- WOMEN 5 6 6.5 7 7.5 8 8.5 9 9.5 10 11 - - - - - - - - -USA - WOMEN 5/5.5 6/6.5 7 7.5 8 8.5 9 9.5 10 10.5 11 - - - - - - - - -Fitting Notes: These charts are based Australian/NZ standard sizing, but should used as a guide only. Style and fit often vary between brands. You will find brand specific sizing on product details pages. For best fit, all footwear should be tried on in person.CLICK&COLLECT114 CALL132 100OR SHOP24/7ATRSEA.COM.AU FREE Pick-up from our Stores'