Keep your feet protected from the elements this winter, in one
of three new safety boots from Dr. Martens’ industrial range.
Designed to safeguard tradesmen who must spend part, or all of
their time outdoors, the new fully waterproof collection comes in
three styles; TURBINE ST, SURGE ST and TORRENT ST.
Particularly suitable for outdoor workers enduring prolonged
exposure to the cold weather, the TORRENT ST 8-tie waterproof S3
boot has an abrasion resistant toe guard and 200g Insulation to
provide total protection and comfort in extreme work environments.
A padded collar and tongue also provides increased wearer comfort.
The non-metallic, composite safety toe-cap eliminates cold transfer
discomfort - commonly experienced with steel caps.
The TURBINE ST safety rigger boot and SURGE ST 6-tie waterproof
S3 boot are both made from industrial grade leather and nylon
uppers, with abrasion resistant toe guard to provide total
protection under extreme work environments.
With a heat resistant outsole to 300ºC, all three boots carry
the fixed European standard mark ISO 20345:2011 and SRC slip
rating.
Official figures from the Health & Safety Executive (HSE)¹
report over 4,000 cases of slips and falls at work during autumn
and winter 2013/14 with construction racking up the highest number
and second highest rate of falls.
To help address this issue, the boots have slip resistant soles
and a rugged rubber compound outsole with 90° heel block for ladder
grip.
Removable Smartmask PU cushioned footbeds for comfort and
optimum toe protection have also been included to provide
additional shock absorbing properties. The entire range features
antistatic properties, a composite steel toe cap and Smartmask
puncture resistant midsoles.
“To keep safe, warm and dry this winter, it is imperative that
industrial workers invest in quality protective footwear” said Jon
Marchant, Global Category Manager at Airwair International Ltd -
Dr. Martens.
“Whether you work in construction, manufacturing, agriculture or
oil and gas, the new industrial collection provides the warmth and
insulation to protect your feet against adverse weather conditions
and the stability and grip to help prevent accidents” he adds.
Dr. Martens has drawn on over half a century of boot making
experience for its Industrial Range of footwear. Technology has
developed considerably over the last few decades but the premise
for what is required has remained the same: comfort, protection and
durability.
For an added layer of warmth and a great fit, Dr. Martens also
supplies specialist Doc’s Socks which feature padded terry cloth
around the heel, ankle and underfoot for comfort.
Available in UK sizes 6 to 13, the range is available from
October 2015, please visit www.drmartens.com/Industrial for more
information.
WATERPROOF COLLECTION STRENGTHENS DR. MARTENS INDUSTRIAL RANGE
FOR 2015
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_ABOUT DR. MARTENS
Throughout Dr. Martens history, the brand has been adopted and
subverted by countless rebellious characters, subcultures and
tribes. These are the people who stand out from the crowd in their
own unique way and for many, their journey of self-expression has
always been accompanied by a pair of Doc’s. Dr. Martens celebrates
these free-thinking individuals – from first time wearers to those
who have been with the brand forever. These are the authentic
characters that stand for something.
Dr. Martens air-cushioned sole, designed by German inventor, Dr.
Klaus Maertens, was engineered primarily to meet the specific need
of providing additional support and comfort for his broken foot.
The Dr. Martens boot, that was then manufactured by R Griggs and
Co, British boot makers, with its trademark yellow stitch, grooved
sole and heel-loop, was a boot for workers, initially worn by
postmen and policemen; comfortable, durable and lightweight in
comparison to its competitors at the time.
A specific range of “Made In England” products are still
manufactured in the Cobbs Lane factory, Wollaston, England which
has been making footwear since 1901. It is the home of the original
Dr. Martens boot and within this small factory works a close-knit
team of people schooled in traditional shoe-making and the unique
process that makes Dr. Martens like no other shoe on earth.
This is the factory where it all began; where the first pair of
Dr. Martens boots rolled off the production line on April 1st,
1960. The manufacturing process has been fine-tuned and perfected
ever since - from the cutting of the leather hides to the
heat-sealing with a blade of fire that welds the air-cushioned sole
to the upper.
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¹http://www.hse.gov.uk/statistics/causinj/slips-trips-and-falls.pdf
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