Basic safety boot and shoe care guidelines

Whilst your ProFit safety boots are tough and are built to take a beating whilst your are hard at work there are a few basic things that need to be taken into consideration, there are also a few basic steps you can take to make sure those boots last longer and remain impervious to your busy day on site.

How Do I Look After My Safety Boots & Safety Shoes?

• Polish your boots regularly, with a commercial available footwear product (like Kiwi or Nugget), including on the day of purchase – before first wear. Do not use synthetic squeegee type bottles with a sponge end.
• Clean your shoes regularly (use the spun bonded cloth inside the box) to remove excess dirt and grime on the upper.
• Remove excess mud, dust or dirt with a brush from the sole.
• Remove any upper marks using a damp cloth or light soapy solution if necessary.
• Never force dry the footwear (near a fire, heater or with a hair dryer) if it becomes wet, as a direct heat source may distort the upper and cause the leather to crack. (Crumple newspaper into balls and jam them into the shoe/boot to absorb water overnight)
• Never leave the bio-degradable PU soles in an unventilated or dark environment for long periods (over 24 months) in order to avoid hydrolysis.
• Always undo the laces of the boot before removing. Do not try and turn it into a slip on. Constant standing on, and pressure applied to the back of the boot may cause the upper to loosen from the sole.
• Allow the boot to dry “internally” overnight – open the tongue as far forward as possible and remove the top-sock/insole. (Your feet sweat 200ml per day).
• Never throw “foot powder” into the boot. Foot powder is for the foot and not the boot! Powder inside the boot can become a paste (when mixed with sweat) and will trap air flow, reducing the breathability of the leather – thereby increasing the temperature inside the boot.
• Where possible try to avoid deliberately scuffing the upper leather, treading on sharp edges that can cut the sole and walking/working in excess water for long periods of time. All of these can start to degrade the overall material of the shoe and cause long last irreparable damage.

Contact the team today to get advice on the perfect safety shoe for your job – info@profitfootwear.co.za or give us a call on +27 11 892 8030