[EN-UK] Surround Safety Footwear Downloadable item
Athletic GORE-TEX safety footwear (S3) is particularly suitable for use in the utilities industry. It offers durable protection against commonly occurring chemicals, plus it's totally waterproof – key attributes when working on wet ground, in rain, or at the bottom of a wet shaft. These breathable, lightweight safety shoes are equipped with a thin, 3-layer, non-insulated GORE-TEX Extended Comfort laminate. As a result, wearers hardly ever feel hot and sweaty, not even while performing physically taxing tasks.
This has been confirmed by our summer wearer trial: between June and September 2016, 21 workers at SWM tested the ELTEN Senex Pro GTX ESD S3 low-cut safety shoe and the mid-cut version Sander Pro GTX ESD S3. They wore the shoes in normal everyday use for 12 weeks. While carrying out repairs and working in wet shafts. Over half of all the participants wore the ELTEN shoes four or five days a week for between six and nine hours a day, both indoors and outdoors. For 37 percent of the participants it was the first time that they had worn safety footwear equipped with a membrane.
At the end of the 12 week wearer trial, a questionnaire and a personal debriefing session were used to collect feedback on the S3 safety shoes from the participants.
I often work in shafts with standing water. After working in mildly wet conditions, they were dry over night. High quality footwear, good wearer comfort.
I often work in shafts with standing water.
After working in mildly wet conditions, they were dry over night.
High quality footwear, good wearer comfort.
WATERPROOFNESS
Nearly all of the participants (95%) confirmed that the safety shoes were totally waterproof.
PERCEPTION OF TEMPERATURE
The test shoes also scored high when the participants were asked about the temperature inside the shoes and the climate comfort factor. 81 percent of the participants said that the temperature was “pleasant” (when the shoes were worn outdoors at temperatures between 10°C and 25°C, also indoors and sitting in vehicles).
38 percent of the SWM workers said that they actually found the test shoes “cooler” than their old safety shoes (without a membrane).
SWEATING
67 percent of the participants said they perceived “no sweating” or only “mild” sweating in the test shoes.
LIGHT WEIGHT
81 percent of the wearers also praised the test shoes for their light weight.
WEAR AND TEAR
The large majority (90%) of the participants expressed their satisfaction with the wear resistance of the shoes.
GORE-TEX Safety Footwear
KEY BENEFITS
Explore the high-level protective benefits of this technology application.
GORE-TEX safety footwear is durably waterproof and protects against commonly occurring chemicals, ensured by the GORE-TEX membrane integrated into the laminate.
The GORE-TEX membrane keeps feet comfortable in a broad range of climates by allowing sweat vapour to escape.
GORE-TEX safety footwear is engineered to be long-lasting, even in tough work environments.
The laminate protects the feet against the penetration of commonly occurring chemicals*.
*(Commonly occurring chemicals include AFF Fire-fighting foam (3%), sulphuric acid H2SO4 (37%), diesel and caustic soda NaOH (30%))
Versatile protection for hard-working professionals
Working environments such as highways, railways, airports, energy plants, and breweries require durable and reliable, as well as long-wearing comfortable protection for the feet.
GORE-TEX Safety Footwear has been specially engineered with demanding work environments, as well as long days on the feet, in mind. GORE-TEX footwear laminates are engineered to keep feet dry and protected by being durably waterproof, breathable and long lasting. GORE-TEX Safety Footwear also protect against commonly occurring chemicals*.
The footwear provides versatile climate comfort, from cold to warm weather, for either indoors or outdoors, and especially for strenuous work. The footwear combines optimum levels of comfort and protection to meet the specific needs of the wearer.
*Commonly occurring chemicals include AFF Fire-fighting foam (3%), sulphuric acid H2SO4(37%) diesel and caustic soda NaOH (30%).
Standards
Tested for safety and certified in accordance with EN ISO 20345:2011 for protection level S2 and S3 safety footwear.
Offers protection against commonly occurring chemicals*, in accordance with ISO 13994/ASTM F 903, method C.
*Commonly occurring chemicals include AFF Fire-fighting foam (3%), sulphuric acid H2SO4 (37%) diesel and caustic soda NaOH (30%)
ADDITIONAL OPTIONS
Various Gore technologies can be combined to produce additional benefits for the wearer. The ability to combine technologies adds versatility and freedom of choice across the range.
GORE-TEX STRETCH Safety Footwear
With added STRETCH technology for all-day-long comfort, these GORE-TEX safety shoes are ideal for those working on their feet for extended shifts - with durably waterproof and breathable protection. Offering optimised instep fit, the GORE-TEX STRETCH technology also allows the footwear to be slipped on and off quickly and easily.
- Ideal for: Workers looking for an optimised instep fit when working, indoors or outdoors, especially in warmer weather. Including: production leaders, service technicians and skilled craftsmen.
- Standard compliant: EN ISO 20345:11 for safety footwear.
Find out more about GORE-TEX STRETCH PRODUCT TECHNOLOGY.
Athletic GORE-TEX Safety Footwear
Offering a level of comfort, protection and style previously unseen all in the one shoe, this footwear is ideal for those working on their feet all day or night, often in dangerous conditions requiring protection against water and commonly occurring chemicals. Athletic GORE-TEX Safety Footwear is ideal for those who want the lightweight comfort of a sports shoe and the protection of a safety shoe.
- Ideal for: Professionals in logistics, beverage and food processing industry, and the chemical and automotive industry, as well as the craftsmen sector.
- Standard compliant:
Resistant to penetration by commonly occurring chemicals*
Certified in accordance with EN ISO 20347:2012 for protection level S3 safety footwear
*in accordance with EN ISO 13994/ASTM F 903, method C1 for commonly occurring chemicals, including AFFF fire-fighting foam (3%), sulphuric acid (37%), diesel and caustic soda NaOH (30%).
GORE-TEX Insulated Comfort Safety Footwear
Footwear engineered with GORE-TEX Insulated Comfort product technology are designed for working outside in cold weather. Being insulated and durably waterproof and breathable, thanks to the GORE-TEX membrane, water and snow stay outside, while perspiration escapes from the inside.
- Ideal for: Safety footwear for cold weather and outdoor activities in winter.
- Standard compliant:
Certified in accordance with EN ISO 20347:2012 for protection level S3 safety footwear
Resistant to penetration by commonly occurring chemicals*
*in accordance with EN ISO 13994/ASTM F 903, method C1 for commonly occurring chemicals, including AFFF fire-fighting foam (3%), sulphuric acid (37%), diesel and caustic soda (30%)
Find out more about GORE-TEX INSULATED FOOTWEAR.
GORE-TEX SURROUND® Safety Footwear is 360° breathable and durably waterproof - all around the foot. The GORE-TEX laminate draws moisture and warmth out via the upper area and even from the sole area into a ventilation grid, and then through side sole openings. Feet stay dry and comfortable - even at higher temperatures.
- Ideal for: Safety footwear for everyday professional use, including for craftspeople, electric utility workers, rail and airport personnel, postal workers, highway workers and others.
- Standard compliant:
Certified in accordance with EN ISO 20347:2012 for protection level S3 safety footwear
Resistant to penetration by commonly occurring chemicals*
*in accordance with EN ISO 13994/ASTM F 903, method C1 for commonly occurring chemicals, including AFFF fire-fighting foam (3%), sulphuric acid (37%), diesel and caustic soda (30%)
Find out more about GORE-TEX SURROUND® PRODUCT TECHNOLOGY.
GORE-TEX Performance Comfort Safety Footwear
GORE-TEX Performance Comfort Safety Footwear offers all-day comfort, durability, breathability and a high level of protection, certified to protection level S3 for safety footwear. They are especially suitable for those who require the additional protection of steel toe caps and a non-slip, penetration-resistant sole. The footwear is ideal for those working on their feet for long shifts, in a wide range of changing temperatures, indoors and outdoors. They are also waterproof and resistant to commonly-occuring chemicals: perfect for working in soil, groundwater, exposed to oil splatters in the commercial kitchen and food industry or chemical spills in the factory. Many professionals need to disinfect their footwear and/ or wash their footwear to be ready for the shift the next day. GORE-TEX Performance Comfort Safety Footwear is durable against continuous exposure to disinfectants and also has a very quick dry-out time - so footwear is reliably clean and dry in time for the next wear.
Ideal for: Safety footwear with a high level of protection for everyday professional use, including logistics, construction, beverage and food processing industry, and the chemical and automotive industry, as well as the craftsmen sector.
Standard compliant: Certified in accordance with EN ISO 20345:2012 for protection level S3 safety footwear Resistant to penetration by commonly occurring chemicals*
*in accordance with EN ISO 13994/ASTM F 903, method C1 for commonly occurring chemicals, including AFFF fire-fighting foam (3%), sulphuric acid (37%), diesel and caustic soda (30%)
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Athletic GORE-TEX SAFETY FOOTWEAR
RESULTS OF THE FULL-SCALE SUMMER WEARER TRIAL AT KROMBACHER BREWERY
The lightweight GORE-TEX safety shoe (S3)
The lightweight GORE-TEX safety shoe (S3) is not only highly breathable, it is also totally waterproof and therefore ideal for cleaning and sanitation tasks and other activities involving standing on wet floors. The shoe is equipped with a 3-layer, non-insulated GORE-TEX Extended Comfort laminate that is highly effective at transporting the sweat produced by the foot out of the shoe. In these shoes beverage industry workers hardly ever feel hot and sweaty, neither when performing physically taxing tasks nor in warm environments.
In the context of a summer wearer trial, 12 workers at Krombacher Brewery tested the ELTEN Senex Pro GTX ESD S3 safety shoe. They wore the shoes between July and September 2016 in normal everyday use for about 12 weeks – mostly indoors. While performing activities such as bottling, sorting, storing and loading. Most of the participants wore the ELTEN shoes four or five days a week for between six and nine hours a day.
A questionnaire and a personal debriefing session were used to collect feedback on the S3 safety shoes from the participants.
Re-dry: they're perfect, great, the shoes dry very quickly.
Where I work the floor is always wet, sometimes there's about 1.5 cm of water.
The best shoe so far.
WATERPROOFNESS
Nearly all of the participants (92%) confirmed that the safety shoes were totally waterproof.
PERCEPTION OF TEMPERATURE
The test shoes also scored high when the participants were asked about the temperature inside the shoes and their climate comfort factor. 84 percent of the participants said that the temperature inside the shoes was “pleasant” (when worn indoors and sitting in vehicles, also outdoors at temperatures between 10°C and 25°C).
67 percent of the brewery workers said that they actually found the test shoes “cooler” than their old safety shoes.
SWEATING
The large majority of the participants (92%) said that they had only perceived “mild sweating” in the ELTEN shoes.
Ten of the twelve participants (83%) said that they had even “sweat less” than in their old safety shoes.
WALKING COMFORT
92 percent of the participants expressed their satisfaction with the walking comfort of the safety shoes, saying that the wear comfort was “very good”.
RECOMMENDATION
75 percent of the participants would recommend the ELTEN Senex Pro GTX ESD S3 to others.
