| From slip resistant footwear to steel-toe boots, | | | | Try on different sizes from multiple brands to |
| properly protecting your feet at work is vital to | | | | make certain you choose the best safety shoe |
| your safety and health. Choosing a safety shoe | | | | for the job. |
| can become overwhelming with a wealth of | | | | 4. Do you wear socks? Wear the exact socks |
| variety of products throughout the market. More | | | | you wear on the jobsite to the shoe store. |
| importantly, choosing an appropriate size shoe can | | | | Wearing socks that are too thin will make your |
| make or break its effectiveness. Shoes that are | | | | feet feel squished when you wear your regular |
| too small or too big can lead to problems, so | | | | socks at work. If you wear socks that are |
| ensure your footwear is properly fitted. Here are | | | | thicker than the ones you wear to work, then |
| five tips to guarantee your shoe fits! | | | | your foot will slide around on the jobsite, leading |
| 1. Swell your feet! This may not be exactly what | | | | to blisters and other health risks. |
| you are thinking. Throughout the day, your feet | | | | 5. Use the infamous “finger test.” With |
| naturally become swollen with more blood. To | | | | any pair of shoes, it is recommended that you |
| ensure your shoes fit properly, shop towards the | | | | are able to fit your index finger between the heel |
| end of the day so your feet are at their largest. | | | | of your foot and the heel of the shoe, as well as |
| Since you will be working in these shoes and most | | | | the top of your foot and the tongue of the shoe. |
| likely on your feet the majority of time you wear | | | | This test ensures that you have proper |
| them, it is necessary to closely represent | | | | “wiggle room” to comfortably move |
| work-like conditions to ensure they are truly | | | | throughout your work day. |
| comfortable. | | | | From work boots to slip-resistant shoes, choosing |
| 2. Tie them up. Unless you are looking at | | | | the proper work shoe is important. The |
| purchasing certain Crocs work shoes that do not | | | | effectiveness of a safety shoe is dependent upon |
| have shoe laces, you should be sure to tie your | | | | various factors, but most importantly, ensuring |
| prospective shoes as if you were going to work. | | | | that the shoe is the appropriate size. Use these |
| You wouldn’t wear your shoes untied on the | | | | five tips outlined above to make certain that your |
| job, would you? Simulate your work environment | | | | next trip to the shoe store is as effective as the |
| as close as possible, testing the shoes for grip and | | | | shoes you end up buying. |
| protection – with them laced, of course. | | | | Saf-Gard Safety Shoe Coompany’s expertise |
| 3. Don’t assume a size. There is a vast | | | | and focus continues to be safety footwear. We |
| assortment of safety shoe brands, including CAT, | | | | maintain a full inventory of over 300 styles of |
| Harley Davidson, Georgia, Bates, Timberland and | | | | safety shoes, from brands like Harley Davidson |
| others. However, the actual sizing differs among | | | | Footwear, Georgia Boot, LaCrosse Footwear and |
| each manufacturer. Just because you are a size 9 | | | | many others. We also provide on-site fitting, mail |
| in Harley Davidson steel toe boots, does not | | | | and online ordering and retail stores. |
| mean you are a 9 in Carhartt steel toe boots. | | | | |