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Metatarsal protective footwear shines at BSIF awards

ROCK Fall UK Ltd have received a glowing health and safety industry endorsement for their Tomcat range of metatarsal boots. Designed for use in the quarry, mineral processing and extractive industries, the protective footwear made it through as a finalist at the BSIF Product Innovation Awards, held last month at the NEC, Birmingham.  

A panel made up of influential figures from leading publishing, trade and industry organizations judged the boots against criteria including: unique concept; design and performance; and technology new to the health and safety industry.

Commenting on Rock Fall’s Product Innovation Awards Finalist certificate, managing director Stephen Noon said: ‘We’ve spent over two years developing the Tomcat metatarsal footwear range. We’re thrilled to receive this award which, to us, is a real vote of confidence from the industry that we’ve done a good job, producing a stylish range of boots that protect the wearer’s entire foot.’

According to the company, the Tomcat boots are the first to exceed S3 European Safety Standards. The main design feature of the safety footwear is the patented integral metatarsal protector – a lightweight, flexible inner plate that protects the wearer’s fragile metatarsal bones from impact. For extra protection, the wearer’s toes and sole are guarded by a metal toecap and steel midsole.

Using full-grain leather and Rock Fall’s unique ‘Activ-step’ footbed for superior comfort, the fully waterproof boots also feature rubber outsoles constructed for durability and to withstand heat up to 300 degrees Celsius.

 
 

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