Chukka Safety
The chukka boot has been evolving for many years, but most associate the comfortable, suede, ankle-high boot with the designation of chukka boot. The toe of the boot is always plain and rounded, and the boot has no embellishment. Two or three eyelets provide secure lacing high above the toe. A chukka boot intended for hazardous environments is different. Does this Spark an idea?
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Safety Standards
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The major measures of a safety shoe are set by the American Society for Testing and Materials; ASTM should be clearly and permanently marked somewhere inside the shoe. In addition, the marking F2413-05 indicates the shoe has met even more strenuous measures for impact resistance and compression resistance. Ordinary suede or nubuck chukka boots will not meet these requirements.
Impact Resistance
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Because impact resistance is one of the most important features of a safety shoe, almost all chukka-style safety boots have toe reinforcement of steel or other puncture-resistant materials. A safety boot must have a relatively thick, slip-resistant sole and insulation against heat and cold.
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Additional Features
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A chukka-style boot intended for hazardous duty must also be equipped to block electrical shock and to dissipate static electricity. It is most likely that the safety boot will have more than the two or three eyelets usually associated with chukka boots, and it will have metatarsal support as well as insoles intended for comfort after standing or walking for extended periods.
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