How to choose the size of safety shoes?

Very often, we are led to think that work shoes have the same fit as the shoes we normally use for leisure.

In reality, this is not the case because the fit of the shoe depends on several factors such as the upper, the shape of the shoe itself, the socks used, and so on. In addition, each Brand has its own characteristics, which can affect the perception of comfort while using the safety shoes, and this must also be taken into account.

How to determine, then, how work shoes fit?

Choosing the correct size of one's work shoes is essential to be able to maintain proper comfort during use and ensure not only the well-being and health of the foot, but also ensure serenity and concentration at work.

Inadequate footwear, in fact, can cause discomfort to feet and legs and become a "fixed thought" that compromises one's attention during the performance of one's duties, becoming-potentially-a reason for a greater risk of injury at work.

Let's see together what steps to take to select the right size to buy in U-Power safety shoes.

1. WORK SHOES: CHOOSE THE SIZE ACCORDING TO YOUR FOOT SIZE




2. SAFETY FOOTWEAR: TIPS FOR FINDING THE RIGHT SIZE




3. MEN'S, WOMEN'S AND UNISEX SAFETY SHOES

Let's find out together how to go about selecting the right size of safety footwear

WORK SHOES: CHOOSE THE SIZE BASED ON YOUR FOOT SIZE

Each Brand and style of safety shoes has its own fit, which is why it is important to start from the base: measuring your foot.

The foot undergoes changes based on accumulated fatigue and efforts, sometimes it is more slender, other times it may be more swollen. Therefore, if you want to avoid buying a work shoe that in the course of the day may be constricting, it is advisable to take the measurement in the evening, when the foot is probably a little more swollen than in the morning, due to stress and fatigue accumulated during the day.

In addition, it is good to keep in mind that our feet are not exactly the same and may have slightly different measurements.Measuring both feet and taking the longer measurement as the reference data is the criterion to follow in order to buy work shoes that are comfortable to wear.

How to take a foot measurement to figure out the right size of safety shoes?

All you need is an A4 sheet of paper, a pencil and a tape measure:

• Wear socks of the thickness you are used to wearing (thicker in winter, lighter and thinner in summer);




• Stand on a hard surface on which you will have laid the A4 sheet of paper;




• Distribute your weight evenly on the sole of your foot;




• Mark with a pencil the longest point on the foot (usually the big toe) and the point where the heel ends;




• Use a tape measure or ruler to measure the length of the foot;




• Compare the measured measurement with the table on our website to convert the measured measurement to the number of the U-POWER shoe.

As you can easily understand, the ideal shoe also varies depending on the work shoes worn and, therefore, it is possible that the number of the shoe may change according to the season(summer work shoes with a lower numbering and winter low-top safety shoes with an extra number).

U-POWER recommends always using season-appropriate work socks to complement your safety footwear for added comfort and well-being.

SAFETY FOOTWEAR: TIPS FOR FINDING THE RIGHT SIZE

We have already mentioned that it is better to measure the foot in the evening rather than in the morning so as to avoid feeling the work shoes too tight throughout the day and, at the same time, we have recommended wearing work socks of the thickness you are used to wearing. The thickness of the sock can make a big difference and make the fit as uncomfortable as it is comfortable.

Another parameter to consider is the material of the upper, which can be more or less soft and flexible and create a sense of heaviness on the instep and upper part of the foot.
Although this parameter is not directly related to foot size, it can, however, affect the perception of fit. Choosing, therefore, soft and flexible leathers or high-quality innovative materials ensures a better fit and perception of comfort with higher performance and better performance.

Lastly, it is good to take into account the material of the toe box, its weight, and the method of assembly in the shoe, as well as the presence of inner seams, the anti-puncture footbed, and the insole itself, which can reduce the internal space of the shoe and cause not only a sense of constriction but also discomfort to the toes, heel, or other.

Every person is different, and depending on personal perception and specific protection needs related to the profession, it is possible to choose from the different solutions proposed by the U-POWER catalog to meet each specific need, with a numbering starting from 35 up to 48 for men's work shoes and from 35 up to 42 for women's safety shoes.

But there is another parameter not to be forgotten: foot width.

MEN'S AND WOMEN'S SAFETY SHOES AND UNISEX SHOES

In the context of footwear, it can be said that in general the male foot has a flatter and lower arch than the female foot which affects both the length of the foot (the numbering of men's shoes is greater than women's) and the sole, which is generally wider.

In the world of safety shoes, work shoes are for the most part unisex, unless there are women's specific ranges/assortments, such as U-POWER's Lei&Lei Line, designed to cater to a more distinctly feminine taste. Unisex safety shoes, therefore, have an anatomical shape based primarily on the male foot.

The anatomical shape of the shoe-and thus the width of the shoe-becomes a factor not to be forgotten, when choosing a shoe size.

Some people have wider soles of the foot than others, due to conformation, circulation problems or health reasons. The shape of the shoe fit that adapts to the size of the foot not only improves the perception of comfort, but also prevents problems of poor circulation, blisters or small injuries.

U-POWER has responded to this need by using the Mondopoint system, which ensures wide-bottomed safety shoes that fit well in both men's and women's safety shoes and provide an optimal fit.

How do you measure foot width? By the same method you use to measure length in cm: by measuring the foot on a sheet of paper and marking the wider ends on either side of the foot and then calculating the centimeters.

So, when you are getting ready to buy your safety shoes take into account all the parameters of safety and comfort and choose your favorite style - U-POWER, of course! - in the right size for you.

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