Frequently asked questions about U‑Power work clothes and shoes

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We often receive frequent questions related to safety shoes andwork shoes. For this reason, we decided to create a column that, periodically, can collect these interesting questions, so as to provide a comprehensive answer and help all workers who choose our products with useful information and content.
The first of these articles was published in March and was mainly dedicated toprofessional technical clothing. In this article we will try to answer mainly your questions about work shoes.

During the summer season, working with safety shoes on your feet and technical workwear does not always go well with themugginess and heat, typical of the summer months.
However, protection needs do not allow us to let our guard down and must always come first. Fortunately , research and technology come to our aid, providing us with cool, lightweight fabrics that allow us to work in absolute comfort and safety.

1. WHAT ARE THE BEST SUMMER SHOES?




2. WOMEN'S SAFETY SHOES VS MEN'S SAFETY SHOES: WHAT'S DIFFERENT?




3. S1P WORK SHOES: WHAT FEATURES SHOULD THEY HAVE?




4. RECOMMENDED SUMMER CLOTHING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION SITE

Let's find out together how to improve comfort at work during the summer season.

WHAT ARE THE BEST SUMMER SHOES?

Often, the summer heat can cause unpleasantness related to the use of safety footwear that is not suitable for the season or that does not use specific advanced technologies. Hence the fateful question:

"but what are the best summer shoes?"

A good summer work shoes must have a breathable, lightweight and cool upper that can let the foot breathe and ensure a good indoor microclimate. The presence of a lining capable of ensuring air recirculation greatly improves the health of the foot. Finally, the inner footbed can also intervene to improve comfort and protect the foot, especially if there is an antibacterial system to prevent the formation and proliferation of fungi.

For the summer season, U-power offers three styles perfect for working safely even in the hot sun:

ULTRA - SAFETY SHOES S1P SRC ESD FROM THE RED LION RANGE/ASSORTMENT.

If you are looking for breathable shoes, the ULTRA are definitely the style for you! The innovative wide mesh upper with soft suede inserts ensures the passage of aria giving an incredible feeling of well-being and lightness while the Wingtex air tunnel lining and the anatomical WOW footbed made of self-molding material ensure foot health and prolonged comfort.
In addition, ULTRA, thanks to the Infinergy® insert (https://www.u-power.it/it/tecnologia/tecnologie-calzature/infinergy ) is able to return over 55% energy with every step!

SPECTER - RED 360 RANGE/ASSORTMENT S1P SRC ESD SAFETY FOOTWEAR

One of the coolest materials for work shoes is definitelyAirnet®, an innovative, three-dimensional fabric formed by a dense network of micro air chambers that can disperse excess heat and allow maximum aria circulation.
That's why SPECTER safety shoes ensure you high breathability, lightness and comfort.
Again, there is the Infinergy® high energy return insert,Wingtex lining and WOW self-molding insole.

SNIPER - RED 360 RANGE/ASSORTMENT S1P SRC ESD WORK SHOES

This innovative style is a concentrate of technology that combines the energy recovery provided by the midsole with Infinergy® system with the new multidirectional tread and the exclusive waterproof and breathable heel clip that can increase grip and significantly improve stability. In addition, this work shoes with uppers made of cool and breathable nylon and suede leather features a wraparound collar with Lycra® fiber fabric and two convenient eyelets for easy donning.
In short, wearing your safety shoes couldn't be easier and more enjoyable!

WOMEN'S SAFETY SHOES VS. MEN'S SAFETY SHOES: WHAT'S DIFFERENT?

By now, women are present in all work sectors, on construction sites as well as in logistics or industries-even heavy industries!-and, like their male colleagues, they need work shoes and workwear to protect themselves and operate safely.
But this certainly does not mean giving up taste and femininity!

Our Lei&lei range/assortment encompasses a selection of work shoes designed for a female audience, from which you can choose the technology best suited to your work needs: the Infinergy® system for dynamic work, Red Carpet technology for static work situations, new WOW2 insole technology for those who work long hours on their feet, and so on.

In short, you can work safely without sacrificing femininity, even when you have to use Personal Protective Equipment!

S1P WORK SHOES: WHAT FEATURES SHOULD THEY HAVE?

The features required by different safety classes are a recurring question, which is why we have covered this topic in detail in a previous article.

Let's start by differentiating protective footwear from safety footwear.

Prime are basic work shoes that are distinguished from everyday shoes by the addition of a steel-reinforced toe cap to protect toes against falling heavy objects and an oil-resistant sole.

Safety footwear is in a higher category than protective footwear, and S1 and S1P work shoes fall into this category.

Specifically, S1P work shoes include, in addition to a protective toe cap, a slip-resistant, oil-resistant and puncture-resistant sole with the heel portion structured to absorb small shocks and protect against impact.

RECOMMENDED SUMMER CLOTHING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION SITE

A hotly debated topic during the summer months on construction sites is what kind of clothing to wear when it is very hot and you are suffering from mugginess and sunlight.
U-Power 's advice is to always select highly breathable and technologically advanced fabrics to ensure a good microclimate on the skin such as the GLITTER T-Shirt, with sweatband and lightweight fabric; perhaps together with the WORLD pants in U-4 Way stretch fabric that can move in 4 different directions at the same time, very comfortable, breathable and quick-drying.

And if your duties allow and your employer is okay with it, you can also try MERCURY Bermuda shorts, the short version of the WORLD pants.

U-Power, always by the workers' side.