Summer safety shoes: what characteristics should they have?

What special features should summer work shoes have? In summer, the biggest problem to face when working is heat.

Hot weather and high temperatures not only cause sluggishness, fatigue and exhaustion but, for those who are required to wear high-top safety shoes for many hours, it causes annoying leg and foot discomfort.

Choosing breathable summer safety shoes appropriate to our needs is, therefore, essential for working well, preventing discomfort and improving our well-being.

During the summer, the ability to ensure proper breathability and freshness of the foot is one of the key features that a summer work shoes must have. And it is this, in particular, that distinguishes the brand new ULTRA from the RED LION range/assortment.

We had ultra tested by Dr. Michele Montagna, Kinesiologist Doctor of Exercise Science, expert in Posturology, lecturer in Ergonomics, Prevention and Treatment of Musculoskeletal Disorders at Work, and Certified Trainer of Occupational Health and Safety.

1. POSTUROLOGY AND KINESIOLOGY FEATURED: LET'S INTRODUCE DR. MICHELE MONTAGNA!




2. WHAT FEATURES SHOULD SUMMER SAFETY SHOES HAVE?




3. ULTRA-LIGHTWEIGHT SUMMER SAFETY SHOES: ULTRA, WITHOUT COMPARISON!

ULTRA is truly an innovative shoe because it is able to guarantee all the parameters provided for a safety shoe in safety rating S1P SRC ESD and ensure a freshness never seen before!

Let's see together what are the results of the tests performed by Dr. Michele Montagna!

POSTUROLOGY AND KINESIOLOGY IN THE FOREGROUND: LET'S INTRODUCE DR. MICHELE MONTAGNA!

When we are getting ready to buy our safety shoes, we know that there are certain features that should never be missing.

We know that we need to check that the safety rating is appropriate for our tasks, that the safety shoe is right for the season, and, of course, that it meets our needs for comfort, lightness, and taste. But hardly, we think that the work shoes we wear can have an influence on the prevention of musculoskeletal disorders and health prevention.

That's why U-POWER asked Dr. Michele Montagna to test its work shoes.

But who is Dr. Michele Montagna?

We have introduced Michele Montagna in some previous articles, but for those who missed them, here is a brief description of his professional persona:

• Doctor of Exercise Science;




• Posturologist;




• Kinesiologist recognized by theNational Union of Kinesiologists;




• Consultant and lecturer in Work Ergonomics, Prevention and Treatment of Musculoskeletal Disorders at Work;




• Certified Trainer of Occupational Health and Safety.

Her professional work is aimed at studying how disorders of the locomotor system affect the state of General Health and, consequently, how technological characteristics of safety shoes andworkwear can reduce potentially harmful risk factors for workers' safety and health in the short, medium and long term.

WHAT FEATURES SHOULD SUMMER SAFETY SHOES HAVE?

U-POWER

"Good morning Michele, it's good to see you again!
Today let's talk about summer work shoes and, in particular, the brand new ULTRA style ."

MICHELE

"Good morning to you!
You say well, the ULTRA are the new lightweight summer safety shoes from the RED LION range conceived, designed and engineered to work in warmer seasons and in all those situations where body thermoregulation factors play a key role in the quality of comfort perceived, not only by the feet, but by the whole body.
You need to know that our body is equipped with a sophisticated system of biological mechanisms deputed to thermoregulation, which are in charge of maintaining an almost constant internal temperature, regardless of the climatic conditions outside the body. In addition, the human body has numerous receptors that process an infinity of information from both inside and outside, including those deputed to thermal sensitivity.

Think about what happens when you are at work: you move around, exert yourself, assume positions that may be uncomfortable, and all this generates fatigue and overheating of the body."

U-POWER

"What exactly does that mean?"

MICHELE

"It means that inadequate work shoes can cause increased temperature, vasodilation and excessive sweating.
A discomfort that, then, is felt by the entire body resulting in increased frequency and depth of breathing, increased fatigue, and increased mental and physical cognitivestress.
In short, the workday is perceived to be heavier and more tiring."

ULTRA-LIGHTWEIGHT SUMMER SAFETY SHOES: ULTRA, UNPARALLELED

U-POWER

"Michele, why isultra so innovative?"

MICHELE

"Aside from the fact that ULTRA uses theInfinergy® system for energy recovery and a high-grip tread that offers great advantages in terms of ground support, it also has a super-breathable mesh upper and an aria tunnel lining that significantly reduce the risk factors I just told you about, prolonging the worker'slevel of safety and well-being."

"The features of the mesh upper also give ULTRA greater lightness, while retaining its durability requirements , thanks to the soft suede inserts: we're talking about ultra-lightweight summer safety shoes!
In addition, as already mentioned, the PU foam intersole with Infinergy®insert , returns kinetic energy during footstrike that it puts back into circulation during leg swing.
This additional freeenergy is, therefore, used automatically and reduces the metabolic cost of muscle contractions during the countless movements enacted during work."

U-POWER

"A real boon for the feet, then..."

MICHELE

"Not only for the feet. I would like to point out that the defatiguing effects and benefits of Infinergy® are transmitted throughout the entire musculoskeletalsystem, because the reduction of muscular-articular tensions on the legs promote a consequent decrease in the effort on the thighs and, therefore, on the spinal and paravertebral muscles.
This continuum is due to the presence of the myofascia, i.e., that connective sheath with structural, circulatory and neuromotor and electrical information transmission functions that envelops muscles, tendons, ligaments and joints, connecting even mutually distant anatomical regions.
And this brings a reduction of tension on the shoulders, upper limbs, cervical area and joints.
It is on the basis of these physiological and scientific principles that I can say that U-POWER footwear supports the prevention, health and safety of workers."

U-POWER

"It's bell to have your confirmation, because for U-POWER, research and innovation are always at the forefront, to better and better meet the needs of the worker. But I wanted a clarification: you mentioned the high-griptread earlier , why is it so important?"

MICHELE

"The high-grip tread (0.68) ensures stability even on the most treacherous surfaces and allows you to work with peace of mind, without the risk that antalgic postures due to tension and fear of falling could compromise freedom of movement and safety at work.
Also deserving a mention is Basf 's MEMORYinsole made of Elastopan, whose ergonomic features and special processing on the shaping improve the perception of foot grip and takes care of step stabilization. Which produces greater freedom of movement."

U-POWER

"Michele, what is your final response on the ULTRA summer low-top safety shoes?"

MICHELE

"I can say that ULTRAsummer safety shoes promote breathability and improve circulation, which reduce the feeling of heaviness on the legs and decrease risk factors from biomechanical loading, postural dysfunction and musculoskeletal disorders at work.
Infinergy®'s system restores kinetic energy-which translates into greater work force, reduced metabolic cost, increased overall strength, and a defatiguing effect on legs, back, neck, shoulders, and arms. And when you feel good, your mood improves, too!
ULTRA summer low-top safety shoes have proven to be comfortable, lightweight, cool and defatiguing. They are able to meet all the needs needed by professional categories who use work shoes during the summer season, when the heat creates discomfort."

U-POWER

"Michele, thank you for your valuable help and see you soon!"

And you, dear reader, what are you waiting for? If you try them on, you'll never take them off again!

Freedom of Movement... with U-POWER!

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