HOW TO FIND THE RIGHT SIZE OF U-POWER SAFETY SHOES

Selecting the correct size for safety shoes is essential in order to ensure comfort, safety and optimal performance throughout the entire work day. This aspect is particularly important for professionals who rely on high quality safety shoes, such as those made by U-Power, designed to guarantee comfort and lightness under any conditions. 

Dealing with various atmospheric conditions - from rain to wind, from snow at low temperatures - requires footwear that not only protects you from the specific risks found in each working environment, but also helps to keep your feet at a constant temperature to prevent injuries. 

Wearing safety shoes that do not fit properly can lead to a series of issues; shoes that are too tight or too narrow can cause pain, foot fatigue, problems with circulation, and even postural problems that can affect the health of the spine. On the other hand, safety shoes that are too large or too wide compromise stability, cause discomfort when walking and even risk accidentally slipping off your foot, increasing discomfort during work hours. 

How can you be sure that you have selected the proper size of safety shoe when you purchase in a physical shop or online? 

This article guides you into making an accurate, informed choice. 

 

1. HANDY GUIDE: HOW TO USE SNEAKERS TO CHOOSE THE PROPER SIZE OF SAFETY SHOE
2. ADVICE TO HELP YOU FIND THE PROPER SIZE OF YOUR SAFETY SHOES
3. USE THE SIZE OF YOUR SNEAKERS AS A REFERENCE WHEN CHOOSING A SAFETY SHOE
4. U-POWER SAFETY SHOES FOR WOMEN: IS THERE A SPECIFIC TABLE FOR WOMEN’S SAFETY SHOES?
5. HOW TO SELECT THE SIZE AND FIT TO PREVENT TIREDNESS AND FOOT PAIN
6. DISCOVER THE SIZES, CONVERSIONS AND THE PERFECT FIT WITH OUR SIZE GUIDE

 

 

HANDY GUIDE: HOW TO USE SNEAKERS TO CHOOSE THE PROPER SIZE OF SAFETY SHOE 

 

 

Although it might seem difficult, using your sneakers as a reference to help you choose safety shoes can be decidedly advantageous. 

An effective method consists of comparing the dimensions of a new safety shoe with the dimensions of the sneakers you typically wear, given that sneakers represent a frequent component in most people’s daily wardrobe.

To choose the most appropriate safety shoe it is essential that you choose footwear that combines versatility and advanced technologies to guarantee protection from the cold and from bad weather, without overlooking breathability and comfort. 

 

 

ADVICE TO HELP YOU FIND THE PROPER SIZE OF YOUR SAFETY SHOES 

 

 

When you decide to purchase some safety shoes online or in a shop, the first important thing to do is to establish the size of your feet, preferably in the evening when your feet are more swollen, so that you can consider a fit that is comfortable for the entire day. 

What else do you need to do? 

• ✔ Use work socks: for a proper test, wear the socks you typically use when working, avoiding casual socks or socks which are too thin.
• ✔ Put on both shoes and walk around in them: don’t just try them on whilst seated. Walking around lets you assess the stability and the flexibility of the shoes. 
• ✔ Check the space between the shoe and your heel: try putting a finger between the shoe and your heel, your finger should go in easily, indicating the right fit and avoiding a size which is either too tight or too loose. 

After having found the right size, it is essential that you look at the specific characteristics of the best footwear for the environment in which you work.

U-Power offers styles of water-repellent safety shoes for the whole year. In the coldest months, keeping your feet dry is vital. S3 protection class safety shoes, with upper in leather or water-repellent fabric, such as Nubuck or Putek, offer protection against humidity. These professional shoes are not designed for working constantly in wet environments but they do guarantee excellent resistance to water for most working conditions. 

These measures can not only improve your shopping experience but can also ensure you have the best possible equipment to face the daily challenges at work, combining safety, comfort and durability. 

 

 

USE THE SIZE OF YOUR SNEAKERS AS A REFERENCE WHEN CHOOSING A SAFETY SHOE 

 

 

Using your experience with sneakers to help you find the right size of U-Power safety shoes is possible but you will need to consult the size guides of the various brands which, often, do not align. 

As you can see in the table below, sneakers and U-Power safety shoes differ in dimensions. If we take, for example, Nike sneakers, we can see that they run one size larger than U-Power safety footwear. Adidas and New Balance run even larger than our safety shoes.
Clearly, one sure way of not making a mistake is to measure the length of your feet which, for each of us, is from the end of the longest toe to the heel. 

Check the table to compare your sneakers with U-Power safety shoes. 

 

 

U-POWER SAFETY SHOES FOR WOMEN: IS THERE A SPECIFIC TABLE FOR WOMEN’S SAFETY SHOES? 

 

 

If you’ve read this far, it’s clear that you are looking for a reliable guide to help you select your next pair of safety shoes. It’s worth remembering that we all have different needs, just as the safety shoes available on the market are all different. 

Finding the most appropriate shoe is essential if you want to avoid issues such as calluses, blisters, corns, bunions and other foot-related problems. 

For those looking for quality, safety and the excellence of Made in Italy, U-Power represents a wise choice. The vast range on offer in the U-Power catalogue has been designed to meet everyone’s needs, by offering women’s, men’s and unisex solutions. 

When searching for your size, the criteria to bear in mind when measuring your feet and when assessing the characteristics of the shoe, we see no type of difference whatsoever. 

Our size guide is, then, suitable for everyone. 

 

 

HOW TO SELECT THE SIZE AND FIT TO PREVENT TIREDNESS AND FOOT PAIN 

 

 

Regardless of whether you are a man or a woman, it is clear that, when choosing safety shoes, whether online or in a shop, we have countless options to ensure you make the right purchase, in terms of both product and quality. 

Our advice is to always make an informed choice, by carefully considering not just the fit but also the specific context in which you will be wearing the shoes. 

For example, if you need shoes with thermal insulation, the most effective safety footwear is the footwear that contains a thermal insulating lining. This special material wraps the inside of the shoe, keeping the warmth of your feet from escaping, and offers excellent protection against the cold. 

When talking about choosing the right shoe, we need to ask ourselves this question: is the fit the same as the size of the shoe? The answer is no. The size refers to the shoe’s general dimensions, measuring, mainly, its length. 

The fit, though, when indicated numerically, does not denote the length in absolute terms but, rather, describes whether the shoe has a standard fit, or whether it is wider or narrower than normal. 

Hence, shoes with a looser fit might be labelled, for example, as “fit 11”, regardless of whether the size is 38 or 46. 

 

 

DISCOVER THE SIZES, CONVERSIONS AND THE PERFECT FIT WITH OUR SIZE GUIDE 

 

 

The search for the perfect fit starts with understanding the measurements and conversions between the various measuring systems used around the world which often differ. 

Then, to find the exact size, you need to start with an accurate measurement of your feet by considering: the length, the width and, if possible, the height of the instep in order to ensure that the shoe fits well in all its dimensions, in addition to not forgetting the sole of the foot because, as we have said, a wider foot may need a larger shoe number, whilst a narrower foot, might need a smaller number. 

In conclusion, when you are looking for the right size of your work shoes you can trust in U-Power. With its broad selection of every type of safety shoe, it offers solutions catered to the type of use, the materials, certified protection and safety standards, gender, and whether you need a high-cut or low-cut style. 

 

With U-Power products, well-being and safety always come first. 

If you’d like to learn more about this topic, visit our U-Power size guide to find the safety shoe best suited to you!