SUMMER SAFETY SHOES: WHAT CHARACTERISTICS SHOULD THEY HAVE?

 

Which particular characteristics should summer safety shoes have?
In summer, the biggest problem we face is working in the heat.
Heat and high temperatures don’t only cause stiffness, fatigue and tiredness but, for those who are required to wear safety footwear for many hours, causes potential leg and foot disorders.
Therefore, choosing breathable safety shoes suited to our needs is essential to work well, prevent discomfort and improve your well-being.

 

 

During summer, the ability to guarantee the foot’s correct breathability and freshness is one of the fundamental characteristics that summer work shoes must have. And this, in particular, is what distinguishes the brand new ULTRA from the RED LION line.

We made Dr Michele Montagna test ULTRA. He is a Kinesiologist Doctor of Sport Sciences, an expert in Posturology, Professor of Ergonomics, Prevention and Treatment of Musculoskeletal Disorders at Work, and a certified Trainer of Health Safety at Work.

 

1. POSTUROLOGY AND KINESIOLOGY FOREGROUND: WE PRESENT DR MICHELE MONTAGNA!
2. WHICH CHARACTERISTICS SHOULD SUMMER SAFETY SHOES HAVE?
3. ULTRA-LIGHTWEIGHT SUMMER SAFETY SHOES: ULTRA, BEYOND COMPARISON!

 

ULTRA is an innovative shoe because it can guarantee all the parameters required for a safety shoe in the S1P SRC ESD class of protection and ensure a freshness never seen before!

Let’s see together the results of Dr Michele Montagna’s tests.

 

 

POSTUROLOGY AND KINESIOLOGY FOREGROUND: WE PRESENT DR MICHELE MONTAGNA!

 

When you get ready to buy our safety shoes, you know some characteristics you should never miss.
You know that you must check that the protection class is suitable for your tasks, that the safety shoe is appropriate to the season and, of course, that it meets your comfort, lightness and tase needs. But you hardly think that the work shoes you are wearing can influence musculoskeletal disorders and heath prevention.

 

 

That’s why U-POWER asked Dr Michele Montagna to test its work footwear.

Who is Dr Michele Montagna? 

We have presented Dr Michele Montagna in some of our previous articles, but, here is a short description of his professional figure. 

• ✔ Doctor of Sports Sciences;
• ✔ Posturologist;
• ✔ Kinesiologist recognized by the Kinesiologists National Union;
• ✔ Consultant and professor of Work Ergonomics, Prevention and Treatment of musculoskeletal disorders at Work;
• ✔ Certified trainer of health and safety at work

 

His professional activity aims to study how musculoskeletal disorders affect the state of general health and, consequently, how safety shoes and workwear’s technologic characteristics can reduce risk factors that are potentially harmful to worker’s health safety in the short, medium, and long term.

 

WHICH CHARACTERISTICS SHOULD SUMMER SAFETY SHOES HAVE?

 

U-POWER

 

"Good morning Michele, nice to meet you again!
Today we talk about summer work shoes and particularly of the Brand new model ULTRA."

 

MICHELE

 

"Good morning to you!
OK; ULTRA are the new lightweight summer safety shoe model of RED LION line, developed and designed to work in the hottest seasons and in all those situations where body thermoregulation factors play a crucial role in the quality of perceived comfort. Not only by the feet but by the whole body.
You should know that our body has a sophisticated system of biological mechanisms for thermoregulation, responsible for maintaining an almost constant internal temperature, regardless of the climatic conditions outside the body. Also, the human body has many receptors. They process an infinite amount of information from within and outside the body, including those related to thermal sensitivity.

Think about what happens when you are at work: you move, you make efforts, you take positions that can be uncomfortable, and all this generates fatigue and overheating of the body."

 

U-POWER

 

"What does it mean exactly?"

 

MICHELE 

 

"It means that inadequate workwear can lead to an increase in temperature, vasodilatation and excessive sweating. 
The entire body feels general discomfort with a consequent increase in the frequency and depth of breath, more significant fatigue, increased mental and physical cognitive stress. 
In a nutshell, the working day perception is more tiring."

 

ULTRA-LIGHTWEIGHT SUMMER SAFETY SHOES: ULTRA, BEYOND COMPARISON!

 

U-POWER

 

"Michele, why is ULTRA so innovative?"

 

MICHELE 
 

 

"ULTRA uses the Infinergy® system for energy recovery and a high grip tread that offers significant advantages in terms of ground support. Also, it has a super breathable mesh upper and an air tunnel lining that significantly reduces the risk factors I just told you about, prolonging the level of safety and well-being of the worker."

 

"The mesh upper characteristics also give ULTRA a more exceptional lightness, while maintaining resilience, thanks to the soft suede inserts: we are talking about ultra-lightweight summer shoes!
Besides, as already mentioned, the expanded PU midsole with Infinergy® inserts returns kinetic energy as the foot hits the ground and gives it back as the foot lifts, pushing the foot forward.
Therefore, This free additional energy is used automatically and reduces the metabolic cost of muscle contractions during the numerous movements carried out during the work."

 

U-POWER

 

"Then real advantage for your feet."

 

MICHELE 

 

"Not only for feet. I want to point out that the anti-fatigue effects and benefits of Infinergy® come throughout the locomotor system. Muscular-articular stresses reduction on legs favours a consequent decrease in the thighs' effort and thus on the spinal and paravertebral muscles.
This continuum is due to the myofascial presence, connective sheath with structural, circulatory and transmission of neuromotor and electrical information functions that envelops muscles, tendons, ligaments and joints, also connecting mutually distant anatomical regions.
And this brings a reduction in tension on the shoulders, upper limbs, cervical area and joints. 
On account of these physiological and scientific principles, I can say that U-POWER footwear supports the wellbeing and health and safety of workers."

 

U-POWER

 

"It’s nice to have your confirmation because research and innovation are always in the first place for U-POWER to meet the needs of the employee better. But I wanted to make one thing clear. You mentioned the high-grip tread first. Why is it so important?"

 

MICHELE 

 

"The high grip of the tread (0,68) ensures stability even on the worst surfaces. It allows you to work in complete harmony, without the risk that painful postures caused due to tension and fear of falling could compromise, giving better freedom of movement and safety at work.
Also worth mentioning is the MEMORY insole in Elastopan by Basf, whose ergonomic features and unique processing moulding the foot help improve the perception of the foot’s grip and take care of the stabilization of the footstep, which produces greater freedom of movement."

 

U-POWER

 

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

 

MICHELE 

 

"I can say that ULTRA summer safety shoes promote:

• ✔ breathability and improve circulation; 
• ✔ reduce the feeling of heaviness on the legs;
• ✔ decrease the risk factors of biomechanical load, postural dysfunctions and musculoskeletal disorders at work.

 

Infinergy® system returns kinetic energy - resulting in more work, reduced metabolic costs, increased overall strength and an anti-fatigue effect on legs, back, cervical, shoulders and arms. And when you feel good, it also improves the mood!
ULTRA summer low safety shoes have proven themselves to be comfortable, light, fresh and relaxing. It can meet all the professional categories that 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, you’ll never take them off again!

 

Freedom of movement, with U-POWER!