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Ever tried to walk on a rough surface without shoes on?
The first thing on the foot most likely to get hurt is the sole.
Even though the skin of the sole is much tougher than that on the body, it is
by no means impervious. As a matter of fact, it encloses within itself some of
the most sensitive nerve ending from all the major organs of the body. One
direct hit is all that is needed to guarantee you problems for a long-long
time.
What then must one do to
remedy this situation.
A strong soul is a sure guarantee to a good life. The same goes
for a strong sole!
And how does one identity soles?
Mentioned below are some of the characteristics of what
constitutes soles under various denominations and needs.
Q. What are the various boot outsoles?
Outsole is that part of the boot that comes in direct contact with terra-firma
i.e the bare earth. Varying activity to which the boot is put to means the
the tread pattern on the sole could range from very aggressive (with hard and
sharp-edged cleats) to somewhat smooth (with shallow and wavy ridges), with
just about everything in between. Most outsoles, however, can be
classified in one of four categories: Vibram lugs, air bobs, shallow tread and
hiking/athletic.
Q: Explain what are Vibram lug outsoles?
A: A lug is a hard rubber cleat with a sharp outside edge for digging or
wedging into hard surfaces such as rocks, dry dirt or clay. They are used
when conditions are demanding and grades steep; lug-based soles are most dependable
in rugged terrain.
Q: Where does a shoe with air bob outsole help?
A: As the name suggest, these are dotted with rounded knobs with hollow cores providing
amazing traction in a broad range of terrain, such as rocks or dry dirt.
These individually flex and turn when contacting hard surfaces thus acting as independent
claw that provide grip and traction.
Q: What is a shallow tread outsole useful in?
A: In this kind of outsole, the tread pattern is thin, wavy and quite shallow
and find good use over wet earth grass and other slick surfaces without steep
terrain where one could easily slip/ slide if wearing normal footwear. The
shallow tread has another advantage. It does not hold mud/ earth which tends to
drop off easily..
Q: Define hiking or athletic outsoles?
A: For any footwear meant for all or general purpose activity, these find
application. The treads in them are omni-directional providing decent traction
with a shallow grip and are lightweight.
Industrial activity in
and around Pune are abuzz with all kinds of industries be they light
engineering or fabrication or automotives- the kinds which would want to cloth
the employees with the best in terms of footwear.
Even smaller and tiny
industries which manufacture independently or are part of a larger set-up have
taken it upon themselves to equip their employees with the best available
industrial shoes.
Safety shoemanufacturers and Safety shoe dealers in Pune thus consist of all kinds of
entities from large MNCs to smaller units like Sara Safety Shoes which churn out some
amazing footwear at affordable costs.
If you intend to
increase productivity, place yourselves in the worker’s shoes. The condition of
a shoe, after all reflects the condition of the wearer!
The industrial
scenario in a city like Pune is the kind which welcomes the initiative of
introducing the concept of steel/ composite toed industrial shoes.Safety shoes manufacturers and safety shoe dealers in Pune whatever be their size and out
have smelt an opportunity and are going guns blazing towards what the client
wants. Some like Sara Safety Shoes in fact try and understand the client’s
requirements and turn out tailor made shoes for all needs and occasions.
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About Author :- Sara Rajput is the Managing Head of Sara Safety Shoes.
