Here's the lowdown on a growing trend. The sneaker is the safety shoe of the moment, according to Juno Jones Founder Emily Soloby.
"Workers, many of whom are women, appreciate having comfortable options like a safety sneaker made for their foot shape," she said.
COMFORT
KICK
SaFeTy SneaKeRS
JUNO JONES
SOLSTICE
is composite toe offering is metal
free, ASTM slip resistant, SATRA
TM375 water resistant and oil and
fuel resistant. Made for a woman's foot
shape and measurements, Solstice offers
all-day comfort. For the right fit, Juno
Jones uses anthropometrically correct
footwear lasts for both its men's and
women's lines. MSRP $109.
PUMA SAFETY
MOTION PWR
Influenced by the world of competitive
running, the MOTION PWR Turbo is
equipped with a PWR.FOAM midsole
for fast response in a lightweight shoe. A
heat-resistant rubber outsole has various
tread zones for optimized traction. An
EVERCUSHION PRIME removable
footbed offers support and comfort.
MSRP $130.
CAT FOOTWEAR
INVADER MECHA
This composite toe work shoe has
sold out three times since its initial
launch earlier this year. It blends
Caterpillar traction inspired by CAT
machines with the Mecha giant robot
trend. A lightweight, non-metallic toe
helps protect toes against impact or
compression. MSRP $144.95.
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