As summer winds down and tradespeople prepare for the autumn ramp-up, Bobcat Safety Footwear has highlighted the benefits of its Delta Rockford safety shoe, designed to combine trainer-style comfort with workplace protection.
With the change in season often bringing increased workloads, tighter deadlines and longer working hours, the Rockford is aimed at tradespeople spending extended periods on their feet.
The trainer-style shoe features a lightweight, breathable and water-resistant, metal-free construction, incorporating a composite toe cap and anti-penetration midsole for protection without the additional weight of steel.
Other features include heat-bonded rubber toe guards, reinforced heel and toe pulls and athletic-inspired lace ghillies. Its metal-free construction also makes the Rockford suitable for workplaces where scanner-friendly footwear is required, while the shoe carries an S3S SR FO rating, providing slip and fuel resistance.
The Rockford also incorporates Bobcat’s Leaf Spring Technology, engineered to absorb shock, reduce fatigue and support the feet, knees and back throughout the working day. According to the company, independent testing found the technology delivered 46% greater shock absorption and outperformed leading competitors by up to 30%.
Peter Lawson, Brand Manager at Overland Shoes, parent company behind Bobcat Safety Footwear, said: “Traditionally, this time of year always sees a surge in activity for tradespeople as facilities, businesses and homeowners alike begin to focus on getting their premises or homes in shape ahead of the long winter months.
“Of course, while great for business this can bring all sorts of pressure in terms of tighter deadlines, longer working hours and, in turn, more time spent on their feet – so it’s important that they have the right footwear to boot.”
He added: “The Rockford is built for that busy stretch. It has been purposefully engineered to deliver the lightweight feel and contemporary style of a trainer, combined with the protection, durability and underfoot support tradies need to keep moving when the workload ramps up.”