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Aluminum Toe
Steel Toe Non-Metallic Toe
Tempered steel toe caps that meet ASTM F 2413-05 standards for impact and compression. Lightweight, nonmetallic toe cap that meets or exceeds ASTM F 2413-05 safety standards. Does not trigger metal detectors.
Insulated Electrical Hazard
ThinsulateT Ultra Insulation for superior protection against the cold. Light, breathable and durable Additional protection from accidental contact with electrically energized objects. Meets ASTM F 2413-05 standards.
Puncture Resistant Waterproof
Corrosion-resistant Steel-Flex® stainless steel midsole withstands punctures with up to 270 lbs. of force. Utilizes either a GORE-TEX bootie® or our own DRY-W Waterproofing System for an impenetrable water barrier.
Metatarsal Guard Static-Dissipative
Adds another layer of protection for work in hazardous environments. / Reduces the accumulation of excess static electricity. Ideal for electronically sensitive areas. Meets ASTM F 2413-05 standards.
Gore-Tex Technology Vibram
A sophisticated membrane system combined with proven manufacturing techniques makes GORE-TEX® footwear waterproof, breathable, and comfortable. External water is repelled while internal moisture is allowed to pass through the membrane, keeping feet dry and comfortable. GORE-TEX® footwear provides time-tested durability, and delivers on its Guaranteed To Keep You Dry® promise. Exceptional design intersects with innovative rubber compounds to create versatile, performance outsoles. Art meets function, experience confronts the future, Vibram® outsoles are poetry in motion. Proven over time, these soles offer excellent traction and high abrasion resistance in a multitude of environments.
Skywalk Integration Technology System
Dependable, functional, durable. The workhorse of outsoles. Lug design and rubber compounds are matched to create activity-appropriate outsoles that cover the gamut of outdoor activity. What is I.T.? It's Vasque's Integration Technology System where the total is greater than the sum of its parts. Built on a proprietary Vasque last, each technological element is biomechanically designed to maximize performance. When integrated together, each component enhances the function of the entire system.


Mythbusters, Season 3, Episode 42
Steel Toe-Cap Amputation
Steel-toe boots are more dangerous to your toes than normal boots when a heavy weight is dropped on them. Whereas a normal boot would just crush your toes, a steel toe would curl and crumple in, cutting your toes off.
BUSTED
Using similar tests to those used to test steel toe boot certification, Adam and Jamie determine that your toes are much safer with steel toe boots than without. There was no toe-cutting curling of the steel toe, and even using a blade attachment didn't work, only glancing off the steel toe to cut right above where it ended.