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Testing & Standards

We ensure every style we offer meets or exceeds industry standards. Each pair is tested rigorously — only top performers make the cut. Here's everything you need to know about the standards we uphold.

ASTM Testing

The American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) establishes all industry-accepted safety standards. 100% of our offerings meet or exceed those standards.

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Safety Toe (Steel, Composite, Alloy, Nano)ST

All safety toe styles meet or exceed ASTM F2413-24 I/C.

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Metatarsal GuardMG

All styles marked with the "MG" icon meet the ASTM F2413-24 Mt standards.

Static DissipativeSD

All safety toe styles marked with the "SD" icon meet the ASTM F2413-24 SD10 or ASTM F2413-24 SD35 standards depending on the icon used. Soft toe styles marked with the "SD" icon meet the ASTM F2892-24 SD10 or ASTM F2892-24 SD35 standards depending on the icon used.

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ConductiveCD

All styles marked with the "CD" icon meet the ASTM F2413-24 Cd standards.

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Electrical HazardEH

All styles marked with the "EH" icon meet the ASTM F2413-24 EH or ASTM F2892-24 EH standards.

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Puncture ResistantPR

All styles marked with the "PR" icon meet the ASTM F2413-24 PR standards.

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Bloodborne Pathogen ResistantBBP

All styles marked with the "Bloodborne Pathogen" icon meet the ASTM F1671-07 standards.

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Slip-ResistantSR

All styles marked with the "SR" icon meet the ASTM F2913-24 or ASTM F3445-24 SR standard for slip resistance in dry and wet conditions with a minimum COF requirement of 0.40.

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Slip-Resistant OilySRO

All styles marked with the "SRO" icon meet the ASTM F2913-24 or ASTM F3445-24 SRO standard. This label takes the "SR" standard to the next level by additionally requiring a minimum 0.33 COF in oily/wet environments.

OSHA Standards

Here's what OSHA says about PPE requirements to help you choose the right safety footwear.